Dog friendly, quiet, campsite needed in July/Aug

[Gattopardo]

Tent camping recommendations needed - I’ll be on my own with my dog, during peak season, not ideal but it’s when I can take my holiday…

Extra points for a campsite walking distance to the beach. I love sea swimming but it is only any good for me if the dog can also come on the beach with me off-lead, owing to being alone/ her not tolerating being pinned down with a stake and a longline whilst I swim.

I’m considering Newgale in Pembrokeshire as it’s cheap and if it’s forecast to slate down I can cancel for minimal loss.

I need to be able to drive to my pitch for setup even if I can’t leave the car next to the pitch during the stay.

Preferably 5 hours max from south west London, which probably rules out lots of wonderful places like Scotland.

Thanks to anyone with ideas.

Use this site
https://www.pitchup.com/

Burrowhayes near Minehead

Try Lobb Fields in Devon. It’s close to Saunton Sands which allows dogs off lead year round.

Thanks so much for the suggestions of campsites, @sanityisamyth and @Forgottenmyphone I will check those out.

the difficult thing is finding somewhere not completely overrun, so I can book late. I’m not going for a week in a tent with a dog if it’s going to piss it down every day 😂. I’d rather stay home and dry.

Mount folly farm bigbury Devon, right on the beach, quiet and dog friendly x

I saw some amazing places in west/ north west Scotland today on instagram when I was doomscrolling. Put them into Waze to see how far they were from me. 11 frigging hours of solid driving. I could nearly get to the Côte D’Azur in that time frame albeit I don’t think the dog would love the med summer heat. Plus I can’t afford the motorway tolls and the vet certificate etc.

Bigbury, @sunnyhoneybumblebee ! I think I went there as a kid, is it the place with the beach tractor thing?

That’s a doable drive from my house. As is Saunton Sands. I always did love Devon.

Check out camping canines on Facebook, there are some great suggestions as well as events

Thanks so much for your response @July202 . In the end I booked Newgale mostly for financial reasons (things are brassic here - it’s £72 for 6 nights in peak season!) but I will definitely bear in mind the Devon sites and camping canines on FB; off to join that group now as my holiday finances are unlikely to change in the next few years!

I also think tarka trail camping might suit ! Haven’t tried it yet but the location looks amazing, near Instow beach which is just dog paradise !