Camping’s not for everyone. I’ve had negative comments about living together in such a small space, many don’t get it. If you know, you know. It brings us together and requires special consideration and extra thought for each other. It’s a team effort, we have our roles and there’s no slacking. It’s ingrained, it’s living in a new place to explore, it’s away from home and it’s mostly … [Read more...] about Living the best VanLife
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Campervan Road Trip to Cornwall
As a school teacher and a business owner we worked through the COVID-19 lockdown without furlough or government grants. Our usual Easter school holiday trip was cancelled as we (mostly) worked from home in a desperate attempt to keep money coming in as clients cancelled their contracts and everyone tightened their belt. It was a very strange 3 months but it enabled us to reflect on the important … [Read more...] about Campervan Road Trip to Cornwall
We hired a motorhome
Please don't tell our campervan! Just before the Easter holidays we were all set to go away in VolksCamper and I noticed a last minute deal on a motorhome for hire based just around the corner in Derbyshire. A Facebook page called RENTACAMPA had advertised a Rimor 14P Motorhome which would be available the next day for a weeks self-drive holiday. We already had the campsites booked so we … [Read more...] about We hired a motorhome
Campsites in the UK and France
We've not visited enough campsites - we can only boast around 40 campsites we've stayed at over the years and we want that number to at least double. Our criteria for picking a campsite has mostly been based on the family requirements, lots of facilities, baby changing, play areas, restaurants and swimming pools (when abroad). We've yet to venture outside of France when going abroad in the … [Read more...] about Campsites in the UK and France
South of France Campervan Road Trip
Well, we only went and did it again - over two thousands miles through France on another epic campervan road trip. I'll list out the stops below with a few notes and photos for each place to help anyone looking to do a similar trip. If you are thinking of driving to the South of France (from the UK) and you've found this post on Google, check out the other links at the bottom that detail trips in … [Read more...] about South of France Campervan Road Trip
River Dart Country Park
We've just returned from a three night break at the River Dart Country Park Campsite and managed to go outside of the school holidays as the school had Thursday and Friday as inset days. We went in the campervan with two other families who were in a caravan and a tent (6 adults, 6 kids) - each allocated pitch was one of the biggest I've been on. The place was empty on the Thursday and Friday … [Read more...] about River Dart Country Park
UK Caravan Sites
Here are links to the sites we've visited in the last few years, some we've visited more than once and are planning on returning again this year. If you are planning on touring this year, have a browse through the links as they give you a good idea of the quality of the site. Carsington MAY 2008 Hawthorn Farm MAY 2008 … [Read more...] about UK Caravan Sites
Hillhead Holiday Park Caravan Club Site
We had Hillhead Caravan Site pre-booked for months and was really looking forward to spending two weeks there – I’m glad to say we were not disappointed! After the 250mile trip we arrived at the site and found the entry layout to be very clearly marked with two lanes for arrivals and one lane for site traffic, all with key code barriers. The reception was extremely helpful and we mentioned we … [Read more...] about Hillhead Holiday Park Caravan Club Site
Hawthorn Farm Caravan Club Site
We had a week here in May 2008 and I really liked the site. Initial booking and reception was very friendly. Pitches are half hard standing and half grass - we selected grass. We had two options for Water, waste and bins from our pitch. The wardens were driving around regularly in their tractor and very friendly . I got the impression they are very strict and enforce all the rules (as they … [Read more...] about Hawthorn Farm Caravan Club Site
Blackwall Plantation Caravan Club Site
First impression of the site was how nice it was to be surrounded by pine trees. Most of the site is hard standing, but we wanted grass - it was roasting hot and it seemed no-one else wanted grass! we got a great spot in front of the under 5 play area - not so great if you don't have kids and don’t like to hear then playing! – We could sit outside the van and watch them. We did not need levelling … [Read more...] about Blackwall Plantation Caravan Club Site