Waterside campsites
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Waterside campsites

If you're bringing a boat, keen for some canoeing or just looking for tranquil views and a lovely setting, these lakeside campsites are just the ticket. Campsites near water are often teeming with wildlife and birds to spot and you can head to the shores at sunset to watch the sky light up and skim stones into the pretty canal, river or lake. See if our tempting selection of waterside campsites can really float your boat!

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719 waterside campsites

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North Thorne Cottages and Glamping, Bratton Fleming, DevonPlaceholder image
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Beautifully located glamping in bell tents, gypsy wagons and a horsebox set close to Exmoor and stunning beaches.

Shaw Ghyll Caravan and Camping, Simonstone, Hawes, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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Shaw Ghyll Caravan and Camping

Simonstone, Hawes, North Yorkshire

A quiet, central base in the Yorkshire Dales with dog friendly camping and touring by the Buttertubs Pass.

Batcombe Vale Campsite, Shepton Mallet, SomersetPlaceholder image
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Batcombe Vale Campsite

Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Adult only (16+) camping and touring with a wildlife lake, 35 minutes from the Mendip Hills and Glastonbury.

Gabriels Fishery Certificated Site, Edenbridge, KentPlaceholder image
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An ideal site to relax at, offering fishing and lovely wildlife close to Hever Castle and the High Weald.

Waterfall Caves Turn-Around-Houses, Limavady, LondonderryPlaceholder image
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Gorgeous and quirky glamping with private bathrooms, hot tubs and more. River views, fishing and caves to explore.

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Deer's Leap Retreat, South Molton, DevonPlaceholder image
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Deer's Leap Retreat

South Molton, Devon

Glamping in five luxury bell tents ideal for couples and families. Nestled on the edge of Exmoor National Park.

Llechwedd Glamping Tents at Plas Weunydd, Blaenau Ffestiniog, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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Llechwedd Glamping Tents at Plas Weunydd

Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd

Family friendly glamping in Eryri National Park. Onsite restaurant and shop, five minutes from Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Snowdonia Glamping Holidays, Betws-Y-Coed, ConwyPlaceholder image
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Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy

Beautiful, completely private shepherds' huts in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, private onsite sauna.

Broomfield Holiday Park, Ullapool, HighlandsPlaceholder image
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Broomfield Holiday Park

Ullapool, Highlands

Nestled in stunning Highlands scenery and overlooking Loch Broom, this is your base for groups in the Hebrides.

Rockinghams Farm Glamping and Camping, Colchester, EssexPlaceholder image
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Peaceful and secluded working farm site only 20 minutes from Mersea Island! Family and dog friendly.

Romany Wagon Retreat, Rhydlewis, CeredigionPlaceholder image
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Romany Wagon Retreat

Rhydlewis, Ceredigion

Woodland glamping in a 1920s Romany wagon with a private cabin, hammock and riverside setting. Dog friendly.

Finchale Abbey Touring Park, Durham, County DurhamPlaceholder image
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Finchale Abbey Touring Park

Durham, County Durham

Adult-only touring park offering peace and tranquillity within easy reach of historic Durham City.

The Shepherds Hut Retreat, Fordscroft, Crewkerne, SomersetPlaceholder image
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The Shepherds Hut Retreat

Fordscroft, Crewkerne, Somerset

An adult only haven in reach of the Dorset AONB and coast with an exquisite range of ensuite shepherd's huts.

Ouse Meadow Campsite, Lewes, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Ouse Meadow Campsite

Lewes, East Sussex

Idyllic back-to-basics camping on the riverbank, opposite the Bluebell Railway in Sussex. Campfires allowed.

Tey Brook Orchard, Colchester, EssexPlaceholder image
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Tey Brook Orchard

Colchester, Essex

Quirky glamping site with a communal kitchen, amongst 20 acres of woodland. Restaurant on the farm.

Hill Top Huts, Eggleston, County DurhamPlaceholder image
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Hill Top Huts

Eggleston, County Durham

A range of glamping pods in the heart of Teesdale with onsite bar and restaurant and dog friendly options.

Gilestone Glamping, Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, PowysPlaceholder image
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Gilestone Glamping

Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, Powys

Three fully furnished safari tents with private hot tubs and facilities, set in the Brecon Beacons. Pet friendly.

Oxford Riverside Glamping, Witney, OxfordshirePlaceholder image
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Oxford Riverside Glamping

Witney, Oxfordshire

The ideal destination for a tranquil bell tent holiday in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to Oxford.

Craskie Glamping Pods, Cannich, Beauly, HighlandsPlaceholder image
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Craskie Glamping Pods

Cannich, Beauly, Highlands

Family and dog friendly site with glamping pods on secluded 155 acre estate in beautiful highland glens.

The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, Evesham, WorcestershirePlaceholder image
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The Fleece Inn

Bretforton, Evesham, Worcestershire

Year round glamping in a gypsy caravan set in the orchard of a National Trust pub, by the Cotswolds.

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Campsites in The Broads, the Lake District and Dorset are amongst the most popular.

Top watersports destinations include campsites near Kielder Water, Carsington Water, Rutland Water and Cotswold Water Park.

An excellent selection of campsites are located in easy reach of the UK's 4000+ miles of navigable canals. Browse our selection of campsites near canals here. Find campsites near Grand Union Canal here.

From kids clubs to bush ranger sessions, archery, water-based activities and more - around 1 in 5 campsites and holiday parks offer activities. Choose from our selection here.