Best Campsites for Couples
A holiday that’s just you, your other half and no kids? Camping, glamping and caravan breaks can all be excellent options for a romantic break: all that fresh air, cuddling up by a campfire, drifting off under the stars…
Lots of campsites and glampsites are suitable for such cosy couples’ breaks, but the best way to ensure a bit of peace for your holiday is to book a site that caters for adults only. Pitchup’s filter list includes a tick-box for ‘adults only’, so by selecting this you’ll be able to search for suitable sites in your choice of destination.
Intrigued by what you might find on an adults-only campsite? Read on to see 10 of the best UK campsites for a couple’s holiday.
10 of the best campsites for couples
Some people love the camaraderie of working together with their other half to pitch a tent and cook their dinner over an open fire; others would rather spend their time in the full-on luxury of a glamping tent with a hot tub outside. We’ve got the whole lot covered in the listings at Pitchup, and we’ve picked a few of our favourites here to whet your appetite…
Barley Meadow Touring Park
Crockernwell, Exeter
Devon
EX6 6NR
Why here? If you’re planning lots of hand-in-hand hikes while you’re on your break, you’ve come
to the right place. Barley Meadow Touring Park is in Dartmoor National Park, with easy access to all sorts of trails including the Two Moors Way, which passes just outside the site. Pitches here are numbered, well marked and well spaced, so you’ll have plenty of scope to relax with your partner (and your dog, if you like – kids may be kept away but canines are most welcome).
Key facilities: Dog exercise area, food shop, launderette, toilets, showers
One last thing… This is a great spot for eco-friendly travellers, as it’s got an electric vehicle charging point on site, plus a bus stop just outside for outings to Bude and Exeter.
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Colemere Caravan Park
The Birches, Mill Lane
Colemere, Ellesmere
SY12 0QL
Why here? Pitches, pods and a yurt are all on offer at this lovely little Shropshire site, so you can select your own level of simplicity or luxury. Whichever you go for, you’ll be staying on a five-acre
countryside site on the peaceful and wildlife-rich banks of Colemere lake, with plenty of options for walks nearby. Firepits can be hired here for evenings spent cuddled up together by the crackling flames (although there’s also a kitchen/social room if you fancy a chat over a drink with like-minded folk).
Key facilities: Kitchen with cooking kit, firepit hire, social area, showers, toilets, dogs allowed
One last thing… The ultimate Colemere experience has to be booking a session in the wood-fired hot tub overlooking the lily pond – truly a blissful way to spend an evening…
Caistor Lakes Leisure Park
99A Brigg Road, Caistor
Lincolnshire
LN7 6RX
Why here? Couples with a shared love of fishing will be in their element at this Lincolnshire site – but then again, it’s also likely to be pleasing to those who like to park their partner at a fishing peg
and head out for some ‘me time’. Whichever way works for you, you can discuss the day’s events in comfort at the park’s award-winning 100-seater restaurant, which serves up everything from breakfasts to cakes to full meals (and does deliveries too if you’d prefer a lazy night in).
Key features: Restaurant, fishing lakes, bike hire, showers, toilets, dogs allowed
One last thing… This site is particularly well set up for guests with restricted mobility – the facilities are all accessible, and several of the fishing pegs are suitable for wheelchair users.
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Wuthering Heights Inn
Main Street, Stanbury
Keighley, West Yorkshire
BD22 0HB
Why here? Something that’s sure to put a dampener on any couple’s holiday is a prolonged argument over whose turn it is to drive home after a night out. There should be no such issues on a stay at West Yorkshire’s Wuthering Heights Inn, as you’ll be spending the night right there behind the pub. That means you can finish your days chatting away over a couple of drinks and then simply stroll back to your peaceful digs a few minutes away – either a cosy shepherd’s hut or a simple grass pitch, depending on your preference.
Key features: Pub on site, meals served, wifi, toilets, showers
One last thing… The pub is, of course, named after one of the great romantic novels of all time, so there’s no better place to read it – or recreate the scenes with hikes across the wild moors.
The Bungalow Caravan Site
Moreby, Stillingfleet
York, North Yorkshire
YO19 6HN
Why here? There’s always a very warm Yorkshire welcome for guests at The Bungalow Caravan
Site – hosts Lin and Graham are legendary for their hospitality, which often involves
popping round with home-baked scones for new arrivals. This is an adults-only site specifically geared up for self-contained touring guests, and once you’ve settled in you should simply be able to put your feet up and chill out. There is, however, a good network of footpaths around if you fancy getting out for a stroll – including one that goes to the local tearooms for another scone…
Key features: Chemical disposal point, dogs allowed
One last thing… This site has a relaxed rural vibe about it, but in fact it’s only a 15-minute drive from here to York, with a bus stop just outside for easy day trips.
