Wildlife-watching campsites near Wells

On the southern edge of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, diminutive Wells – England's smallest city – is a delight and a must-visit destination for campers pitching up in the the South West.

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4 nights at Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Oh my goodness. This site was simply magical. We were blessed with beautiful weather, but I’m sure no amount of rain could take away from this beautiful place. Pridie clearly loves and cares for her land. The pitches are large and well laid out, maximising privacy, it was quiet when we were there but I imagine it never feels “busy.” A fire pit is a great addition and the wood bundle was brilliant value for money. The composting loos were fab, the shower facilities basic but clean and hot! Washing facilities were great with eco-friendly washing up liquid provided. Plugs with USB in the Byre (where washing facilities are) for charging your tech (but hardly any signal - bliss.) We missed Pridie’s walk but overheard a bit of one and chatting with her she is clearly extremely knowledgeable about the land she cares for and I would definitely sign up for a walk next time we go. So many beautiful walks on your doorstep, with helpful walks highlighted in the Byre for you to explore, which was really helpful and led to us discovering some stunning walks nearby. This will be one of the very rare sites which we will revisit.

2 nights at Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

Beautiful spot, very peaceful. Lovely next to the river for a refreshing dip!! The tent and facilities were great, very comfortable and all the bits you could need! Great to have our own loo and shower as well. A really peaceful escape from the world.

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

We absolutely love camping on Pridie and James’ land, it was perfect back to basic camping, compost loo and shower/wash room, plenty of space and outstanding views. We will 100% be returning especially when the sauna is built! This campsite was so peaceful and welcoming! The horse and sheep in the meadows next to your pitch are just incredible! Also worth getting a box or two of wood as the fires in the evening just top the day of perfectly! If you want a lovely refreshing weekend I can’t recommend this site enough! We didn’t want to leave!

1 night at Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

Lovely spot, great hosts, will be coming again for sure.

Jazz

2 weeks ago

1 night at Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

Just what I needed! A peaceful retreat with a wonderful view. The caravan was beautifully presented with everything I needed to be cosy for the night and cool for the day. Thank you for making me feel welcome

Weekend Trip to Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

We stayed 2 night camping, was a lovely clean site. Beautiful towns near by to explore and plenty of places to go walk. Host was cheerful and very helpful. We would absolutely come back again!

4 nights at Woodlands Camping

Amazingly relaxing break. Lovely site with wonderful walks through the woods and across the nearby fields. Very peaceful and quiet site. The night sky was mesmerising. Compost toilets were clean, though a little cramped. Two portable toilet pods arrived on the second day and we're much appreciated. Cold water washing up facilities were very handy. Host was very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend the site for a relaxing get away.

7 nights at Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

There were many things we really enjoyed about Peter and Celia's land Peaceful, spacious and very helpful hosts The first place we camped in didn't work for us so in the morning Peter straightaway moved the sheep so we could be in a field much further away from the farm and livestock This second camping site was worked very well for us and 4 of our dogs Unfortunately we had misunderstood the description and we believed that each area was totally enclosed and secure which is not quite the case We had chosen to go there as our 5th dog is totally deaf but being large and young he loves to run freely This is only possible when there is a totally secure perimeter and unfortunately this was not the case We would urge anyone who is thinking of camping here with dogs to contact Peter first and discuss with him .Peter is able to accommodate many things and much better to sort it out before arriving Peter is planning to secure one area with stock fencing and when this is completed we will be straight back as the location is fantastic!

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

Charlotte is an amazing young woman. The site is beautiful with some amazing views. I will certainly return and cannot recommend the site enough

3 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

Sweet Hill Farm is a great little spot. The views are what really make this camping spot - waking up every morning to the sea, Portland Bill Lighthouse and the horses in the field. We stayed in our van so had all we needed, but the site has toilets (port-a-loos), water for drinking and washing up and new shower blocks. There is a food and drink hut that offers fresh coffee, baked goods and cakes too. Family fun, friendly and part of an equestrian farm, there's also lots of other lovely animals happy in their habitat. A great campsite and perfect base for exploring the area and the coastal walks on offer :).

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

What an absolute gem! 💎 The site is beautiful, only a short walk to Portland Light house via a costal walk. Staff were friendly and really helpful and so was the beautiful owners dog. Our plans were to venture out to watch the rugby, but the on site shop and everything we needed, and decided to stay on site and admire the view. Ee can’t wait to visit again with the kids ( lovely play area and animals to look at) Showers were perfect and HOT ! We think we have found our “go to” site, and can’t wait to come back ♥️

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

Loved the campsite. Very relaxed and chilled. Basically facilities but awesome views and rustic which I prefer Arrived late on the first night and did find it hard to find my pitch in the dark. Someone else had pinched my hook up but I managed to find an alternative so all good

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

Beautiful views and great facilities, will definitely be coming back in summer. The owner was really welcoming and helpful!

