Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in South West England

Loscombe Farm

• Secluded wild camping spots on a working Dorset farm near Dorchester
• A 20-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 15 minutes to Chesil Beach
• Woodland walks on site; five minutes’ drive from pubs and shops

Collie Shepherd Huts

• Adults-Only, Dog-Friendly Shepherd Huts with views of Somerset Levels.
• Private and tranquil,each featuring a wood-fired hot tub and fire pit.
• The nearest towns, both within four miles, are Langport and Somerton.

Royal Oak Farm

• Luxury off-grid cabins at a 14-acre farm in the Blackdown Hills
• A 20-minute drive to Lyme Regis or Charmouth on the Jurassic Coast
• Private outdoor rolltop bath and firepit for each cabin

Cowage Farm Camping

• Dog-friendly family-run farm site on the edge of the Cotswolds
• Half an hour’s drive from Cirencester and 55 minutes from Bath
• River running through; barbecues allowed; pubs and restaurants nearby

Glamping at New Court Farm by PitchingIt

• Peaceful camping field on a farm 20 minutes’ drive from Dorchester
• Weymouth 35 minutes’ drive, and Lulworth Cove 45 minutes
• Pre-erected bell tents available; pub and shop 10 minutes’ drive

Rosewall

• On the Jurassic Coast five miles from Weymouth
• Equestrian centre and fishing lake a short walk from the site
• Two pubs serving food within walking distance

Bay View Meadows

• No-frills wild camping on a Devon smallholding a mile from the sea
• Walking distance from two beaches and the South West Coast Path
• Eco-friendly composting loos with a view; estuary walk close by

Longthorns Farm

• Rural family site within strolling distance of Monkey World
• Alpacas, horses, sheep and chickens all on site to meet
• Eco toilet and shower block with family bathroom added in 2017

The Devon Tipi Company

• Pop-up site on the banks of the Culm river in Stoke Canon
• A 10-minute drive to central Exeter or Devon Railway Centre
• River beach for wild swims; village pub and shop a short walk away

Little Roadway Farm

• Just 3/4 of a mile from Woolacombe Beach, surrounded by green fields.
• Peaceful family run site.
• “The sky is so big and the stars are so bright, it’s so peaceful here"

Kennall Valley Camping

• Family-friendly bell tents overlooking the pretty village of Stithians
• A 10-minutes drive from Stithians Lake and 20 minutes from Falmouth
• Pub within walking distance, another a short drive; bike rides nearby

Washingpool Farm

South Lytchett Manor Caravan Park

• Ideal location to visit Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset attractions
• Family run with friendly and helpful staff
• Two-acre off-lead field for dogs

Long Hazel Park

• Multi award-winning and adults-only luxury holiday park
• On the edge of a Somerset village 25 minutes from Glastonbury
• Spotless amenities and setting among trees and picnic tables

Woodleigh Caravan Park

• Well-maintained Devon family park just off the A30 at Cheriton Bishop
• Five minutes’ drive to Dartmoor National Park; 40 minutes to Paignton
• Modern facilities and two fishing lakes; café right next door

Crantock Beach Holiday Park

The Meadows Campsite

Cherry Mason's Fruit Farm

• Farm stays in a green three-acre field next to a village pub
• A five-minute drive from the beaches of Porthleven and Praa Sands
• Flambards Theme Park within 10 minutes; Poldark Mine within 15

Kelliwik Valley Glamping

• Small family-run pop-up site on a working farm with lots of wildlife
• A 15-minute drive to Tamar Trails; 25 minutes to Adrenalin Quarry
• Walks and a paintball site on the farm; pubs and supermarkets close by