The top 10 campsites to visit evaluated
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The top 10 campsites and why;
After some research and personal experience I have decided
to do a top 10 camp site review to help others find their perfect break away.
This article will cover many different campsites up and down the United
Kingdom, explain both there pros and cons. Hope everyone finds this information
useful and it helps you plan your perfect trip. If you are planning your
camping trip and haven’t got everything you need don’t panic you can find all
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supplies hear .
1: The Dennis Cove Camping, Padstow, Cornwall
T: 01841 532 349
Cornwall is one of the U.K’s well know bucket and spade destinations. The camp
site is located in the middle of two grassy fields with five electrical
hook-ups and a good shower block, and the views across the bay are absolutely
stunning.
Padstow is right next door, so if you are fed up with gas fire cooking, you
can always head out to Rick Stein's restaurant, or deli, bistro, café or fancy
fish and chip shop if the mood takes you. What every activities you are after
they are all close by, Cornwall has a lot to offer. This is an ideal spot to
enjoy the sandy beaches of the Cornish coast, or hire bikes in the town and
explore the delights of Cornwall all on the other side of your tent.
2 Cornish Tipi Holidays, Tregeare, P endoggett, St Kew, Cornwall
T: 01208 880 781
W: www.cornish-tipi-holidays.co.uk
Tipi style camping sites are now springing up all over the United Kingdom.
These type of campsites were once associated with the hippy like campers but
now they are growing more and more popular all over the Uk, this one is situated
in Tregildrans Quarry, which is now a picturesque valley home to a safari of
wildlife.
A tipi is much more spacious than most normal tents, and the quarry lake
really lifts the appeal of this already stunning camp site. Guests can take a
boat out on the lake, swim and fish for trout, surrounded by foxgloves and
orchids with buzzards overhead.
Whether you are looking for communal living or isolated, it can all be
arranged. We have a medium tipi which will sleep up to 3 people and then a
large tipi which can sleep up to six people. The campsite is located about 10
minutes away from the nearest beach, It’s not the
3 Troy town Campsite, Troy town Farm, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly
T: 01720 422 360
If your lids aren’t too keen on staying on a tent, I’m sure whenever you
tell them that they are going to be on an island, their eyes will light up.
England's most western campsite, and perched on the edge of the island, the
Atlantic stretching away in front, it is certainly a pretty spectacular
location, and a fun campsite for all the family.
With just 70 residents living on the island, this makes it a very special
and unique place to come to. The campsite combines sea views with a wonderfully
rugged, heather-covered coastal landscape, which can mean it gets very winding
whenever the weather picks up. It can be quiet hard to find, but believe me the
rural isolation and stunning beaches are worth the rural drive.
4 Acton Fields, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset
T: 01929 424 184
Acton Fields camp site can be found right beside the Tom fields. It is a
pretty, small site, and what it has over Tom's is that it is closer to the
footpath down the Dancing Ledge on the coast and closer to Chapman's Pool, one
of the most gorgeous stretches of coastline in England.
On a sunny evening, the views from the Langton Matravers - Kingston road are
out of this world and have to be seen. Having said that, both sites are part of
a World Heritage area, with masses of places for a wonderful, old-fashioned
summer holiday fun..
5 Britchcombe Farm, Uffington, Faringdon Wiltshire
T: 01367 820 667
For this next campsite it may be small but it’s all about the located that
more than makes up for it, it is within spitting distance from Uffington White
Horse and this is what makes it such a magical ad unique campsite.
There are a couple of showers, loos
and washing up sinks and… very little else. Pitch your tent and frolic on to the
Ridgeway for miles and miles. Just nearby is Dragon Hill, where St George is
supposed to have been victorious over his dragon, and a half hour walk away is
Wayland's Smithy, an ancient burial chamber, and, legend has it, forge, where
people left their horses to be shod in silver by the mysterious Wayland.
However you look at it Britchcombe Farm has an awful lot to offer in way of
its location to things, it has many local and interesting landmarks all within
a stone’s throw away. It’s even possible to have a fire, with logs delivered to
you by the owner of the site.
