Shepherd Huts in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

If a serene escape from the modern world is what your craving, the compact and well-maintained Ashes Caravan Park is certain to delight. The site has the added benefit of adults-only camping space.

Stybeck Farm is an adults-only campsite located on a peaceful working farm, a mere 3-miles from the shimmering reservoir of Thirlmere. Wake up at your pace, dig into a delicious breakfast courtesy of fresh eggs and their vegetables as you survey the spectacular scenery.

Black Beck Farm is a peaceful and spacious site offering a range of camping accommodations to suit all budgets and travel needs, nestled amid the stunning scenery of the Lake District.

Old Station Caravan Park is a cracking, family-friendly base for escaping the smog-filled cities for fresh air, green open spaces and the chance to swap your jarring alarm clock for the soothing sounds of birdsong and the wind rustling through the trees and tall grass.

Lanefoot Farm is a serene, spacious campsite set in the scenic surrounds of Lake District and no more than three miles from the buzzing town of Keswick. The site is ideally placed for outdoor ambles in renowned locations like Skiddaw.

Unwind in the heart of Hadrian’s Wall country at Hadrian’s Wall Camping and Caravan Site, a wonderfully tranquil, spacious site boasting jaw-dropping views and heaps of open green spaces for lounging.

Eskdale Campsite is a tranquil base for getting away from the rat race and its complexities, savouring the gentle pace of quintessentially English countryside and scenery. The site is a hotspot for open-air pursuits.

Quarry Side Walkers and Cyclists Only is one of those old-school camping sites that is wonderfully basic, incredibly scenic, and extremely pocket-friendly. The camping field rests 200-yards off the road leading to the village of Banks and is only accessible on foot.

The sky is the limit at Syke Farm Campsite, a lovely camping space nestled amid the greenery and gently rolling mountains of the Lake District in Cumbria. The site is an ideal base for the outdoorsy types keen to escape the everyday for big skies.

Breaks Fold Farm is a quiet, rural getaway spot for guests who want to explore the stunning beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, Nidderdale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Given the lush, tranquil settings at Strawberry Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park, it’s a little surprising that the centre of Durham rests an approximate 10-minute drive away.