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!
413 back to basics campsites
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Porthclais Farm
St Davids, Pembrokeshire
Set adjacent to Porthclais Harbour and the Pembrokeshire Coast's beaches is this back-to-basics spacious site.
Rhosson Campsite
St Davids, Pembrokeshire
The traditional camping experience perfect for those wanting to get away from it all on the Pembrokeshire Coast
Arfor Camping
Moelfre, Anglesey
A family run campsite located in the coastal village of Moelfre on the east side of Anglesey.
Ye Olde Swan Tipi Village
Bampton, Clanfield, Oxfordshire
Luxury glamping, and back-to-basics camping on the banks of the River Thames at Radcot Bridge.
Camping at Banks
Brampton, Cumbria
Back to basics camping and shepherd's hut a stones throw from the Hadrian's Wall national trail path.
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Quarr Camping
Swanage, Dorset
Small, friendly and family run farm camping site situated in Purbeck with grass pitches close to Swanage beach.
Berry Bank Farm Camping
Wildboarclough, Macclesfield, Cheshire
Camping and touring on a Peak District farm, near to Shutlingsloe, Three Shires Head and Blaze Ice Cream Farm.
Hedgerow
Holbeach, Lincolnshire
A rural countryside campsite with just 15 pitches and beautiful sunsets.
The Secret Camp Out
Codford St Mary, Stockton, Wiltshire
Secret and dog friendly pop-up camping weekend in August, with live music and activities. Cranborne Chase AONB.
Arch Lane Camping
Crowlas, Cornwall
Arch Lane Camping is a laid back farm Campsite in beautiful West Cornwall.
Broadclose Park Camping
Bude, Cornwall
Casual camping on grass pitches for tents and motorhomes with direct access to Bude town and incredible beaches.
Sandy Acres Campsite
Hayle, Cornwall
Beach camping right by St Ives Bay, with a surfing school and easy access to the South West Coast Path.
Troytown Farm Campsite
St Agnes, Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall
At the very edge of England, on the tiny island of St Agnes, enjoy great views right by the beach.
Rue du Chateau
Bonchester Bridge, Hawick, Scottish Borders
Get back to nature with an exclusive, dog friendly camping location on a river bank in the Scottish Borders.
Ryebank Corner
Climping, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Small and peaceful site with a selection of yurts and bell tents, a half a mile to Climping beach.
Dinarth Hall Caravan and Camping
Llandudno, Rhos-on-Sea, Colwyn Bay, Conwy
Dog-friendly camping and touring on a working farm by the sea, within easy reach of Anglesey and Snowdonia.
Bonnybridge Eco Camping and Glamping
Bonnybridge, Stirling and Forth Valley
Back-to-basics camping and luxury bell tents near Falkirk and Stirling, plus the Falkirk Wheel. Pet friendly.
Coniston Sports and Social Centre
Coniston, Cumbria
A central base in the Lake District, right by Coniston Water and handy for Windermere, with sports facilities.
Didwell Farm Campsite
Kingsbridge, Devon
Small, peaceful, family-friendly field site on a working farm with breathtaking views. One mile from the beach.
Higher Aunemouth Campsite
Kingsbridge, Devon
Small, family owned and rustic site with basic facilities, close to the superb beach at Bantham.
