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Campsites in South West England – Best Campsites in South West

Campsites in South West England

Coast, countryside, caves; sand, surf and cider... South West England has it all and often has a good dose of sunshine too. The counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset all have their own identities but share some pretty awesome characteristics that make camping in South West England one of the best holidays around. With two national parks, the world-famous Jurassic coast, and the longest coastal walk in the country, South West England is a region well worth exploring and a camping or glamping holiday is the perfect way to do it.

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Popular in Campsites in South West England

Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping Tregildrans Quarry, Trelill, St Kew, Cornwall PL30 3HZ

Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 74 Pitches 19 Tipis
Mount Pleasant Eco Park Chapel Hill, Porthtowan, Cornwall TR4 8HL

Mount Pleasant Eco Park

Porthtowan, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 45 Pitches 3 Shepherd’s huts 1 Quirky ...
Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm Atlantic Farm, Kings Hill, Bude, Cornwall EX23 9TG

Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm

Bude, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 34 Pitches 1 Tree house 7 Bell tents ...
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping Pleasant Stream Barn, Lower Sticker, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 7JL

Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

St. Austell, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 52 Pitches 3 Bell tents
Tremorvu Campsite Tresowes Hill, Ashton, Helston, Cornwall TR13 9TA

Tremorvu Campsite

Porthleven, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 64 Pitches 3 Bell tents 2 Pods ...
Mousehole Camping Trungle Parc, Paul, Mousehole, Penzance

Mousehole Camping

Penzance, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 32 Pitches 8 Bell tents
Farrs Meadow Cowgrove Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH214EL

Farrs Meadow

Wimborne Minster, Dorset, South West England
Available: 25 Pitches 2 Gypsy caravans 2 Shepherd’s huts ...
Westland Farm Westland Farm, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, North Devon EX31 4SH

Westland Farm

Lynmouth & Lynton, Devon, South West England
Available: 18 Pitches 1 Yurt or Ger 2 Shepherd’s huts
Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg Vallis Veg, Egford, Frome, Somerset BA11 3JQ

Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

Frome, Somerset, South West England
Available: 15 Pitches
Ocean Pitch Campsite Ocean Pitch Campsite, Moor Lane, Croyde, Devon EX33 1NZ

Ocean Pitch Campsite

Croyde, Devon, South West England
Available: 61 Pitches 3 Pods
Hideaway Camping Higher Melbury, Northlew, Okehampton, Devon EX20 3PG

Hideaway Camping

Okehampton, Devon, South West England
Available: 10 Pitches 1 Vintage caravan 2 Pods ...
Kingsmead Centre Clayhidon, Cullompton, Devon EX15 3TR

Kingsmead Centre

Cullompton, Devon, South West England
Available: 25 Pitches 2 Bell tents 1 Yurt or Ger
Ten Acres Vineyard Ten Acres, Winkleigh, Devon EX19 8EY

Ten Acres Vineyard

Chulmleigh, Winkleigh & Umberleigh, Devon, South West England
Available: 6 Pitches 3 Bell tents
Real Glamping at the Fir Hill The Fir Hill Estate, Colan, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4NB

Real Glamping at the Fir Hill

Newquay, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 10 Yurt or Gers
Cotna Eco Retreat Cotna Eco Retreat, Gorran Churchtown, Cornwall

Cotna Eco Retreat

St. Austell, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 1 Cabin 1 Shepherd’s hut 3 Yurt or Gers
Coastal Cabins Coastal Cabins, East Long Furlong, Hartland, Devon EX39 6AT

Coastal Cabins

Bideford, Devon, South West England
Available: 10 Cabins
The Wildings Bourton Hill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2LF

The Wildings

Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, South West England
Available: 6 Pods
Caalm Camp Caalm Camp, Goods Farm, Stour Row, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0QH

Caalm Camp

Shaftesbury, Dorset, South West England
Available: 6 Yurt or Gers
Livit Adventures Westacott Farm, Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon EX39 5BN

Livit Adventures

Bideford, Devon, South West England
Available: 3 Bell tents
Campden Yurts Hillside Nursery, Kingcombe Lane, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6PN

Campden Yurts

Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, South West England
Available: 2 Yurt or Gers
Highway Hill The Barnyard, Highway, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 8SR

Highway Hill

Avebury, Wiltshire, South West England
Available: 3 Shepherd’s huts 2 Bell tents
Mena Farm Mena Farm, Lanivet, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 5HW

Mena Farm

Bodmin, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 11 Pitches 6 Bell tents 1 Vintage caravan
Cheglinch Farm Glamping Cheglinch Farm Glamping, Fairfield House, Cheglinch, West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8NW

