- Waterside Camping
Lake camping in South West England
96% (149) • 344 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in South West England
Crooked Willows Farm
1. Crooked Willows Farm
90%
(40)
Wimborne. Dorset, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Adults-only, back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm
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The Enchanted Wilderness
2. The Enchanted Wilderness
93%
(68)
Yelverton, England · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
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Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping
3. Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping
99%
(37)
England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
🌿 Camping Season: 26th March – 11th October 2027
Welcome to Tregonetha Lake – your little corner of paradise.
We’re Mel and Tom, and we’d love to welcome you to our peaceful, eco-friendly campsite, proudly awarded a Silver Green Tourism Award.
Sometimes you just need to slow down and surround yourself with nature. 🌿
If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, wake up to birdsong, enjoy beautiful lake views and reconnect with nature, you’re in the right place.
Our small, off-grid campsite is surrounded by beautiful Cornish countryside, with a stunning two-acre coarse fishing lake at its heart. Watch damselflies dancing across the water, spot kingfishers and other wildlife, enjoy spectacular sunsets over the lake and spend your evenings beneath some of Cornwall’s darkest skies.
Although you’ll feel wonderfully tucked away, we’re perfectly placed for exploring Cornwall. Mawgan Porth is just 9 miles away, Padstow 10 miles, Newquay 11 miles and Mevagissey 15 miles away, making Tregonetha Lake the perfect base for exploring both the north and south coasts.
As a Freedom Camping Club Certified Site, we offer peaceful, low-impact camping in a natural setting — no membership required.
⛺ Camping
Tregonetha Lake is home to around 25 camping pitches, so while you’ll have other campers nearby during busier periods, we’ve designed the site to feel spacious, peaceful and relaxed.
Whether you choose a lakeside pitch or one of our secluded woodland pitches, there’s always plenty of room to unwind and enjoy nature.
All camping pitches are non-allocated, so simply choose your favourite spot when you arrive and make yourselves at home.
🎣 Fishing
At the heart of the campsite is our beautiful two-acre coarse fishing lake, where guests can enjoy peaceful days by the water surrounded by nature.
Fishing day tickets are available during your stay.
🍕 Wildfire – Lakeside Bar & Kitchen
Open daily throughout July & August!
Our very own lakeside bar and kitchen is the perfect place to relax, enjoy delicious food and soak up the atmosphere beside the water.
Join us for freshly brewed coffee and breakfast rolls in the morning, or unwind in the evening with stone-baked pizzas, loaded nachos and a refreshing drink as the sun sets over the lake.
Summer Opening Hours – July & August
☕ Every morning: 8:00am – 10:00am
🍕 Every evening: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
🍻 Weekends: Open later so you can make the most of those lovely summer evenings.
🎶 Saturday Nights – Live Acoustic Music
Every Saturday evening throughout July and August, join us for live acoustic music beside the lake.
Good food, great music, a drink in hand and a beautiful Cornish sunset — the perfect way to spend a summer evening!
🥐 Freshly Baked Breakfast
Start your morning with freshly baked croissants or pain au chocolat, available to pre-order and collect from 8:00am.
💚 A Little About Us
We’ve called Cornwall home for over 20 years and love sharing our favourite beaches, walks, restaurants and hidden gems with our guests.
Tom is a keen surfer and is always happy to recommend the best local beaches depending on the weather and surf conditions, while Mel is full of local knowledge to help you make the most of your stay.
We’re a small family-run campsite and genuinely enjoy meeting the people who stay with us. Whether you’re here for a weekend escape, a family holiday or simply passing through, we hope you’ll leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and already planning your next visit.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Tregonetha Lake. 🧡
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The Dorset Hideaway
4. The Dorset Hideaway
83%
(12)
Bridport, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Rural family run site in the heart of the Dorset country side just a couple miles from the Jurassic coast.
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Electrical hookup
Campfires
WILDSWIM2SAUNA
5. WILDSWIM2SAUNA
92%
(13)
England · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Set within 146 acres, the wildswim2sauna campsite at the Yeo farm estate lends itself to adventurous and active families looking for a unique off grid camping experience.
If alfresco living, wild swimming, hot tubbing, saunas, wild fire cooking, rivers, woods, fishing and being surrounded by nature and wildlife then you’re in the right place.
fantastic beaches and cool places to visit such as Salcombe, Totnes, Bantham Beach, Hope Cove are just 20mins drive away..
Facilities include private riverside pitches, outside gym, trampoline adventure playground, fire pits, picnic tables, cinders gas bbq and outside dining area.
The riverside sauna needs to be booked.
Please visit;
WWW.WILDSWIM2SAUNA.COM for a detailed description of our boutique riverside camp
Ps Don’t forget your swimmers
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Henstridge Golf and Leisure
6. Henstridge Golf and Leisure
100%
(4)
England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Set in the heart of rural Blackmore Vale, Henstridge Golf Resort is the perfect retreat providing the best of leisure and relaxation. Over 70 stunning acres. Acquired by Lee Park Estates for being in one of the most peaceful and picturesque parts of England. Close to the Sherborne and Shaftesbury and right on the border of Dorset and Somerset.
