Beaches: Campsites in South West England

Atlantic Coast Holiday Park

• Holiday park in the dunes a mile from Gwithian beach
• On-site grocery shop selling local beers and Cornish pasties
• Well located for visiting St Ives and coastal attractions

Granary Barn Camping

• In scenic countryside two miles from Helston and three from Porthleven
• On-site owner with extensive local knowledge to offer advice and tips
• Toilets, showers, fridge, freezer, firepit hire and firewood sales

Dawlish Sands

Heronshaw Meadow

• Peaceful meadow site in the grounds of a 17th-century farmhouse
• A 10-minute drive from Christchurch and 15 minutes from Bournemouth
• Barbecues and towels to hire

Aune Orchard Luxury Wild Camping

Ramblers' Rest

• Pre-erected rental tents at Princetown in Dartmoor National Park
• Dartmoor Prison Museum five minutes’ drive; Castle Drogo 35 minutes
• Sheltered outdoor kitchen with pizza ovens and dining facilities

Teneriffe Farm Camping and Caravan Site

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

Daymer View Glamping

• Glamping tents on a pop-up site near Rock and Padstow, north Cornwall
• A five-minute drive to Polzeath, the Camel Trail and Daymer Bay
• Café and farm shop on site; beaches and hiking within walking distance

Middle Dean Campsite

• Quiet pop-up Exmoor site 10 minutes’ drive from the north Devon coast
• A 10-minute drive from Combe Martin; half an hour to Saunton Sands
• Moorland views and great stargazing on site; surfing beaches nearby

Northdown Farm

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

St Mabyn Holiday Park

• A quiet family-friendly site with plenty of space
• Great camping atmosphere with well-laid out pitches
• Close to the small villages of St Mabyn and Port Isaac's Bay

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

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

St John Inn

• In a conservation area next to a pub garden on the Rame peninsula
• Five minutes' drive to the nearest beach; two mins' stroll from a lake
• A 10-minute drive from Kingsand and Cawsand seaside towns

Globe Vale Holiday Park

• Peaceful park near the north Cornwall coast
• Spotless facilities and a friendly helpful team
• Bar and restaurant on site with outside terrace

Waterrow Touring Park

• Peaceful landscaped park near the Somerset/Devon border
• Adults only
• Excellent amenities including free showers, library and guest computer

Hillside Camping

• Small and friendly campsite on a family-run working farm
• A 20-minute drive to Bideford or half an hour to Bude
• Milky Way and Big Sheep amusement parks within a 15-minute drive

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