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!
374 back to basics campsites
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The Daggles
Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset
Simple, off-grid family camping with flushing loos and hot showers. Situated on a dairy farm in Dorset.
Dolwen Riverside Camping
Denbigh, Denbighshire
Small yet spacious riverside camping. Just 15 minutes from Llyn Brenig and 35 minutes from the beach.
Cragg Hill Farm
Settle, North Yorkshire
A back to basics, dog friendly site set riverside in the Yorkshire Dales with great views of Pen-y-Ghent.
Penbugle Organic Farm Wigwams
Liskeard, Cornwall
Glamping pods with private facilities on an organic, pet-friendly farm in rural South East Cornwall just by Looe.
Blackberry Wood
Streat, Ditchling, East Sussex
Truly unique camping and glamping site at the foot of the South Downs near Brighton, with two wonderful treehouses.
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Smugglers Cove Campsite
Aberdyfi, Gwynedd
Camping and a glamping boat in a working Welsh boatyard with an exceptional location on the Dyfi Estuary.
Bedd y Cor Certificated Location
Llanfachraeth, Anglesey
A small, family friendly and members only touring site, ten minutes from Holyhead. Five minute walk to a local pub!
Southover Woods
Dorchester, Dorset
Woodland site with private fire pits and group pitches, 20 minutes to Dorchester and 30 minutes to Durdle Door
West Hook Farm Camping
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
A small back to basics campsite with great sea views - set by St Brides Bay and the Pembrokeshire Coast.
Happy Valley Camping
Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire
Pop up farm campsite with fire pits for hire. Within 15 minutes of the Peak District, 30 minutes to Manchester!
Porthclais Farm
St Davids, Pembrokeshire
Set adjacent to Porthclais Harbour and the Pembrokeshire Coast's beaches is this back-to-basics spacious site.
Ty Uchaf Farm Glamping
Llanfynydd, Flintshire
Comfortable off-grid glamping pods and tipis nestled on the slopes of Hope Mountain, stunning views and sunsets.
The Big Sky Hideaway
Brothertoft, Boston, Lincolnshire
Peaceful off-grid meadow camping and unique glamping. Onsite alpacas, games and communal barn with a bar and cafe!
Higher Culloden Farm
Camelford, Cornwall
Family-friendly pods and tents on an idyllic hands-on farm, 15 minutes from the coast. Campfires welcome.
Hever Camping
Hever, Edenbridge, Kent
Family run, back to basics farm site with a fishing lake, a 20 minute walk from Hever Castle. Fire pits available.
Wilton Farm
South Pool, Devon
Eight acre, dog friendly campsite situated in beautiful South Devon. Eco friendly site, set near lovely beaches.
Trelay Campsite
St Gennys, Bude, Cornwall
Eco family and dog friendly campsite on a 32 acre small holding. Five minutes from the beach, 15 minutes to Bude.
Glynmarch Farm Camping
Llansawel, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire
Spacious farm site that sits on two acres of land with on-site access to both banks of the River Marlais.
Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
Back to basics, tent and touring site set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Just 30 minutes from Lake District.
Oxcombe Campsite
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
Rural campsite in the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds. Surrounded by parkland, farm buildings, and an old church.
