Lower Stanton Farm

The farmhouse windows catch the first light over open fields, and somewhere beyond the yard a cockerel marks the morning — this is proper working farm country, where the rhythm of the land still sets the pace.

Lower Stanton Farm offers both guest house rooms and camping pods, so it suits couples after a cosy base, families wanting a roof with a rural feel, or anyone dipping a toe into outdoor sleeping without full canvas commitment. It's open all year, which makes it a rare find for winter escapes or shoulder-season breaks when most campsites close their gates. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you're bringing yours along.

Facilities aren't listed in detail, so this is one to contact directly about what's onsite — showers, kitchens, that sort of thing. Campfires are allowed but check the rules when you arrive, as working farms often have their own sensible guidelines. Expect a quieter, more tucked-away stay than a bustling campsite, with the bonus of farm life unfolding around you and genuine countryside on the doorstep.