Shepherd's huts near Paignton

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Nestled within the enchanting landscapes of South Devon is the English seaside town of Paignton. Explore Tor Bay and the coast full of local fish near Broadsands Beach, which unveils the magic of the English Riviera. Its sandy shores and sparkling waters set the stage for seaside adventures. Or discover the rugged moorland of Dartmoor, where granite tors stand sentry over sweeping landscapes. Exmoor National Park also presents a symphony of moorlands and coastlines, where diverse habitats host an array of wildlife and beckon visitors to hike, bike, and embrace the great outdoors. Campers staying near Paignton can choose from a range of accommodation options, including family-friendly holiday parks with caravan sites and lodge rentals or tent pitches with waterfront views.

96% (150) 74 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Paignton

Willow Valley Holiday Park

1. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%
(16)
81km from Paignton · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
This peaceful, sheltered site has a special character. The site is the ideal place to unwind with plenty of safe space, a meandering river and friendly atmosphere. It offers 4 acres with facilities, 7 acres of wilderness, shower block, level pitches, picturesque river, children’s playground and has been rated AA 4 star gold pennant. Becky and John both love Cornwall and fell in love with the site as soon as they saw it and it provided the perfect opportunity for a new challenge. Having only recently taken over at Willow Valley in the Summer of 2024, there are always ongoing improvements being made so make sure you keep in touch. Any returning campers will be glad to know we aren’t changing the campsite itself though. Why would we when it is already so perfect!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£29
 / night
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

2. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

97%
(33)
90km from Paignton · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
Hideaway Camping

3. Hideaway Camping

98%
(43)
53km from Paignton · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping

4. Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping

100%
(1)
82km from Paignton · 3 units · Glamping
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping - a stylish and well equipped self contained shepherd's hut with a Scandinavian wood fired hot tub, and a stunning Glamping Pod, also with a wood fired hot tub, for a fun and quirky stay. Lovely outdoor space with a firepit/BBQ. Set alongside the Quantock Hills with magnificently dark night skies. An ideal location for exploring the West Somerset Coast, Quantock Hills AONB and Exmoor. Overlooking the West Somerset Steam Railway with a viewing platform from which to watch the passing heritage trains and wildlife. Free WiFi and USB charging. Free on site parking for one car per property. Free Electric Vehicle charging point (slow charge). Dogs welcome.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
Farrs Meadow

5. Farrs Meadow

96%
(141)
117km from Paignton · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Pittaford Farm

6. Pittaford Farm

99%
(67)
17km from Paignton · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£26
 / night
Westland Farm

7. Westland Farm

100%
(140)
85km from Paignton · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

8. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

98%
(20)
36km from Paignton · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
Strawfields Cabins and Camping

9. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
89km from Paignton · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Diddylake Shepherd Huts

10. Diddylake Shepherd Huts

100%
(6)
69km from Paignton · 1 unit · Glamping
An off-grid shepherd’s hut site out on Bodmin Moor
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£75
 / night
South Town Farm

11. South Town Farm

100%
(7)
82km from Paignton · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
South Town Camping opened for a month in 2018 to see how guests would take to its private 10-pitch site. Tucked away in North Devon's Arlington estate, amid twenty-plus miles of footpaths and bridleways, this is a campsite designed by committed campers and it shows.The grass pitches are spacious, with paths leading to them mown into the wildflower meadows, all set within six acres kept peaceful (and safe for the kids!) by the absence of cars — simply roll your belongings to your tent with the help of a super-sized wheelbarrow. At the centre of the camping fields hay meadows are left to grow throughout the summer, providing an almost-wild aesthetic befitting of the sprawling surrounding woodland of which you'll enjoy uninterrupted views. Watch the sunset to the west right from your tent and, on clear nights, you'll have an enviable spot to take in the starry skies. If you don't fancy pitching a tent a shepherd's hut is also available, a cosy option for couples with outdoor seating for those nights cooking by the fire.Given that this is a campsite belonging to the environmentally-conscious South Town Farm, your time staying at the site will be as eco-friendly as possible. Your hosts take care of 200 acres of this estate, having National Trust tenancy of South Town and managing its grasslands, which remain unimproved to maintain the unique biodiversity of the region. In keeping with this ethos, your available amenities also won't impact the land — there are composting loos, a gas-powered warm shower and cold drinking water pumped directly from the mains to the sheltered washing-up hut.Despite South Town Camping's position out in the sticks, it's within excellent reach of its neighbouring beaches, all a short drive away. Woolacombe beach will likely be the first port of call for sun-chasers, given its reputation as not only one of the best beaches in the West Country, but one of the best in the world — two miles of sloping sand facing the Atlantic Ocean, and a favourite for families and surfers with thousands descending upon it each year. Or, if you don't fancy feeling the sand between your toes, multiple marked walks await you directly from your tent — embark on a ramble through the ample woodland and emerge at the Pyne Arms, the nearest pub, where award-winning food awaits.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Marshwood Farm Camping

