We're thinking of doing something different next year (2024) and wondered if anyone offered a full booking service for Jersey, ie ferry and campsite (for 6m motorhome)?
I've researched campsites on here but found nothing 'inclusive'.
Thanks.
------------- More adventures in 2026 -
Feb - Steamer Quay CAMC, Totnes
May - Cheddar & Dulverton
June - Lake District
July - Devizes, New Forest & Dorset
September - TBA
Christmas - Ayr, St Ives
New Year - Hillhead CAMC, Brixham
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None of the Scottish islands campsites offer that package, as far as I know - CalMac needs the full vehicle & passenger details & payment, which is asking a bit much of a campsite owner. But you may find one of the Clubs offers a good ferry fare to Jersey, like they do for Isle of Wight (I think).
From what I remember of Jersey, it's not especially large-motorhome-friendly; there are a lot of narrow roads with unforgiving granite walls. Things might have changed, but I seem to remember restrictions on driving such vehicles. I think it might have been a case of you being allowed to drive to your site, but not around the island; worth checking. Jersey has a good bus service for trouble-free island touring, once you're there.
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You are allowed to drive your motorhomes on Jersey roads as long as you return to a campsite every night, there are length restrictions on Jersey and Guernsey so people need to check. If you take a caravan you are only allowed to take it straight to a campsite and back to the port for the duration of your holiday.
Tina
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Permit needed?
https://www.condorferries.co.uk/travel-guides/jersey/places-to-stay/jersey-camping-glamping-guide
“Campers & Motorhomes in Jersey
Jersey in the Channel Islands is the perfect place to bring your caravan or motorhome due to the beautiful countryside with plenty of viewpoints and parks to enjoy the scenery.
You will need to have a permit for your vehicle to stay on the island, but once that’s sorted, you are free to enjoy the island as you please.”
As of 31st May 2023 most tourists with motorhomes or caravans don't have to have a permit, don't know why it's most rather all but that is what it says.
Tina
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We visited this year, only a few weeks ago. Great island one we will go back to although it’s a long trek from Scotland.
We booked direct, spoke to campsite first but they advised to get ferry booked first and come back to them, they then arranged the permit. This was sent to us along with campsite confirmation. Condor ferries are the only ones who sail to the islands I think, via Portsmouth or Poole. Busy ferries as they go the Guernsey, Jersey and onto France.
Comments above about moving around the island are correct. Caravans stay on site, campervan/motor homes under 7m can move around during the day. I’d also confirm some of the roads are narrow so you do need to take care with a bigger vehicle. That said I didn’t see anyone breaking the rules or anyone being checked of those that did. My vans 6m and I was one of the bigger vehicles along with the buses and delivery vans.
We stayed at Le Palms, west of the island, great site, grass pitched with hedge divides,ehu, showers, bar and cafe/restaurant. Rural area but lovely walks, nearby beach with cafe and again a nearby village with I think a Coop or Morrisons shop.
We used the buses to get around, no8 directly outside campsite. We had two dogs as well but no extra charge for them and travelling around the island was easy. The bus station in St Helier is the place to change buses but do pay attention inside the station as the glass partitions open when buses are due, don’t make the mistake we made and stand out on the street, or you’ll miss it !!
Bikes would be great as the roads are relatively quiet and there are cycle routes all over the island using those quite lanes. Limited pavements but most drivers are cautious and give plenty of room, it was the UK reg cars that were less forgiving as they’re obviously not use to people walking on the roads.
Would recommend the island, lots of history and lovely big beaches (dogs on leads during the day).
Thanks for all the replies.
More research required me thinks?!
Cheers.
------------- More adventures in 2026 -
Feb - Steamer Quay CAMC, Totnes
May - Cheddar & Dulverton
June - Lake District
July - Devizes, New Forest & Dorset
September - TBA
Christmas - Ayr, St Ives
New Year - Hillhead CAMC, Brixham
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: Jersey 2024
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