Gastronomic delight: Campsites in England

The Owl's Rest

• Upscale, adults-only shepherd’s hut on a working farm in rural Norfolk
• Sainsbury Centre, Norfolk Tank Museum and Norwich 20 minutes’ drive
• Underfloor heating; well-equipped kitchen; private decking and firepit

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

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.

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

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

Buttercrambe Shepherd's Hut

Beer Youth Hostel

• Set in a hidden wooded valley
• Restaurant serving local ales, beer, wine and home-cooked meals
• Flanked by National Cycle Network Route 2

Meadow Farm Park

• Spacious pitches in the County Durham countryside
• Bishop Auckland 10 minutes' drive; half an hour from Durham
• Dogs, barbecues and campfires allowed

Devon Heaven Hideaways

• Luxury Airstream caravan for couples’ escapes on a working Devon farm
• Dartmoor National Park 15 minutes’ drive and Exeter 20 minutes
• Covered outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven; hot tub and outdoor seating

Golden Acre Holiday Bungalows

• Family-friendly site five minutes’ walk from Jurassic Coast beaches
• Five minutes’ drive from Bridport, 20 minutes’ drive from Lyme Regis
• Dog-friendly beaches and pubs within easy reach

Chase Farm Glamping

• Glamping on a farm with spectacular views near Horsham in West Sussex
• A 25-minute drive to the South Downs, and 45 minutes to Brighton
• Well-equipped kitchens, TV and private decking; wildlife on site

Higher Holcombe

• Peaceful site spread over 30 acres of Devon countryside
• A 20-minute drive from Sidmouth or Budleigh Salterton beaches
• Firepit, outdoor social area and old dairy with shared kitchen

Champs Field

The Cider Vat

• Peaceful pitches in a Devon cider orchard near Exbourne
• A 15-minute drive to Okehampton and Dartmoor National Park
• Cider tours and sampling on site, plus well-stocked farm shop

Chequers Inn

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

Chester Lakes

Ranksborough Hall Caravan and Camping