Peaceful: Campgrounds in South West England

Shutes South

• Wild camping on a peaceful family-owned farm in the Devon countryside
• In the Blackdown Hills and 40 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic coast
• Natural stream and farm animals; food shop and farm shop nearby

Jubilee Park Farm

• Small family-run farm in North Devon
• Plenty of fishing and outdoor activities nearby
• Farm animals and hay meadows on-site

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

Simmons Farm Estate

• Adults-only park 10 minutes' drive from Poole
• Jurassic Coast and New Forest within a half-hour drive
• Well-maintained pitches with easy access from the A35

Nesta Camping

• Luxury yurts in the grounds of Critchill Manor, near Frome in Somerset
• A 20-minute drive to Longleat; Bath and Stonehenge within 40 minutes
• Holistic treatments, hot tubs, bistro, bar and kids’ weekend courses

Demelza Cottage

• Cosy adults-only shepherd's hut with far-reaching rural views
• Central Cornwall location 20 minutes' drive from north and south coast
• Ensuite bathroom, kitchenette and firepit; hot tub May-September

Widget's Farm Glamping

• Secluded meadow
• Panoramic views and peaceful location
• Luxurious pod with ensuite bathroom

Chenson Farm Certificated Location

• CAMC members-only site a half-hour’s drive from Dartmoor National Park
• Halsdon Nature Reserve half an hour’s drive; Exeter 35 minutes
• Dogs welcome; 60 acres of woodland; stargazing; communal fridge

Black Pig Retreats

• Well-equipped glamping units with glorious views across Blackmore Vale
• Less than a 10-minute drive from Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill and abbey
• Private verandahs, kitchens and bathrooms; brook walks on site

Greendayz Campsite

• Dog-friendly, family-run site in the east Somerset countryside
• A 25-minute drive from Glastonbury and half an hour from Cheddar Gorge
• Wood available to buy for firepits; a short drive to two country pubs

Little Meadow Bell Tents

• Unfurnished bell tent on a family-run site on the Hartland Peninsula
• Hartland Abbey five minutes’ drive; North Devon Wake Park 15 minutes
• Sea views with dark skies at night; firepit and fairy lights provided

Little Pig Campsite

• Family-friendly Cornish farm shop site with sea views
• A 10-minute drive from Bude; 20 minutes from Crackington Haven
• Farm shop, café and playground; next to a coarse fishing lake

Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park

• Adults-only site on the edge of Exmoor National Park
• Dark sky reserve and top spot for stargazing
• Dog-friendly site with designated off-lead areas and agility kit

Blackdown Yurts

• Yurts with kitchenettes and barbecues on an eco-friendly smallholding
• Jurassic Coast beaches and fossil hunting within 45 minutes' drive
• Private bathrooms; shared barn with dining and lounge space

Cornish Valley Outdoors Glamping

• Off-grid, dog-friendly bell tent with Cornish valley views
• A 20-minute drive from Bodmin Moor and 25 minutes from the coast
• Firepit, barbecue, kitchen, outdoor seating and woodburning stove

Trewince Farm Holiday Park

Quex Caravan Park

• Open all year,dog friendly,close to the beach.

Weymouth Bay Holiday Park