Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2022 i Caravan

We’d had Rutland in our sights for a while, following a day visit to one of the Birdfairs at Rutland Water Nature Reserve. We’d vowed to return, spend time with binoculars and birds, and have a look at England’s smallest county. The day was sunny, bright and wintry-clear as we drove across no less than five counties to our destination, the rolling countryside taking us through what felt like the very heart of rural England. Next morning, we opened the blinds to the promise of a good day at Rutland Water. Rutland’s countryside appears unchanged by time – a pastoral scene from a painting, almost. The villages are attractive, with houses built of yellowish Cotswold-coloured stone. Distinctive pagoda-like church spires stood out in the landscape. We reached Egleton and parked…

This gold award-winning caravan and camping site is located in the lovely 750-acre Rother Valley Country Park. It’s an ideal base for active guests and dog owners; the country park offers a range of activities, lakes, cycle tracks and walking trails. There’s even a golf course close by at the Rother Valley Golf Centre, which has some excellent views over the surrounding countryside. For exploring the area there is a handy bus stop within one mile, and local shops are within two miles. Families will love the nearby attractions including Gullivers Valley Theme Park Resort, Yorkshire Wildlife Park and the Tropical Butterfly House. All 163 pitches on the site come with electric hookups and offer a choice of either hardstanding, super or extra-large pitches. Facilities include toilets, showers, a family…

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Dealers may offer free starter packs with selected caravans, so you may benefit from a battery, or a water container for example You’ve made the decision to buy a caravan, and you can’t wait to start shopping. However, it’s important to take your time during this process, because there’s a lot to think about. Not least is where to buy your caravan from. It may be tempting to head straight online, bash ‘caravans for sale’ into Google and excitedly jump on a bargain, but beware. While there are undoubtedly good deals to be had, there are pitfalls out there, too. Where is best to buy a caravan? Let’s take a closer look at what to consider when buying from a caravan retailer or dealer, and buying privately. BUYING FROM A…

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Mere yards away, maybe even on the exact spot on which I’d stood, William the Conqueror had set foot in England for the first time. Nearly 1,000 years on, what would he have made of the sight of our ’van? I’m sure he would have been impressed by the idea of a home on wheels allowing its inhabitants to ‘conquer’ pastures new… We had made it, finally, to Pevensey Bay and, specifically, Cannon Camping Park; a place we had long wanted to come to. In the millennium since William arrived, plenty have cast a longing, if nefarious, eye towards this coastline. However, aided by Martello Towers and Spitfires, plus some spectacular natural cliffs, such aggressors have been foiled, leaving us free to enjoy the natural and historical treasures of this…

Our Easter trip saw us heading down the M4 into south Wales – it’s been more than two years since we’ve headed over the bridge. The first big change was the fact that tolls on the M4 crossing into Wales have all gone; removing a bit of a barrier between England and Wales was a very welcome change. Apart from the cost, it means there are no long queues waiting to pay. We were heading for the St David’s Lleithyr Meadow Caravan and Motorhome Club Site – which sits on the headland close to Whitesands Bay above St Davids, which is the smallest city in Great Britain with an estimated population of 1,600. We’ve visited the city previously; however, this is the first time we’ve been to this site, which…

Adria UK | W adria.co.uk | £29,705 including delivery Few in Britain had heard of the River Isonzo until the Slovenian manufacturer, Adria, named a caravan after it. The Isonzo flows a spectacular course through both Slovenia and Italy, to reach the Adriatic Sea. It’s a river of waterfalls and cascades – and is famous for its turquoise colour. Adria unveiled the Adora Isonzo in 2014, before the eight-foot revolution gathered pace among the British manufacturers. The Isonzo was a trendsetter; spectacular, like its river namesake. In its eight years, this model has received changes in style and equipment as it has evolved and matured, but the layout has remained largely the same – because it’s stunningly practical, and super-spacious. The Adora Isonzo is not only among the widest caravans…

