Debden House Centre

The crunch of gravel under tent pegs, the rustle of ancient oaks overhead, and that particular stillness you only find in the soft hills of the Home Counties.

This is a flexible site for tenters, campervanners and caravanners looking for a base in easy reach of London's green belt escapes, where the Chilterns meet the Thames Valley woodlands. It suits couples after a weekend away from the city, families wanting space to sprawl, and anyone who fancies exploring Epping Forest, market towns, or the patchwork farmland that still clings on between the motorways. The pitch types give you options whether you're rolling up in a van or prefer canvas and guy ropes.

Facilities aren't detailed in advance, so best to check what's available when you book or arrive. Campfires are permitted but you'll need to confirm the arrangement on arrival — they're particular about it, understandably. Expect a quiet, no-frills sort of place where the focus is on pitching up, unwinding, and making the most of the countryside on your doorstep.