SUPER SITES in the stunning South West

From the coast to the countryside, the South West of England is a popular area – uncover all it has to offer with these top campsites

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RIVERSIDE CARAVAN PARK

Leigham Manor Drive, Marsh Mills, Plymouth, Devon PL6 8LL T 01752 344122 W riversidecaravanpark.com

OPEN All year PRICE From £19.50

A quiet, secluded countryside park bordered by the River Plym and ancient woodland, yet just a few hundred yards from the A38, so easy for access. The Plym Valley is home to the Plym Peregrine Project with peregrine falcon watching commencing in March each year. The site is also close to Plymouth (a park and ride service is a 15-minute stroll along the riverbank) and Exmoor Zoo. For those interested in boating, Plymouth Sound offers a full range of activities and within the city there is plenty to do, from marvelling at the boats in the harbour to browsing the many shops.

The site offers level pitches with electric hook-up and Premier pitches with individual electric, water and grey waste facilities. Other amenities on site include toilets and showers, a launderette, shop, games room and outdoor play area. There is a seasonal bar, restaurant and takeaway on site, along with an outdoor heated pool (open end of May to mid Sept).

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DORNAFIELD CARAVAN PARK

Two Mile Oak, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6DD

T 01803 812732 W dornafield.com

OPEN 12 March – 3 November PRICE From £20

Dornafield is a beautiful site – surrounded by woodland and countryside, and with pretty plantings and hedges within the touring areas. The site is within a fourteenth century farmstead that covers 30 acres in total midway between Exeter and Plymouth. With Dartmoor National Park in one direction and the stunning beaches of the English Riviera in the other, this is truly a fantastic location.

Pitches on site are level and come fully serviced on either hardstanding or grass. The award-winning facilities include toilets, showers, vanity cubicles, laundries and dishwashing. For your convenience there is an on-site shop, games room, tennis court, adventure playgrounds and dog walking areas.

The focal point of the site is the farmhouse, once besieged by Roundheads in the Civil War. The farm buildings now house reception, the shop and games room and the farmyard where the cattle used to wait is now a stunning floral courtyard area.

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BARLEY MEADOW TOURING PARK

Crockernwell, Exeter,

Devon EX6 6NR

T 01647 403020 W barleymeadow.co.uk OPEN 19 March – 5 January PRICE From £18

Adults-only from March 2021, this touring park is set in Dartmoor National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A footpath from the site gives direct access to a farm shop and café and the Two Moors Way long-distance walking trail passes a few hundred yards from the site and leads through Dartmoor. If you prefer a more relaxed pace then the pretty village of Drewsteignton is a short walk away and there are local pubs serving food there.

Barley Meadow has a selection of pitches including grass and hardstandings with electric and a small number of fully serviced ones.

There are toilets and showers, a launderette and seasonal shop.

Some of the attractions in the area include the highest waterfall in England – Canonteign Falls – and Bovey Castle. Twelve miles from site is Exeter, and a bus service will take you there from the site’s entrance.

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NORDEN FARM CAMPSITE

Corfe Castle, Dorset BH20 5DS T 01929 480098 W nordenfarm.com

OPEN 1 March – 30 October PRICE From £18

Set on a working farm just less than a mile outside Corfe Castle, Norden Farm is a top site for motorhomers due to its location and public transport links. With bus stops at the site entrance and the steam train to Swanage just a short walk away, exploring is easy. There is a footpath leading directly to the village of Corfe where you can visit the castle and there are a few pubs, shops and a bakery.

This is an all-grass site, within a valley setting, with three camping and touring fields, all with electric. There are two large facilities blocks on site with toilets and showers, a disabled toilet and wet room, a laundry and dog shower. There’s also a terrific farm shop on site offering a wide range of groceries, local fresh produce, plus all camping goods and accessories along with a mini garden centre.

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HARROW WOOD FARM CARAVAN PARK

Poplar Lane, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 8JE T 01425 672487 W caravan-sites.co.uk

OPEN March – January PRICE From £28

Set in 80 acres of farmland on the edge of the New Forest National Park, Harrow Wood Farm Caravan Park is located in the village of Bransgore. Exploring the national park is easy with the open forest being just two miles away. It’s also only five miles to Christchurch where you’ll find picturesque rivers, a natural harbour and great beaches to choose from.

The site has 60 pitches with hardstanding and electric hook-up.

There is an on-site fishing lake that is great for fans of the sport but also makes for a nice spot to relax. A one-mile circular walk leads around the farm, meaning guests can enjoy the animals and surroundings. The facilities on site include toilets, showers, dishwashing, a laundry and also facilities for the disabled. Please note that dogs are not accepted at Harrow Wood Farm.

