The top 10 campsites and why;

After some research and personal experience I have decided to do a top 10 camp site review to help others find their perfect break away. This article will cover many different campsites up and down the United Kingdom, explain both there pros and cons. Hope everyone finds this information useful and it helps you plan your perfect trip. If you are planning your camping trip and haven’t got everything you need don’t panic you can find all your Camping supplies hear .

1: The Dennis Cove Camping, Padstow, Cornwall

T: 01841 532 349

Cornwall is one of the U.K’s well know bucket and spade destinations. The camp site is located in the middle of two grassy fields with five electrical hook-ups and a good shower block, and the views across the bay are absolutely stunning.

Padstow is right next door, so if you are fed up with gas fire cooking, you can always head out to Rick Stein's restaurant, or deli, bistro, café or fancy fish and chip shop if the mood takes you. What every activities you are after they are all close by, Cornwall has a lot to offer. This is an ideal spot to enjoy the sandy beaches of the Cornish coast, or hire bikes in the town and explore the delights of Cornwall all on the other side of your tent.

2 Cornish Tipi Holidays, Tregeare, P endoggett, St Kew, Cornwall

T: 01208 880 781

W:  www.cornish-tipi-holidays.co.uk

Tipi style camping sites are now springing up all over the United Kingdom. These type of campsites were once associated with the hippy like campers but now they are growing more and more popular all over the Uk, this one is situated in Tregildrans Quarry, which is now a picturesque valley home to a safari of wildlife.

A tipi is much more spacious than most normal tents, and the quarry lake really lifts the appeal of this already stunning camp site. Guests can take a boat out on the lake, swim and fish for trout, surrounded by foxgloves and orchids with buzzards overhead.

Whether you are looking for communal living or isolated, it can all be arranged. We have a medium tipi which will sleep up to 3 people and then a large tipi which can sleep up to six people. The campsite is located about 10 minutes away from the nearest beach, It’s not the

3 Troy town Campsite, Troy town Farm, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly

T: 01720 422 360

W: www.troytown.co.uk

If your lids aren’t too keen on staying on a tent, I’m sure whenever you tell them that they are going to be on an island, their eyes will light up. England's most western campsite, and perched on the edge of the island, the Atlantic stretching away in front, it is certainly a pretty spectacular location, and a fun campsite for all the family.

With just 70 residents living on the island, this makes it a very special and unique place to come to. The campsite combines sea views with a wonderfully rugged, heather-covered coastal landscape, which can mean it gets very winding whenever the weather picks up. It can be quiet hard to find, but believe me the rural isolation and stunning beaches are worth the rural drive.

4 Acton Fields, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset

T: 01929 424 184

Acton Fields camp site can be found right beside the Tom fields. It is a pretty, small site, and what it has over Tom's is that it is closer to the footpath down the Dancing Ledge on the coast and closer to Chapman's Pool, one of the most gorgeous stretches of coastline in England.

On a sunny evening, the views from the Langton Matravers - Kingston road are out of this world and have to be seen. Having said that, both sites are part of a World Heritage area, with masses of places for a wonderful, old-fashioned summer holiday fun..

5 Britchcombe Farm, Uffington, Faringdon Wiltshire

T: 01367 820 667

For this next campsite it may be small but it’s all about the located that more than makes up for it, it is within spitting distance from Uffington White Horse and this is what makes it such a magical ad unique campsite.

 There are a couple of showers, loos and washing up sinks and… very little else. Pitch your tent and frolic on to the Ridgeway for miles and miles. Just nearby is Dragon Hill, where St George is supposed to have been victorious over his dragon, and a half hour walk away is Wayland's Smithy, an ancient burial chamber, and, legend has it, forge, where people left their horses to be shod in silver by the mysterious Wayland.

However you look at it Britchcombe Farm has an awful lot to offer in way of its location to things, it has many local and interesting landmarks all within a stone’s throw away. It’s even possible to have a fire, with logs delivered to you by the owner of the site.

