Putlake Adventure Farm

The crunch of gravel underfoot, the low call of farm animals settling in for the night, and all around you the kind of proper countryside quiet you forget exists until you're back in it.

Putlake Adventure Farm welcomes both tent campers and motorhome tourers looking for a working farm stay somewhere in the UK — the sort of place where you'll likely wake to cockerels rather than alarm clocks. It suits families after a taste of farm life, couples escaping city noise, and dog owners (worth asking ahead about bringing your four-legged friend). The adventure farm element suggests there's more going on here than just pitches, though you'll want to check what's actually available when you arrive.

Facilities aren't specified in advance, so come prepared for a potentially back-to-basics experience — though many farm sites surprise you with decent loos and hot showers once you're through the gate. Campfires may be allowed depending on conditions and time of year, so ask when you check in. Expect a genuine working farm atmosphere: muddy boots welcome, children entertained by actual animals rather than screens, and that particular peace that only comes from sleeping within earshot of livestock.