Camping in South West England
336 campsites in England, South West
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Situated on the southwest edge of Dartmoor, this holiday park has been developed on the grounds of the old Langstone Manor house. The touring pitches are tucked into various garden areas with mature trees and flowering shrubs or in the walled garden area with views over the moor. There are 40 level grass pitches, which vary in size (35 with 16A electricity). A popular camping area has been terraced with open views over farmland and the moor.
Run by the welcoming Hicks family, the Tregarton Park estate itself dates back to the 16th century. The family have worked hard with their conversions to create a pleasing environment. The 12-acre caravan park is made up of four meadows with wonderful rural views. The 125 pitches, all with 10A electric hook ups, 30 with hardstanding, are of a generous size with most separated by either hedges or fencing. All have been terraced as the park itself is quite hilly. Reception provides a well stocked shop, tourist information and a takeaway service in high season, offering freshly cooked food including a daily delivery of Cornish pasties.
River Dart Country Park is an award-winning campsite on the southeastern edge of Dartmoor National Park. With excellent camping facilities and generously-sized pitches, it is the ideal holiday base for exploring the surrounding area. There are 280 individual pitches of a reasonable size and in different locations, some of which are slightly sloping. There are 138 pitches with electrical connections (10/16A) and 35 with hardstanding. All visitors to the site have free access to the extensive adventure playgrounds. There are also Dare Devil activities on site which include a high ropes course, mega zip wire, canoeing and kayaking – extra cost. There really is an adventure around every corner!
Parkland is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and ideally situated for exploring all the stunning South Hams area of South Devon has to offer. Open all year, the site is set within three acres of mature, landscaped grounds with panoramic views over Kingsbridge and Salcombe and the rolling countryside towards Dartmoor National Park.
Mill Park is a small family-run sheltered touring caravan and camping site set in an attractive wooded valley on the North Devon Coast. It has a shop, a takeaway, a games room, laundry, and many other facilities such as gas-changing and ice pack freezing. Several glamping options, including three bell tents and three glamping pods, are available on-site. There is also an on-site pub serving a modest menu. Mill Park is surrounded by attractive woodland and is an ideal family site as it's just a short walk to quiet sand and pebble beaches.
A large and spacious site with pitches laid out amongst undulating dunes leading down to its own three-mile-long sandy beach. Some of the pitches have lovely views over St Ives Bay, while others are more sheltered by the large dunes and may be some way from the beach.
Trewethett Farm Caravan and Motorhome Club site can boast some of the most dramatic views of any site in the country, overlooking Bossiney Cove and beyond to the ever-changing seascape of the Atlantic Ocean. Vans can be positioned either front or back first, ensuring your own panoramic (and occasionally wild and windy) view.
Hurn Lane Caravan and Motorhome Club site is located just a short 15-minute walk from a safe and sandy beach, the site makes for a great holiday destination. Easily accessible from the site, charming Burnham is a traditional seaside town that boasts a tranquil, traffic-free prom for long leisurely strolls. The whole family will enjoy Burnham's famous carnival in early November - a colourful and lively feast of entertainment. The site has 138 mainly hardstanding pitches (some of which are seasonal), and some are serviced. All have electricity 16amp.
Wood Farm is an excellent, family run park, maintained to high standards on terraced, well landscaped ground with rural views across the Marshwood Vale. With an indoor heated pool, tennis court, fishing lakes and a good café open all day, it is well worth a visit. All 149 pitches for touring units have hardstanding and 10 amp electricity, while 57 also have water and waste water. The ground slopes, so most pitches are terraced with some divided by distinctive, box-like leylandii hedging. Around 80 privately owned caravan holiday homes are in separate areas at the bottom of the site whilst 3 are available to let as is a self contained apartment.
Escape to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the site includes part of the World Heritage Coastline, famous for its scenic beauty. The site itself is an open, partially sloping field surrounded by farmland with great views to the sea and Clavell Tower on one side and the Purbeck Hills on the other. Kimmeridge Bay, which is also part of the Smedmore Estate, is famous for fossils, fascinating geological strata and ecologically diverse rock pools. The site has 40 grass/hardstanding pitches (some seasonal) all with electric hook-up. Please note this site does not have a toilet block.