6 Stowford Manor Farm, Wingfield, Trowbridge, Wilts
T: 01225 752 253
W: www.stowfordmanorfarm.co.uk
As everyone knows Devon and Cornwall have always and will always be very
popular camping spots, but if you are driving from London then this farm is a
rural idyll that you can get to in half the time it takes to drive to Rock.
There are only 20 pitches so it's pretty tiny, and is part of a medieval,
family-run farm. The biggest delight of this site is the outdoor swimming club,
founded in the 1930s at Farleigh Weir.
It's a lovely place to swim, but there are shallower spots for paddling
nearer the farm, and nearby Farleigh Castle also makes a good spot to take
children for some fresh air, fun packed activities and games in the ramparts.
The family-run feel to this site is what makes it so lovely, as well as the
fact that they have recently given the washhouse and showers a spanking new
refit.
7 Hillend, Llangennith, Swansea, Wales
T: 01792 386 204
What makes Hillend so attractive is the combination of the very old and the
very new, Hillend provides the perfect blend of old and new. The site is on the
edge of the Gower coastline, with awesome countryside and sandy beaches. And
you can find Iron Age forts and Norman churches to explore nearby.
The long stretches of golden sand can attract all kinds of people, form
people who want to kite fly, to surfers, canoeists, elderly couples and horse
riders, Hillend’s beaches offer the opportunity to do all of these activities
right on your doorstep.
You will also find rock-climbing and pony-trekking nearby, and for
night-time fun there is the lively King's Head pub. The site is pretty basic,
but the showers and washing facilities are fine, and kept to a really high
standard.
8 Under the Thatch, Romany Caravan, Felin Brithdir, Rhydlewis, Llandysul,
Ceredigion
T: 01239 851 410
If you after a nice romantic camping experience, with as few happy campers
around you as possible, then Under the Thatch's Romany caravan is pretty close
to perfect for a secluded, comfortable and almost heart-breakingly picturesque
experience.
Located on the banks of the River Ceri, you can stay in a 1920s caravan with
a comfortable double bed, and a cabin with cooking and washing facilities, CD
player and fridge just beside it.
Lovely in the sun, but if you've run away for a romantic weekend, the
experience is almost enhanced by a bit of rain, as it gives you the excuse to
stay in bed all day, rain pattering on the canvas overhead, stove hissing.
Nothing comes better than that.
9 Nantcol Waterfalls Cefn Uchaf, Llanbedr, Gwynedd
T: 01341 241 209
W: www.nantcolwaterfalls.co.uk
This wacky campsite is a seriously wild, seriously stunning spot near the
Nantcol Waterfalls, a mile from the Rhinog Mountains. The facilities here don’t
get me wrong are very basic, with most campers washing in the river and using
chemical lavatories, or nipping down to the pub in Llanbedr. On the plus side,
however, there are some fantastic circular walks and wonderful areas for
picnicking beside the river and waterfalls.
You have also got the opportunity to rent out one of the self contained
cottages, but in my opinion camping is what it is all about. It's a friendly,
basic operation, and a major bonus is that you can light your own fire: the
owners will even sell you a bag of logs. This campsite is also very child
friendly with various activities to keep them entertained.
10 The Wild Boar Inn, Wincle, Macclesfield, Cheshire
T: 01260 227 219
If you are looking to camp as close to the widest wilderness as possible
then this is probably not the campsite for you. The site is very small sitting
on just over an acre of land and rather close to a 16th century
coaching inn.
On the other hand if you are looking for a camping experience with a bit of
nightlife thrown in as well then this is definitely the campsite for you. The
landlord of the coaching in throws lively music events on Saturday nights, and
the best bit about it is you can relax knowing you do not drive anywhere whenever
the inn is closed as the campsites just next door. The location has is also
close to places if you enjoy walking, and also has some attractions nearby such
as Alton Towers and Chatsworth for family days out.
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