Spend the weekend in a barn? Don't mind if I do…read more It was a little late in the day when my friends and I put together our annual camping trip and before we knew it we were stuck with only the first weekend in September. Camping in September? Well it's worth a try, we'll just need plenty of warm stuff and a strong constitution won't we? It was then that I remembered something from back in my Girl Guiding days - you can camp in barns! Camping barns are pretty much just tents made out of stone, with a roof, with a flushing toilet and a sink if you're lucky (and yes, Alstonefield is a lucky barn). The ground floor of this one has one big communal room with wooden picnic benches and a cooking platform and the whole upstairs is for sleeping. No beds, just a wooden platform. Luxury it is not, but utterly beautiful, rustic, quiet and homely (in its way) it sure is. The barn is literally in the middle of nowhere (though there is still some phone signal), with nothing much around for miles barring the farmhouse at the other end of the dirt track and the myriad sheep and cows. There's no electricity but plenty of nooks and crannies for candles. We were mildly unsettled when we arrived mid-afternoon and could already see our breath on the autumnal air, but this gave way in the evening probably through a combination of the candles, the humans, bringing the barbecue inside and the ever present and loving beer jacket. It wasn't half as cold as we thought it'd be - especially for a clear night. We had plenty of space to cook, eat, drink, dance, sing and shout. Camping barns are a bit of a revelation for me. Warmer and (slightly) more comfortable than camping, with no crouching, no damp, no trekking to the toilet block, no falling over guy ropes, no packing away the canvas in the rain, no neighbours. but still with all the good stuff, the great outdoors, the roughing it, the hanging out with your mates. You can rent the whole of Alstonefield for £84 for the night - it fits 12 people (it's £7 each). What a way to spend a weekend! Just bring your woollens in case.

This was our first experiment with camping, and we loved this site. Small, quiet and with lots of…read morespace between us and our neighbours, it suited us perfectly. The showers/toilet and washing up area were spotlessly clean, and the welcome from Eddie was very friendly. We only stayed one night, as a learning experience with our new tent, but hope to come back for longer.

From the owner: Yew Tree Cottage is an adults only Camping and Caravanning site offering great facilities inc WC,…read moreShower rooms and washing up facilities for the Camper/ Cyclist. Shustoke's Village Shop is but a stones throw away and Country Pubs, Restaurants, are found within Shustokes locality. The Shustoke Reservoir/Sailing Club, Maxstoke Golf Course and some great walks are all within a mile of the park. You can be at the NEC in 15 minutes or in Birmingham City Centre within 30 minutes. Coleshill is but a brisk Walk away where you can find a wide selection of Pubs and Restaurants. If you are planning to explore what Warwickshire has to offer, then stay with us!

A great place to stay - we stayed the first week of August to coincide with the Bakwell Show. It's…read morean "adults only" site - so no screaming kids!!! Very peaceful place and very well run. Toilet/shower block always very clean and tidy - they must check it every 30 mins. TV reception iffy so take a satellite dish! Essentials available to buy in the booking office including ice creams and chocolate. It's classed a a four star site and it shows. Pubs in Longnor but not in walking distance. Well worth a visit.

Bosworth Water Trust is a leisure park set over 50 acres, 20 acres of which is water - used for all…read moretypes of water sports. There you can go sailing, windsurfing and kayaking or have a days relaxing fishing. Day and season tickets are available for the lakes - there are two, a large and small. The small lake has less 'traffic' on it and is a quieter days fishing. There are hiring facilities for the water sports and you can pay for lessons. We've been a few time to use the caravan and camping site located on the side of the waters edge. The pitches aren't massive but it's not bad for a weekend.There are good washing and shower facilities for all who are camping. They have a small shop but it's not got loads in for the camper, I'd recommend bringing what you need. There is also a bar but I thought it was a bit expensive. For an afternoon it's a nice day out - there is a fairly good play area, space to kick a ball, a walk round the lake etc. I think it's only about £2 to get in. Outside the park, there is the town of Market Bosworth, Shackerstone Railway, Twycross Zoo and Bosworth Battlefield. Every year they host events such as the raft race or Hinckley half mararthon.

A great day or half day out for all the family. The young can feed the ducks, the keen can take the…read more2 mile walk around the lake, the kids can play in the park/s (one just past the lake to the right then left and the other half way round the lake walk) Plenty of places to eat and drink or just grab an ice cream. Your typical Blackpoolesk place on a smaller scale. You can ride small boats on the lake and there is parking close by but this can be limited. During half terms and school holidays there is usually a fun fair on in the car park so you may have to park out of the centre and walk in

Fantastic family and adult campsite! Shower block is very antiquated and is currently having a new…read moremodern shower block being built at the time of this review! This must be one the largest and very level campsite we have stayed on. Showers cost 20p for 3 to 5 mins, play area for the kids with climbing frames, swings, etc in a fenced area next to the shower block, nice little shop for basic items, a good variety of wildlife, security is provided by a key coded barrier Overall a well sheltered with plenty of large trees campsite

We camp here and use it as a base to explore Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. We spent a…read moreweek there one summer and visited York, Scarborough, Sherwood Forest, Bakewell, Castleton, Hathersage, Bradwell, Sheffieldto name but a few places. This certainly isn't an exhaustive list as the surrounding areas have so much to offer for everyone. The site itself has showers, toilets, sinks, washing machines and dryers. There is also a bunk house if you don't want to camp out, as well as self catering units. They offer bed and breakfast with these. There is instruction on various outward bounds activities available from the farm. The site is a farmhouse pre-dating 1340 and lead mine buildings from the 1850s, which have been completely rebuilt. There are three main parts to the campsite. The top larger field, a smaller centre field close to the toilet blocks which are key coded. And a third longer field which stretches down the road. The toilets are clean and well kept. The showers are wonderful. This site is perfect for walkers, hikers or those just wishing to get away from it all. The kids love Pindale farm and can't wait to go back there. Its extremely cheap in comparison to other campsites. The centre field has stunning views over to mam tor and there is a beautiful walk down into Hope where there are pubs, shops and supplies. You are minutes away from Castleton, its caves and castle. The only down side people may see to this site is the fact that there is a cement works at the back of it. However, we have never been troubled with any noise coming from it, or the lorries visiting it. We went with a 6mth old baby one year and he was undisturbed.

If you own a caravan and you are looking for your next voyage, then may I suggest here…read more In the heart of the Pennines, and surrounded by beautiful scenery, this campsite is ideal for a short holiday so you can explore your surroundings. I really do love this place, even though I only live up the road, this is where we had our first camping experience and it was great. You aren't alone either as this place is always packed to the brim no matter what season and other people that are staying there are willing to help you and you can make some great friends. If you want a pint, the pub is only up the road and does some cracking meals too. If you have travelled a long way then there is plenty to do like visit the little town of Uppermill or hop on to a train to Manchester which is about half an hour away. There is so much to do here, why do you think I live here! Look at their website for more information on prices etc.

i have a caravan and from march till september i work away,…read moreso i thought i will try well i hole farm,greenfield. i only live 7 miles down the road and it was the best thing to do i came for a few days and 6 weeks later still here the owner nigel top guy will go out of the way to help the also have a camp steward jack, you are in the midle of the country side, but what a great place to chill out