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!
351 back to basics campsites
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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.
Chalke Valley Camping
Bowerchalke, Salisbury, Wiltshire
An idyllic bell tent site by the borders of Wiltshire/Dorset with access to the Wiltshire Downs and Cranborne Chase
The Green Escape
Ockley, Surrey
A magical six acre woodland glampsite dedicated to group getaways for up to 22 people in the Surrey Hills.
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.
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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!
Cromer Camping
Cromer, Norfolk
Go back to basics with the only campsite based in the heart of Cromer, open for August only.
Tower Farm Holidays
Llangollen, Denbighshire
Adult only touring and glamping with countryside views. Within a ten minute walk of pubs and Llangollen!
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.
Bracken Barns Glamping & Therapy
Maybole, Ayrshire and Arran
Luxury glamping on an Ayrshire farm for families, cyclists, dog owners and nature lovers, 15 minutes from Ayr.
Adaura Meadows Campsite
St Austell, Cornwall
Back-to-basics camping and touring set just 15 minutes from Pentewan beach. Family and dog friendly!
Ouse Meadow Campsite
Lewes, East Sussex
Idyllic back-to-basics camping on the riverbank, opposite the Bluebell Railway in Sussex. Campfires allowed.
Drakes View Certificated Location
Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon
Small, back to basics touring site with sea views over Plymouth Sound. Open all year round and dog friendly.
Mill Heights Campsite
Calborune, Isle of Wight
Quiet camping and touring site, 20 minutes to the Isle of Wight AONB and beaches. Back to basics and dog friendly!
High House Farm Certificated Location
South Devon, Salcombe, Devon
A back-to-basics site for campervans and motorhomes in Devon, with sea views over the charming town of Salcombe.
Field 51 Campsite
St Albans, Hertfordshire
A spacious tent-only campsite site with activities such as archery and axe throwing, ten minutes from St Albans.
Trevoll Farm Certificated Site
Newquay, Cornwall
Small, family and dog friendly campsite just a 15 minute drive to the popular beaches of Newquay!
Dayhouse Farm and Fishery Certificated Site
Romsley, Halesowen, Worcestershire
A peaceful, rural site for members only, with fishing lakes and easy access to Birmingham's attractions.
