My favourite campsite in the whole wide world…read more I really shouldn't be writing this review as I want to keep it a secret.... but Bycross Farm Campsite has been in the Telegraphs top ten UK campsites, so I think the cat is out of the bag now. Oh well. We've camped here four times now and its always been a lovely experience and on our most recent trip we were the only people here, which was nice. We initially found this campsite when we did our first canoe trip down the River Wye, it was on the Wye Valley Canoe Centres list of places to camp on the river route. That is you could land your canoe at these locations and camp up. The overall highlight of this place is its an apple orchard. A magical setting to be honest as the place is surrounded with fabulous bird life. Be warned the dawn chorus in the summer time is mega here, so if you don't want to be woken, bring good ear plugs. Otherwise, lie back and test out your knowledge of birdsong. Another highlight is this camp is it allows camp fires, unlike most other campsites I've stayed at in the UK. The owner treats campers like the adults they are and as a result the positive camping experience is increased ten fold. Before now there was one shower and two toilets, which was just about enough. But one our recent stay I found out that a whole shower & toilet block has been built out the back. And an excellent one it is too. There are also more wash up sinks, I think three more to the existing one that was already there at the existing toilet block. It's a little rough and ready, but that is what makes Bycross in my opinion the nicest place in the world when it comes to camping. No manicured lawns. There are very little notices up telling you what you are not allow to do. In June 2013 it cost 5 GBP per person per night. The hot power showers will cost you 1 GBP per five mins. For me this is excellent value for a fantastic camping experience.

This has been a caravan park since the 1950's and before that was used as an RAF camp…read more It is situated in the quiet area of Swanbridge in Sully, South Wales. It contains 90 self-contained, privately owned caravans, which are a range accomodate a range of party sizes. It is open 11 months of the year and is suitable for families with children and petsit is reall close to the Captains Wife Pub which does great food and drink The sea view are amazing and also the views of Sully Island. which can be walked to when the tide is out The park contains beautiful, well-kept gardens and was awarded a David Bellamy Silver Award in 2003 for its commitment to conservation and environment. It is an ideal place for potential buyers as it contains splendid, Scandinavian log cabins that are surrounded by a walled garden and privately owned woods.

One of the smaller C&C club sites, which we like: from the smiling welcome to the immaculately…read moremaintain site, the spotless amenities and the beautiful surrounding hills, there really is nothing to fault - except maybe the weather, but cannot hold them accountable for that! Birmingham one side and nice rolling green countryside everywhere else it's a great spot to pitch on for a family break. Site is definitely biased towards caravans with a number of new hardstanding pitches. Tent spots are limited to one field which has a bit of a slope to it, or a lower area with a series of dips (an old strip farming site). We pitched on the later, screened at the back with a hedge, easy access to the amenities. Having booked well in advance, the staff worked hard to keep four pitches together for our group despite a packed out for the bank holiday

We spent a rather wet week here in August 2008; our first camping trip with our kids (5 and 7) in a…read moreused tent we bought off eBay. Despite the poor weather, this site was perfect as a secluded getaway. It is nicely wooded, and there's a kids play area with ropes hanging off the trees. It only has 29 pitches about 50:50 for tents and campervans so you have the following immediate benefits : a) all amenties are close to your tent b) it's really quiet c) you can let your kids wander about knowing that they're always within earshot Perhaps I shouldn't really be writing this as the secret could quickly get out, however it is already featured in a book called 'Cool Camping' so what the hell. The pitches are all flat and well-enough drained. There's gravel about 4 below the turf, so you'll need a hammer for your pegs. The facilities are kept clean, the showers very good and there's adequate provision for washing up, throwing away your rubbish and there's a fridge where you can freeze ice packs. The site has a small shop with basics, but there's a Co-Op nearby and Monmouth is 15 minutes away and has everything else you could need. The manager's live on-site so help is always at hand; they even kindly charged up the kids games console. The site is up a steep hill, via narrow road, so I'd not like to try getting to it with a caravan - I'd suggest campervans (nothing too long / wide) and tents only.

Clent Hills is another popular point for panoramic views from West Midlands. Located in the…read moreSouthwest of Birmingham, in Clent, this landscape receives plenty of visitors a year! There are many footpaths that take you to the hills (Clent and Walton Hill) and from both points it's possible to see The Cotswolds, Malvern Hills, The Wrekin, the city of Dudley and many other beautiful points of UK. If you are keen on big walks and want to have the privilege of experience stunning views, Clent Hills is a perfect day out. The standing stones are the highlights from this National Trust protects hills. I have been to Clent Hills in a very lovely day and I can tell even it's still considered a long walk, it's possible to enjoy the journey without getting too tired. There are also plenty of benches spread in the area and they are always pretty inviting if a rest is needed in the middle of the way.

Clent Hills accommodate both extremities of weather, whether it be snowing or boiling hot, you can…read morehave fun at Clent regardless. The views from the top are unrivalled in the region, offering a picturesque area to walk dogs or even just for a stroll all year round. Regardless of what time of year it is, Clent has something to offer, becoming an extremely popular destination over the years. If you're not a dog person, I would suggest a mid-week visit, with the weekend being dominated by mans best friend. In the winter especially the hills of Clent offer a great sledging point, attracting a million dog walkers and a million kids who head there to make the most of the rare snow days. Overall, whether it be snow or shine, perhaps not rain, Clent is a great place to visit, one that I definitely recommend.