ONE of the best camping experiences in the UK is found in a small seaside village, home to a 300-year-old pub where people meet on weekends to sing sea shanties together. Camping is a great way to save money on holidays and if you know where to look, there are some spectacular places to spend the night. One site particularly worth staying at is Cadgwith Camping, in Cornwall , which describes itself as a "back to basics site on a working dairy farm".

That description rather belies its beauty however, with its pitches found overlooking the Cornish coast from the nearby clifftops. These views and its laidback attitude earned it top spot in a list of Nine top coastal campsites in the UK in The Times . They said: "You can watch ships pass in the night from this gloriously green, stripped-back site on a working farm on the lee side of the Lizard Peninsula.

Read More on Campsites "The hand-built showers are hot, the loos use sawdust rather than water, dogs and campfires are permitted, and breakfast is a bargain at £6. "There are also sensational sunrises to admire and even the cows — blonde Jerseys — are gorgeous. Fifteen minutes’ walk across fields takes you to the harbourside Cadgwith Cove Inn.

" Previous guests have labelled the site an "ideal spot to explore from" as well as praising the location in general. One wrote: "Location is stunning, gorgeous views out to sea, so peaceful." Most read in Beach holidays Another said: "Beautiful location, welcoming owners, spacious pi.