Back to basics campsites
Pack only the essentials and discover the outdoors with an authentic camping trip, where it'll become obvious just how little you need to relax. Back to basics camping pitches swap any glitz and glam for added adventure!
349 back to basics campsites
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset
76 reviews
99%
would recommend
Traditional dog camping on a cider farm with panoramic countryside views. Just 15 minutes from West Bay beach.
9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
6m long
Brosterfield Caravan Park
Foolow, Derbyshire
44 reviews
95%
would recommend
A back-to-basic camping park. In the heart of the Peak District, 15 minutes to Chatsworth House and Bakewell!
48 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
7m long
Rowbury Farm Camping
Goodworth Clatford, Andover, Hampshire
32 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful family-friendly campsite in a wildflower meadow with glorious views. Set in the beautiful Test Valley.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
5m long
Brick Kiln Farm Campsite
Campsea Ashe, Woodbridge, Suffolk
50 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful, adult only site near Woodbridge, 20 minutes to the coast. Private fire pits and an onsite honesty shop!
Pitches: 20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Non Electric Solo Grass Pitch
Yew Tree Farm
Stretton, Alfreton, Derbyshire
87 reviews
97%
would recommend
Countryside, back to basics tent camping site with campfires welcome. A 30 minute drive from the Peak District.
10 x Grass Tent Pitches
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Garris Farm Caravan and Camping
Gulval, Penzance, Cornwall
25 reviews
100%
would recommend
Farm campsite with sea views of Mounts Bay. Within ten minutes of Penzance, St Michael's Mount and Long Rock Beach.
Pitches: 45 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, Sunset Bell Tent (Dog Friendly)
Thorncombe Farm
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
26 reviews
100%
would recommend
Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Five minutes to Dorchester.
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Bell Tents
Riverside Lakes
Horton, Dorset
33 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Pitches: 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Centre Point), 8 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Beech Estate Campsite
Battle, East Sussex
31 reviews
97%
would recommend
A magical woodland site, offering forest camping and wild glamping bell tents. Complete with bucket showers!
Pitches: 15 x Wild Tent Pitches, 9 x Faraway Tent Pitches
Fontmills Farm Campsite
Hellingly, East Sussex
27 reviews
100%
would recommend
Friendly, family run farm campsite with tent and hardstanding pitches, plus glamping - nearby the Cuckoo Trail.
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Cayo Retreat Waters Edge Glamping and Holiday Site
Hereford, Herefordshire
37 reviews
97%
would recommend
Idyllic camping and touring with modern onsite facilities and incredible views towards the Black Mountains.
Pitches: 60 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches , 4 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches (Riverside with Mountain View)
Llandyfan Camping
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
38 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping, touring and glamping set on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Onsite fishing lake.
Pitches: 20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Electric Grass Pitches
Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex
12 reviews
83%
would recommend
Back-to-nature camping and bell tents by the South Downs, surrounded by woodland. Onsite yoga, gong baths and more!
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , 7 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Broadway Farm Camping
Minsterworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
20 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, orchard campsite beside the River Severn with fire pits to borrow. A ten minute drive to Gloucester.
10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Moss Side Farm Campsite
Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria
71 reviews
93%
would recommend
Working family-run farm and campsite in the scenic Woodland Valley, near Coniston Water in the Lake District.
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , 5 x Rail Cabins (Dog Friendly)
Red Squirrel Campsite
Glencoe, Highlands
116 reviews
95%
would recommend
Beautifully rugged campsite surrounded by mountain views, with the River Coe flowing past.
100 x Non Electric Wild Pitches
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
Whichford, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire
57 reviews
95%
would recommend
A magical space in the rolling Cotswolds, for quiet camping surrounded by nature. Airstream and yurt onsite.
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, Blackcurrant Bell Tent
Holyrood Farm Campsite
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Opens 12 June
48 reviews
98%
would recommend
Back to basics camping set in very picturesque countryside beside Shaftesbury. Campfires and pets welcome.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Boscoppa Farm Glamping and Camping
St Austell, Cornwall
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and glamping with sea views. Within ten minutes of the Eden Project and St Austell!
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Holmescales Campsite
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria
72 reviews
93%
would recommend
A small site at the gateway to the Lake District with Dales close by. Onsite archery, quad biking and axe throwing.
30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
