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!
426 back to basics campsites
Social District
Ulverston, Cumbria
31 reviews
87%
would recommend
Back to basics dog friendly camping nestled on a beautiful part of Lake Windermere with fishing onsite.
Oxcombe Campsite
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Rural campsite in the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds. Surrounded by parkland, farm buildings, and an old church.
Redwood Valley
Presteigne, Powys
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Idyllic family-run glamping site on the England/Wales border, offering a peaceful woodland paradise.
Farm and Fell
Sedbergh, Cumbria
49 reviews
82%
would recommend
A family-friendly farm site with views of Yorkshire Dales and onsite activities. Close to the Dales Way.
Meadowbeck Shepherd's Huts
Fylingdales, Whitby, North Yorkshire
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Charming shepherd's huts on a ten acre smallholding within the North York Moors National Park. Ideal for couples.
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Boscoppa Farm Glamping and Camping
St Austell, Cornwall
Family friendly camping and glamping with sea views. Within ten minutes of the Eden Project and St Austell!
Coleman's Hill Certificated Location
Lower Boddington, Daventry, Northamptonshire
10 reviews
90%
would recommend
Small touring and bell tent site with countryside views. A five minute walk to a pub and 30 minutes to Warwick.
Dyers Meadows Camping
Bideford, Devon
Relaxed, eco campsite surrounded by wildlife. Just ten minutes to the coast and Milky Way Adventure Park.
Wild Camping at Barkerfields Farm
Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire
31 reviews
100%
would recommend
A peaceful and back to basics haven for walkers in the Peaks, set on a scenic farm. Dog friendly with pubs nearby.
Ser a Mor Camping
Stepaside, Narberth, Pembrokeshire
14 reviews
93%
would recommend
Set just a mile from the coast (10 mins from Saundersfoot beach) this is a family run site with campfires.
Campfire Weekends
Eridge Green, Crowborough, East Sussex
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Secluded, peaceful and back-to-basics tent camping at weekends only for over 21s in an AONB. Campfires welcome.
The Batch Campsite
Churchill, Somerset
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
Almost wild camping pitches for tents with great views atop the Mendips. Dog friendly with fire pits.
Pop-up Outwest
West Ashton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Spacious grass pitches for tents on an organic family run farm, with views of the Westbury White Horse.
Into the Sticks
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
10 reviews
90%
would recommend
A secluded private nature reserve for camping and glamping near the Pembrokeshire Coast and Preseli Hills.
Hazel Mount Fellside
Millom, Cumbria
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
Near wild camping on a peaceful site with views of the Duddon Estuary, at the edge of the Lake District.
Monarch's Way Campsite
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Almost wild camping in a small orchard on the Monarch's Way. Set in a scenic village, ten minutes from Sherborne.
Mulino Pods
Kniveton, Derbyshire
13 reviews
92%
would recommend
Three private glamping pods, just outside of the Peaks, with fantastic valley views and campfires. Dog friendly.
Plumptons Farm Creek Campsite
Colchester, Essex
23 reviews
91%
would recommend
Small adult only campsite in a remote and peaceful location while still just 20 minutes from Colchester.
Warwick Hall
Warwick-on-Eden , Cumbria
A simple site for campervans and motorhomes set by the River Eden at Warwick Hall. Onsite fishing and tennis.
Owl Valley Glamping
Bideford, Devon
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
A beautiful off-grid eco glamping site situated in North Devon with a wildlife pond, glamping cabins and a geodome!
