find your perfect campsite
What is cool camping?
To us, camping is all about finding those extra-special places to camp. Our team has spent years searching the UK for the very best campsites in England, Scotland and Wales (and throughout Europe too). Between this website and our guidebook series, you can discover our most-loved campsites. At Tent HQ, we don't judge campsites on the number of showers or electricity hook-ups. We're more interested in the location, the view, the ambience, and whether it allows campfires. We understand that different people are looking for different camping experiences; families need half-decent facilities and plenty of room for the kids, couples need peace and quiet, walkers want to explore straight from the tent, and who doesn't love glamping (luxury camping) every now and then in a yurt, tipi or treehouse! But whatever you're looking for, as long as you favour the characterful rather than the commercial, smaller rather than larger sites, and value location or views over pristine facilities, then you're in the right place for discovering the very best campsites in the UK and France.
There are an immeasurable combination of factors that transform a regular campsite into a Cool Camping one, but we'll leave it up to you to find your perfect place ... And don't forget to tell us how you get on! Your campsite reviews are important to other campers, so please tell us about your experiences.
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popular campsites
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Naturesbase
Nature versus nurture? There’s no need to get into this old debate at Naturesbase, a gorgeous natural environment nurtured to perfection by its caring, sharing owners. So, come and help yourself to a hefty chunk of nurtured nature, and a slice of pizza, too.
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Graig Wen
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
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Muasdale
Challenging, isolated, peaceful and unspoilt by tourism. Leave your laptop at home, turn your mobile off and embrace this campsite.
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Beacon Cottage
Raw, windswept, coastal beauty – the essence of Cornwall starts here.
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Llanthony Priory
Facilities on site are very limited, but a mere stone’s throw away you can sit in the midst of a ruined abbey with a pint in hand. Can’t argue with that.
recent reviews
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Gordale Scar Campsite
Attempted to camp May bank holiday weekend 2013, but it was closed as apparently the owner hadn't been too well.. looked like a beautiful setting, ...
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Our tent!!
The picture of the tent at this campsite is our tent. I remember being approached and asked if the photo could be taken. My other half is in the te...
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The Secret Campsite - The Arkette
I stayed in The Arkette this weekend and thought it was WONDERFUL!! It is beautifully-designed; really warm and the bed is so comfortable. I am not...
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A walk on the wild side with added good karma.
If you're coming to Abbey Home Farm, prepare to go with the flow and take it free and easy for an unforgettable green camping experience. ...
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Holycombe Campsite
We camped here over early May bank holiday and had a wonderful time. The campsite is beautiful and tranquil and is located next to the lovely...