Cheglinch Farm Glamping

Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England
Available: 3 Bell tents
Jordans Estate Glamping Jordans Glamping, Shrubbery Farmhouse, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9LA

Jordans Estate Glamping

Ilminster, Somerset, South West England
Available: 2 Shepherd’s huts
Bakesdown Farm Camping Lower Bakesdown Farm, Marhamchurch, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0HJ

Bakesdown Farm Camping

Bude, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 7 Pitches
Haddon Copse Farm Haddon Copse Farm, Woodrow, Fifehead Neville, Dorset DT10 2AQ

Haddon Copse Farm

Blandford Forum, Dorset, South West England
Available: 3 Pitches 1 Cabin 4 Bell tents
Dreamhuts Retreat Dreamhuts Retreat, James Barn, Kerswell, Cullompton, Devon EX15 2ES

Dreamhuts Retreat

Cullompton, Devon, South West England
Available: 2 Shepherd’s huts
Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm Penhill Farm, Dunchideock, Exeter, Devon EX6 7RA

Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm

Exeter, Devon, South West England
Available: 1 Yurt or Ger 1 Bell tent 1 Shepherd’s hut
Cornish Yurt Holidays Greyhayes, St Breward, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4LP

Cornish Yurt Holidays

Bodmin, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 3 Yurt or Gers
East Thorne Glamping Kilkhampton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9RY

East Thorne Glamping

Bude, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 3 Yurt or Gers 5 Cabins
Farmer Oak's Hut Drowsy Duck, Dippertown, Lewdown, Devon EX20 4PT

Farmer Oak's Hut

Okehampton, Devon, South West England
Available: 1 Shepherd’s hut
Lowarth Glamping Chapel Farm, Edmonton, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7JA

Lowarth Glamping

Padstow, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 4 Bell tents
Enchanted Valley Yurts Tregrove Farm, Lanreath, Looe, Cornwall PL13 2NY

Enchanted Valley Yurts

Looe, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 2 Yurt or Gers
Bales Ash Bales Ash, High Bickington, near Umberleigh, North Devon EX37 9BL

Bales Ash

Chulmleigh, Winkleigh & Umberleigh, Devon, South West England
Available: 24 Pitches 3 Bell tents 1 Cabin ...
Frome Meadow Campsite Frome Meadow Campsite, Moreton, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8RA

Frome Meadow Campsite

Dorchester, Dorset, South West England
Available: 48 Pitches 2 Bell tents
Downshay Farm Haycrafts Lane, Swanage, Dorset BH19 3EB

Downshay Farm

Swanage & Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, South West England
Available: 1 Bell tent 1 Shepherd’s hut
Moor View Moor View, Pelting Drove, Priddy BA5 3BA

Moor View

Wells, Somerset, South West England
Available: 2 Bell tents 2 Tipis
Holsome Park Camping Holsome Park Camping, Diptford, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7NA

Holsome Park Camping

Totnes, Devon, South West England
Available: 29 Pitches 2 Bell tents
Wookey Farm Wookey Farm, Monks Ford, Wookey, Wells, Somerset BA5 1DT

Wookey Farm

Wells, Somerset, South West England
Available: 45 Pitches 1 Pod
Far Peak Camping Far Peak, Northleach, Gloucestershire, GL54 3JL

Far Peak Camping

Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, South West England
Available: 195 Pitches 3 Domes 3 Shepherd’s huts ...
Botany Camping Botany Farm, Bradley Road, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7JY

Botany Camping

Warminster, Wiltshire, South West England
Available: 25 Pitches 20 Bell tents 1 Yurt or Ger ...
Bush Farm Campsite Bush Farm Wild Camping, Pillaton, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6QY

Bush Farm Campsite

Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 30 Pitches
Knoll Farm Campsite Soldiers Road, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5DU

Knoll Farm Campsite

Wareham, Dorset, South West England
Available: 47 Pitches
South Penquite Farm Blisland, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4LH

South Penquite Farm

Bodmin, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 26 Pitches 4 Yurt or Gers 1 Pod
Treglisson 11 Wheal Alfred Rd, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 5JT

Treglisson

St. Ives, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 34 Pitches
Langstone Manor Langstone Manor Holiday Park, Moortown, Tavistock, PL19 9JZ

Langstone Manor

Tavistock, Devon, South West England
Available: 14 Pitches 7 Pods
Thorncombe Farm Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QH

Thorncombe Farm

Dorchester, Dorset, South West England
Available: 25 Pitches 4 Bell tents
Koa Tree Camp Welcombe, Bideford, Devon EX39 6HE

Koa Tree Camp

Bideford, Devon, South West England
Available: 5 Domes 4 Cabins

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Bush Farm Campsite Bush Farm Wild Camping, Pillaton, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6QY

