Best Private Campsites in North Wessex Downs AONB 2024

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North Wessex Downs AONB

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Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

2 units · Tents110 acres · Aldsworth, England

Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis

Beautiful hideaway, panoramic views

1 unit · Glamping5 acres · Rake, England

The Shepherd's Hut at Coombe Farm Glamping is only an hour or so from London and within easy reach of Goodwood, Cowdray and the south coast; yet once you're here, you'll feel as if you've stepped through the back of the wardrobe. With it's unimpeded views over the South Downs and barely another soul around. It is the only hut in the field, so you can enjoy the peace and space to yourself.

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Toghill House Farm

1 unit · Glamping64 acres · Bristol , England

A pair of exclusive-hire bell tents on the edge of the Cotswolds, near Bath

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Camp Hillcrest

1 unit · Glamping2 acres · Lydney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Camp Hillcrest is a small holding in the Wye Valley with a difference. Stunning views of the Wye Valley, totally rural but with added bonus of fun activities. Indoor skatepark, tree nets and hot tub. Pets welcome. Two friendly dogs on site along with pigs and chickens. Workshops and catering available.

Splatt Farm Gardens

1 unit · Tent5 acres · Bridgwater, Somerset, South West England

Classic, simple, farm camping for families near the Quantock Hills

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Abberton Shepherds Hut

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Worcestershire, West Midlands

Romantic shepherd's hut glamping on a Worcestershire farm, with stunning views towards the Cotswolds and a storybook setting

Hazelbank Farm

1 unit · Glamping17 acres · Liphook, England

Our 17 acre Farm is set deep within the beautiful South Downs National Park on the outskirts of the quiet village of Milland (near Liphook) in rural West Sussex (close to its border with Hampshire and Surrey). We have direct access to an excellent bridleway and footpath network through peaceful open countryside and quiet lanes as well as being on the Serpent Tail and close to the South Downs Way. Our Glamping Pod and Shepherd's Hut are available to book all year round. We also offer stabling if you would like to take your horses or ponies on holiday with you! Milland village (0.8 miles) has the Rising Sun pub, serving great food and drink, and Milland Stores, which stocks all your essential fresh and local produce as well as having a small cafe.

Private Yurt Retreat Ashmead Meadow

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Somerset, South West England

Year-round yurt stays in a private meadow on the Somerset Levels

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Cottage Orne

1 unit · Glamping180 acres · Dorchester, England

A cabin with views on a private country estate in Dorchester

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The Hazel Hide

1 unit · Glamping7 acres · Horsham, West Sussex, South East England

A modern, eco-friendly, A-frame hideaway on the edge of the South Downs

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Feltham’s Farm Cheese Barn

1 unit · Glamping22 acres · Shepton Mallet, England

Feltham’s Farm is a certified organic farm where we make award winning cheese. We aim to be as sustainable as possible, harvesting all our rainwater, using 40kw of solar panels, ground source heat pumps, electric vans to deliver our cheeses, growing as much of our fruit and veg ourselves. Situated in the heart of Somerset’s Blackmore vale.

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Swaynes Pods

1 unit · Glamping10 acres · West Sussex, South East England

A glamping pod with en suite facilities and a hot tub, in the West Sussex countryside just an hour outside London.

Dog-friendly getaways

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Beautiful hideaway, panoramic views

1 unit · Glamping5 acres · Rake, England

The Shepherd's Hut at Coombe Farm Glamping is only an hour or so from London and within easy reach of Goodwood, Cowdray and the south coast; yet once you're here, you'll feel as if you've stepped through the back of the wardrobe. With it's unimpeded views over the South Downs and barely another soul around. It is the only hut in the field, so you can enjoy the peace and space to yourself.

Toghill House Farm

1 unit · Glamping64 acres · Bristol , England

A pair of exclusive-hire bell tents on the edge of the Cotswolds, near Bath

Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

2 units · Tents110 acres · Aldsworth, England

Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis

Camp Hillcrest

1 unit · Glamping2 acres · Lydney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Camp Hillcrest is a small holding in the Wye Valley with a difference. Stunning views of the Wye Valley, totally rural but with added bonus of fun activities. Indoor skatepark, tree nets and hot tub. Pets welcome. Two friendly dogs on site along with pigs and chickens. Workshops and catering available.

Splatt Farm Gardens

1 unit · Tent5 acres · Bridgwater, Somerset, South West England

Classic, simple, farm camping for families near the Quantock Hills

Private campsites in North Wessex Downs AONB guide

Overview

Miles of rolling countryside await in the North Wessex Downs, but this AONB also has plenty of surprises up its sleeve. White chalk horses gaze down from the hillsides, ancient stone circles lie in the valleys, and lively market towns pepper the riverside. Explore the natural landscapes on foot, by bike, or on horseback; cruise the canals by boat or kayak; or escape to a tranquil campsite by the waterfront or in the forest. May through September is the most pleasant time for camping, but the weather can be temperamental even in summer, so pack for all-seasons.

Where to go

Wiltshire

Most of the North Wessex Downs lie within Wiltshire, where you can hike, cycle, or horseback ride across open chalklands. Visit the UNESCO-listed Avebury stone circle, explore the Great West Way heritage trail, or marvel at the Wiltshire White Horses, giant chalk drawings etched onto the hillsides. To the south, the world-famous Stonehenge is an easy detour, and there are more hiking opportunities in the surrounding Salisbury Plains.

Hampshire

Downton Abbey fans won’t want to miss a visit to Highclere Castle—the real-life Downton Abbey—in the southeast corner of North Wessex Downs. Explore the surrounding farmlands by bike, stop off at pretty Hampshire villages, or stay at quiet country campgrounds. To the south, the cathedral city of Winchester and the New Forest National Park are less than an hour’s drive.

Berkshire

Newbury and Reading are the gateways to the eastern downlands, where the hillside towns are dotted with thatched-roof cottages and traditional pubs. Take a leisurely boat cruise along the Kent & Avon Canal, stop to browse the markets in Hungerford, or hike the 20-mile Lambourn Valley Way.

Oxfordshire

The northern borders of the North Wessex Downs spill over into Oxfordshire, where highlights include the market town of Wantage and the Uffington White Horse. Continue north to visit the university city of Oxford or take a road trip along the winding country lanes of the Cotswolds, another AONB.