Beach and seaside campsites
Not much compares to a salty sea breeze and watching the sun set over a navy blue horizon. From sweeping bays to magical coves and private beaches, this selection of beach and seaside campsites offer glorious views and great days out. There'll be time for surfing the waves, exploring the cliff tops or just basking in the summer sun.
1201 beach and seaside campsites
Padstow Campsite
Padstow, Cornwall
Back to basics campsite with stunning estuary views, within a ten minute walk of Padstow Harbour. Dog friendly.
Captain's House Campervans
Bootle Station, Millom, Cumbria
A small touring site with just five pitches, set in the south of the Lake District with beautiful sea views.
5 /5
Trefechan Wen Coastal Camping
Goodwick, Pembrokeshire
Off-grid campsite with views of the Preseli Hills. A 20 minute walk to the coast, five minutes to Fishguard.
Camp at Erwan
Llangrannog, Llandysul, Ceredigion
Peaceful, adult only site with views of the Cardigan Bay Coastline. Dog friendly with an enclosed exercise field!
Berehayes Holiday Cottages
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
A secluded shepherd's hut in a paddock with alpacas, sheep and a pond. Private pool and sauna sessions included.
Atlantic Surf Pods
Bude, Cornwall
Remote pod and treehouse glamping on Cornish farmland just an arm's reach from the beach. Open all year.
Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Glamping
St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Peaceful glamping, camping and touring site in the picturesque North Essex countryside, ten minutes from the beach.
4.73 /5
The Grove Glamping
Cromer, Norfolk
Luxurious yurts and shepherd's huts with an indoor swimming pool and restaurant, ten minute walk from Cromer Beach.
The Mill Caravan Park and Camping Site
Llanbedr, Gwynedd
Back to basics site by the River Artro within Snowdonia National Park, five minutes from the coast. Dogs welcome!
Northumberland Farm
Seahouses, Northumberland
Luxury, ensuite safari tents on a rural farm, five minutes from Seahouses and the coast. Dog and family friendly.
4.8 /5
Hastings 1066
Telham, Battle, East Sussex
A back-to-basics, adult only camping and bell tent site between Hastings and Battle, 15 minutes from the beach.
4.93 /5
Tey Brook Orchard
Colchester, Essex
Escape the ordinary at this quirky glamping site amongst 20 acres of woodland. Restaurant on site.
Pine Green Valley
Liskeard, Cornwall
A small and dog friendly campsite, set in the Fowey Valley and ideally located as a gateway to Cornwall.
4.08 /5
East Shilvinghampton
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset
Dog friendly stays for families in luxury glamping lodges with onsite alpacas, just 15 minutes to Chesil Beach!
Milldown Glamping
Coldingham, Eyemouth, Scottish Borders
Peaceful family friendly glamping pods, just a ten minute walk to the beach. Enjoy private BBQs!
Tremanor Farm
Fowey, Cornwall
Breathtaking sea views towards St Austell Bay, set on a working family farm.
Osea Meadows
Maldon, Essex
Family park on the banks of the Blackwater Estuary. Onsite entertainment, a snack hut, a cafe and restaurant!
Bunkers Hill Farm
Halesworth, Suffolk
Family friendly glamping site with luxury shepherd's huts and yurts. Just 15 minutes from Dunwich Beach.
4.87 /5
Forge Manor Farm Certificated Location
Laity Moor, Redruth, Cornwall
Small, peaceful adult only touring site with 20 acres of farmland. Five minutes from Portreath Beach. Dog friendly.
4.9 /5
Anglesey Holiday Pods
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey
Family friendly, fully-furnished ensuite glamping pods. Just 15 minutes from Traeth Llanddwyn Beach.
5 /5
Crickton Farm Camping
Gower, Swansea
Basic family friendly touring site in the heart of the Gower Peninsula. Within a ten minute drive of the beach!
Yurts at Lower Marsh Farm
Saltash, Cornwall
Peaceful glamping yurts set within an Area of Outstanding National Beauty by Saltash, on the River Tamar.
North Coast 500 Pods Brora
Brora, Highlands
Luxury glamping pods with ensuites and underfloor heating set by the NC500, five minutes from Brora beach.
Mersea Barns Glamping
East Mersea, Colchester, Essex
Small, dog friendly ensuite glamping site with an onsite cafe and shop. Just a 15 minute walk to the coast!
Barefoot Yurts
Brede, Rye, East Sussex
Private use of two fully furnished yurts with views over the Brede Valley and High Weald AONB. Dogs welcome!
Ty Cynan
Rhydyclafdy, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
Family-run site with luxury furnished bell tents on the Llyn Peninsula, just ten minutes from the beach!
Shoreline Escapes
Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset
Family friendly bell tents in rural Dorset. Just five minutes from the New Forest and 20 minutes to Bournemouth.
5 /5
Row Hill Holidays Certificated Location
Hindringham, Fakenham, Norfolk
Peaceful, small and simple touring site for adults only. Open year round, just ten minutes from Blakeney.
Pen Isa'r Glascoed Certificated Location
St Asaph, Denbighshire
Small simple touring site in the grounds of a Tudor farmhouse, just ten minutes from the North Wales coast.
Greatwood Shepherd's Hut
Battle, East Sussex
Ensuite shepherd's hut set in a private garden with a fire pit and scenic views over the East Sussex countryside.