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TEHIDY HOLIDAY PARK

Harris Mill, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall TR16 4JQ

T 01209 216489 W tehidy.co.uk OPEN 26 March – 30 October PRICE From £19

Set among mature trees in the Tolskithy Valley, this is a family-owned, awardwinning site with fewer than 30 pitches, making for a haven of peace and tranquillity midway between St Ives and St Agnes. There are a range of pitches, including hardstandings with electric, that are surrounded by wildlife areas, hedging and shrubs. There are woodland walks direct from site, with the Tolskithy Valley having a network of footpaths tracing the course of the stream and meadows. There are also footpaths starting in the village, leading down through the woods to the local beach, and cycle routes. The Camel Trail is only 35 minutes away and a bus service is available at the site entrance.

On site you’ll find a shop stocked with all the groceries and local produce you could wish for, a play area, games room, showers, laundry, a disabled and family room and WiFi. Please note that no pets are permitted at Tehidy Holiday Park.

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CARNON WOLLAS TOURING PARK

Bissoe Road, Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall TR3 6GR

T 07584 065841 / 07741 909650 W carnonwollastouringpark.co.uk OPEN 1 March – 10 January

PRICE From £18

An adults-only and dog-friendly site located between the cathedral city of Truro and the maritime town of Falmouth, Carnon Wollas is set on the edge of the village and within walking distance of shops and a bus stop. There is access to cycle trails and walks can be enjoyed directly from site. A short 20-minute walk from Carnon Wollas leads to the quay at Devoran and here you can pick up the Coast-to-Coast cycle route. The National Trust’s Trelissick Garden is a short drive away.

There are 25 pitches, all of which are hardstanding, fully serviced with electric, fresh water tap, grey waste drain and rural views. Toilet and shower facilities are available, along with a kitchen area. Depending on the provisions available in your own unit, at Carnon Wollas you have the option of paying for a pitch only, or opting for a pitch plus use of the facilities.

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SUN HAVEN HOLIDAY PARK

Mawgan Porth, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4BQ

T 0333 200 2780 W lovatparks.com/sunhaven OPEN 12 April – 2 November PRICE From £40.50

Located just eight miles from Pastow and five miles from Newquay, Sun Haven is a relaxed and secluded family retreat in a prime location. Tucked among the trees and bordered by a stream, a short 15-minute walk through woodland leads to the golden sands of Mawgan Porth Beach. The park is set amid rolling Cornish countryside and is perfect for those who love the great outdoors. The site is also dog-friendly and pets will love the space to run on the beach.

The pitches at Sun Haven are a choice of grass or hardstanding with electric, and there are toilets, showers, family bathrooms, a laundry, play area and shop

on site. Local activities include fishing, horse riding, surfing and golf. With both Newquay and Padstow close by, you have a choice of fish and chip restaurants, pubs and cafés locally. There is a bus stop located at the site entrance should you wish to hop on, and explore the beautiful surrounding areas.

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BURROWHAYES FARM CARAVAN & CAMPING SITE

West Luccombe, Porlock, Minehead, Somerset TA24 8HT

T 01643 862463 W burrowhayes.co.uk

OPEN 15 March – 31 October

PRICE From £21

Burrowhayes Farm is a select family site situated next to Horner Water in the heart of the Exmoor National Park and with a view of Dunkery Beacon. Dogs are welcome and there are numerous country walks from the site into the Exmoor countryside, woodland and moorland. An excellent addition to the site is the riding stable, offering escorted rides for all abilities. For those who prefer to stay on two feet, the pretty village of Porlock is within walking distance, which has shops, restaurants, pubs and a visitors’ centre. A short drive away is the seaside town of Minehead.

Burrowhayes offers good facilities, including a heated shower and toilet block, launderette, disabled facilities, dishwashing area, shop and reception. The pitches come on a choice of grass or hardstanding, with 16A electric hook-up, and there a some fully serviced pitches.

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PICCADILLY CARAVAN PARK

Folly Lane West, Lacock, Chipenham, Wiltshire SN15 2LP T 01249 730260 W piccadillylacock.co.uk

OPEN 15 April – 31 October

PRICE From £22

Piccadilly Caravan Park occupies a unique location – just half a mile from the beautiful National Trust village of Lacock. Here you’ll find Lacock Abbey, a country house once home to William Henry Fox Talbot, the inventor of the photographic negative. There are woodland grounds, a museum and pretty streets full of traditional stone houses. There’s also a pub serving food.

Pitches on the site are part hardstanding, part grass over several hedged areas with electric hook-up available. There are toilets and showers, a launderette and dishwashing room, plus play area, games room and dog walk area. You can also enjoy walks in the miles of surrounding countryside.

Chippenham is a 10-minute drive away for a larger selection of pubs and shops. The city of Bath is only 40 minutes away, and Lansdown Park and Ride (BA1 9BJ) is a 30-minute drive and gives hassle-free access to this impressive historic city.