Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in South West England

Zoar Campsite

• Small, simple family-run site on the Lizard Peninsula
• Five minutes' drive to Coverack; 10 minutes to Kennack Sands
• Spacious, level pitches with campfires allowed; dogs welcome

Rambling Rose Gypsy Caravan Holidays

• Traditional gypsy caravan in Cornish countryside near Lostwithiel
• A 15 minute drive to the Eden Project, and five minutes to Lanhydrock
• Woodburner, private garden and showers; pubs 20 minutes’ walk

The Walled Garden

• Scenic seasonal site attached to the walled gardens at Moreton
• New amenities block added in 2016
• On the edge of Moreton village and enclosed by woodland

The Walled Garden Campsite

• Green and spacious Dorset site within the Moreton Estate
• Jurassic Coast, Monkey World and Tank Museum within 15 minutes' drive
• Café and play area within the grounds; abundance of walks nearby

Jolly's Top

• Rural site with basic facilities, five miles from Truro
• 10 minutes' drive from north Cornwall's beaches and coast path
• Loads of space for games and campfire evenings

Castle Holiday Park

• Very quiet family park in wildlife haven overlooking ancient Goss Moor
• Luxury heated caravans including one with full disabled access
• Eight miles from Newquay and five from Camel Creek Adventure Park

Just for You

• Peaceful and private off-grid site next to ancient Cornish woodland
• Welcombe Mouth Beach 15 minutes’ drive and Bude 20 minutes
• Spectacular views over Marsland Valley; pub 10 minutes’ drive

Redlands Coppice

• Peaceful glamping site in the scenic Dorset countryside
• A 15-minute drive from Dorchester or 30 minutes from Weymouth
• Smartly furnished bell tents on a working farm

Mill Park Touring Caravan and Camping Park

• Peaceful, secluded and relaxing site on the north Devon coast
• Well-stocked private fishing lake
• Close to beaches, coast path and Exmoor National Park

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

Aune Orchard Luxury Wild Camping

Emerald Camping

• Eco-friendly site by a woodland five minutes from Hatherleigh
• Okehampton 15 minutes' drive away; Bude 35 minutes
• Outdoor skills workshops and tree planting to offset carbon

Thorn Farm

• Off-grid site with a shepherd’s hut in a secluded Exmoor valley
• A 15-minute drive from Dunster beach and South West Coast Path
• Eco-friendly unit with woodburning stove, firepit and kitchen

West Tober

• Secluded, peaceful and dog-friendly Cornwall campsite on Bodmin Moor
• Near Jamaica Inn; beaches 45 minutes' drive; simple, spacious and eco
• Stargazing, wildlife watching, spectacular views and rural moor walks

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

West Town Farm

• Peaceful eco-friendly campsite on 270 acres of Devon countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Exeter; 20 minutes from Dartmoor National Park
• Based on an organic working farm with on-site farm shop and farm trail

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