Hariessh

February 2025

2 nights at Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

I loved the stay at Pod, so quite and cozy. Would recommend for all.

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

Very welcoming. Low key. No mod cons. Beautiful land and surrounding area. Easy to find. Perfect if you just want some time out!

Weekend Trip to Knotted Roots eco-stay camping

Wonderful location. Rural without being remote, and so peaceful. Lots of wildlife and space to explore. Brilliant hosts who couldn't have been more helpful!

Weekend Trip to Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

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Zoe

November 2024

Weekend Trip to Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

Beautiful views with a cosy cabin and clean tidy facilities not to mention fresh croissants in the morning lovely stay!

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Hay On Wye, Wales

Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons

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Sweet Hill Farm

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents6 acres · Dorset, South West England

Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland

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Pwllyn Farm Camping

19 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

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Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

28 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents22 acres · Crickhowell, Wales

Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range

Woodlands Camping

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents200 acres · Ropley, England

A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park

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Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

14 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Warwickshire, England

Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.

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Bredy Farm

31 units · Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Bridport, England

Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends

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Abbey Home Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1600 acres · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.

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Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

3 units · Glamping3 acres · Evesham, England

Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.

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Knotted Roots eco-stay camping

1 unit · Tent10 acres · Tenbury Wells, England

KNOTTED ROOTS ECO STAY An insight to your stay… A peaceful & idillc 10 acre organic orchard, set in the Shropshire’s rolling hills. Nestled away on a quiet country lane & located just a short walking distance from Tenbury wells known as ‘the town in the orchards ‘ . You’ll wake up and unwind to the sound of bird song through the trees. our orchard boasts a wide array of native wildflowers, birds and wildlife. regular sightings of Buzzards, red kites, merlin, owls, deer, foxes and badges. And Being nestled on a hill surrounded by ancient trees, on a clear night it creates the perfect dark setting for star gazing. We welcome you to light a evening fire, howl to the moon, and listen out for the resident owls ‘twittwoo’ in to the night sky… Or maybe just relax and Sway in the summer breeze, as you read a book in one of our cozy hammocks. don’t forget to Watch the sun setting over the hills from our swinging bench…..The perfect end to a summers day. Our pitches are well spread out to ensure families feel safe and private. We sell firewood & grow a lot of our own produce on site and Eggs, apple juice and fresh vegetables are often available to purchase. We have avalible for hire a beautiful hand made cob pizza oven. We highly recommend spending an evening Making your own delicious pizza. Please note we charge £15pp per night

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Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

2 units · Motorhomes, Tents110 acres · Aldsworth, England

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

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The Old Airfield

114 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Hampshire, South East England

A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast

Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

2 units · Glamping2 acres · Crickhowell, Wales

A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains

Pets

6 units · Glamping, Tents30 acres · Powys, Mid Wales

Sleek wooden Camping PODs and upcycled vintage caravan on the welsh border with excellent walking and mountain biking on the doorstep

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Mattiscombe Farm Camping

29 units · Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · Kingsbridge, England

Low-key, dog-friendly camping with sea and countryside views in South Devon

The T Barn

17 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester

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Berrends Farm

5 units · Motorhomes, Tents55 acres · Ledbury, Herefordshire, West Midlands

We are in the 3 counties area, a short distance from the Malvern Hills. We have pitches for tents and caravans, and also a Shepherds Hut and an Annex. We are a small working farm. We welcome our guests to enjoy our home. There are lots of local pubs and towns to visit and local attractions located nearby.

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The Enchanted Wilderness

6 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents22 acres · Yelverton, England

Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor

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Cerenety Eco Campsite

5 units · Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Back-to-basics camping on the edge of Bude

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Famed for its magnificent, Gothic cathedral and the moated Bishop's Palace, Wells packs plenty of history within its tight and tiny space. The countryside that surrounds it, from Cheddar Gorge to Glastonbury Tor and the Somerset Levels, is equally thrilling to explore and perfect camping country. Unsurprisingly for such a beautiful part of Somerset, there are lots of local campsites in the area making good on the beautiful surroundings. We've picked out the very best for our collection.

Wildlife-watching campsites near Wells guide

Overview

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping adventures near Wells, England! With over 4700 options available in this area, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your wildlife watching escapades. And with an average price per night of just £23, and options as low as £7, your wallet will thank you too. Looking for some top-rated campsites? Check out Sweet Hill Farm (66 reviews), Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (53 reviews), and Pwllyn Farm Camping (52 reviews). These sites are equipped with popular facilities like toilets, showers, and potable water. Plus, if you're feeling adventurous, you can also enjoy activities like surfing, snow sports, and wind sports. So pack your gear and get ready to explore the great outdoors!