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!
420 back to basics campsites
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Swanage, Dorset
Small touring site in Dorset AONB, just ten minutes from Swanage Bay. Dog friendly.
Newton Abbot, Devon
Secluded, lawned off-grid touring site surrounded by stream and private mature woodland. Dogs and children welcome.
Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Tranquil, members only CL site for tourers with electric pitches within Broadlands countryside. Adult only.
Newbourne, Suffolk
This back to basics site offers spacious pitches and excellent surrounding walks.
Old Sodbury, Bristol, Gloucestershire
Quiet, adult-only touring site set in the countryside, 25 minutes from Bristol and 30 minutes from Bath.
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Church Stretton, Shropshire
Luxury, family friendly ensuite glamping with hot tubs. Set in ancient woodland in the Shropshire Hills AONB.
Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire
A small members-only touring site with bountiful wildlife near Stratford-Upon-Avon. Adult-only and dog-friendly.
Wigton, Cumbria
Traditional barn camping at the Lakeland Fells, overlooking a charming village and bordering the Lake District.
Beeston Regis, Norfolk
Glamping in sustainable style on the North Norfolk Coast - plus you can walk alpacas during your stay!
Weston Longville, Norwich, Norfolk
Experience luxury cabin and yurt glamping with a hammock, woodburner and campfire on a Norfolk nature reserve
Aviemore, Highlands
Located on Cairngorm Mountain, this idyllic motorhome stopover boasts spectacular views.
Northwood, Cowes, Isle of Wight
Dog friendly rural camping and luxury glamping on the Isle of Wight, perfect for peace, quiet and Cowes' beaches.
Ockley, Surrey
A magical six acre woodland glampsite dedicated to group getaways for up to 22 people in the Surrey Hills.
Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Gorgeous glamping pods and a shepherd's hut in the Cairngorms, 5 miles from the Royal Deeside village Ballater.
Thistleton, Oakham, Rutland
Authentic glamping under canvas with private eco-friendly facilities, set on a working mushroom farm.
Kendal, Cumbria
Off-grid glamping in a Spanish yurt hidden amongst acres of idyllic woodland, overlooking the Lakeland Fells.
St Just, Penzance, Cornwall
A small site rich in nature with six grass pitches. Family and dog friendly just 15 minutes from the beach.
Acklam, Malton, North Yorkshire
Cosy and family friendly shepherd's hut and pod in peaceful countryside. Breakfast available from B&B farmhouse.
Netherbury, Bridport, Dorset
A unique stay near to Bridport and West Bay sleeping in a Victorian railway carriage, ideal for families of four.