We have a well stocked coarse fishing lake full of natural wild fighting fish and extending to approximately 2 acres. Within our stunning resort lies our caravanning and camping area with spectacular views of our golf course.
We are open for 12 months, 365 days a year, and we have seasonal pitches available for touring caravans and motorhomes. Please note that our electrical hook-ups are limited, and come with an additional charge, please contact us prior to booking to see availability.
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Camping at Brandiers Farm
7. Camping at Brandiers Farm
88%
(12)
Upper Minety, England · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bucolic rural glamping in a beautiful natural beauty spot on the borders of Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
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Electrical hookup
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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
8. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(137)
St Kew, England · 83 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that…
The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet.
Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot.
It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat.
We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us.
We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them.
We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
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Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
9. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
92%
(71)
St Austell, England · 67 units · Tents, Glamping
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
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Oakhill Ponds
10. Oakhill Ponds
96%
(13)
Somerset, England · 6 units
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
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Hot Tub
Hobby Farm
11. Hobby Farm
95%
(47)
Whitchurch Canonicorum, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A peaceful, adult-only campsite 10 minutes' from the Jurassic Coast
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Glastonbury Wild Glamping
12. Glastonbury Wild Glamping
100%
(12)
England · 3 units
Yurt stays with wild swimming and views of Glastonbury Tor
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North End Farm
13. North End Farm
94%
(9)
Bridport, England · 3 units
North End Farm is situated in the spectacular Dorset countryside, yet only a couple of miles from the Jurassic Coast, beaches, pubs, restaurants. Wonderful walks are available on and beyond the farm.
The Pavilion is a great place to rest and strike out from. The beach is 1.5 miles away. It is on a network of footpaths in the middle of it's own organic farmland. Bridport and Lyme Regis offer plenty of art and culture and are reknown for food, River Cottage and the Jurassic Coast. There is nothing better than being warm and cosy around the wood burner looking out at the great views. The Pavilion is good for couples, solo adventurers, art lovers, foodies and furry friends (pets)..
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Dartmoor Domes
14. Dartmoor Domes
100%
(34)
Plymouth, England · 4 units
Geodesic glamping domes with a ceiling that lets you stargaze and a dark-sky setting on the edge of Dartmoor
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Trecombe Lakes
15. Trecombe Lakes
100%
(14)
Falmouth, England · 8 units
Self-contained luxury lodge and pods in a tranquil waterside setting close to Falmouth and the River Helford
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Campfires
Hot Tub
Wolf Meadows Farm
16. Wolf Meadows Farm
100%
(1)
Umberleigh, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Relaxed camping in a riverside meadow in north Devon
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Coastal Cabins Glamping
17. Coastal Cabins Glamping
100%
(9)
Hartland, England · 2 units
Luxury wooden cabins in the stunning North Devon countryside; the perfect setting for a relaxing break away from all the stresses of life.
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At Goathill Farm
18. At Goathill Farm
100%
(8)
Sherborne, England · 1 unit
A lovely lakeside shepherd’s hut on a working farm in Dorset
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Stones and Stars Boutique Glamping
19. Stones and Stars Boutique Glamping
England · 4 units
Escape to "Stones and Stars" - a brand new boutique glamping site with 5-10 tents surrounded by nature in a peaceful quarry on the edge of two lakes.
Named after the star Sirius, this 5m luxury Bell tent has comfy bedding and everything you need to reconnect with nature.
Explore nearby sandy beaches, forests and the vibrant maritime city of Plymouth or the remote Dartmoor.
Charming communal areas and brand new luxury showers and toilets.
Nature, comfort and adventure awaits!
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Spring Fields
20. Spring Fields
100%
(1)
Lostwithiel, England · 1 unit
Set on 20 acres of natural fields with panoramic views, pond, woodlands and view walks.
We have a seven acre field set aside for glamping with a Safari Camp and Shepherds Hut overlooking our natural pond complete with island. Stroll 100 metres to the farm mini shop, book a breakfast, order one of our luxury picnics or book a local distillery taster tour. Friendly farm animals, quirky accommodation, sunsets and glorious views.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Ben
September 2026
Tent
Great couple nights staying here, easy to find, nice and peaceful with great facilities on site, will definitely stay again just hopefully for a bit longer next time
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Kiara
September 2026
Tent
With pets
A decent striped back camp field. On the doorstep of Holt Heath which made dog walking a breeze.
Visited out of season so I was the only tent camper for the weekend although there seem to be some residents on site.
Did get awoken when one resident came returned to the site at midnight and talking quite loud there on.
But otherwise a nice overnight.
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Josh
September 2026
Tent
This is such a lovely site set around a peaceful lake. The facilities are excellent and the pizzas were amazing. Highly recommend.