12. Marshwood Farm Camping

100%
(53)
132km from Paignton · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

13. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
114km from Paignton · 8 units · Glamping
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Rocombe Valley Retreat

14. Rocombe Valley Retreat

97%
(17)
9.1km from Paignton · 5 units · Glamping
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£80
 / night
Shirehill Farm

15. Shirehill Farm

100%
(5)
146km from Paignton · 2 units · Glamping
Newly installed Shepherds huts in the Cotswolds. Outside kitchen with woodburning stove /oven, gas rings, Firepit, indoor and outdoor seating. Newly installed compost toilets and shower cubicle. Electric sockets and lighting in the huts. Both have double beds. A tipi allows flexible sleeping for families and larger groups. The farm is a wildlife lover’s paradise with woodland walks and bird spotting opportunities. Fancy a cooked breakfast? Buy farm-fresh eggs for a morning fry-up, and add seasonal vegetables to your evening barbecue from the farm or by picking up supplies in Marshfield (five minutes’ drive) – although you’re also spoilt for choice of welcoming pubs serving good food within a 5 minute drive.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£81
 / night
Sea View Shepherds Huts Porthleven

16. Sea View Shepherds Huts Porthleven

100%
(2)
132km from Paignton · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Shepherd’s huts and camping with views on a farm campsite in Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Dittisham Hideaway - Glamping

17. Dittisham Hideaway - Glamping

92%
(6)
8.4km from Paignton · 10 units · Glamping
Treehouses, lodges, and an Airstream, a mile from South Devon's River Dart.
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£175
 / night
Romantic Country Glamping

18. Romantic Country Glamping

91%
(11)
133km from Paignton · 2 units · Glamping
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Wild About Campers

19. Wild About Campers

100%
(2)
56km from Paignton · 5 units · Glamping
Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path. The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse. But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong. A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£89
 / night
Atlantic Horizons

20. Atlantic Horizons

100%
(1)
84km from Paignton · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
We are a friendly glamping and camping site set in the beautiful natural surroundings of the North Cornwall coast and countryside allowing for a quiet getaway or family break. Atlantic Horizons aims to offer the camping experience but without the hassle. Supplying you with everything you need for a relaxing yet comfortable glamping experience. We understand how the issues of packing and unpacking can be for you, especially after a long drive, therefore we feel that it is important to remove any challenges by providing you with a variety of glamping packages to suit your needs.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£39
 / night

Nestled within the enchanting landscapes of South Devon is the English seaside town of Paignton. Explore Tor Bay and the coast full of local fish near Broadsands Beach, which unveils the magic of the English Riviera. Its sandy shores and sparkling waters set the stage for seaside adventures. Or discover the rugged moorland of Dartmoor, where granite tors stand sentry over sweeping landscapes. Exmoor National Park also presents a symphony of moorlands and coastlines, where diverse habitats host an array of wildlife and beckon visitors to hike, bike, and embrace the great outdoors. Campers staying near Paignton can choose from a range of accommodation options, including family-friendly holiday parks with caravan sites and lodge rentals or tent pitches with waterfront views.

