91% (1.5K) • 204 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near East Devon AONB
Holyrood Farm Campsite
1. Holyrood Farm Campsite
97%
(33)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Shaftesbury, England
Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
Campfires allowed
As is the setting: small and secluded Holyrood Farm Campsite is in Dorset countryside overlooking the Blackmore Vale, within easy walking distance of the pubs and shops of Shaftesbury. It's close to several good footpaths for walking too. 10 minute walk to the famous Gold Hill.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Ebborways Farm
2. Ebborways Farm
97%
(31)
99 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wells, Somerset, South West England
Proper camping where everyone is welcome in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
Campfires
Potable water
from
£10
/ night
Ruby Country Camping
3. Ruby Country Camping
100%
(30)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Highampton, England
A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Haywards Bridge Farm
4. Haywards Bridge Farm
75%
(12)
99 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Shillingstone,, England
We are a Riverside Wild Camp site. Eight acre small until recently growing sustainable vegetables and wild flowers, hosting camping and events, nestled beneath Hambledon Hillfort on the bank of the Stour. We have access to the North Dorset trailway at our entrance, our neighbours are the North Dorset Railway, a museum, cafe and soon to be working line, all under preservation and within 50 yards walk, the mighty Hambledon hill is a great trek with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, for those looking to relax Bournemouth and Weymouth beaches are less than 30 miles, for shoppers Salisbury to the East or Bath just over an hour to the North, there really is something for everyone!
Campfires
Potable water
from
£22
/ night
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
5. Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
100%
(7)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England
Welcome to our peaceful 190 acres of glorious Dorset countryside. Here we operate a working farm where we grow apples for award-winning cider makers, along with keeping a range of animals. We are also well located for the Jurassic Coast, with Bridport ten minutes away and West Bay Beach within a 15 minute drive.
Our location is perfect for those wanting to immerse themselves in the outdoors, whilst enjoying a relaxing break. We have a limited amount of pitches, along with a communal barn for unwinding (and sheltering from the unpredictable English weather). Both families and dogs are welcome too
Facilities onsite include toilets and showers. There is also a communal barn with an equipped kitchen, seating, table tennis, darts and more. We also offer wood-fired pizza during peak season, with licensed premises too!
For grabbing something to eat, we have The Half Moon just a ten minute walk away. A Lidl is also a five minute drive away for picking up any essentials.
9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Spacious 10m x 10m grass pitches without electric. Suitable for tents or campervans up to 6m in length.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£35
/ night
91% (1.5K) • 204 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near East Devon AONB
Holyrood Farm Campsite
1. Holyrood Farm Campsite
97%
(33)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Shaftesbury, England
Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
Campfires allowed
As is the setting: small and secluded Holyrood Farm Campsite is in Dorset countryside overlooking the Blackmore Vale, within easy walking distance of the pubs and shops of Shaftesbury. It's close to several good footpaths for walking too. 10 minute walk to the famous Gold Hill.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Ebborways Farm
2. Ebborways Farm
97%
(31)
99 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wells, Somerset, South West England
Proper camping where everyone is welcome in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
Campfires
Potable water
from
£10
/ night
Ruby Country Camping
3. Ruby Country Camping
100%
(30)
6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Highampton, England
A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Haywards Bridge Farm
4. Haywards Bridge Farm
75%
(12)
99 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Shillingstone,, England
We are a Riverside Wild Camp site. Eight acre small until recently growing sustainable vegetables and wild flowers, hosting camping and events, nestled beneath Hambledon Hillfort on the bank of the Stour. We have access to the North Dorset trailway at our entrance, our neighbours are the North Dorset Railway, a museum, cafe and soon to be working line, all under preservation and within 50 yards walk, the mighty Hambledon hill is a great trek with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, for those looking to relax Bournemouth and Weymouth beaches are less than 30 miles, for shoppers Salisbury to the East or Bath just over an hour to the North, there really is something for everyone!
Campfires
Potable water
from
£22
/ night
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
5. Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
100%
(7)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England
Welcome to our peaceful 190 acres of glorious Dorset countryside. Here we operate a working farm where we grow apples for award-winning cider makers, along with keeping a range of animals. We are also well located for the Jurassic Coast, with Bridport ten minutes away and West Bay Beach within a 15 minute drive.
Our location is perfect for those wanting to immerse themselves in the outdoors, whilst enjoying a relaxing break. We have a limited amount of pitches, along with a communal barn for unwinding (and sheltering from the unpredictable English weather). Both families and dogs are welcome too
Facilities onsite include toilets and showers. There is also a communal barn with an equipped kitchen, seating, table tennis, darts and more. We also offer wood-fired pizza during peak season, with licensed premises too!
For grabbing something to eat, we have The Half Moon just a ten minute walk away. A Lidl is also a five minute drive away for picking up any essentials.
9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Spacious 10m x 10m grass pitches without electric. Suitable for tents or campervans up to 6m in length.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£35
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Tom
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Great campsite, pitches have a wonderful view, lovely clean showers and toilets. Great barn to shelter from the elements.
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Duncan
August 2025
Tent
Fantastic views over the valley. Clean toilet and showers. It was lovely and quiet and we could fully relax and unwind. A short walk into Shaftesbury where there are plenty of pubs and places to eat. We had a great time and will be back.
