Nearly wild camping in South West England

Plaistow Barton

• Off-grid adults-only site 25 minutes’ drive from Woolacombe beach
• A 15-minute drive to Exmoor National Park; Saunton Sands half an hour
• Easy access to footpaths and half an hour’s walk from the local pub

Feather Down - Fountain Violet

• Luxury safari tents five minutes’ drive from Kingswear in south Devon
• Five minutes’ drive to River Dart watersports; Dartmouth 25 minutes
• Farm animals to meet on site; pizza oven and honesty shop

The Lorax Patch

• Small off-grid farm campsite two miles from Wells
• A 10-minute drive from Glastonbury; Cheddar 20 minutes
• Fresh eggs, fruit and veg available; campfires welcome

Fire Beacon Camping

• Peaceful wild campsite with views of Devon countryside near Sidmouth
• A 20-minute drive to Branscombe beach; 25 minutes from Exmouth
• Just off the East Devon Way and close to the South West Coast Path

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

Seaview Tipis

• Off-grid furnished tipis with sea views for guests over 20 years old
• Walk to Mawgan Porth and Porthcothan beaches in half an hour
• Beds, firepits and lanterns provided; dogs and families welcome

Hornblotton Farm

• Quiet working farm in the Somerset countryside
• Free range meat for breakfast or BBQ direct from the farm
• Dogs and fires welcome

Three Lane End Meadow

• Wildflower meadow site on the Ruby Trail in rural North Devon
• A 10-minute drive from Tamar Lakes; 25 minutes from Bude’s beaches
• A five-minute walk from a pub, playground and shops

Secret Fields at West Tosberry Farm

• Peaceful wild camping on a Devon farm with Hartland peninsula views
• A 15-minute drive to Clovelly restaurants, 10 minutes to Hartland Quay
• Dog-friendly pitches; breakfast packs of farm produce to buy

Bay View Meadows

• No-frills wild camping on a Devon smallholding a mile from the sea
• Walking distance from two beaches and the South West Coast Path
• Eco-friendly composting loos with a view; estuary walk close by

Dartmoor Caravan and Camping

Dartmoor View Campsite

• Wild-style camping on a south-facing site a mile from Holsworthy
• Bude's beaches 20 minutes' drive; 35 minutes to Dartmoor National Park
• Next to National Cycle Network Route 3; dogs welcome on site

Crescent Camping

• Small dog-friendly site close to the North Devon/Cornwall border
• Half an hour's drive from Bude beaches; bus connection to Bude nearby
• Walk to shop and pub serving home-cooked meals including breakfast

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

The Deer Barn Fields

• Exclusive-use site with firepit, woodlands and running water
• A quarter of an hour's drive to Wellington or 25 minutes to Exmoor
• Fresh eggs, firewood and barbecue packs for sale

The Walled Garden Campsite

• Green and spacious Dorset site within the Moreton Estate
• Jurassic Coast, Monkey World and Tank Museum within 15 minutes' drive
• Café and play area within the grounds; abundance of walks nearby

Trevanger Farm

• Peaceful family-run beef farm site two miles from the Cornish coast
• A 10-minute drive to Rock beach and Polzeath beach for watersports
• Within walking distance of food shops, restaurants and bars