GREAT HOLIDAYS IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

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GREAT HOLIDAYS IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Camping, glamping and touring holidays are more popular than ever, and it isn’t hard to see why

Whether looking for a weekend away near home or a road trip around the country, the options are endless when travelling in your own campervan, caravan or motorhome. Alternatively, glamping enables you to travel light but still enjoy plenty of creature comforts. As for where to go, the options are endless!

The Caravan and Motorhome Club is a great champion of the great outdoors and it has been helping its members have exciting adventures across the UK and beyond since 1907. Membership is just £54 per year, which gives you access to 2700 quality sites in the UK and overseas.

For those looking for a glamping getaway, Experience Freedom from the Caravan and Motorhome Club offers many options for members and non-members alike across the UK. From camping pods and yurts to safari tents, glamping pods and glamping cabins, there are options to suit every taste and budget all year round. Cool Campsites From the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast, the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s campsites are located all across the UK.

Here are some of our favourites: Alderstead Heath, Surrey

Alderstead Heath Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite has a peaceful and picturesque setting, but also offers convenient access to the M25. The campsite is surrounded by rolling wooded countryside and situated near the Pilgrims Way, so there are many lovely walking trails to explore, especially across the North Downs. There’s an abundance of day trip options to choose from, including National Trust property Chartwell, RHS Wisley, and Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking. Golfing enthusiasts will be delighted as there are several golf courses in the immediate area.

Battle Normanhurst Court, East Sussex

Located close to the 1066 Trail and set within what was the garden of a manor house, Battle Normanhurst Court Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite offers great facilities including a lovely dog walk route. The area is rich with scenic delights for walkers, nature lovers and those who simply crave a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The attractive seaside towns of Eastbourne, Hastings and Rye are close by and Battle itself is well worth the visit for its rich history.

Buxton, Derbyshire

Nestled peacefully in an idyllic valley, Buxton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite is conveniently located for easy access to the beautiful Peak District and its extensive network of cycle ways and walking routes. The small, pretty town of Buxton is within walking distance of the campsite and so are some splendid stately homes. Hikers will relish in reaching the summit of Grin Hill, where they can witness Solomon’s Temple and spectacular views of Buxton and High Peak.

Brecon Beacons, Wales

Brecon Beacons Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite is situated near the foothills of the glorious Welsh countryside. With dramatic views of Pen-y-Fan, Cribyn and Corn Dufeatures, it can lay claim to some of the best views of the central Beacons.

The campsite’s circular dog walk leads to a quaint stream and woodland area, where you’ll find an adventure course. Its centrality provides the ideal base for touring the towns of Brecon and Talgarth, and the countryside of mid and south Wales as well as the Brecon Beacons National Park. Plus, there’s a great pub just a 10-minute walk from the site.

Portscatho, Cornwall

Merrose Farm Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite near Portscatho, Cornwall is in an immaculately kept, well-landscaped parkland location with a great feeling of open space and good views of the surrounding countryside. The campsite is also close to a scenic coastal path that’s a delight to explore. The charming towns of St Mawes, Portscatho, Portloe and Mevagissey are all nearby, as is the ever-popular Eden Project. Quite simply, this campsite puts nature’s bounty on your doorstep.

Yellowcraig, East Lothian

Yellowcraig Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite is a splendid choice for nature lovers. The nearby Scottish Seabird Centre at North Berwick offers a spectacular Gannet Experience sound and light show.

Yurt, Alstead Heath Battle Normanhurst Court

The campsite offers convenient access to the John Muir Way, a coast-to-coast long distance walking path that stretches right across Scotland. There are also loads of sporting activities available in the area such as waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, plus nineteen golf courses. Glorious Glamping Sites

Accommodation options:

Experience Freedom offers a range of glamping accommodation, all of which accommodate at least up to two adults and two children:

Camping pods are well-insulated wooden huts that come equipped with simple home comforts such as beds, lighting, electric sockets and seating. Safari tents are opening later this year at Experience Freedom’s Southlands site on the Isle of Wight. Designed for families, they sleep up to five adults in two separate bedrooms and offer flexible living areas with a kitchen and dining area, plus a spacious covered verandah.

Glamping pods offer very comfortable accommodation, featuring a double bed, small sofa bed (and a child’s bunk-style bed) with bedding, en-suite bathroom facilities, simple cooking equipment, utensils & tableware, a wardrobe and hangers, foldaway table, WIFI, TV and DVD player with Bluetooth speakers. Each pod also comes with an outside table with four chairs and a parasol, plus a BBQ station (disposable BBQs are available) and a box for muddy shoes. Glamping Cabins offer all the amenities of the glamping pods and more, plus a lot more space to relax for a longer break. Yurts feature a rustic king-size bed, two single beds, soft lighting and blankets to snuggle under. They are waterproof, well-insulated and include basic cooking equipment and a BBQ station outside. Camping – Experience Freedom also offers tent camping on its sites.

Where to stay:

Experience Freedom has sites across the country – here are just some of the options:

Brighton, East Sussex

Nestled within the South Downs, the Brighton site is ideally located just two miles east of the city and a 15-minute walk from the Marina. The site offers camping pods and glamping pods. Brighton offers a wealth of attractions including its famous pier and beach, the impressive British Airways i360 viewing tower and a 300-metere zip line, Brighton Zip.

Daleacres, Kent

Located on a ‘patchwork quilt’ of farmers’ fields in Kent, the Dalecares site is nice and relaxed, and the yurt accommodation offers proper camping, but with proper beds! The site is tantalisingly close to soft, sandy beaches and Port Lympne Wildlife Park, and a little further afield are the sand dunes of Camber Sands, making it a particularly great spot for the summer.

Troutbeck Head, Cumbria

Situated below the Great Mell Fell and with spectacular views of Blencathra to the west, the Troutbeck Head site offers access to some of the prettiest walks in the country. It is also just four miles from the restaurants and shops of Ullswater. The site offers camping pods, glamping pods and the larger glamping cabins, so there is something for everyone.