Safari tents in Blackdown Hills AONB

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Marking the meeting point of Devon and Somerset, this modestly sized Area of Natural Beauty encapsulates quintessential English countryside—the perfect setting for a camping holiday. The tranquil region’s working farmland, winding waterways, and ancient woodlands are ideal for rambling, cycling, or horse riding, and can be explored year-round. A range of camping options include back-to-basics sites, traditional farm camps, and modern glamping sites, often relatively isolated and near a mosaic of ridges, high plateaus, wild valleys, and freshwater springs.

92% (47) 35 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Blackdown Hills AONB

Deer Barn Retreats

1. Deer Barn Retreats

94%
(33)
3 units · Glamping · Taunton, England
Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£81
 / night
Rocombe Valley Retreat

2. Rocombe Valley Retreat

97%
(17)
5 units · Glamping · Lower Rocombe, England
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£80
 / night
Woodford Farm

3. Woodford Farm

4 units · Glamping · Wells, England
Escape to nature in style at Woodford Farm! Discover the charm of countryside luxury at Woodford Farm - a family-run retreat set across 35 acres of breathtaking Somerset landscape. With panoramic views, a tranquil lake, and the gentle sounds of nature, this is glamping at its finest. Just a 15-minute scenic walk through the fields takes you to the historic city of Wells. Iconic destinations like Glastonbury, Wookey Hole, and Cheddar Gorge are all within a short drive, making Woodford Farm the perfect base for adventure or relaxation. Stay in one of our beautifully appointed Safari Tents, complete with en-suite bathrooms, and experience the magic of the outdoors without sacrificing comfort. Whether you're seeking peace, proximity to nature, or a unique getaway, glamping at Woodford Farm offers it all - with a touch of luxury.
Showers
Potable water
from 
£108
 / night
Milton Farm Hideaway

4. Milton Farm Hideaway

80%
(5)
2 units · Glamping · Warminster, Wiltshire, South West England
An exclusive-hire site in Wiltshire that’s great for groups
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£255
 / night
Hadspen Glamping

5. Hadspen Glamping

100%
(2)
3 units · Glamping · Castle Cary, England
Safari lodges for top-end, eco-friendly glamping in Somerset
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
from 
£210
 / night
Lower Keats Glamping

6. Lower Keats Glamping

6 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
Luxury safari lodges in a prime Axe Valley locale, with the best of the West Country and Jurassic Coast to explore
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£283
 / night

Marking the meeting point of Devon and Somerset, this modestly sized Area of Natural Beauty encapsulates quintessential English countryside—the perfect setting for a camping holiday. The tranquil region’s working farmland, winding waterways, and ancient woodlands are ideal for rambling, cycling, or horse riding, and can be explored year-round. A range of camping options include back-to-basics sites, traditional farm camps, and modern glamping sites, often relatively isolated and near a mosaic of ridges, high plateaus, wild valleys, and freshwater springs.

92% (47) 35 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Blackdown Hills AONB

Deer Barn Retreats

1. Deer Barn Retreats

94%
(33)
3 units · Glamping · Taunton, England
Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£81
 / night
Rocombe Valley Retreat

2. Rocombe Valley Retreat

97%
(17)
5 units · Glamping · Lower Rocombe, England
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£80
 / night
Woodford Farm

3. Woodford Farm

4 units · Glamping · Wells, England
Escape to nature in style at Woodford Farm! Discover the charm of countryside luxury at Woodford Farm - a family-run retreat set across 35 acres of breathtaking Somerset landscape. With panoramic views, a tranquil lake, and the gentle sounds of nature, this is glamping at its finest. Just a 15-minute scenic walk through the fields takes you to the historic city of Wells. Iconic destinations like Glastonbury, Wookey Hole, and Cheddar Gorge are all within a short drive, making Woodford Farm the perfect base for adventure or relaxation. Stay in one of our beautifully appointed Safari Tents, complete with en-suite bathrooms, and experience the magic of the outdoors without sacrificing comfort. Whether you're seeking peace, proximity to nature, or a unique getaway, glamping at Woodford Farm offers it all - with a touch of luxury.
Showers
Potable water
from 
£108
 / night
Milton Farm Hideaway

4. Milton Farm Hideaway

80%
(5)
2 units · Glamping · Warminster, Wiltshire, South West England
An exclusive-hire site in Wiltshire that’s great for groups
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£255
 / night
Hadspen Glamping

5. Hadspen Glamping

100%
(2)
3 units · Glamping · Castle Cary, England
Safari lodges for top-end, eco-friendly glamping in Somerset
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
from 
£210
 / night
Lower Keats Glamping

6. Lower Keats Glamping

6 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
Luxury safari lodges in a prime Axe Valley locale, with the best of the West Country and Jurassic Coast to explore
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£283
 / night

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Safari tents in Blackdown Hills AONB guide

Where to go

Chard

On the eastern border of the Blackdown Hills, this countryside parish is a convenient launch point for exploration of South Somerset and Devon, with the seaside town of Lyme Regis just 30 minutes’ drive away. The surrounding area is home to touring parks, working farms, and exclusive glampsites, offering plenty of overnight accommodation under the stars.

Cullompton and the Culm Valley

West of the Blackdown Hills AONB, this rural region offers something for every Hipcamper. Campsites are easy to find, many offering caravan spots, secluded glampsites, and tent pitches. Walking and riding trails along the Culm Valley toward Hemyock reveal historic landmarks, riverside villages, and an array of native wildlife.

Honiton

Just 30 minutes’ train ride from Exeter St Davids and connected directly to London Waterloo, Honiton is an ideal destination for car-free adventurers. Wild-style pitches, working farms, and glamping lodges are popular, with many campers drawn to the picturesque banks of the River Otter.

East Devon AONB

Adjoining the Blackdown Hills to the south, this diverse landscape is also worth exploring, especially for anglers, birdwatchers, and watersports fans. A vast network of footpaths, riding routes, and nature trails guide adventurers through heathland, forests, and along World Heritage-listed coastline, while an array of holiday parks, farm pitches, and glamping accommodations provide plenty of camping options.