Beaches: Campsites in South West England

Pixie Bell Tents

• Peaceful furnished bell tents close to Blagdon Lake in rural Somerset
• Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole and Bath within a 45-minute drive
• Comfy beds with linen supplied; access to hot shower and firepit area

Polruan Holiday Park

Polgreen Camping

• Secluded bell tents in a valley meadow close to north Cornwall coast
• A 25-minute walk to Mawgan Porth; 15 minutes' drive to Newquay
• Spacious, eco-friendly tents with shared kitchen and firepit

Poldown Caravan Park

• Peaceful caravan park in a wildlife and stargazing haven
• Under 20 minutes' drive from both Cornish coasts, with great beaches
• Self-contained caravans with outside seating areas

Polperro Holiday Park

• A small and friendly holiday park close to Polperro and Looe
• Traditional self-catering chalet holiday homes
• With an indoor pool, kids' clubs, playgrounds and entertainment

Pollard’s Combe

• Peaceful dog-friendly site in south Devon, two miles from the beach
• A 10-minute drive to Slapton Sands and 30 minutes to Dartmouth
• Sea views; pubs, farm shops and brewery within 10 minutes' drive

Easewell Farm Holiday Park & Golf Club

Doniford Bay Holiday Park

Proper Camping

• Back to basics Cornwall family campsite just off the A39
• A quarter of an hour's drive from Port Isaac and Tintagel
• Friendly dogs welcome; open campfires allowed

Purbeck Glamping

• Dorset glamping close to the Isle of Purbeck
• On the edge of Winfrith Newburgh; West Lulworth 10 minutes' drive
• Street food three times a week in August

Dowha Fields Camping

• Simple rural site 10 minutes' drive from Redruth and Camborne
• St Ives, St Michael's Mount and Praa Sands within a half-hour drive
• Central Cornwall spot roughly halfway between north and south coasts

Down Farm Wild Camping

• South Devon working farm with scenic sea views
• A mile from Start Point; Kingsbridge 20 minutes by car
• Wild site within walking distance of the beach; fresh eggs available

Rabbit Catchers Retreat

• Stylish shepherd’s hut in a secluded valley near Bridport in Dorset
• A 20-minute drive to West Bay beach, and 35 minutes to Lyme Regis
• Horses, goats and sheep on site; food pubs five minutes’ stroll

Ducklings Den

• Luxury family bell tents on the south Devon coast
• A 10-minute drive to Salcombe; 25 minutes to Bigbury-on-Sea
• Firepit and kitchen provided; access to pizza oven and barbecue area

Dunwell Farm

• Peaceful Devon farmstead at the gateway to Dartmoor National Park
• A short drive to Dartmoor Zoological Park and Plymouth Ski Centre
• Walks through the surrounding countryside direct from the site

Raven's Nest

• Mongolian yurt in a nearly wild site with spectacular views
• Set on three acres of rewilding nature reserve
• Therapies and treatments available on site

East Greadon Wild Camping

• No-frills wild camping in fields with glorious views on a Devon farm
• A 15-minute drive to North Devon Wake Park, and 25 minutes to Bude
• Grass pitches near shops, pubs, family attractions and surfing beaches

Red Berry Field

• Peaceful, dog-friendly off-grid site on Kit Hill
• A 15-minute drive from Tamar Valley; beach 35 minutes’ drive
• Train station and supermarket 10 minutes' drive; walk or cycle nearby