Bush Farm Campsite

Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 30 Pitches
Higher Pendeen Camping Gluvian Farm, Mawgan Porth, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4BG

Higher Pendeen Camping

Newquay, Cornwall, South West England
Available: 5 Pitches
Wild Canvas Camping Fernhill Farm, Cheddar Road, Somerset, Bristol BS40 6LD

Wild Canvas Camping

Cheddar, Somerset, South West England
Available: 30 Pitches 18 Tipis
Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm Penhill Farm, Dunchideock, Exeter, Devon EX6 7RA

Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm

Exeter, Devon, South West England
Available: 1 Yurt or Ger 1 Bell tent 1 Shepherd’s hut

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The Best Campsites in the South West of England

South West England has been a favourite destination for campers for decades and it’s not hard to figure out why. The idyllic coast and countryside of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset offer plenty of perfect places to pitch a tent whether you fancy a site near the sea or a rural retreat. The best campsites in South West England are as varied as the destinations that co-exist there. Cornwall and Devon share a reputation for a coastline of great surf, sandy beaches and quaint fishing villages while inland they remain largely rural. It’s a similar story in Dorset: lots of beautiful countryside along with the world-famous and largely unspoilt Jurassic Coast. Dorset’s neighbour to the north, Somerset, has its own wealth of beaches and seaside resorts and is known for its orchards, farming community and the famous caves at Cheddar. All this along with its two national parks, Dartmoor and Exmoor, and the longest national walking trail mean South West England is an incredible place to enjoy the great outdoors. Add in the usually warmer weather of the south and it’s no wonder that so many people choose to spend holidays in South West England camping and glamping. It’s simply the best way to immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery. There are lots of fantastic farm-based camping and glamping sites among the orchards, meadows and farmers’ fields of the south west as well as plenty of places to pitch up close to the coast or in sight of the sea. The Cool Camping team have given the thumbs-up to some of the very best campsites in South West England for this collection.

Camping in South West England

South West England has long been a magnet for campers. Fistral Beach and other surf spots in the south west attract surf dudes in campervans; the almost-annual Glastonbury Festival attracts music-lovers with tents strapped to their backs and the wealth of farms and seaside sites attract family campers in the school holidays. As a result, there are hundreds of traditional back-to-basics campsites in the region. It can be hard to know where to choose but our collection gives you a headstart as we’ve selected only places that offer something special. We tend to steer clear of big holiday parks and you’ll find most Cool Camping sites are independently-run and smaller in scale. We have a soft spot for tent-pitch camping: it’s great value, just about the most eco-friendly way you can go on holiday and, of course, it’s amazing fun too. In South West England you’ll be able to choose from beachside retreats, farmers’ fields and woodland pitches. There are campsites where there are top-notch facilities, electric hook-up and activities to join in with and campsites where there’s simply a great location with basic facilities which are part of the charm.

Glamping in South West England

As one of the country’s top camping spots it should be no surprise that South West England leads the way in terms of glamping too. A glamping holiday offers the spirit of camping but with more comfort – just how much more comfort is down to the type of glamping holiday you go for. You can choose to simply rent a tent which is pre-pitched for you or go all in for luxury and find somewhere that offers hot tubs, fluffy towels and all mod cons. Bell tents are a popular summer glamping option: you can stay cool under canvas and they offer enough space for a family to bed down in a single space. Yurts and tipis are also one-room options where a family can share the space. They tend to have a bit more head room, are a little more insulated and often have a log burner fitted too. Safari tents are another spacious canvas option and can vary from a multi-room tent to a wooden-floored luxury lodge that wouldn’t be out of place on a game reserve in Africa. Shepherds huts and gypsy caravans, log cabins, camping pods and geodesic domes offer a bit more protection from the elements, sometimes a bit more space and a few more facilities too. You’ll find them all in the South West which probably offers the best selection of glamping accommodation in the UK.

Family camping in South West England

Camping and glamping offer a family-friendly way to holiday wherever you go. In our experience, there aren’t many children who don’t love the adventure of putting up a tent, spending all day outside and making new friends on site. Staying in a shepherd’s hut or a pre-pitched tent can also offer an easy introduction to camping for families with young children or those who don’t have all the gear. Whether you fancy camping or glamping, the South West of England offers a great family-friendly destination with plenty of sites with facilities and activities especially for younger campers. If you’re camping near the seaside, you won’t find it hard to fill your days with swimming, paddling and sandcastle-building for tiny tots and watersports, fossil hunting and rockpooling for older ones. Farm-based sites are fascinating for kids of all ages (and adults!) as there’s often a chance to meet the animals and sometimes even the opportunity to get stuck in with collecting eggs or feeding lambs. South West England has plenty of family-friendly attractions too from Somerset’s Wookey Hole caves to Cornwall’s Eden Project – more on those later.

