Britain’s best camping and glamping sites<\/h2>Best Campsite:\u00a0Watermouth Valley Camping Park, Devon<\/a><\/h3>Enjoy stunning views from this North Devon camping ground\/Credit: Watermouth Valley Camping Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>Located on the spectacular North Devon coast between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin is Watermouth Valley Camping Park. The site is perfect for families, solo travellers and couples, with the grassy pitches suitable for both campers and tourers. Within easy reach is the stunning Broadsands Beach<\/a>, surely one of the most exotic-looking beaches in Britain<\/a>.<\/p>Watermouth Valley Camping Park<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Best Caravan Park:\u00a0Tregarton Park, Cornwall<\/a><\/h3>![\"Tregarton](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/12\/Tregarton-park-scaled.jpg\")
Tregarton Park won the Best Caravan Park award\/Credit: Tregarton Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>This gorgeous family-friendly caravan park sits among a patchwork of fields near Mevagissey in Cornwall. Boasting its very own heated swimming pool, tennis courts and adventure playground, there is plenty to do at the site, as well as further afield \u2013 Caerhays Beach is just 1.7 miles away. Also in easy reach is St Austell and the Eden Project.<\/p>
Tregarton Park<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Best Glamping Site:\u00a0East Thorne, Cornwall<\/a><\/h3>![\"East](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/12\/East-Thorne.jpg\")
Gaze up at the night’s sky from East Thorne’s luxury lodges\/Credit: East Thorne<\/figcaption><\/figure>Looking for a little bit of luxury? Set in the Cornish countryside just ten minutes from Bude is East Thorne and its beautiful selection of glamping roundhouses. Hot tub? You bet! Guests also have their own ensuite and fire pit. There are plenty of other things on site to keep you entertained, including a wood-fired clay oven, climbing frame and seasonal animal feeding. This is a superb spot for both couples and families.<\/p>
East Thorne<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Best Family Campsite:\u00a0Wooda Farm Holiday Park, Cornwall<\/a><\/h3>![\"Camping](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/12\/Camping-at-Wooda.jpg\")
Wooda is run by the Colwill family\/Credit: Wooda Farm Holiday Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>This family owned site (the Colwill family, to be more exact) has been going since 1975. The holiday park sits on a gently rolling hillside a mile and a half from the seaside town of Bude, making it a great spot for outdoor explorers. After a day on the coast, head back to Wooda where there is an excellent bar, tennis courts, fishing and even a pitch ‘n’ putt golf. Visit in summer and you’ll have the added bonus of archery and tractor rides.<\/p>
Wooda Farm Holiday Park<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Best Adult Only Site:\u00a0Longnor Wood Holiday Park, Derbyshire<\/a><\/h3>![\"Longnor](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/12\/Longnor-Wood-Holiday-Park.jpg\")
Longnor Wood Holiday Park sits in the heart of the Peak District\/Credit: Longnor Wood Holiday Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>Heading to the Peak District<\/a> and in need of a place to stay? Longnor Wood Holiday Park, a site reserved exclusively for adults, is set in the heart of the national park, less than half an hour’s drive from Buxton, Bakewell<\/a>, Haddon Hall<\/a> and Chatsworth House. The park is surrounded by open countryside and offers hardstanding tent and touring pitches, ensuite glamping pods, caravans with hot tubs and hot tub lodges. Is it dog-friendly? Sure is! There’s even a dog wash and dog exercise field.<\/p>Longnor Wood Holiday Park<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Most Unique Site:\u00a0<\/a>Living Room Treehouses, Powys, Wales<\/a><\/h3>![\"Living](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/12\/Living-Room-Treehouses-scaled.jpg\")
Spend a night in the canopies at Living Room Treehouses\/Credit: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>Do you ever watch George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces<\/em> and think, “I wouldn’t mind pitching up at one of these places for a couple of nights”? Well, at Living Room Treehouses on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, you can do just that. This incredible collection of off-grid treehouses recently appeared on the show. Remote and simple, with a touch of magic, the canopy-high lodges are an excellent option for families and couples seeking a romantic escape. <\/p>Living Room Treehouses<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Best Budget Campsite:\u00a0Boskenwyn Manor, Cornwall<\/a><\/h3>![\"Boskenwyn](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/12\/Boskenwyn-Manor.jpg\")
Get back to basics at Boskenwyn Manor\/Credit: Boskenwyn Manor<\/figcaption><\/figure>Peaceful, off-grid and back to the basics \u2013 the message at Boskenwyn is very simple. Set on the outskirts of South Cornwall not far from Porthleven and Helston, Boskenwyn Manor is a super spot for anyone looking to escape to the countryside for a few quiet days. The site is suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes on a small yet well-spaced selection of grassy pitches. <\/p>
Boskenwyn Manor<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Top Dog Award:\u00a0Buckland Farm Camping, Somerset<\/a><\/h3>![\"Buckland](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/12\/Buckland-Farm-Camping.jpg\")
Buckland Farm Camping in Somerset\/Credit: Buckland Farm Camping<\/figcaption><\/figure>Dog-friendly campsites aren’t always easy to come by, but if you’re heading to the Somerset<\/a> hills, look no further than Buckland Farm. Found at the foot of the Blackdown Hills, the campsite is perfectly located for a foray into the Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park<\/a>, so there’s plenty to explore around the site. <\/p>Buckland Farm Camping<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Best Newcomer Award:\u00a0Silver Fern Glamping, Ceredigion, Wales<\/a><\/h3>![\"Silver](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/12\/Silver-Fern-Glamping.jpg\")
