Canoeing/kayaking nearby: Campsites in England

West Farm

• Small rural retreat on a working farm in Cambridgeshire
• 15 minutes' drive from Huntingdon or 35 minutes to Cambridge
• Easy access from the A14; nearest pub 1.5 miles

Lazy Otter Meadows

West Ilkerton Farm

• Secluded site on an Exmoor farm 10 minutes' drive from the coast
• A 10-minute drive from Lynton and half an hour from Woolacombe
• Moorland views, tractor-drawn tours and barbecue nights on site

Sandymouth Surf Town

• Eco-friendly coastal site set over 220 acres of countryside
• Widemouth Bay and Bude both within 15 minutes' drive
• Surf hire and lessons for groups and individuals of all abilities

Forest of Dean Cabins

Quarry Walk Camping and Caravan Park

• Quiet park four miles from Alton Towers
• Wildlife haven spanning 46 acres and woodland trails
• Within easy reach of the Peak District

Westover Farm Camping

• Family-friendly site on a dairy farm in the peaceful Somerset Levels
• A five-minute drive to the Parrett Cycleway; river watersports nearby
• Barbecues allowed on site; local pub a mile away

Weylands Farm

• Peaceful site on a working family farm for a back-to-basics break
• In the protected Dedham Vale area, a 25-minute drive from Colchester
• A 10-minute drive from Dedham for rowing a boat on the River Stour

West Welsford Wild Camping

• Simple pitches on five acres of a working dairy farm
• Two miles from the coast; 10 minutes' drive to Clovelly
• Dog-friendly site with farm tours; village five minutes' drive away

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

Wheatsheaf Inn Campsite

• Simple Lake District site with hill views and pub next door
• Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater lakes five and 20 minutes' drive away
• A 20-minute drive to trails up Skiddaw, Grisedale Pike and Helvellyn

Scorriton Court Campsite

• Peaceful almost-wild pitches at a farm in Dartmoor National Park
• A 10-minute drive to Buckfastleigh and the South Devon Railway
• Next to the Two Moors Way; pub a few minutes' walk away

Whitecliff Farm

• Family-friendly farm site with sea views, a mile from Swanage beach
• A five-minute drive to Corfe Castle; Sandbanks Ferry 30 minutes
• Wild camping with fresh water, toilets and showers; watersports nearby

Eastbourne Cottages

• Cosy accommodation on a gated park near Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne
• Five minutes’ drive from the South Downs; 20 minutes to Drusillas Park
• Fully-equipped kitchens; bars and restaurants within 10 minutes’ walk

Whitwell Hall Country Centre

Wicks Farm Holiday Park

Seaview Tipis

• Off-grid furnished tipis with sea views for guests over 20 years old
• Walk to Mawgan Porth and Porthcothan beaches in half an hour
• Beds, firepits and lanterns provided; dogs and families welcome