However, there are avoidable pitfalls to buying a caravan at a show, so you don’t buy in haste and repent at leisure. Don’t worry. This guide will help you cut through the confusion to pick the perfect new caravan for you at a show. Follow these simple steps to make it enjoyable and stress-free. 1 Make a shortlist Surely you make a shortlist at the show? No. Make a list of what interests you before you go. Make a shortlist of caravans to see using the following criteria: a Berths — How many beds (berths) do you need; two, three, four or more?b Layout — Do you want fixed beds, make-up beds or bunk beds? What’s the lounge like?c Weight — You need to know if your car can tow…

I thought I’d tell you about the time we went to Haweswater Reservoir in Mardale, back in the autumn, as it was such a memorable day out in the hills. Not because this remote corner of the Lake District is beautiful, or because it has an unusual history. No, the reason this day will forever be burned into my mind was because we encountered a bunch of naturist hikers. Now, we’ve been to some pretty far-flung places in the world and have seen some rather rare and unusual things, from condors in the Andes to grizzly bears in the Rocky Mountains. However, the sighting of hikers, clad in nothing but a birthday suit and a pair of boots, is as rare as spotting a yeti or unicorn, it would seem.…

1 HIDDEN VALLEY PARK West Down, Near Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8NU T 01271 813837 W hiddenvalleypark.com OPEN All year Hidden Valley Park is set in a wooded valley near to the village of West Down in north Devon. You can walk quieter back roads from the site to the coastal town of Woolacombe (4½ miles) and the Victorian harbour town of Ilfracombe (6 miles), or use the bus service from the main road outside the site. For dogs, there is plenty of woodland surrounding the site to explore off-lead, and the River Cain running through the site is a welcoming place for a splash about on warmer days. For caravans there are hardstanding pitches of varying sizes with some large and fully serviced pitches available. All have electric hook-up. There…

Many of us will have made our way to Dover and perhaps even stayed at a site there the night before the ferry crossing – but have you ever taken a holiday in Kent? This county has pretty towns with quirky shops including Folkestone, a world-leading art gallery in Margate, beautiful beaches such as Broadstairs and even Britain’s only ‘desert’ in Dungeness. It’s a diverse destination and worthy of a proper break. W visitkent.co.uk Visit Walmer Castle Situated on the coast near Deal, Walmer Castle offers eight acres of gardens – a kitchen garden abundant with produce, a shady woodland area and colourful borders bursting with herbaceous plants. All this before you’ve even set foot in the impressive castle, once a Tudor artillery fortress. It’s now under the care of…

Bailey ■ T 0117 966 5967 ■ W baileyofbristol.co.uk ■ £22,499 + £645 delivery Double beds aligned along the side of caravans – sometimes called ‘French beds’ – have largely gone out of fashion, swept aside by the tide of island beds that now dominate caravan layouts. Bailey, until a short time ago, had two side-bed layouts in the Unicorn range. There is still one in the Discovery range, the D4-4, but that’s all – apart from the Phoenix+ 440. Swift has the Sprite Alpine 4. All of the other layouts with side double beds are larger and heavier than the Bailey Phoenix+ 440. So, the Phoenix+ 440 has few competitors in its lightweight class. Which makes it a pretty special caravan. And there is still a strong case for…

Cenarth Falls Holiday Park in Newcastle Emlyn, Wales, has been bought by Boutique Resorts Ltd. The 11-acre, award-winning holiday park is ideally placed for exploring the nearby village of Cenarth with its famous salmon-leap waterfalls, plus local beaches and spectacular coastal scenery. The site currently offers tent, caravan and motorhome pitches, and holiday homes for hire. It also boasts a health and leisure complex with fitness suite, pool, spa, sauna/steam rooms, bar and restaurant, outdoor pool and play area. This is the third site for family-owned holiday park provider, Boutique Resorts, which already owns Maesmawr Farm Resort in Newtown, Powys, and Fishguard Bay Resort in Newport, Wales. Richard Prestwich, Director in the Leisure and Trade Related team at Savills, who sold the park on behalf of a private client, says,…