Acquired by the Caravan and Motorhome Club in 2022, The entrance to Dornafield leads into the charming old courtyard of a 14th-century farmhouse giving a mellow feeling. It is a haven for those seeking a quiet, restful holiday. There are 119 fully serviced hardstanding pitches (10 amp Europlug) and 16 reasonably level grass pitches for tents in a walled orchard. At the top of the site are large luxury pitches with all facilities, including cleverly concealed TV connections. There are two super, well-maintained woodland adventure play areas.
Willingcott Caravan and Motorhome Club site is a spacious site divided into separate areas by Devon Banks. The site is both quiet and peaceful out of peak season yet offers a vibrant family site at other times of the year. Glimpses of Lundy Island can be seen across the water. The site boasts direct access for cyclists to the National Cycle Network route 27 and North Devon Cycle Network. It has 127 grass/hardstanding pitches (some seasonal) all with electricity 16amp.
Salisbury Hillside Caravan and Motorhome Club site is surrounded by gentle countryside and close to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is in an ideal location for visiting the major tourist attractions of Hampshire and Wiltshire, notably Stonehenge, Avebury, the New Forest and the popular seaside resort of Bournemouth. This site is on various levels, offering either countryside views or woodland pitches close to the wildlife. Of the 50 pitches, 11 are hardstanding and all have access to 16A electricity. Some are sloping, so levelling blocks are required. There is certainly a great deal of interest locally for extended stays.
Hedley Wood is set in beautiful, wooded surrounds, close to the border with Cornwall. It is perfect for couples or families looking for a quiet park in a countryside location and also not far from the coast. Dogs are welcome on all touring pitches. Hedley Wood is ideally located so you can enjoy the best of coast and country, in Cornwall and Devon and the rugged beauty of Bodmin Moor, Dartmoor and Exmoor. The site is only a short distance from the village of Bridgerule and Bude, home to several major supermarkets, cafes, bars and restaurants. Holsworthy is a popular market town where you can stock up on daily essentials. The site has 157 grass or hardstanding pitches (some seasonal) most with electric hook-up points.
Cadeside Caravan and Motorhome Club site has just 16 pitches on this well screened Somerset site with distant views of the surrounding hills. Within fifteen minutes’ walk of Wellington, which is surrounded by some of the most beautiful landscapes in Somerset with the Quantocks and Brendon Hills to the north and the Blackdown Hills to the South. The remainder of the site has been developed into an all year secure storage area. Only two miles from the M5, this is a useful stopping place when travelling to or from Devon and Cornwall, but the area is interesting in its own right, and is a good base for exploring in every direction, from Exmoor to the beautiful Dorset coast. The site is adjacent to rail and road, therefore some noise can be expected. The site does not have a toilet block.
Merrose Farm Caravan and Motorhome Club site is a 14-acre site with 177 touring pitches (some seasonal) including 73 hardstanding. It consists of five areas surrounding the main facilities block. Set in the beautiful Roseland Peninsular, it is an ideal touring centre.
Forest Glade, immaculately managed, owned and run by the Wellard family, is set in a forest clearing on the Blackdown Hills (designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), deep in mid-Devon away from the hectic life on the coast.
Looe Caravan and Motorhome Club site is the perfect family site with its heated open-air swimming pool (end May-mid Sep), tennis court, crazy golf and ball game area, there's more than enough to keep the family happy. The site is very clean, tidy and well maintained. In the nearby town of Looe, enjoy the numerous bars and restaurants such as The Coddy Shack, plus a local fish and chip shop. There are 217 pitches, 89 hardstanding, (some seasonal) all with 16 amp electricity, 10 fully serviced. A very organised site divided into two separate areas. Levelling blocks on most of the pitches are essential. Location is excellent for the surrounding area including the Eden Project, Looe and Polperro with a regular a bus service just outside the entrance. The railway station at Looe can take you further afield if you do not wish to drive. Arrival after 13:00 (would advise arriving a little later as reception at 13:00 can be very busy).
