If anyone fancies completely getting away from it all I can recommend Hole Station campsite in Devon www.freewebs.com/holestationcampsite/
Adults only site so no kids to wake you up in the morning and you can take your own tent or hire one of the pre-erected ones.
Bit different from normal camp sites, pitches set in clearings in a wood so you don't really see your next door neighbours but very peaceful and relaxing.
Facilities are basic (compost toilets) but they do have showers and you can have a proper camp fire (although you should in theory only use the wood they have sold you!).
Think maybe I'm just not quite used to how prices triple etc in kids summer holidays etc, this will be the first time looking.</blockquote
Stayed at Lower Penderleith Farm near St Ives last August, it's basic but was £12 a night for 3 of us, loads of space for kids to run around and a regular bus to St Ives right outside
Any recommendations for sites within an hour drive (Kent, Sussex) Good for kids?
we're off to Broadhembury (near Ashford) this Friday for 5 nights - taking our touring Caravan, will let you know what it's like.....has got cracking reviews and the weather forecast is good (which is half of it)
Yeah I’d recommend Wowo Camping near Uckfield. You can have a fire by your pitch, there’s a petting farm, there’s loss of space for the kids and rope swings off loads of trees, they have live music in the Teepee at weekends.
Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment. I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ? Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
Im touring at the moment. We have a Motorhome which we tour around in when we are at home. Prices have varied greatly and so have the facilities, The best sites have been Caravan & Motorhome sites in terms of price and facilities....usually spotless, but mostly very busy and average around 20 pounds a night. The one we stayed at in Shrewsbury was very nice (Cartref) and 20 pounds per night and Shrewsbury is a lovely area, football apart. We stayed one night on a farm near Keswick which was 25 pounds and awful apart from the view which was pretty good if you overlooked all the farm debris and a shower in a rough old pig pen but it was a needs must stop as there was little to no competition in the lower lakes. I'm currently at Invercoe (Glencoe) and its the most expensive so far at 28.50 per night....fantastic all round views but ropey-ish facilities. We went for a lovely long walk today, but when we returned some twat decided to park his caravan right next to ours when there was plenty of space to even park 5 to 10 metres away, but no, he is a car width away, then he proceeds to put up an awning, and the guide ropes are literally 12 inches from my van......oh well, we will move on tomorrow otherwise Id have had to have a word.
Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment. I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ? Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
You can't take your house with you when you go away though can you?
We're going to to Devon and Cornwall in August as my wife and I haven't been since she was pregnant with our first child. We are staying in 2 separate locations on sites with clean toilets, hot showers, washing machines, restaurants, bars, fresh water and electrical hook up on every pitch. You don't really need to slum it too much to go camping these days. Tents are a lot better made than they once were, even things like air beds or camp beds are much more comfortable than you might remember.
Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment. I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ? Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
Because some people like the outdoors (weirdos, copyright @oohaahmortimer ).
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.
Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment. I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ? Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
Because some people like the outdoors (weirdos, copyright @oohaahmortimer ).
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.
Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment. I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ? Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
Because some people like the outdoors (weirdos, copyright @oohaahmortimer ).
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.
We did caravans in Cornwall/Dorset for a few years, when ours were young and that was bearable (just), but sleeping in a tent no chance. I'd rather stay at home.
Good luck to all that enjoy it though/bear with it out of necessity.
Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment. I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ? Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
Because some people like the outdoors (weirdos, copyright @oohaahmortimer ).
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.
We did caravans in Cornwall/Dorset for a few years, when ours were young and that was bearable (just), but sleeping in a tent no chance. I'd rather stay at home.
Good luck to all that enjoy it though/bear with it out of necessity.
Not sure I'd do it for long, but for a few days it's a good base to go and explore somewhere else.
Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment. I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ? Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment. I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ? Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
Because some people like the outdoors (weirdos, copyright @oohaahmortimer ).
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.