Silver Fern Glamping\/Credit: Silver Fern Glamping<\/figcaption><\/figure>These modern ensuite shepherd’s huts are just a ten-minute drive from Aberystwyth and several sandy beaches. The Red Kite Feeding Centre is also within easy reach, offering visitor’s the chance to witness one of Wales’ most spectacular wildlife events. Each of the five huts is well-equipped with all the essentials, as well as your very own outdoor bathtub, perfect for gazing up at the starry night sky.<\/p>
Silver Fern Glamping<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Greener Site Award:\u00a0Wild Camping Wiltshire, Wilshire<\/a><\/h3>![\"Tents](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/12\/Wild-Camping-Wiltshire.jpg\")
Spend at night or two at Wild Camping Wiltshire in the North Wessex Downs\/Credit:Wild Camping Wiltshire<\/figcaption><\/figure>Wild Camping Wiltshire offers off-grid enthusiasts a special escape in the North Wessex Downs. The area is a dark skies site – what better way to end a day exploring than with a spot of stargazing<\/a> beside a toasty fire? Tents and campervans are welcome across non-electric grass pitches. <\/p>
Located on the spectacular North Devon coast between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin is Watermouth Valley Camping Park. The site is perfect for families, solo travellers and couples, with the grassy pitches suitable for both campers and tourers. Within easy reach is the stunning Broadsands Beach<\/a>, surely one of the most exotic-looking beaches in Britain<\/a>.<\/p> This gorgeous family-friendly caravan park sits among a patchwork of fields near Mevagissey in Cornwall. Boasting its very own heated swimming pool, tennis courts and adventure playground, there is plenty to do at the site, as well as further afield \u2013 Caerhays Beach is just 1.7 miles away. Also in easy reach is St Austell and the Eden Project.<\/p> Looking for a little bit of luxury? Set in the Cornish countryside just ten minutes from Bude is East Thorne and its beautiful selection of glamping roundhouses. Hot tub? You bet! Guests also have their own ensuite and fire pit. There are plenty of other things on site to keep you entertained, including a wood-fired clay oven, climbing frame and seasonal animal feeding. This is a superb spot for both couples and families.<\/p> This family owned site (the Colwill family, to be more exact) has been going since 1975. The holiday park sits on a gently rolling hillside a mile and a half from the seaside town of Bude, making it a great spot for outdoor explorers. After a day on the coast, head back to Wooda where there is an excellent bar, tennis courts, fishing and even a pitch ‘n’ putt golf. Visit in summer and you’ll have the added bonus of archery and tractor rides.<\/p> Heading to the Peak District<\/a> and in need of a place to stay? Longnor Wood Holiday Park, a site reserved exclusively for adults, is set in the heart of the national park, less than half an hour’s drive from Buxton, Bakewell<\/a>, Haddon Hall<\/a> and Chatsworth House. The park is surrounded by open countryside and offers hardstanding tent and touring pitches, ensuite glamping pods, caravans with hot tubs and hot tub lodges. Is it dog-friendly? Sure is! There’s even a dog wash and dog exercise field.<\/p> Do you ever watch George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces<\/em> and think, “I wouldn’t mind pitching up at one of these places for a couple of nights”? Well, at Living Room Treehouses on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, you can do just that. This incredible collection of off-grid treehouses recently appeared on the show. Remote and simple, with a touch of magic, the canopy-high lodges are an excellent option for families and couples seeking a romantic escape. <\/p> Peaceful, off-grid and back to the basics \u2013 the message at Boskenwyn is very simple. Set on the outskirts of South Cornwall not far from Porthleven and Helston, Boskenwyn Manor is a super spot for anyone looking to escape to the countryside for a few quiet days. The site is suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes on a small yet well-spaced selection of grassy pitches. <\/p> Dog-friendly campsites aren’t always easy to come by, but if you’re heading to the Somerset<\/a> hills, look no further than Buckland Farm. Found at the foot of the Blackdown Hills, the campsite is perfectly located for a foray into the Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park<\/a>, so there’s plenty to explore around the site. <\/p> These modern ensuite shepherd’s huts are just a ten-minute drive from Aberystwyth and several sandy beaches. The Red Kite Feeding Centre is also within easy reach, offering visitor’s the chance to witness one of Wales’ most spectacular wildlife events. Each of the five huts is well-equipped with all the essentials, as well as your very own outdoor bathtub, perfect for gazing up at the starry night sky.<\/p> Wild Camping Wiltshire offers off-grid enthusiasts a special escape in the North Wessex Downs. The area is a dark skies site – what better way to end a day exploring than with a spot of stargazing<\/a> beside a toasty fire? Tents and campervans are welcome across non-electric grass pitches. <\/p>Best Caravan Park:\u00a0Tregarton Park, Cornwall<\/a><\/h3>
Best Glamping Site:\u00a0East Thorne, Cornwall<\/a><\/h3>
Best Family Campsite:\u00a0Wooda Farm Holiday Park, Cornwall<\/a><\/h3>
Best Adult Only Site:\u00a0Longnor Wood Holiday Park, Derbyshire<\/a><\/h3>
Most Unique Site:\u00a0<\/a>Living Room Treehouses, Powys, Wales<\/a><\/h3>
Best Budget Campsite:\u00a0Boskenwyn Manor, Cornwall<\/a><\/h3>
Top Dog Award:\u00a0Buckland Farm Camping, Somerset<\/a><\/h3>
Best Newcomer Award:\u00a0Silver Fern Glamping, Ceredigion, Wales<\/a><\/h3>
Greener Site Award:\u00a0Wild Camping Wiltshire, Wilshire<\/a><\/h3>
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