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Ings Kippers Campsite
Hill Top, Windermere
Cumbria
LA8 9PY
Why here? Nature is the star of the show at Ings Kippers Campsite, a small adults-only site in the grounds of a private house surrounded by the glorious Cumbrian countryside. It’s a splendid
setting for outdoor adventures with your beloved, as lots of lovely Lake District spots are close by (including Windermere, two miles away) and you can easily find places for hikes, bike rides, watersports and lake swims. Hatching plans together can be done by the crackling flames of the firepit provided on your pitch or at the award-winning pub a few minutes’ walk away.
Key features: Showers, toilets, charging facilities, wifi, firepits provided
One last thing… The views out over the fells from here are fabulous, and you can see all the way to the Old Man of Coniston on a clear day.
Spring Rock Holidays
Ffalddau Lane, Llandegely
Llandrindod Wells, Powys
LD1 5UE
Why here? This is a truly gorgeous part of the world, with fabulous Mid Wales countryside all around to explore and the trails of the Elan Valley not far off. The pitches at Spring Rock Holidays
are in a particularly handy spot for those sorts of breaks where you’d like to get out into the open but don’t want to have to drive far: it’s got access to forest footpaths and a waterfall walk just by the site, and there’s a well-stocked fishing lake right on site too.
Key features: Fishing lake, chemical disposal point, showers, toilets, dogs allowed
One last thing… You’re welcome to bring a barbecue along for your evening meals, but it’s also handy to note that there’s a pub within walking distance for dinner and drinks.
Moel Famau View
Foel Farm, Rhosesmor
Flintshire
CH7 6PP
Why here? If your hope is to hide away from the world, just the two of you, this could be the place to do just that. There’s just the one pod at Moel Famau View, so you’ll have heaps of space
to yourselves to soak up the views over the peaks of the Clwydian Range and the often -stunning sunsets from your private deck. It’s a luxury setup inside, too – the pod has an ensuite bathroom, a mini kitchen and a bed that’s made up ready for you to crawl into.
Key features: Hot tub, private bathroom, kitchen, barbecue provided
One last thing… The deck is a wonderful place to take in the views with a drink in hand – but top spot surely has to go to the hot tub, in a scenic but sheltered spot that means you can bubble away in style whatever the weather.
Acorn Holiday Luxury Glamping Pods
Dolphin, Holywell
Flintshire
CH8 8HE
Why here? Picture the scene: the two of you, a private hot tub, a couple of glasses of something, sea views… That’s the enticing setup at Acorn Holiday Luxury Glamping Pods, on the north Wales
coast near Talacre. The hot tub is sure to be the highlight, but the pods themselves are splendid too, with an ensuite bathroom, kitchen facilities and heating to make sure you’re cosy at all times. Drag yourselves away from all this and you can get out for rambles on the coast path, trips to Chester or castle outings… or just the five-minute walk to the local 16th-century inn.
Key features: Hot tubs, ensuite bathrooms, barbecues provided
One last thing… National Cycle Route 5 runs through the local town, Dolphin, making this a potential luxury stopover for weary cyclists (and with safe bike storage on site too).
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North Muasdale Farm
Muasdale, Argyll
PA29 6XD
Why here? Splendid seclusion and stunning scenery are all yours for the taking at North Muasdale Farm, on the Kintyre Peninsula. The cosy cabin here has gorgeous views out towards Jura, Gigha
and other Scottish islands – they’re fabulous at any time of day but particularly fine at sunset. That’s the time to pour yourselves a little glass of something and settle at the picnic table – or get the bubbles going for a blissful outdoor evening in your hot tub…
Key features: Hot tub, ensuite bathroom, barbecue, dogs allowed
One last thing… Getting out to see more of those fabulous views is easy from here, as the cabin is very close to the A83 for a drive on the scenic Kintyre 66 route.
Keen on the idea of a child-free holiday for just you and your other half? Pitchup has all sorts of adults-only sites, from luxury glamping sites to peaceful pitches for tents and tourers. Click on the links below to see the options around the UK.
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