Gastronomic delight: Campsites in England

Woodmans Shepherd's Huts

• Stay at a handmade shepherd's hut in the Lake District National Park
• Set in Haverthwaite, a five-minute drive from Lake Windermere
• Units each have an ensuite, equipped kitchen and underfloor heating

Little Switzerland Caravan Site

Whitby Holiday Park

• Clifftop site with sea views a mile from Whitby town centre
• Easy access to walks on the coast path and in the North York Moors
• Playground, games room, shop, bar and café on site

Rebel Farmer Tipi

• Single tipi in a peaceful acre of meadow by a market garden near Wye
• Canterbury, Leeds Castle and Hythe beach within a half-hour drive
• Barbecue, small kitchen, cosy bedding and space for a campfire

Lower Buckton

• Shepherd's hut by an ancient millstream 20 minutes' drive from Ludlow
• Private vintage caravan with shower, kitchen and cooking kit
• Firepit, barbecue and 'hot tub' made from a cast iron Victorian bath

Go Wild in Wirksworth

• Wild camping site two miles from the market town of Wirksworth
• Exclusive use for a single group of up to 12 people
• Learn bushcraft and survival skills and build your own shelter

Clay Pigeon Caravan Park

• Two miles from a shooting school and with go-kart circuit close by
• Adjacent to hotel with two restuarants; Dorchester a short drive away
• Recently redeveloped and just off the A37 at Wardon Hill

The Six Bells

• Back-to-basics site behind a country pub three miles from Lavenham
• Canoeing, falconry and National Trust estates within a half-hour drive
• Daily changing menu of seasonal local dishes in the pub

The Piston Club

• Well maintained site well placed for Stratford upon Avon and Alcester
• Based in the grounds of a busy pub with plenty going on.
• The venue serves fantastic food and drinks.

Croquet Lawn Camping at Court Farm

• Family-run farm site in the Kent Downs, a mile from Halling village
• A 10-minute drive to Rochester, 20 minutes to Leeds Castle
• Well-stocked farm shop on site; next to the North Downs Way

Dale Farm Rural Campsite

• Small rural site and working farm in the Peak District
• A short walk from the Monsal Trail and three local pubs
• Shop selling farm produce and award-winning baked goods

Dartmoor Camping

• Friendly site near Moretonhampstead with plenty of outdoor space
• Sports field, skate park, play area and function room on site
• Large outdoor pool and three trout fishing lakes a short walk away

Ranksborough Hall Caravan and Camping

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

Chester Lakes

Ashcombe Woodland Campsite

• Tents-only, wild-style campsite in a private Devon woodland
• A 15-minute drive from Teignmouth and the coast; 20 minutes to Exeter
• Individual firepits, chef-staffed woodland kitchen and foraging walks

Camp Elwood

• Pop-up Norfolk campground with a retro Americana vibe
• Within walking distance of Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea beaches
• Entertainment including live music, campfires and craft workshops

Chequers Inn