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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!

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374 back to basics campsites

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Bracken Barns Glamping & Therapy, Maybole, Ayrshire and ArranPlaceholder image
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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.

Rainbow Retreat, Exeter, DevonPlaceholder image
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Rainbow Retreat

Exeter, Devon

Camping and glamping in a woodland with a communal kitchen and BBQ! Just ten minutes to the centre of Exeter.

Adaura Meadows Campsite, St Austell, CornwallPlaceholder image
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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 SussexPlaceholder image
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Ouse Meadow Campsite

Lewes, East Sussex

Idyllic back-to-basics camping on the riverbank, opposite the Bluebell Railway in Sussex. Campfires allowed.

Mill Heights Campsite, Calborune, Isle of WightPlaceholder image
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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!

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Rhosson Campsite, St Davids, PembrokeshirePlaceholder image
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Rhosson Campsite

St Davids, Pembrokeshire

The traditional camping experience perfect for those wanting to get away from it all on the Pembrokeshire Coast

High House Farm Certificated Location, South Devon, Salcombe, DevonPlaceholder image
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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.

Pop-up Outwest, West Ashton, Trowbridge, WiltshirePlaceholder image
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Pop-up Outwest

West Ashton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Spacious grass pitches for tents on an organic family run farm, with views of the Westbury White Horse.

Wild Camping at Barkerfields Farm, Monyash, Bakewell, DerbyshirePlaceholder image
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Wild Camping at Barkerfields Farm

Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire

A peaceful and back to basics haven for walkers in the Peaks, set on a scenic farm. Dog friendly with pubs nearby.

Tresco Farm Campsite, Padstow, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Tresco Farm Campsite

Padstow, Cornwall

Family friendly, back to basics camping close to Cornwall's coast. Just a 15 minute drive to Padstow and beaches!

Field 51 Campsite, St Albans, HertfordshirePlaceholder image
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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.

Tower Farm Holidays, Llangollen, DenbighshirePlaceholder image
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Tower Farm Holidays

Llangollen, Denbighshire

Adult only touring and glamping with countryside views. Within a 15 minute walk of pubs and Llangollen!

Wolf Meadows Farm, High Bickington, Umberleigh, DevonPlaceholder image
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Wolf Meadows Farm

High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon

Wild riverside, woodland camping and pods by Devon's River Taw. Just 40 minutes drive from Dartmoor and beaches.

Sandy Acres Campsite, Hayle, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Sandy Acres Campsite

Hayle, Cornwall

Beach camping right by St Ives Bay, with a surfing school and easy access to the South West Coast Path.

Troytown Farm Campsite, St Agnes, Isles Of Scilly, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Troytown Farm Campsite

St Agnes, Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall

At the very edge of England, on the tiny island of St Agnes, enjoy great views right by the beach.

Broadway Farm Camping, Minsterworth, Gloucester, GloucestershirePlaceholder image
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Broadway Farm Camping

Minsterworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Small, orchard campsite by the River Severn with fire pits and BBQs to use. A ten minute drive to Gloucester.

Trevoll Farm Certificated Site, Newquay, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Small, family and dog friendly campsite just a 15 minute drive to the popular beaches of Newquay!

Forest Glen Holiday Park, Loch Ness, Invermoriston, HighlandsPlaceholder image
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Forest Glen Holiday Park

Loch Ness, Invermoriston, Highlands

Touring park for guests 12+ with mountain views by the River Moriston, a short walk to Loch Ness. Dog friendly!

Dayhouse Farm and Fishery Certificated Site, Romsley, Halesowen, WorcestershirePlaceholder image
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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.

Fire and Stars Woodland Camping, Newton Burgoland, LeicestershirePlaceholder image
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Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

Newton Burgoland, Leicestershire

Woodland camping in Leicestershire with campfires and a pub a five minute walk away. Great for families and groups!

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