96% (150) 74 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Paignton

Willow Valley Holiday Park

1. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%
(16)
81km from Paignton · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
This peaceful, sheltered site has a special character. The site is the ideal place to unwind with plenty of safe space, a meandering river and friendly atmosphere. It offers 4 acres with facilities, 7 acres of wilderness, shower block, level pitches, picturesque river, children’s playground and has been rated AA 4 star gold pennant. Becky and John both love Cornwall and fell in love with the site as soon as they saw it and it provided the perfect opportunity for a new challenge. Having only recently taken over at Willow Valley in the Summer of 2024, there are always ongoing improvements being made so make sure you keep in touch. Any returning campers will be glad to know we aren’t changing the campsite itself though. Why would we when it is already so perfect!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£29
 / night
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

2. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

97%
(33)
90km from Paignton · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
Hideaway Camping

3. Hideaway Camping

98%
(43)
53km from Paignton · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping

4. Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping

100%
(1)
82km from Paignton · 3 units · Glamping
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping - a stylish and well equipped self contained shepherd's hut with a Scandinavian wood fired hot tub, and a stunning Glamping Pod, also with a wood fired hot tub, for a fun and quirky stay. Lovely outdoor space with a firepit/BBQ. Set alongside the Quantock Hills with magnificently dark night skies. An ideal location for exploring the West Somerset Coast, Quantock Hills AONB and Exmoor. Overlooking the West Somerset Steam Railway with a viewing platform from which to watch the passing heritage trains and wildlife. Free WiFi and USB charging. Free on site parking for one car per property. Free Electric Vehicle charging point (slow charge). Dogs welcome.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
Farrs Meadow

5. Farrs Meadow

96%
(141)
117km from Paignton · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Pittaford Farm

6. Pittaford Farm

99%
(67)
17km from Paignton · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£26
 / night
Westland Farm

7. Westland Farm

100%
(140)
85km from Paignton · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

8. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

98%
(20)
36km from Paignton · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
Strawfields Cabins and Camping

9. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
89km from Paignton · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Diddylake Shepherd Huts

10. Diddylake Shepherd Huts

100%
(6)
69km from Paignton · 1 unit · Glamping
An off-grid shepherd’s hut site out on Bodmin Moor
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£75
 / night
South Town Farm

11. South Town Farm

100%
(7)
82km from Paignton · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
South Town Camping opened for a month in 2018 to see how guests would take to its private 10-pitch site. Tucked away in North Devon's Arlington estate, amid twenty-plus miles of footpaths and bridleways, this is a campsite designed by committed campers and it shows.The grass pitches are spacious, with paths leading to them mown into the wildflower meadows, all set within six acres kept peaceful (and safe for the kids!) by the absence of cars — simply roll your belongings to your tent with the help of a super-sized wheelbarrow. At the centre of the camping fields hay meadows are left to grow throughout the summer, providing an almost-wild aesthetic befitting of the sprawling surrounding woodland of which you'll enjoy uninterrupted views. Watch the sunset to the west right from your tent and, on clear nights, you'll have an enviable spot to take in the starry skies. If you don't fancy pitching a tent a shepherd's hut is also available, a cosy option for couples with outdoor seating for those nights cooking by the fire.Given that this is a campsite belonging to the environmentally-conscious South Town Farm, your time staying at the site will be as eco-friendly as possible. Your hosts take care of 200 acres of this estate, having National Trust tenancy of South Town and managing its grasslands, which remain unimproved to maintain the unique biodiversity of the region. In keeping with this ethos, your available amenities also won't impact the land — there are composting loos, a gas-powered warm shower and cold drinking water pumped directly from the mains to the sheltered washing-up hut.Despite South Town Camping's position out in the sticks, it's within excellent reach of its neighbouring beaches, all a short drive away. Woolacombe beach will likely be the first port of call for sun-chasers, given its reputation as not only one of the best beaches in the West Country, but one of the best in the world — two miles of sloping sand facing the Atlantic Ocean, and a favourite for families and surfers with thousands descending upon it each year. Or, if you don't fancy feeling the sand between your toes, multiple marked walks await you directly from your tent — embark on a ramble through the ample woodland and emerge at the Pyne Arms, the nearest pub, where award-winning food awaits.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Marshwood Farm Camping

12. Marshwood Farm Camping

100%
(53)
132km from Paignton · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

13. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
114km from Paignton · 8 units · Glamping
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Rocombe Valley Retreat

