If you love the great outdoors yet want to get away from the crowds, these small campsites are what you're looking for. Whether it's tiny campsites you fancy or just somewhere that feels personal and intimate, you'll find it here. Pick a site close to fine beaches to laze under the sun or nearer the spectacular countryside in these smaller sites.
Brynteg, Anglesey
Small, friendly and well kept site, 1.5 miles from Benllech beach and 20 minutes from Beaumaris. Dog friendly.
4.87 /5
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria
A small site at the gateway to the Lake District with Dales close by. Onsite archery, quad biking and axe throwing.
4.61 /5
Coltishall, Horstead, Norfolk
Family friendly farmsite set on the banks of a river in the Norfolk Broads, 20 minutes from Norwich.
4.67 /5
Yelland, Barnstaple, Devon
Tranquil, family and dog friendly site set beside the beautiful Tarka Trail with estuary views across to Saunton.
4.68 /5
Braunton, Croyde, Devon
Idyllic camping a stone's throw from Croyde Bay beach, with award winning onsite street food and surf hire.
4.96 /5
Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria
Nestled on the edge of the Lake District National Park, family friendly camping and pods with hot tubs.
4.85 /5
Porth, Newquay, Cornwall
Award winning, family friendly camping and glamping, nestled by Watergate Bay. Campfires and dogs welcome.
4.83 /5
Llandysul, Ceredigion
Camping within a wild meadow including grass pitches and a shepherd's hut for glamping. 15 mins from New Quay.
4.97 /5
Amlwch, Anglesey
Luxury ensuite glamping pods on a small, remote farm with optional wood-fired hot tubs. Dogs are welcome too!
4.93 /5
Corwen, Denbighshire
Peaceful site set right by Clocaenog Forest and nice and close to a reservoir with fishing and watersports.
4.82 /5
Dawlish, Devon
Small adult only tent and touring site. A 15 minute walk to a train station, a ten minute drive to the beach!
4.68 /5
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
Tranquil camping 2 minutes from the M6, in a rural setting for the Lakes or Dales. Just 100m from a friendly pub.
4.82 /5
Dale, Pembrokeshire
Small site set along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path with camping and glamping. A short walk to Dale and the beach.
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset
Traditional dog camping on a cider farm with panoramic countryside views. Just 15 minutes from West Bay beach.
4.92 /5
Hatherleigh, Okehampton, Devon
Small, peaceful site nestled in beautiful farmland. Wild camping, traditional camping, and glamping available.
4.88 /5
Campsea Ashe, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Peaceful, adult only site near Woodbridge, 20 minutes to the coast. Private fire pits and an onsite honesty shop!
4.92 /5
Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria
A riverside dog-friendly site directly on the Cumbrian Way footpath in the Northern Lake District.
4.95 /5
Stanhoe, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Back-to-basics site in historic woodlands with fire pits. Just 15 minutes from Brancaster Beach.
4.69 /5
Wold Newton, East Yorkshire
Luxury glamping with hot tubs, adults only in peaceful Wold Newton village 15 minutes from Filey beaches.
4.99 /5
Neath, Neath Port Talbot
Peaceful, family-run site in the Neath Valley, surrounded by mountains and woodland, 20 minutes to Aberavon Beach.
4.73 /5
Clapworthy, South Molton, Devon
Peaceful riverside site on a farm with fire pits for hire, 15 minutes from Exmoor National Park. Dog friendly.
4.87 /5
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway
A laid back, beautiful little site with campfires and a quirky glamping bothy, round house and vintage caravan.
4.93 /5
Eastcott, Bude, Cornwall
Countryside glamping and camping, with bell tents, a tipi, shepherd's hut and more. Close to Bude and beaches.
4.75 /5
Tilmanstone, Kent
Country pub with a beer garden and tasty menu. Touring pitches and ensuite glamping pods, 15 minutes to the beach.
4.43 /5
Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall
Eco-friendly site nestled in the peaceful countryside in the heart of Cornwall. Ten minutes to the Eden Project.
4.84 /5
Aberdovey, Gwynedd
A small, friendly, eco glampsite and campsite, just outside the pretty seaside village of Aberdovey in mid Wales.
4.87 /5
Llangadog, Carmarthenshire
Peaceful and cosy adult only site in the Brecon Beacons National Park with dramatic mountain views.
4.98 /5
Ambleside, Cumbria
Idyllic and relaxed family and dog friendly site with tent pitches and eco pods, nestled in the Lake District.
4.84 /5
West Buckland, Wellington, Somerset
Peaceful family site at the foot of the Blackdown Hills. Onsite off lead activity and exercise area for dogs!
4.88 /5
Ansty, Dorset
A quiet and peaceful rural site with countryside views and an onsite farm shop. Next door to a charming pub.
4.77 /5