Best campsites for surfing in Quantock Hills AONB

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Quantock Hills AONB

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Star Hosts in Quantock Hills AONB

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Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

31 units · Glamping, Tents27 acres · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep

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The Greenhouse Spa Retreat

4 units · Glamping1 acre · St Mellion, England

Garden glamping with an eco-friendly spa and sauna, all a 20-minute drive from Plymouth

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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

127 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Cornwall, South West England

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.

Westland Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents27 acres · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches

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Tregella Place Camping

40 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Padstow, England

Laid-back dog-friendly, family camping near Padstow

12 top campsites in Quantock Hills AONB with surfing

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Parke Farm Camping

67 units · Motorhomes, Tents8 acres · Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Idyllic farm campsite with campfires in south Pembrokeshire, 10 minutes' drive from several top beaches

Sweet Hill Farm

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

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

Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

31 units · Glamping, Tents27 acres · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep

Bredy Farm

31 units · Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Bridport, England

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

Westland Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents27 acres · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches

Tregella Place Camping

40 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Padstow, England

Laid-back dog-friendly, family camping near Padstow

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Looe Country Park

2 units · Glamping4 acres · Looe, Cornwall, South West England

Glamping pods on a quiet camping and caravan park in the Cornish countryside

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Hideaway Camping

17 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents24 acres · Okehampton, England

Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners

Marros Mountain Camping

13 units · Motorhomes, Tents120 acres · Pendine, Wales

Set in the heart of rural Wales, Marros Mountain is surrounded by 140 acres of beautiful farmland as far as the eye can see, with fields, woodland, and the sea all within eyeshot. There’s plenty of opportunities to explore, with Marros Sands, Pendine, Telpyn Point and Amroth all in the surrounding area, including the start of the world famous Pembrokeshire Coast Path. There’s also a path through the nearby woodland and farmland for you to explore, with streams, ponds, and plenty of wildlife. As the site is part of a working farm, you may also get the chance to spot a few highland cattle, as well as chickens and sheep! And if you fancy leaving the tranquility for a bit more hustle and bustle, you can catch a bus from just outside our entrance to Saundersfoot and Tenby, two of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK.

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Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm

50 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Glamping near Bude, with eye-catching eco-pods, a staggering treehouse for couples and traditional tent camping

Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

127 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Cornwall, South West England

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.

The Greenhouse Spa Retreat

4 units · Glamping1 acre · St Mellion, England

Garden glamping with an eco-friendly spa and sauna, all a 20-minute drive from Plymouth

Dog-friendly getaways

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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

Westland Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents27 acres · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches

Sweet Hill Farm

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

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

Parke Farm Camping

67 units · Motorhomes, Tents8 acres · Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Idyllic farm campsite with campfires in south Pembrokeshire, 10 minutes' drive from several top beaches

Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

31 units · Glamping, Tents27 acres · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep

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North Lodge

6 units · Glamping, Tents2 acres · Crymych, Wales

Unassuming little site tucked away in one of the least visited corners of Pembrokeshire

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Glamping at Swanage by PitchingIt

4 units · Glamping1 acre · Swanage, England

Camping is all about horses for courses: some people want to stay somewhere so remote that it’s accessible only by car, while others prefer the convenience of getting to the site by train and then being able to reach everything within a short walk. If you belong in the second camp (and if you are after a holiday at the seaside), Glamping at Swanage Bijou by PitchingIt, in Dorset, might well be the answer to your prayers. You’ll have little need for your car at this family- and dog-friendly Swanage site, since it’s only a short stroll from the High Street (about 10 minutes) and an even shorter stroll from the beach (five minutes). Despite being so close to town, though, the site feels remarkably peaceful – likely thanks to the high hedges that surround it and make it feel more secluded than it is. Bell tents decorated with bunting and floral accents sit on a level grassy field that’s part of Kirkwood Park, an outdoor complex that includes an 18-hole golf course, plus foot and frisbee golf. There is also direct access to a well-equipped playground and to a skateboard park with multiple ramps where the kids can practise their kickturns and flips. Toilets and hot-water showers complete the picture, alongside an area where you can wash up after your barbecue. The nearest supermarket is a five-minute drive away (10 minutes on foot), but if you prefer to let someone else take care of the cooking, there are lots of restaurants and cafés within walking distance.

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Passaford Meadow Campsite

15 units · Tents1 acre · Okehampton, Devon, South West England

Camping for walkers and cyclists in the Devon countryside

Marros Mountain Camping

13 units · Motorhomes, Tents120 acres · Pendine, Wales

Set in the heart of rural Wales, Marros Mountain is surrounded by 140 acres of beautiful farmland as far as the eye can see, with fields, woodland, and the sea all within eyeshot. There’s plenty of opportunities to explore, with Marros Sands, Pendine, Telpyn Point and Amroth all in the surrounding area, including the start of the world famous Pembrokeshire Coast Path. There’s also a path through the nearby woodland and farmland for you to explore, with streams, ponds, and plenty of wildlife. As the site is part of a working farm, you may also get the chance to spot a few highland cattle, as well as chickens and sheep! And if you fancy leaving the tranquility for a bit more hustle and bustle, you can catch a bus from just outside our entrance to Saundersfoot and Tenby, two of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK.

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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

Best campsites for surfing in Quantock Hills AONB guide

Overview

From dramatic cliffscape to wildlife-rich woodland, the small-but-mighty Quantocks has it all. Colourful heathland sprawls across the region’s slopes, while its diverse woodlands and scrub provide a natural habitat for red deer, sessile oak, and a variety of native birds. Unsurprisingly, wildlife-watching is a top activity here, though ramblers and riders will find lots to do too. The Quantocks are a particularly popular family destination, with plenty of fossils to hunt and forests to explore all the year round.

Where to go

West Quantoxhead to Kilve Coast

This Blue Anchor coastline on the Bristol Channel boasts Jurassic fossils, rugged cliffs, and deep rock pools, ideal for a day’s exploring with curious kids or nature-loving adults. Several holiday parks and no-frills campgrounds offer a convenient base for coastal or inland adventure.

Crowcombe

Near the AONB’s western border, this charming village and its surrounding meadows are a rambler’s paradise, with the Quantock Greenway and Samaritans Way South West trails passing directly through. Caravan parks and traditional campgrounds can be found nearby.

Aisholt

Home to the ancient Aisholt Wood, this scenic region in the east of the Quantocks was a known haunt of English Romantics Coleridge and Wordsworth. The red deer endemic to the Quantocks can often be seen here or at the nearby Holford Kelting reserve. Camping options include no-frills farm sites, plus glamping and caravanning.

Broomfield

In the southerly reaches of the AONB, this hilltop parish is among the highest points in the Quantocks, with its hiking trails providing sweeping rural vistas. The wild garden at Fyne Court offers family-friendly outdoor fun, while wild-style campgrounds and luxury glampsites can be found not too far away.

Kingston St Mary

Right on the southern border of the Quantock Hills, this gateway parish is just a 5-minute drive from the county town of Taunton, which is linked directly by train to London, Plymouth, Leeds, and Cardiff. The South Quantock Heritage Trail ticks off most of the region’s main sights, and is best explored on foot, bike, or horseback. Eco lodges, farm camps, and caravan sites are all available in the vicinity.