Peaceful: Campsites in South West England

Friar Waddon House

• Peaceful, basic pitches in a tree-lined paddock with rural views
• 15 minutes' drive from the beach and attractions of Weymouth
• Country pubs and farm shop within a five-minute drive

Trethias Farm Caravan Park

Trenethick Farm

• Peaceful wild camping on a Cornish farm near Porthtowan surfing beach
• A 30-minute drive to Newquay, and 50 minutes from the Eden Project
• Simple grass site; pubs, shops and a skatepark in Mount Hawke village

Freshwell Camping

• Overlooking the beach and a two-minute walk to the sands at Croyde
• Suitable for families and small- to medium-sized groups
• Bars, pubs, cafés and restaurants a 15-minute walk away

Trenoweth Farm and Camping

• Wild camping on a working farm 10 minutes’ drive from Penzance
• A 10-minute drive to both Marazion and Long Rock beach
• Views of St Michael’s Mount; alpacas and donkeys in the fields

Tresooth Cottages

Fursdon Farm Campsite

• Peaceful rural Cornwall site a five-minute drive from Liskeard
• East Looe beach 25 minutes’ drive; Tintagel 50 minutes
• On the edge of Bodmin Moor, with views over surrounding countryside

Treworgans Holiday Park

• Peaceful park in a tiny Cornish hamlet
• Several golf courses nearby
• Laid out for maximum space and peace

Tripark

• Dog-friendly wildlife haven near the Devon and Cornwall border
• A 10-minute drive from Trethorne Leisure Park; 35 minutes to the beach
• Close to coarse fishing, game fishing and riverside walks

Gara Bridge Camping

• Wild camping site in the middle of the South Hams’ Avon valley
• On the River Avon’s banks and a 10-minute walk to Gara Bridge
• A 20-minute drive to Totnes and Kingsbridge; 30 to Salcombe, Dartmoor

Turnpike Showground

• Spacious pick-your-own pitches in the north Dorset countryside
• A 10-minute drive to Shaftesbury; half an hour to Longleat safari park
• Dog-friendly site with easy access to the A303 and A350

Owls Gate

• Luxury glamping site set in 22 peaceful acres at Treworra in Cornwall
• A 15-minute drive to Bossiney beach, and 40 minutes to Padstow
• Shepherd’s hut with private garden and direct access to Davidstow Moor

Wylde Valley Camping

• Family-friendly pop-up Cornwall site surrounded by peaceful farmland
• A 20-minute drive to Bude and Boscastle; half an hour to Tintagel
• Overlooking an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; beaches nearby

Padstow Holiday Village

• Padstow Touring Park is an award winning holiday destination
• Set in 13 acres of parkland with panoramic views of the Camel Estuary
• A dog friendly park with Wifi, Shop and Coffee lounge and play area

Uncle Tom's Cabin

• Cosy cabin in the countryside, two miles from the Cornwall coast
• A 10-minute drive from Bude; close to the National Cycle Route
• Secluded spot with lovely south-facing views; firepit provided

Acorn Farm Touring Park

• Peaceful hideaway in Devon with countryside all around
• In a birdwatching haven
• Newly refurbished amenities block with free hot showers

Acorns Retreat

Salisbury Youth Hostel

Parkers Farm Cottages and Caravans

• Farm site between Dartmoor and the coast
• Daily farm walks and animal petting for children
• Just outside the town of Ashburton