Ice pack freezing: Campgrounds in South West England

The Homestead Camping Site

• Peaceful and back to basics retreat in a scenic rural setting
• A mile from Sturminster Newton and 30 minutes' drive from Dorchester
• Walking paths from the site and soft play within five minutes' walk

The Pavilion at Shaftesbury Estate

• Secluded, largely off-grid glamping site on a Dorset farm
• Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park and golf courses within a 10-minute drive
• Real beds with bedding and towels provided, plus communal kitchen

Trethias Farm Caravan Park

Camping Caradon Touring Park

• Peaceful Camping & Touring site located on the South Cornish Coast
• Close location to the harbour towns of Looe, Polperro and Talland Bay
• AA 5 pennant touring site accommodating both couples and families

Cheston Caravan Park

• Westcountry base with easy access to the A38
• On the southern side of Dartmoor National Park
• Family run for over 20 years

Harford Bridge Holiday Park

• Family-run site by the River Tavy in Dartmoor National Park
• River walks, fishing and kayaking within a 20-minute drive
• Shop with fresh bread and local produce; diner van at weekends

Carn Meor Farm

• Quiet farm field in an elevated position with far-reaching views
• Within a 20-minute drive of the north or south coast of Cornwall
• Sea views on clear days; fresh local produce available

Sparkhayes Camping Site

• Well maintained and peaceful family-friendly park with lovely views.

The True Lovers Knot

• Small site in Tarrant Keyneston, overlooking the Tarrant Valley
• Half an hour's drive from the beach and Monkey World
• In the grounds of a pub, with beer garden and playground

Camping Blindwell Exmoor

• Spectacular site in Exmoor National Park, with wildlife viewing ark
• Sustrans' National Cycle Route 3 and the Two Moors Way path nearby
• In Europe's first International Dark Sky Reserve for stargazing

Killaworgey Farm

• Friendly site on a family-run farm in central Cornwall
• A 15-minute drive to Newquay and 25 minutes to the Eden Project
• Adventure playground on site; easy access to the A30

Coombe Caravan Park

Camp Cleavel

• Secluded family-friendly site on the Dorset coast
• A 20-minute drive to Studland's beaches, watersports and horsetrekking
• Tuck shop, meals served twice daily, pizza delivery and lawn games

Stonebridge Farm

• A quiet and restful site, located in the heart of the West Country.
• Offers both electric and non-electric pitches across a level 6 acres.
• Family and pet-friendly, with an award-winning shower block.

Nest and Nurture

• Luxury glampsite with Dartmoor views 20 minutes’ drive from Exeter
• Dartmoor National Park and Castle Drogo 20 minutes’ drive
• Family-run site offering animals encounters and holistic therapies