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!
347 back to basics campsites
Westerby Farm Camping and Glamping
Outwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
65 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly glamping site with a fishing lake. A beautiful setting to explore Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.
Pitches: Tiddywinkle Yurt (Dog Friendly), Poppy Cabin with Optional Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
Stretton House Campsite
Lower Stretton, Warrington, Cheshire
49 reviews
96%
would recommend
Quiet, dog friendly site with a relaxed feel, five minute walk from a farm shop. Fire pits and BBQs welcome.
Pitches: 40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Main Field), 50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Overflow Field)
Longbeech Campsite
Fritham, Hampshire
28 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful and tranquil back to basics campsite in the New Forest surrounded by ancient beechwood. For adults only.
95 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
9m x 9m
Camping at Tomkins Farm
North Chailey, East Sussex
36 reviews
94%
would recommend
Surrounded by lovely walks through the Sussex countryside. Meet the sheep, alpacas and camels!
37 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
12m x 12m
Etherley Farm
Ockley, Dorking, Surrey
38 reviews
92%
would recommend
Back to basics camping, allowing campfires. In the Surrey Hills, with a small farm shop offering onsite produce!
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
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Aldridge Hill Campsite
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
28 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!
120 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
9m x 9m
Silver View Campsite
Combe Martin, Devon
Opens 24 July
38 reviews
95%
would recommend
Pop-up campsite with stunning coastal and countryside views in Exmoor National Park, five minutes from the beach.
Pitches: 40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Crakemoor Campsite
Skipton, North Yorkshire
Opens 24 July
35 reviews
100%
would recommend
Almost wild Yorkshire Dales campsite. Within 15 minutes of Settle, Malham Cove and Janet's Foss Waterfall.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
5m x 5m
Cae Ddel Country Camping
Criccieth, Gwynedd
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small off-grid site with wilder pitches and glamping. Five minutes to Criccieth Beach and ten minutes to Eryri.
Pitches: 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, Non Electric Gravel and Grass Campervan Pitch
Low Hollows
Keswick, Cumbria
Opens 24 July
70 reviews
91%
would recommend
Off-grid campsite at the foot of Blencathra in the Lake District. Family and dog friendly, ten minutes to Keswick!
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
6m x 6m
Pengraig Campsite
Holyhead, Anglesey
38 reviews
97%
would recommend
Back to basics campsite with sea views near the Anglesey Coast Path. On a remote farm, great for wildlife spotting.
Pitches: 20 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches, 20 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
South Dean Camping
Barnstaple, Devon
35 reviews
97%
would recommend
Panoramic views of the sea and countryside from grass camping pitches for tents and campervans. Located on Exmoor.
Pitches: 40 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 3 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
Barley Fields Camping
Holt, Norfolk
65 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and touring park in rural Norfolk, just ten minutes from the coast.
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Moor Wood Campsite
North Hill, Minehead, Somerset
26 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and touring in Exmoor National Park, just ten minutes from Minehead Beach. Dog friendly!
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Mandale Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire
88 reviews
93%
would recommend
Camping on a working farm in Lathkill Dale within the Peak District National Park. Just ten minutes from Bakewell.
40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
8m x 8m
Locksters Pool Camping
Clifford, Hereford, Herefordshire
56 reviews
98%
would recommend
Campsite by the River Wye with wild swimming and a canoe/SUP launch. Just ten minutes from the Brecon Beacons.
Pitches: 42 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Couples Only)
Parknoweth Farm Camping
Botallack, St Just, Cornwall
25 reviews
100%
would recommend
Rustic, summer campsite with farm animals, 15 minutes to Land's End. Just ten minutes from the beach!
Pitches: 3 x Sea View Non Electric Grass Pitches, 21 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Lepe Beach Campsite
Exbury, Hampshire
Opens 24 July
66 reviews
91%
would recommend
Enjoy stunning views of the Solent at this back-to-basics family campsite, located just 150 yards from Lepe Beach.
Pitches: 60 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 6 x Ready Tents
Newton Farm Campsite
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
19 reviews
95%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping and touring site with sea views. Five minutes drive from Freshwater West Beach!
Pitches: 15 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Motorhome Pitches
Boscoppa Farm Glamping and Camping
St Austell, Cornwall
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and glamping with sea views. Within ten minutes of the Eden Project and St Austell!
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
