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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Acton Scott Escapes
Church Stretton, Shropshire
Luxury, family friendly ensuite glamping with hot tubs. Set in ancient woodland in the Shropshire Hills AONB.
Cedar Valley
Petersfield, Hampshire
Relaxed tent camping, luxury safari tents and chic horsebox glamping in the South Downs. Open year round.
Trevena Cross Camping
Helston, Cornwall
Peaceful camping and bell tent pop up site. Five minutes to the beach and ten minutes from Mounts Bay.
Orchard Holiday Park and Fishery
St Michaels, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
Quiet campsite with fly fishing and open water swim sessions (NOWCA members only and only certain days/times).
Cotna Eco Retreat
Gorran Churchtown, St Austell, Cornwall
Eco friendly glamping nestled on the peaceful Cornish Roseland Peninsula, ten minutes from beaches.
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Westfield Farm Camping
Long Riston, Hull, East Yorkshire
A small, adult only tent campsite. Set on a small holding with fresh produce and fire pits available.
Ryebank Corner
Climping, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Small and peaceful site with a selection of yurts and bell tents, a half a mile to Climping beach.
Red Sky at Night Campsite
Monmouth, Monmouthshire
Off-grid summer campsite with kids' play areas, fire pits and views over the hills. Just 15 minutes to Monmouth.
Ser a Mor Camping
Stepaside, Narberth, Pembrokeshire
Set just a mile from the coast (10 mins from Saundersfoot beach) this is a family run site with campfires.
Crockey Hill York Caravan Site Certificated Location
York, North Yorkshire
Family and dog friendly touring site set in a peaceful countryside location close to the historic city of York.
Square Moor Farm
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Small, back to basics camping and touring site set on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors. Dog friendly.
Cae Llwyd Farm
Penmachno, Conwy
Off-grid site by the River Machno on a working farm. Set in Snowdonia National Park, ten minutes from Betws-y-Coed.
Tremanor Farm
Fowey, Cornwall
Back to basics campsite with sea views towards St Austell Bay. On a working farm, 15 minutes from the Eden Project.
GG and Belles
Blairgowrie, Perthshire
Back-to-basics camping and touring, surrounded by picturesque gardens! Onsite dog park for your furry friend.
Pembrokeshire Barn Farm
Reynalton, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire
15-acre smallholding with two ensuite shepherd's huts, set in rolling Pembrokeshire countryside. Hot tubs too!
Chase Camping at Tackeroo Campsite
Rugeley, Staffordshire
Almost wild campsite within the forest at Cannock Chase AONB. Great mountain bike trails and dog walks all around!
Cromer Camping
Cromer, Norfolk
Go back to basics with the only campsite based in the heart of Cromer, open for August only.
Swallow Barn Farm Camping
Rowberrow, Winscombe, Somerset
Off-grid, simple farm site with views out to the Bristol Channel, ten minutes to Cheddar Gorge. Dogs welcome!
Gabriels Fishery Certificated Site
Edenbridge, Kent
An ideal site to relax at, offering fishing and lovely wildlife close to Hever Castle and the High Weald.
Tan Hill Inn
Richmond, North Yorkshire
Famously known as the highest pub in the UK, camping here is set on the Pennine Way and within the Yorkshire Dales.
