Campsites in South West England

Demelza Cottage

• Cosy adults-only shepherd's hut with far-reaching rural views
• Central Cornwall location 20 minutes' drive from north and south coast
• Ensuite bathroom, kitchenette and firepit; hot tub May-September

Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park

• Adults-only site on the edge of Exmoor National Park
• Dark sky reserve and top spot for stargazing
• Dog-friendly site with designated off-lead areas and agility kit

WithamCamp

• Small pop-up glamping site 15 minutes’ drive from Frome
• Longleat 20 minutes’ drive, Wells 35 minutes and Bath 45 minutes
• Off-grid bell tent with a simple covered kitchen; pub 10 minutes’ walk

Devon Eco Retreat

• Eco-sustainable campsite on a chemical-free city farm near Exeter
• Half an hour to Dartmoor, and 40 minutes’ drive to Sandy Bay beach
• Camper’s kitchen, firepit and showers powered by woodfired stove

Great British Glamping at Rainbow Wood Farm

• Pop-up glamping village at a 300-acre 17th-century working farm
• Close to the Bath Skyline Walk and two miles from the city centre
• Fully furnished tents with luxury airbeds, bunting and deckchairs

Big Dunk's Sea View Campsite

• Basic site with pitches in a well-kept grass field overlooking the sea
• A mile from the beach and pub at Trebarwith Strand
• Footgolf course plus hot takeways and Cornish ice cream for sale

The Red Post Campsite

• Quiet Dorset farm in the hamlet of Anderson, just off the A31
• A 20-minute drive to Dorchester or Poole; 30 minutes to the New Forest
• Spacious pitches in a grassy paddock; seasonal street food weekends

The Rock Retreat

• Pop-up glamping near gorgeous North Cornwall surfing beaches
• A 10-minute drive to shops in Rock, 20 minutes to Padstow restaurants
• Luxurious safari tents near a spa, fitness centre, bar and restaurant

Pentewan Sands Holiday Park

• Every day's a beach day at this 5-star holiday park in Cornwall

Stoney Down Plantation Camping

• In secluded woodland half an hour’s drive from the Jurassic Coast
• A 10-minute drive from Wimborne and 15 from Poole and Kingston Lacy
• Firepit barbecues, honesty fridge freezer and stargazing on site

Lydford Farm

The Paddock Wildcamp

• Adults-only, off-grid glampsite in spectacular Cornish countryside
• Newquay surfing beaches 15 minutes’ drive; Eden Project 45 minutes
• Eco-friendly bell tents; communal outdoor kitchen and firepit

Pitchperfect Camping

• Family-run, family-friendly, clean and welcoming site
• A 20-minute drive from Bath and Longleat; 45 mins from Cheddar Gorge
• Small shop, spotless facilities and safe space for kids to play

Great Jackleigh Farm

• Semi-rural pop-up site in the Axe Valley with generously sized pitches
• A mile from Axminster town centre; 15 minutes' drive from the coast
• Firepits welcome and firewood for sale; well-behaved dogs welcome

Plaistow Mills

• Four-acre camping field for over-12s 10 minutes' drive from Barnstaple
• A 15-minute drive to Ilfracombe; Woolacombe 20 minutes
• Farm shop on site; short walk to a gastropub and smart restaurant

Snowdrop Barn Meadow

• Adults-only site in a central Dorset spot close to Holtwood Forest
• A 10-minute drive to Wimborne Minster; 20 minutes to New Forest
• Good access to local walking trails; two pubs within two miles

The Meadows Campsite