Our favourite campsites from 2014
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The Caravan crew tours far and wide throughout the year. Here are our favourite sites from the 2014 season ...
Somerset, Waterrow Touring Park
This gem of a campsite is tucked away in a ‘hidden valley’ in west Somerset. The immaculate pitches of this adults-only park are cleverly obscured from each other with natural boundaries, and most have a spectacularly lush view across the valley. There’s a real sense of peace and tranquility on site, due largely to the rural setting and partly to the lack of noisy nippers! Waterrow has on-site secure storage, friendly staff and excellent washing and loo facilities in Portakabins inside a big Dutch barn. The towns of Wiveliscombe and Wellington are nearby. The West Somerset Steam Railway is just a
John Sootheran, Caravan magazine editor
Devon, Dornafield Caravan Park
Whenever I think of Dornafield I immediately smile as I’m reminded of the warm welcome from the lovely owners, Simon & Peter – the perfect tonic after a long five-hour drive down to this peaceful oasis in Newton Abbot, Devon. The caravan park has a relaxing, home from home feel about it and it simply oozes quality, with every detail taken care of. The pitches are immaculate, with full services available, and the facilities are spotless. Added extras include an indoor games room, play areas and a fully-stocked shop offering everything you could require. Just half a mile away is a traditional country inn, The Two Mile Oak which I’ve eaten at many times whilst basking in the sunshine of its courtyard garden. Further afield you have a cAshleigh Westbrook, Parks ad manager
Pembrokeshire, Mill House Caravan Park
Wind down from the A477 just outside Tenby and you’ll stumble across the stunning Mill House Caravan Park in the aptly titled Pleasant Valley. You won’t find many sites with this much beauty on tap and with so much to do nearby, too. Aside from the visual feast, Mill House is incredibly peaceful. During my stay, there were couples and families alike (the on-site facilities and activities are great for both) but I really felt close to nature, surrounded by serene flora and fauna for aBen Hackney, Features editor
East Sussex, Horam Manor Touring Park
Anyone who knows me will tell you how much I love the South Downs National Park. A high quality touring park which puts me within easy access of this beautiful area (I live 3.5 hours away) is a winner with me, so I’m glad I discovered Horam Manor. Set amid wooded countryside on the Horam Estate, facilities include a heated toilet block with spacious showers, hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up, and a huge field where dogs can be exercised freely. A short walk through the estate grounds leads to woodland nature trails, which our dog loved exploring, and the Lakeside Café serving an array ofClaire Tupholme, Travel & sites guidebooks editor
Cornwall, Heligan Woods Caravan Park
Heligan Woods is a quiet caravan and camping park set amid rolling countryside, with views of the sea. It’s only two miles from the quaint fishing port of Mevagissey; you can walk there, following an ancient carriage drive. It is a quality park with heated bathrooms and showers, plus laundry facilities and a small shop. Pitches are a generous size and dogs are welcomed. The park is sheltered by the woodland of the Heligan Estate and shrubs and flowers abound. Heligan Woods adjoinsVal Chapman, Chief test editor
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