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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Meadowbeck Shepherd's Huts
Fylingdales, Whitby, North Yorkshire
Charming shepherd's huts on a ten acre smallholding within the North York Moors National Park. Ideal for couples.
Long Beach Campsite Knoydart
Knoydart, Highlands
Back to basics, bargain accommodation in Knoydart with wild camping, a millionaire's view and fishing.
Brandy Brook Caravan and Camping Site
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
A well-sheltered site situated in a pleasantly wooded valley, just a few miles from St Davids and its beaches.
Barn Park Campsite
Woolacombe, Devon
Summer campsite on a working dairy farm with panoramic countryside views. Five minute drive to Woolacombe Beach!
Orchard Lodge Camping
Crediton, Devon
Back to basics camping in a scenic cider apple orchard, just 30 minutes from Exeter and Dartmoor. Dog friendly.
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Ling's Meadow
Hepworth, Diss, Suffolk
Relaxing eco camping and glamping in meadow grass, surrounded by bird song and stargazing in rural Suffolk.
Lake Vyrnwy Campsite
Abertridwr, Llanwddyn, Powys
Small, eco campsite on a family farm with private fire pits. Set by a river, a 20 minute walk from Lake Vyrnwy.
Jean's Field
Cracoe, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Family-run site with spacious pitches and bell tents set in a pretty village in the Dales. Next door to a pub!
Eggardon Hideaways
Bridport, Dorset
Glamping in rustic shepherd's huts on a working farm, 15 minutes from the Jurassic coast and Bridport.
Chyan Farm
Falmouth, Cornwall
A unique and tranquil eco-camping location with compost loos and solar showers.
Drymen Camping
Drymen, Stirling and Forth Valley
Camping and pods along the West Highland Way and National Cycle Route 7. A 15 minute drive from Loch Lomond!
Suffolk Yurt Holidays
Bredfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk
A beautiful yurt glamping site in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB, in reach of Ipswich and Saxmundham.
Britt Valley Campground
Westbay, Bridport, Dorset
Traditional, spacious campground in the heart of West Bay, a five minute walk to the beach. Dog friendly.
Coedfryn Farm Camping Certificated Site
Newport, Pembrokeshire
Starlight camping with BBQs and fire pits, hidden in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. 10 mins from a beach.
Totteridge Farm Camping Pods & Camping
Pewsey, Wiltshire
Peaceful adult only camping pods, with great views and the Wiltshire countryside on your doorstep. Dog friendly.
West Holme Glamping
Wareham, Dorset
Fully furnished bell tents for families and couples on an equestrian farm. 15 minutes to the Jurassic Coast.
Campfire Weekends
Eridge Green, Crowborough, East Sussex
Secluded, peaceful and back-to-basics tent camping at weekends only for over 21s in an AONB. Campfires welcome.
Winshields Campsite
Hexham, Northumberland
A traditional campsite located next to Hadrian's Wall Path , close to the Twice Brewed Inn. Camping for Walkers.
Wray Valley Camping
Newton Abbot, Devon
Almost wild camping in Dartmoor National Park with direct access to the Wray Valley Trail. Campfires allowed.
The Mushroom Farm and Campsite
Thistleton, Oakham, Rutland
Authentic glamping under canvas with private eco-friendly facilities, set on a working mushroom farm.