Camping in Cornwall

Cornwall is arguably England’s camping capital. Legions of campers make their way to this far south-west corner of the country which boasts 300 miles of coastline including sandy beaches, surfing hot spots and fishing villages where seafood is always on the menu. There are plenty of seaside campsites and countryside campsites too: many on farms and smallholdings with an eco-friendly approach to holidays. Wherever you go in Cornwall you’re not too far from the coast and you’re likely to spend at least some of your time there whether you’re walking on the South West Coast Path or learning to surf in Newquay. During a camping or glamping holiday in Cornwall you can get a taste for this fiercely independent county with Cornish pasties, cream teas and ice creams. On days out from your campsite, you can visit the most westerly point of the British mainland at Land’s End and the most southerly point on the Lizard peninsula. Other attractions include the Eden Project, Tintagel Castle, St Michael’s Mount, Bodmin Moor and the Minnack Theatre so you won’t be short on things to do.

Camping in Devon

Devon is the England’s third largest county and has a north and south coast with a whole lot of countryside sandwiched in between. It includes the wild beauty of both Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with rolling countryside, woodland and farmland all part of the scenery. It’s two coastlines include part of the World-Heritage listed Jurassic Coast, the seaside resorts of the English Riviera and surfer-friendly beaches like Croyde and Woolacombe.
 All this natural beauty makes Devon a great destination for camping and glamping holidays. Like neighbouring Cornwall, it has plenty of campsites to cater for people who want to experience the charms of its coast and country. The most popular seaside resorts in Devon tend to have big holiday parks in prime positions but we’ve found some little gems, often tucked away or further inland. While you’re in the county you’ll want to try some of the local specialities including a Devonshire cream tea (cream first, jam on top), fish and seafood.

Camping in Dorset

There’s plenty of great places to go camping in Dorset which stretches from the edge of the New Forest National Park in the east to Devon in the west. It’s the start of the south west and has countryside that inspired the novelist Thomas Hardy and an unspoilt coastline that’s listed as a World Heritage Site for its Jurassic remains. More than 40% of the county is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty so it’s not hard to find a pitch that’s pretty. You can pitch up near the beach or go glamping in the Dorset countryside to find a spot that’s far from the madding crowd. When it comes to days out during a camping or glamping holiday in Dorset you’ll find plenty to keep you occupied. You can go fossil hunting on Chesil Beach, marvel at the chalk stacks and cliffs of Durdle Door, swim in the sea at pretty Lulworth Cove or walk out on the famous harbour wall at Lyme Regis. Corfe, Lulworth and Maiden Castles are just some of the historical attractions you might like to visit on a day out from your campsite while the county’s RSPB Arne is a great place for nature lovers.

Camping in Somerset

Camping in Somerset is usually more about the countryside than the coast. Like its south-west neighbours it has a great mix of both but its best-known attractions are found inland: cheese, cider and the caves of Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole! That’s not to say that Somerset’s coastline should be overlooked. The county is home to seaside resorts including Minehead and Weston-super-Mare where you can enjoy traditional bucket-and-spade fun and also to a wilder area of coastline within Exmoor National Park. There are quiet coves and traditional harbour towns and the county counts the start of the South West Coastal Path among its attractions.
 There are great campsites on and near Somerset’s 40-mile stretch of coast but there are even more inland. The Somerset Levels and Moors make up a flat landscape of fertile low-lying land where there are lots of farm and meadow-based campsites. These are perfect places to enjoy a taste of life on the farm, without the hard work, of course. Then there are the hills: the Mendips, Blackdown Hills and Quantocks, all Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s the Mendips area you’ll want to head to if you want a campsite near Cheddar Gorge or Wookey Hole.

Top things to do when you’re camping in South West England

  •  Have a cream tea – Devonshire or Cornwall it’s up to you and whether you prefer jam on the cream or cream on the jam!
  •  Go for a walk on the 630-mile South West Coast Path which edges all the counties in South West England.
  •  Build sandcastles on one of the region’s beautiful sandy beaches.
  •  Hone your skills on a surfboard. Beginner or old hand, the south west is England’s surfing capital.
  • Check out the geology! The fossils and chalky stacks of Dorset and Devon, the cliffs of Cornwall, the caves of Somerset… South West England’s geology is simply fascinating.
  • Enjoy West Country produce: apples, cider and cheese among other things make for perfect picnic lunches on days out from your campsite.
  • Visit one of the South West’s National Parks, Exmoor and Dartmoor to explore the heathland and see free-roaming ponies.