Exebridge Lakeside is a typical CAMC site; great location, excellent pitches and facilities and all well maintained. With a total of 80 level pitches all with electricity, 49 of those are hardstanding including 8 fully serviced. Hardstanding pitches are in part separated by hedges and small trees. The remainder are grass with 6 reserved for tents. The site has a centrally located sanitary block and motorhome service point. A small child play area and dog walk are near the grass pitches. Some 3.5 miles from Dulverton with its numerous shops, tea room, fish & chip shop and riverside pub. There is a convenient path leading from the site around the fishing lake and onwards to The Anchor pub, a traditional local landmark just 400 yards away.
Close to the long beach, well served by the adjoinIng farm shop and café you will find peace and quiet in abundance. With just 93 pitches, 60 on hardstandings, all with 16 amp electricity, the site is well located 6 miles south of Kingsbridge. The majority of pitches slope on this terraced site and are surrounded by mature trees adding a sense of privacy. Visit the local bird sanctuary at Slapton Ley, hire kayaks and paddle boards or fish from the shingle beach which is just a short walk away. If sailing is your passion, you can conveniently moor at East Portlemouth to explore the marvellous harbours and creeks of this lovely coastal area. The pubs and cafes in Slapton offer fish & chips and cream teas, plus a micro brewery is just a few minutes walk away. This site is good enough on its own to get you to join the CAMC: it is a popular site so booking is essential.
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South West England
South West England is a diverse region of beautiful sandy beaches, steep craggy cliffs, desolate moors and rolling green hills. Home of clotted cream teas, it also boasts a range of historical and modern attractions, including the celebrated Eden Project.
The south-west comprises: Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bath, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Dorset.
What to see in South West England
The West Country is a region of contrasts, with windswept moorlands and dramatic cliffs towering above beautiful sandy beaches. Its bustling cities are a fascinating mix of history and contemporary culture.
With its dramatic cliffs, pounded by the Atlantic Ocean, and beautiful coastline boasting warm waters, soft sandy beaches and small seaside towns, Cornwall is one of England's most popular holiday destinations. The coast is also a surfers’ paradise, while inland, the wild and rugged Bodmin Moor dominates the landscape.
In Devon, the Dartmoor National Park has sweeping moorland and granite tors where wild ponies roam freely. Much of the countryside is gentle rolling green fields dotted with pretty thatched cottages. The coastline around Torbay is known as the English Riviera, which, due to its temperate climate, allows palm trees to grow.
Stretching across East Devon and West Dorset is the fossil-ridden Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. West Dorset is also home to Lyme Regis and Weymouth, which comes alive in summer when regular entertainment, including a carnival and fireworks, is held along the seafront.
Famous for its cider and cheese, Somerset is good walking country, with the Exmoor National Park, which also straddles Devon. Wiltshire's natural attractions include the Marlborough Downs, Savernake Forest and the River Avon. It also boasts one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world, the ancient stone circles of Stonehenge.
Places of interest
Places of interest
- Bath: Roman and modern spas; Fashion Museum housing costumes from the 16th century. Bath Abbey with 212 steps to the top of the tower.
- Bristol: Brunel’s Clifton Suspension bridge; St Nicholas Market and the old city; vibrant harbourside area with bars, restaurants and cultural events.
- Cornwall: historic Tintagel Castle, reputed birthplace of King Arthur; Tate Gallery, St Ives; Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.
- Devon: Exeter Cathedral; World Heritage Jurassic Coast; the granite rocks of Dartmoor; pretty harbours at Clovelly and Ilfracombe.
- Dorset: Monkey World near Wareham; the village of Cerne Abbas, with Cerne Giant. Dorchester, home of Thomas Hardy.
- Somerset: Weston-Super-Mare; Wells Cathedral; Glastonbury; Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole caves.
- Wiltshire: Longleat stately home and safari park; Stourhead House and gardens; the historic market town of Devizes.
Did you know?
Did you know?
- Longleat pioneered the first drive-through safari park outside of Africa in 1966.
- Silbury Hill dates back to around 2,400 BC and is the largest Neolithic mound of its kind in Europe.
- Cornwall has over 300 beaches, including Fistral Beach, a magnet for surfers and the largest in Cornwall.
- Pultney Bridge in Bath is one of only a few bridges in the world with shops built into it.
- Avebury houses the largest stone circle in Europe, believed to be 4,500 years old.