Campsites in South West England

Nesta Camping

• Luxury yurts in the grounds of Critchill Manor, near Frome in Somerset
• A 20-minute drive to Longleat; Bath and Stonehenge within 40 minutes
• Holistic treatments, hot tubs, bistro, bar and kids’ weekend courses

Maker Camping

• Scenic wild camping on not-for-profit Rame Peninsula heritage site
• A 20-minute ferry ride from Plymouth, five minutes’ drive from beaches
• Museum, gallery, visitor centre, café and general store on site

Botany Camping

• Small, cosy and family-friendly site near Warminster
• Five minutes' drive from Longleat and 25 from Stonehenge
• Toilets, washing-up area and two family shower rooms

Bow Creek Shepherds Hut

• Cosy dog-friendly shepherd's hut for two in Devon's South Hams area
• A 25-minute drive to Dartmouth or Blackpool Sands
• Firepit and barbecue provided; four pubs within walking distance

Treyarnon Bay Camping and Caravan Site

North Cornwall Campsite @Pool Cottage

• Simple off-grid Cornwall site on a smallholding near Camelford
• Port Isaac, Tintagel and Polzeath beach within 20 minutes' drive
• Dog-friendly site with private bathrooms; easy access from A39

The Pyramid Tent

• Glamping surrounded by 20 acres of farmland on the edge of Camelford
• A 15-minute drive to Tintagel Castle, the coast path and the beach
• Beds made up and sole-use bathrooms; barbecue and kitchen provided

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

Edmore Park

• Level, peaceful and family-run park 10 minutes' drive from Bude
• Three miles from the coast at Crackington Haven
• Friendly and helpful owners, happy to help and to provide tourist info

Brimpts Farm

• Camping pods in a green glade on a working farm in Dartmoor
• A 25-minute drive to Tavistock market town and 30 to Ashburton
• Walks on and straight from the site; Dartmeet a 20-minute stroll away

Tregenna Farm

• Family-friendly wild camping on a working farm in Cornish countryside
• A 20-minute drive to the Eden Project; 10 minutes to Mevagissey
• Animals and farm shop on site, beaches and pubs within 15 minutes

Brookside Farm Camping

• Scenic dog-friendly rural wildlife haven in the Somerset Levels
• A 20-minute drive to Burnham-on-Sea; 35 minutes to the Quantock Hills
• Trails and launch points nearby; two pubs within walking distance

Elowen Fild

• Simple farm site with sustainable facilities on the Lizard Peninsula
• Within a 1.5-mile walk of clifftop walks on the South West Coast Path
• Within 10 minutes' drive of Kynance Cove and Kennack Sands

Naish Farm

• Small pop-up site in a quiet village 15 minutes' drive from Sherborne
• Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World within 40 minutes' drive
• Artisan bakery on site selling gluten-free cakes, with vegan options

Longscroft Manor

• Nearly-wild camping site in the grounds of a 400-year-old manor house
• Five minutes' drive from Bradford on Avon; 20 minutes from Bath
• Firepits at every pitch; 10 minutes' walk from a marina and bar

Camp Kovva

• Simple and scenic site with a family-friendly summer camp vibe
• A 35-minute walk to Portreath beach and the South West Coast Path
• Kiosk selling supplies and a pub down the road; firepits permitted

The Old Oaks Touring Park

• Award-winning adults-only site just outside Glastonbury
• Wells, Wookey Hole and Cheddar Gorge within a half-hour drive
• Fishing pond on site, and shop with homemade cakes in high season

North Beer Farm

• Rural riverside campsite deep in the Devon countryside
• Okehampton 20 minutes' drive; Exeter half an hour
• Off-grid farm site with views over Dartmoor National Park