6 Stowford Manor Farm, Wingfield, Trowbridge, Wilts

T: 01225 752 253

W:  www.stowfordmanorfarm.co.uk

As everyone knows Devon and Cornwall have always and will always be very popular camping spots, but if you are driving from London then this farm is a rural idyll that you can get to in half the time it takes to drive to Rock.

There are only 20 pitches so it's pretty tiny, and is part of a medieval, family-run farm. The biggest delight of this site is the outdoor swimming club, founded in the 1930s at Farleigh Weir.

It's a lovely place to swim, but there are shallower spots for paddling nearer the farm, and nearby Farleigh Castle also makes a good spot to take children for some fresh air, fun packed activities and games in the ramparts. The family-run feel to this site is what makes it so lovely, as well as the fact that they have recently given the washhouse and showers a spanking new refit.

7 Hillend, Llangennith, Swansea, Wales

T: 01792 386 204

What makes Hillend so attractive is the combination of the very old and the very new, Hillend provides the perfect blend of old and new. The site is on the edge of the Gower coastline, with awesome countryside and sandy beaches. And you can find Iron Age forts and Norman churches to explore nearby.

The long stretches of golden sand can attract all kinds of people, form people who want to kite fly, to surfers, canoeists, elderly couples and horse riders, Hillend’s beaches offer the opportunity to do all of these activities right on your doorstep.

You will also find rock-climbing and pony-trekking nearby, and for night-time fun there is the lively King's Head pub. The site is pretty basic, but the showers and washing facilities are fine, and kept to a really high standard.

8 Under the Thatch, Romany Caravan, Felin Brithdir, Rhydlewis, Llandysul, Ceredigion

T: 01239 851 410

W: www.underthethatch.co.uk

If you after a nice romantic camping experience, with as few happy campers around you as possible, then Under the Thatch's Romany caravan is pretty close to perfect for a secluded, comfortable and almost heart-breakingly picturesque experience.

Located on the banks of the River Ceri, you can stay in a 1920s caravan with a comfortable double bed, and a cabin with cooking and washing facilities, CD player and fridge just beside it.

Lovely in the sun, but if you've run away for a romantic weekend, the experience is almost enhanced by a bit of rain, as it gives you the excuse to stay in bed all day, rain pattering on the canvas overhead, stove hissing. Nothing comes better than that.

9 Nantcol Waterfalls Cefn Uchaf, Llanbedr, Gwynedd

T: 01341 241 209

W:  www.nantcolwaterfalls.co.uk

This wacky campsite is a seriously wild, seriously stunning spot near the Nantcol Waterfalls, a mile from the Rhinog Mountains. The facilities here don’t get me wrong are very basic, with most campers washing in the river and using chemical lavatories, or nipping down to the pub in Llanbedr. On the plus side, however, there are some fantastic circular walks and wonderful areas for picnicking beside the river and waterfalls.

You have also got the opportunity to rent out one of the self contained cottages, but in my opinion camping is what it is all about. It's a friendly, basic operation, and a major bonus is that you can light your own fire: the owners will even sell you a bag of logs. This campsite is also very child friendly with various activities to keep them entertained.

10 The Wild Boar Inn, Wincle, Macclesfield, Cheshire

T: 01260 227 219

W:  www.thewildboar.co.uk

If you are looking to camp as close to the widest wilderness as possible then this is probably not the campsite for you. The site is very small sitting on just over an acre of land and rather close to a 16^th century coaching inn.

On the other hand if you are looking for a camping experience with a bit of nightlife thrown in as well then this is definitely the campsite for you. The landlord of the coaching in throws lively music events on Saturday nights, and the best bit about it is you can relax knowing you do not drive anywhere whenever the inn is closed as the campsites just next door. The location has is also close to places if you enjoy walking, and also has some attractions nearby such as Alton Towers and Chatsworth for family days out.