Ice pack freezing: Campgrounds in South West England

Treetops Camping

• Simple Devon site in an elevated location with far-reaching views
• A mile and a half from beaches and Ilfracombe town centre
• On the edge of Exmoor National Park

Coastal Valley Camp and Crafts

• Craft and countryside site three miles from Newquay
• Classes, workshops and farm shop with fresh baked goodies daily
• Communal feast nights serving stonebaked pizza, curry and hog roast

Hyde Camping

• Spacious family-friendly pitches on a 25-acre wild meadow
• A 20-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast; 10 minutes from Wareham
• Wildlife haven close to fishing spots on the river Piddle

Somerset Yurts

Rabbit Catchers Retreat

• Stylish shepherd’s hut in a secluded valley near Bridport in Dorset
• A 20-minute drive to West Bay beach, and 35 minutes to Lyme Regis
• Horses, goats and sheep on site; food pubs five minutes’ stroll

Hazy Valley Glamping

• Secluded, well-equipped yurts on a ten-acre Devon smallholding
• Exmoor National Park half an hour's drive away; beaches 45 minutes
• Kitchen, private toilet, barbecue and firepit for each yurt

Ocean Pitch Campsite

Cloud Nine Camping

• Peaceful glamping getaway on a Somerset smallholding near Yeovil
• A five-minute drive to Ham Hill and 40 minutes to the Jurassic Coast
• Well-equipped, comfy tipis with private shower, kitchen and firepit

Coutts Glamping

• Glamping site in a designated Area of Outstanding Beauty
• Spotless facilities, with a separate toilet for each unit
• Kitchen facilities and firepit area on site; pub a few minutes' walk

Bow Creek Shepherds Hut

• Cosy dog-friendly shepherd's hut for two in Devon's South Hams area
• A 25-minute drive to Dartmouth or Blackpool Sands
• Firepit and barbecue provided; four pubs within walking distance

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

Mangerton Lake

• Working farm site with a coarse fishing lake in a Dorset valley
• Under 15 minutes’ drive from three beaches; 20 minutes from Charmouth
• Firepits to hire; walk to pubs and shops; fishing included in the stay

Tresooth Cottages

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

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

Trevarth Holiday Park

• Family-run holiday park five miles from Truro
• Less than ten minutes to the nearest beaches
• Central location from which to explore the whole of Cornwall

Well Park Glamping

• Spacious multi-tent pitch with amazing views over Devon countryside
• A 10-minute drive to Slapton Sands, and 30 minutes from Dartmoor
• Communal firepit and private showers; close to beaches, shops and pubs

Fosters Farm

• Unfussy motorhome stop on grass pitches, just off the M5 in Somerset
• A 15-minute drive to Burnham-on-Sea, and 30 minutes to Cheddar Gorge
• Simple, dog-friendly field site close to a cider pub and supermarkets

Cheddar Woods Holiday Park