Tent Campsites in South West England

Penventon House Campsite

• Small, well-equipped site just off the A393 in the village of Lanner
• A 15-minute drive to Porthtowan beach; half an hour to St Ives
• Sauna, barbecues, firewood and tea room all provided on site

Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre

• Dark skies camping in a scenic forest setting and permaculture site
• Pubs and takeaways within a few miles; Dartmoor and Bude within 16
• Nursery and fruit and veg sales; permaculture workshops available

Winsmoor Hill Campsite

• Spacious off-grid dog-friendly site in Somerset
• Half an hour's drive from Taunton; 40 minutes to the Jurassic Coast
• Close to the A303; country pub within walking distance

Penzance Youth Hostel

Perran Sands Holiday Park

Kings Down Tail Caravan & Camping Park

Philliols Farm

• Working family farm and wildlife haven next door to Wareham Forest
• A five-minute drive from Bere Regis and 25 to the Jurassic Coast
• Lots of animals on site and walks in woodland right from the grounds

Killaworgey Farm

• Friendly site on a family-run farm in central Cornwall
• A 15-minute drive to Newquay and 25 minutes to the Eden Project
• Adventure playground on site; easy access to the A30

Pickney Farm

• Peaceful meadow on a Somerset alpaca farm
• A 20-minute drive from the Quantock Hills; half an hour from Exmoor
• Footpaths from site to local pubs

Piggies Camping Cornwall

• Friendly site under five minutes’ drive from main A30 and A39 roads
• On a National Cycle Network route and a 20-minute drive from Newquay
• Wifi access; pets and barbecues are permitted on the grounds

Bickham Barn

• Wild camping site in a rural setting on an organic farm
• Just outside Kenn village and eight miles from the beach at Dawlish
• Within 15 minutes' drive of both Exeter and Dartmoor National Park

Bickham Bridge Field

• Wildlife-filled Devon meadow site bordered by the River Avon
• Dartmoor National Park 15 minutes' drive; half an hour to the coast
• Simple pitches with access to a river pool for wild swimming

Camping at Headgate Farm on Exmoor

• Wild-style family camping on a small farm on the edge of Exmoor
• A 40-minute drive to the north Devon coast; Tarr Steps 25 minutes
• Kitchen facilities and lounge area for guests; animals to meet on site

Pioneer Billys

• No-frills campsite on a farm five minutes’ drive from the A30
• A half-hour’s drive from St Ives and Newquay’s surfing beaches
• Animals, Great Flat Lode Trail access, King Edward Mine Museum views

Pitt Hill Campsite

• Dog-friendly pop-up site on a hilltop on the outskirts of Appledore
• A 10-minute drive to Westward Ho! beach; walk to the estuary
• Pubs, crabbing activities and ferries to Instow available in Appledore

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