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Jane
September 2026
6 m campervan
With pets
Beautiful little campsite. Car free camping so just campers and tents on the lakeside field. Everything is so pretty with lots of handcrafted wooden buildings. Composting toilets which are so clean. Great showers and washing up facilities. Pretty lights, new bar area which did morning coffee and breakfast baps. Some lovely glamping tents and woodland area. Pretty walk round the lake and lovely people, Tom told us how he has developed the site with such pride. We loved it so much we came back for a second night and will definitely come again. Recommend!
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John
August 2026
Tent
Great site, really nice hosts loved the pizza!!
This a a great site, ideally placed to visit either side of Cornwall. The hosts have great local knowledge & are very happy to recommend things based on your interests.
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Dale
August 2026
Tent
With kids
Gorgeous site in north Cornwall. We (family of four with a six-man tent) stayed for a week in Gosel’s in August, we booked because we loved the secluded nature of the pitch, hidden in the trees and the possibility of wild swimming and canoeing in the quarry- both were just as amazing as expected. We went down to the quarry first thing every morning and normally had it to ourselves - saw a barn owl from the canoe one morning which was exciting for all of us. Wished we’d brought our fishing stuff as other kids were catching rainbow trout regularly! Having a stand pipe and a picnic table on the pitch was a luxury- the site had a sensible approach to camp fires (and actually to all things H&S which we really appreciated). Compost loo and hot shower was a minute walk away with flushing loos available a bit further on- these facilities were absolutely fine, well maintained and exactly as advertised. You can drive to pitch to unload and then park in the carpark which is our preference. The on-site cafe- bar had a variety of drinks, pizza, salad and breakfast options and we treated ourselves a couple of times. All staff were lovely, chill and other guests largely great too. Brilliant spot for kids and teens but there were a wide range of different types of guest which is our preference. Would 100% recommend!
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Sophie
August 2026
4 m campervan
With pets
Beautiful setting, large site, lovely old oak trees and river running through, very spacious pitches.
Sauna and river swimming very invigorating, children enjoyed the trampolines and the dog loved the freedom.
Minimal facilities, no mobile reception, truly off grid.
Charles, the owner was very friendly and helpful.
See moreMitchell
August 2026
Tent
With kids
Lovely chilled campsite with great facilities lovely hot showers too great value for money. We will be back thank you Mel
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August 2026
3 m campervan
With pets
Amazing couldn’t praise this site enough. Waking up to the sun rising over the fishing lake then relaxing watching it setting with a pizza, live music and beer was perfect. Excellent for fishing as well if you enjoy that. An all round superb site.
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Ellie
August 2026
Tent
With pets
We had a brilliant stay! The campsite was fantastic, with amazing facilities that were all really clean, tidy and well looked after. It was especially brilliant for our dogs, with plenty of space for them to enjoy themselves. 🐾❤️
We would definitely recommend staying here and will be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
See moreEd
August 2026
4 m campervan
With pets
Really great site: flat field, great (free) showers and clean toilets. Couldn't ask for much more really!
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G
August 2026
5 m campervan
With pets
What a beautiful spot. Can sit staring at the river for an eternity!
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Ben
August 2026
4 m campervan
With pets
Brilliant spot on the Tamar, feels like a different world. Very nicely done facilities; rustic, charming and well thought out. Friendly and helpful host made us feel very welcome and would definitely recommend.
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Alice
August 2026
Tent
Beautiful and private campsite with spots well-spaced out. The lake is such a bonus for a swim or kayak! Will definitely be back next year.
See moreRebecca
August 2026
Tent
With kids
Lots of space to pitch a tent and lots of space for the kids to just be kids, added bonus of having to bath in the river which for us made the holiday, back to basics and cooking over an open fire was just awsome
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Hot
August 2026
6 m campervan
With kids
Beautiful place with plenty of space between each pitch! What a pleasure it was to swim in the river.
The only downside was the lack of clear directions when arriving at night, especially once you’re inside the campsite.
See moreAnja
August 2026
5 m pop-up camper
With kids
We loved the campingsite by Jonathan. We were the only ones there so if you like peace and quiet this is the place to be. We had a lovely spot with a lot of sun and a view on the river. We could not always swim with the low tides but when it was high it was great. Our host Jonathan helped us with recommandations for things to do in the neighbourhood. We did nice walks and went to a castle. We would come back here in the future.
See moreBenjamin
August 2026
Tent
Mel’s campground was comfortable with nice amenities
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August 2026
Tent
With pets
The Dorset Hideaway was brilliant!
Very clean facilities, flat pitches with loads of space.
The rural location was amazing for stargazing!
Approx 20 minutes drive to Lyme Regis.
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Kirsty
August 2026
Tent
With kids
Absolute gem of a camping site. Beautiful, astonishingly quiet (except for the birdsong), my sons were thrilled at being able to fish at the bottom of the field, camp fires are allowed and the shower is so cute- in a converted horsebox! If you like seclusion this is the place for you. Maybe no one else does, as we were the only people there for several days, and were only ever joined by two more parties of people.
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