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!
425 back to basics campsites
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Higher Chapel Farm
Callington, Saltash, Cornwall
Set in the heart of the Tamar Valley, picturesque farm camping 30 minutes from the coast and beaches.
Wyld Wood Campsite
Newick, Lewes, East Sussex
Natural wild pitches or furnished yurts in a beautiful 13-acre woodland, with campfires and hot showers.
Cwm Wye Camping
Builth Wells, Powys
Small, off-grid site on a peaceful working sheep farm. Near the River Wye, ten minutes from Builth Wells.
Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
Frome, Somerset
Off-grid camping on a small farm with secluded pitches and fire pits. Just 15 minutes from Longleat.
New Court Farm Camping
Batcombe, Dorchester, Dorset
Off-grid camping offering grass pitches with wonderful views. Easy access to walking routes, Dorchester and more.
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Dolwen Riverside Camping
Denbigh, Denbighshire
Small yet spacious riverside camping. Just 15 minutes from Llyn Brenig and 35 minutes from the beach.
The New Inn and Cropton Brewery Campsite
Pickering, North Yorkshire
Enjoy a peaceful campsite within close walking distance of the award-winning Cropton Brewery and North York Moors.
Swattesfield Campsite
Thornham Magna, Eye, Suffolk
Seven acre camping and glamping site, bordering a countryside estate with a local pub within walking distance.
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.
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.
Smugglers Cove Campsite
Aberdyfi, Gwynedd
Camping and a glamping boat in a working Welsh boatyard with an exceptional location on the Dyfi Estuary.
Bank End Farm
St Lawrence, Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Perfectly peaceful and well equipped yurts with beautiful sea views and easy access to the IOW coastal footpath.
Sunnyside Campsite
Westhall, Halesworth, Suffolk
A small, rural site for camping and touring, 20 minutes from Southwold. A friendly, back to basics spot.
Efford Down Campsite
Bude, Cornwall
Basic camping on the Cornish coast, a five minute walk from Bude and ten minutes from Summerleaze surfing beach.
Wheems Organic Farm Campsite
South Ronaldsay, Orkney
An organic farm campsite overlooking the South Ronaldsay coast. Pods, yurts and more just five mins from the beach.
Arfor Camping
Moelfre, Anglesey
A family run campsite located in the coastal village of Moelfre on the east side of Anglesey.
Cool Cow Camping
Kingsbridge, Devon
Relaxed, family friendly camping site with tent and campervan pitches just a short walk from South Milton beach.
GG and Belles
Blairgowrie, Perthshire
Back-to-basics camping and touring, surrounded by picturesque gardens! Onsite dog park for your furry friend.
Oak Valley Camping
Pett, Hastings, East Sussex
Family friendly campsite surrounded by woodland. Within a 15 minute drive of Rye, Hastings and the beach!
Cherry Tree Farm Croyde
Croyde, Devon
Family and dog friendly campsite with sea views and spacious pitches. Five minute walk from Croyde Bay!