We did caravans in Cornwall/Dorset for a few years, when ours were young and that was bearable (just), but sleeping in a tent no chance. I'd rather stay at home.
Good luck to all that enjoy it though/bear with it out of necessity.
Caravan for a week in Devon in August on a half decent park is approx £1.2k to £2k
My family motto is "Notis un you lifeio" Which translated means, if you don't have a concierge I'm not coming in.
I'm honestly surprised by that - obviously don't know you personally TCE but from what I know on here could have easily seen you being the walk in the woods, camp/caravan, night sitting around outside with a drink type... all with the dogs obviously!
We bought a 6 berth touring caravan last year, store it down near brands hatch, absolutely love it - kids can’t get enough of going away in it.
Caravan club sites are superb and great for the little ones.
Normally get away half a dozen times a year in it (2/3 night weekends + 1 proper holiday) off to south of France in August. Can be as cheap/ expensive as you want to make it.
We’ve got family who do it too so go in a big group. Kids spend the whole time riding bikes and playing without an iPad in sight
We are happy sitting around eating and drinking and having a fire at night
It’s not for everyone but for anyone with kids who hasn’t done it, trust me they’ll love it
Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment. I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ? Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
Because some people like the outdoors (weirdos, copyright @oohaahmortimer ).
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.
We did caravans in Cornwall/Dorset for a few years, when ours were young and that was bearable (just), but sleeping in a tent no chance. I'd rather stay at home.
Good luck to all that enjoy it though/bear with it out of necessity.
Caravan for a week in Devon in August on a half decent park is approx £1.2k to £2k
Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment. I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ? Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
Love it!
You cannot be serious. Are they really your tents ? I've seen better settings in refugee camps
NB I'd be a bit concerned about getting murdered in the night by an axe wielding maniac as well.
Good luck to the campers, but I'll never appreciate the enjoyment. I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ? Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
Love it!
You cannot be serious. Are they really your tents ? I've seen better settings in refugee camps
Certainly are. I took my nephew to show him some mountains. I go to the Cairngorms whenever I can.
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Adults only site so no kids to wake you up in the morning and you can take your own tent or hire one of the pre-erected ones.
Bit different from normal camp sites, pitches set in clearings in a wood so you don't really see your next door neighbours but very peaceful and relaxing.
Facilities are basic (compost toilets) but they do have showers and you can have a proper camp fire (although you should in theory only use the wood they have sold you!).
Go to a holiday park with entertainment or like you say Travelodge/Premier Inn - basically anywhere you have your own toilet facilities.
It’s often full.
Thank you though.
I mean if it's good, why do we all have a lovely bed and bedroom ?
Why don't we just sleep in the garden ?
We're going to to Devon and Cornwall in August as my wife and I haven't been since she was pregnant with our first child. We are staying in 2 separate locations on sites with clean toilets, hot showers, washing machines, restaurants, bars, fresh water and electrical hook up on every pitch. You don't really need to slum it too much to go camping these days. Tents are a lot better made than they once were, even things like air beds or camp beds are much more comfortable than you might remember.
More importantly, for the rest of us it’s the most cost effective type of break. Which sometimes is the difference of going away / not going away.
I'd rather stay at home.
Good luck to all that enjoy it though/bear with it out of necessity.
Which translated means, if you don't have a concierge I'm not coming in.
I was 30 at the time mind.
Caravan club sites are superb and great for the little ones.
Normally get away half a dozen times a year in it (2/3 night weekends + 1 proper holiday) off to south of France in August. Can be as cheap/ expensive as you want to make it.
We’ve got family who do it too so go in a big group. Kids spend the whole time riding bikes and playing without an iPad in sight
We are happy sitting around eating and drinking and having a fire at night
It’s not for everyone but for anyone with kids who hasn’t done it, trust me they’ll love it
I've seen better settings in refugee camps
NB I'd be a bit concerned about getting murdered in the night by an axe wielding maniac as well.