The best rural retreats
When you’re rushing around in daily life, juggling family, friends and work, or if you simply just fancy a change of scene, there’s nothing better than pitching up on a rural campsite. Somewhere you can really let yourself relax and unwind.
Immerse yourself in peaceful surroundings, spend leisurely days on site watching the world go by, and explore the local area as little or as much as you want to. Take time out for you.
- CORNWALL
Heligan Woods
A five-star site, in a secluded garden with views over Mevagissey Bay. It is sheltered by woodland on the Heligan Estate, home of the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
- CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Highfield Farm
Located five miles from Cambridge, this site is set in eight acres of grounds, landscaped with hedging and trees.
- CUMBRIA
Castlerigg Hall
A spectacularly scenic campsite, in the heart of the Lake District. Its elevated position provides wonderful panoramic views. Only a 25-minute woodland walk to the centre of Keswick.
- DEVON
Andrewshayes Holiday Park
Andrewshayes overlooks the valleys and hills of Devon, just a short drive from Charmouth and Lyme Regis.
Newberry Valley
The perfect site for a relaxing holiday yet only a few minutes’ walk from the beach and village. Set in a picturesque valley, close to the South West Coastal Path.
- ISLE OF WIGHT
Appuldurcombe Gardens
Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the touring area at Appuldurcombe Gardens is located within sheltered grassland.
- KENT
Hawthorn Farm
Hawthorn Farm’s 28 acres of landscaped gardens contains some 5000 ornamental fruit and woodland trees. Dover is a short drive away and Blue Flag beaches are within easy reach.
- LANCASHIRE
Holgates Silverdale
Just a short walk from the Silverdale coastline, Holgates is set in over 100 acres of countryside, overlooking Morecambe Bay.
Hollins Farm
A rural, farm site overlooking Morecambe Bay, and with all the facilities of sister park Holgates Silverdale at your disposal.
- NORFOLK
Kelling Heath
Kelling Heath is set one mile from the coast, among rare open heathland and with a backdrop of mature pine and native woodland. Walking routes abound.
- SOMERSET
Exe Valley
An award-winning, adults only site in the heart of Exmoor National Park. Pitches are located alongside the River Exe or by the gentle millstream.
- SUFFOLK
Run Cottage
Situated on Suffolk's heritage coast, near the small market town of Woodbridge, Run Cottage has attractive landscaping and an ornate lily pond.
- SCOTLAND
Glen Nevis
At the foot of Ben Nevis in the valley between the mountains nestles Glen Nevis. Being surrounded by mountains, the view is spectacular and it is ideally placed for walking.
- WALES
Caerfai Bay
Featuring an incredible cliff-top view, Caerfai Bay offers touring pitches with electric. There’s a small sandy beach accessed via a path down the cliffs. St David’s is a 10-minute walk.
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