A Devon glamping retreat has pitched itself among the very best in Britain, as new rankings reveal a clean sweep of top-performing sites across the South West.
Pitchup.com has announced its 2025 Gold Awards, recognising the highest-rated campsites, glamping stays and caravan parks across Great Britain based on nearly 200,000 customer reviews.
The South West emerged as the strongest-performing region, home to more Gold-rated sites than anywhere else in the country. Among them, Owl Valley Glamping in Devon ranked second overall with a perfect ten out of ten score.
Set within a private nature reserve close to award-winning beaches, the site has received consistently high praise from guests, reflecting growing demand for high-quality glamping experiences alongside traditional camping.
Other South West locations also achieved flawless ratings, including Wimbleball Holidays, Little Thornham Holidays and South Ford Farm Camping.
Pitchup.com said its Gold Awards recognise sites that achieved a perfect ten out of ten rating from at least 20 reviews during 2025, ensuring results are based on consistent guest feedback.
Winners were spread across Great Britain, highlighting a broad range of outdoor accommodation. Sites recognised include:
- The Spinney Wild Camping, North East England
- Owl Valley Glamping, South West England
- The Wee Caravan Park, Scotland
- Cosmos Camping, West Wales
- Little Nash Woods Camping, South East England
- Wimbleball Holidays, South West England
- Little Thornham Holidays, South West England
- South Ford Farm Camping, South West England
- Tydd Gote Caravan Site, East Anglia
The South West’s strong showing reflects its continued popularity as a holiday destination, driven by a mix of coastal scenery, countryside locations and well-managed sites.
Across the UK, the results also point to changing holiday preferences, with many top-rated sites offering simple, nature-focused stays featuring spacious pitches and limited facilities.
At the same time, higher-end glamping continues to perform strongly, suggesting holidaymakers are seeking both comfort and a closer connection to the outdoors.
Pitchup.com has also released curated lists of top campsites by region, as well as recommendations for peaceful stays, luxury options and value for money. The full list of winners is available at www.pitchup.com/review-awards/.
