Student friendly campgrounds in South West England

Higher Holcombe

• Peaceful site spread over 30 acres of Devon countryside
• A 20-minute drive from Sidmouth or Budleigh Salterton beaches
• Firepit, outdoor social area and old dairy with shared kitchen

Chitcombe Barns

Breezy Bell Tents

• Bell tents at a family-run site in the South Devon National Landscape
• A 15-minute drive to Dartmoor National Park; 25 minutes to the coast
• Family-friendly site with barbecues and firepits allowed

South West Glamping

• Glamping on a secret willow field close to Dorset's Jurassic Coast
• A 15-minute drive from Lyme Regis, Bridport and Axminster
• Foraging walks, yoga classes and massages available on site

Red Berry Field

• Peaceful, dog-friendly off-grid site on Kit Hill
• A 15-minute drive from Tamar Valley; beach 35 minutes’ drive
• Train station and supermarket 10 minutes' drive; walk or cycle nearby

Keep It Wild

• Wild camping on a farm with stunning views of the Sterridge Valley
• A 15-minute drive from Exmoor National Park and Ilfracombe
• Campfire area and kids' mud kitchen; excellent stargazing on site

Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly

• Hilltop site with amazing views across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset
• A mile from Bulbarrow Hill; 45-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast
• Simple site for cyclists and dog walkers; pub within a 15-minute walk

Wolf Meadows Farm

• Wild camping on a north Devon farm by the banks of the River Taw
• A 40-minute drive to Dartmoor National Park and Saunton Sands surfing
• Pick your own pitch among meadows and woods or by the river

Dartmoor Caravan and Camping

St Winnow Campsite

• Family-friendly campsite in a Cornish apple orchard by the Fowey river
• A 15-minute drive to the Eden Project; 25 minutes to Fowey
• Spacious grass pitches with fishing, boating, walks and pubs close by

Newton Abbot Rugby Club

• Simple grass pitches on a rugby field in Newton Abbot, Devon
• A 20-minute drive to Torquay Beach and Dartmoor National Park
• Bar and eatery in the clubhouse; pubs and shops five minutes’ drive

The Meadows Campsite

Parknoweth Farm Camping

• Pop-up site a five-minute walk from Botallack’s UNESCO heritage sites
• A 20-minute drive from Porthcurno and 25 minutes from St Ives
• Coastal park with an eco-friendly ethos and farm animals to feed

Box Cottage Bell Tent

• Rainbow-coloured bell tents in a pretty cottage garden
• A quarter of an hour's drive from Glastonbury or Lytes Cary Manor
• Easy walk to the river Brue; surrounded by fields and apple orchards

Hidden Wood Glamping

• Dog-friendly glamping site in a paddock in the Wiltshire countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Longleat and half an hour from Bath
• Three pubs within walking distance; hot tub and firepit provided

Perry's Paddock

• Luxurious glamping pods in the Mendip Hills near Bath
• A 25-minute drive to both Wookey Hole and medieval Wells Cathedral
• Super kingsize beds, luxury private hot tub and ensuite shower rooms

Pollard’s Combe

• Peaceful dog-friendly site in south Devon, two miles from the beach
• A 10-minute drive to Slapton Sands and 30 minutes to Dartmouth
• Sea views; pubs, farm shops and brewery within 10 minutes' drive

Barle Brook Retreat

• Secluded exclusive-use site in scenic Exmoor National Park
• A 5-minute drive from Exmoor Zoo; 20 from Lynmouth; 25 from Barnstaple
• Barbecues and campfires allowed; charcoal and free-range eggs for sale