14. Rocombe Valley Retreat

97%
(17)
9.1km from Paignton · 5 units · Glamping
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£80
 / night
Shirehill Farm

15. Shirehill Farm

100%
(5)
146km from Paignton · 2 units · Glamping
Newly installed Shepherds huts in the Cotswolds. Outside kitchen with woodburning stove /oven, gas rings, Firepit, indoor and outdoor seating. Newly installed compost toilets and shower cubicle. Electric sockets and lighting in the huts. Both have double beds. A tipi allows flexible sleeping for families and larger groups. The farm is a wildlife lover’s paradise with woodland walks and bird spotting opportunities. Fancy a cooked breakfast? Buy farm-fresh eggs for a morning fry-up, and add seasonal vegetables to your evening barbecue from the farm or by picking up supplies in Marshfield (five minutes’ drive) – although you’re also spoilt for choice of welcoming pubs serving good food within a 5 minute drive.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£81
 / night
Sea View Shepherds Huts Porthleven

16. Sea View Shepherds Huts Porthleven

100%
(2)
132km from Paignton · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Shepherd’s huts and camping with views on a farm campsite in Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Dittisham Hideaway - Glamping

17. Dittisham Hideaway - Glamping

92%
(6)
8.4km from Paignton · 10 units · Glamping
Treehouses, lodges, and an Airstream, a mile from South Devon's River Dart.
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£175
 / night
Romantic Country Glamping

18. Romantic Country Glamping

91%
(11)
133km from Paignton · 2 units · Glamping
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Wild About Campers

19. Wild About Campers

100%
(2)
56km from Paignton · 5 units · Glamping
Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path. The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse. But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong. A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£89
 / night
Atlantic Horizons

20. Atlantic Horizons

100%
(1)
84km from Paignton · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
We are a friendly glamping and camping site set in the beautiful natural surroundings of the North Cornwall coast and countryside allowing for a quiet getaway or family break. Atlantic Horizons aims to offer the camping experience but without the hassle. Supplying you with everything you need for a relaxing yet comfortable glamping experience. We understand how the issues of packing and unpacking can be for you, especially after a long drive, therefore we feel that it is important to remove any challenges by providing you with a variety of glamping packages to suit your needs.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£39
 / night

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Shepherd's huts near Paignton guide

Where to go

Dartmoor National Park

Venture eastward to the sprawling expanse of Dartmoor National Park. Campers can discover dramatic tors like Haytor Quarry, admire springtime bluebells at Holwell Lawn, and cross the ancient Postbridge Clapper Bridge to take in views of meandering rivers that define this captivating landscape. Set up camp at nearby family-run holiday parks offering a variety of accommodations, from static caravans to luxury lodge rentals. Then, explore Totnes to enjoy campsites with facilities like an indoor swimming pool and free wifi.

Exmoor National Park

To the north lies Exmoor National Park, a captivating blend of moorland, coastline, and charming villages. Traverse the network of walking trails, from leisurely strolls along the coast to challenging hikes through trails like Valley of Rocks and Lynton. For some adventure, embark on a thrilling mountain biking excursion on Dunkery Beacon Circular, a 6.2-mile loop that winds through ancient woodlands and across rolling hills. Park the touring caravan at hardstanding pitches with on-site amenities like an outdoor pool and full electric hookup, or find a selection of camping parks that offer tent pitches and fully-furnished glamping sites near toilets, showers, and potable water.

Broadsands Beach

Broadsands Beach is a true coastal haven that beckons with its sandy shores against the backdrop of the English Riviera. Campers can indulge in water sports along Torbay such as kayaking or paddleboarding and explore Saltern Cove—a UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site. Stay at a nearby dog-friendly caravan park with sea views for a family holiday with a range of accommodations, from static caravans to touring pitches for motorhomes as well as classic tent pitches.

When to go

Paignton's camping allure spans the seasons. Summer sees temperatures averaging between 20–30°C. Hiking, beach fun, and watersports are popular during this season. Spring and fall offer milder conditions for exploring Dartmoor and Exmoor. Winter has temperatures between -5 to -10°C and brings opportunities for cosy campfires and winter sports like skiing and snowshoeing.