Renewable energy: Campgrounds in South West England

Meadow Brook Camping

• Family-friendly pop-up site on the Devon coast one mile from the beach
• A 15-minute drive from Saunton Sands and Woolacombe beach
• Hose for wetsuits and wellies; a short walk from pubs and farm shops

Swanage Bijou Camping

• Flat camping field close to Swanage town centre and beach in Dorset
• A 10-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast and Dorset Adventure Park
• Snack Shack on site and a free adventure playground next door

Forest Glade Holiday Park

• Leafy park in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Family run for over 40 years
• Pool, sauna, licensed shop and wildlife information room

Moonacre Alpacas

• Peaceful alpaca farm in a rural setting
• Small and quiet family-owned site
• Eco-friendly and sustainable project

Moorhead Country Holidays

• Family-run rural Devon campsite 20 minutes' drive from Westward Ho!
• A 10-minute drive from Clovelly village and the coast at Buck's Mills
• Indoor pool with hot tub; summer restaurant; fishing lake

Morwellham Quay

• Well-maintained park on the banks of the river Tamar
• A 10-minute drive from Tavistock; 35 minutes from Plymouth
• Local pub, shop and restaurant in the village

Nanpara

• Adults-only caravan in Penwithick, less than 10 minutes to St Austell
• Five minutes’ drive to the Eden Project; 10 minutes to nearest beach
• Double bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living area and outdoor seating

The Field of Stars

• Spacious, natural site on an organic beef farm in Cornwall's far west
• A 20-minute drive from Penzance and 35 minutes from St Ives
• Livestock, far-reaching rural views and archeological remains on site

The Greenhouse Spa Retreat

• Glamping pods in the grounds of a well-established Cornish garden
• A 20-minute drive to Whitsand Bay and Plymouth; 35 minutes to Polperro
• Wildlife haven; beauty treatments and massages in the garden spa

Northdown Farm

Old Bidlake Farm

• West Dorset farm site with lovely views to Pilsdon Pen hill
• A 10-minute drive to Bridport; 15 minutes to Jurassic Coast
• Well-equipped communal kitchen on site; riding stables next door

Penventon House Campsite

• Small, well-equipped site just off the A393 in the village of Lanner
• A 15-minute drive to Porthtowan beach; half an hour to St Ives
• Sauna, barbecues, firewood and tea room all provided on site

Hurdon Down Farm

• Boutique Shepherd's Hut with Wood Fired Hot Tub
• Amazing Views over the Cornish countryside
• Luxury interior with ensuite

Gypsy Wagon Devon

• Dog-friendly, off-grid site in rural Devon surrounded by native woods
• A 20-minute drive from Bude’s beaches and half an hour to Dartmoor
• Communal space for cooking on a gas stove; walk into Holsworthy