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Ieva
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Both me and my son absolutely loved our mini getaway, the campsite is such a hidden gem. You can travel by foot in the nearby area if you follow the public footpath as you leave the campsite, plenty of cafes, pubs and shops which is great!
Also fire pits and wood available which is always a bonus, highly recommend this campsite to everyone and will be returning 😊
Jason was super helpful upon arrival too. Thanks for having us!
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Georgia
August 2025
Tent
Loved this site! Stunning views, park and pitch wherever you like, very friendly and helpful host. A great getaway in nature.
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andrew
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
We have stayed in 50+ campsites, we know what we like and this site was amazing.
If you like friendly, non-wardened, relaxed, quiet with an outstanding barn and full kitchen facilities. this is the place for you!!
Pitches have plenty of space and beautiful surroundings, with lots of wildlife.
With cider made from their own apples and sausages made from their own pigs, it’s a real treat!
Thanks for an incredible stay - we will be returning.
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George
August 2025
Tent
This campsite was delightful! Wonderful views through the day and exceptional views of the countryside and stars at night.
Staff are friendly and all your basic amenities are provided. Lovely local town (Shaftesbury) and easily located.
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Ameer
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely place, great view. Facilities perfectly fine- hot shower and toilets
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Nicholas
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
A brilliant, peaceful, idyllic place.
Terrific barn, with well-equipped kitchen for all to use, makes for a dry and comfortable alternative to the camping stove!
The hosts are superbly welcoming. Highly recommend.
Lovely cider too.
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Nik
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Amazing place to stay, stunning grounds, excellent facilities and games/activities for the kids. Marc and Dinah were perfect hosts and lovely to deal with. Will definitely return. Highly recommended!!! 😊
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Laila
July 2025
5 m car
With pets
This place is so peaceful and relaxing. The views as mentioned are tremendous as it is on an elevated position. However, there are plenty of flat places to camp. The meadow grass is mowed and is springy and lovely to camp on and extremely easy to hammer in tent pegs. Pitches are not cramped .Excellent showers and the toilets are kept in a pristine condition. Great dog walks from the site and an easy stroll into Shaftesbury which is very dog friendly. I won’t forget the distant hills of the Blackmore Vale and the sound of church bells. Wonderful. Very tranquil.
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Christian
July 2025
Tent
Great location, quiet and spacious camp site. Pitches reasonably level. Male and female toilets and two hot water showers. Washing up and drinking water. Camp fires allowed. Good location for exploring Dorset and Wiltshire.
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Liv
July 2025
Tent
Camp site was super easy to find and only a short drive away from a cute little town with shops, bakeries and lots of antique shops which were all lovely to walk around. The site was dog friendly and had no set pitches or pitch size so ideal for larger tents/vans and groups. Toilets and showers were close by and always stocked up on hand soap, toilet roll and paper towels. Overall a lovely site with views out to fields and the surrounding farm land, you can also spot the museum that we took a walk to which was interesting. Our little group consisted of 3 girls in our mid twenties and we felt super secure and comfortable staying here for a weekend. During our stay there were families, couples, friends and a couple of larger groups camping at the same time but other than a few laughs and the smell of good food, you’re not disturbed by each other.
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Laila
July 2025
5 m car
With pets
I don’t think the location can be beaten. The meadow is extremely well maintained and mowed so it’s soft and springy. Fab showers and spotless loos. However, it’s the view that does it. From wherever you are pitched there are views of churches, old stone buildings and the beautiful Blackmore Vale … peace and tranquility. Oh and Jason hires out fire pits. I have to mention that it’s also great for dogs with lots of good walking around and it’s a short jaunt to Shaftesbury which is very dog friendly. Eve Dog and I had a fantastic time. Wonderful.
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Michael
July 2025
Tent
Excellent campsite, would definitely return and recommend to others. Amazing views over the valley, short walk into town and clean, well maintained toilet and showers.
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Leonora
July 2025
5 m car
Views were far and fabulous from Jason’s camping field. Loads of space, friendly host, strong and hot showers. Perfect wildish camping.
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R
July 2025
4 m Class B
Such a good location.
It was really easy to explore the surrounding area .
Mark was very helpful
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Kerry
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely place, great location and peaceful
Shillingstone station next door with handy cafe
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Alison
July 2025
4 m pop-up camper
Great information about getting to the campsite before hand. A beautiful location by the river. Basic site but just what we wanted.
A birthday get together, just perfect.
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Kelly
June 2025
Tent
Beautiful location. An absolute sun trap! We visited during the recent heatwave and regretted not taking our gazebo. Highly recommend taking one if you need respite from the sun. Showers are also delightful and spacious. There is a noisy peacock somewhere in the area, a bit disruptive when trying to sleep, but not hugely.
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Karen
June 2025
5 m Class B
Really beautiful peaceful campsite with fantastic facilities. We picked pitch 9 with the best views down the valley and across to the woodland. It was so peaceful that all we heard was the birds singing and the wind blowing. Frida was so welcoming and showed us round when we arrived. The field has been left to grow so is full of wildflowers and insects, and the individual campsites are their own mown circle up their own mown track. The toilets and showers are lovely and clean - great hot showers! The indoor area in a barn is a real bonus with tables and chairs, board games, a table tennis table and a dartboard. The kitchen is very well-equipment and in poor weather good for indoor cooking. Eggs, sausages and cider are available for purchase. There is a lovely walk around the farmland including the large apple orchards with gorgeous views along the way. All in all highly recommended.
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