Wildlife haven: Campsites in Axminster, England

Hartridge Springs

• Bell tents on a boutique glamping site in the Blackdown Hills
• A 35-minute drive to Lyme Regis and Charmouth on the Jurassic Coast
• Site spa with a sauna and hydrotherapy showers; in-tent woodburners

Wytch Wood Camping

• Eco-conscious site in a Somerset valley near National Cycle Route 3
• Crewkerne village 10 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 40 minutes
• Street food pop-ups on site, plus woodland activities

Old Bidlake Farm

• West Dorset farm site with lovely views to Pilsdon Pen hill
• A 10-minute drive to Bridport; 15 minutes to Jurassic Coast
• Well-equipped communal kitchen on site; riding stables next door

Sweet Hill Eco Fort

• Eco-friendly yurts between pines and broadleafs on a pop-up Devon site
• A 15-minute drive away from Sidmouth and 25 minutes from Lyme Regis
• Bedding for up to six people and a firepit; communal kitchen on site

Monkey Chop Farm

• Dog-friendly site on a farm surrounded by the Dorset countryside
• A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 45 minutes to Chesil Beach
• Pubs, farmers market within easy reach; fishing and kayaking nearby

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

Washingpool Farm

Blossom Hill Park

• Luxury lodges in a landscaped park five miles from Honiton
• Half an hour's drive from Lyme Regis and the south coast beaches
• In the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for walks

Hinton Hideaways

• Two self catering luxury Roundhouses on an Organic farm in Somerset

Springfield House

• Dog-friendly wild camping site on the edge of a South Somerset village
• A 40-minute drive from the Jurassic coast; walking trails nearby
• Barbecues and firepits permitted; pub and shop five minutes’ walk away

Mangerton Lake

• Working farm site with a coarse fishing lake in a Dorset valley
• Under 15 minutes’ drive from three beaches; 20 minutes from Charmouth
• Firepits to hire; walk to pubs and shops; fishing included in the stay

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

Shutes South

• Wild camping on a peaceful family-owned farm in the Devon countryside
• In the Blackdown Hills and 40 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic coast
• Natural stream and farm animals; food shop and farm shop nearby

Wild Whitty

• Spacious wild-style campsite overlooking Taunton Vale in Somerset
• Taunton 15 minutes' drive; Lyme Regis three quarters of an hour
• Family-friendly, with a shallow stream and simple play area

Forest Glade Holiday Park

• Leafy park in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Family run for over 40 years
• Pool, sauna, licensed shop and wildlife information room

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

Cuckoo Down Farm Yurts

Duddlestone Farm

• Wild camping in a Somerset orchard 10 minutes’ drive from Taunton
• Sheppy’s Cider Farm 15 minutes’ drive; Lyme Regis 40 minutes
• Back-to-basics site with direct access to Blackdown Hills walks

Blackdown Yurts

• Yurts with kitchenettes and barbecues on an eco-friendly smallholding
• Jurassic Coast beaches and fossil hunting within 45 minutes' drive
• Private bathrooms; shared barn with dining and lounge space