Hello, we've recently started camping again with our 2 children 6 and 8 and dog. We used to wild camp a lot in Scotland pre kids but wanted to wait until they were older and a bit more independent before going. We got a Karsten Tent last year and are loving it.
A recent trip has been close to home to a lovely calm campsite- Four Winds March, Cambridgeshire. It has a little garden, access to a river for paddleboarding, small shop, and lots of nice safe bits for the kids to run. The campsite is divided up a bit and has a bit of interest, lovely gardens and roses etc. It all feels really chilled and tranquil - not just a big field.
I was wondering if anyone could recommend any other similar sites in the uk? Pretty, chilled, small, clean but with a bit of interest? I hope ive described it well enough! Four Winds doesn't come up very easily if you search so i figure there are probably lots of other similar little places around that word of mouth are the best way to find.
Thank you
QT
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UK is big. Could you narrow down the search area a bit? eg X hours drive from your nearest big town. There’ll be plenty of suggestions then, I’m sure. While you’re waiting, try the site search, choose the radius (miles) & tick what facilitates you want, then check the first few reviews for sites with 9 or 10 stars.
(PS there’s a thread devoted just to Karsten tents, if you search the forum.)
Camping by a lake in Cornwall.. 15 pitches, some hard, some grass. EHU for those who want it.canoeing. Paddle boarding, off road cycling, walks of course, showers, really good independent cafe on site, fishing, dogs allowed. Siblyback Lake Campsite
Hi QT, I'm wondering whether the following site might suit... although it's not little, the way it's laid out provides various options: Hawthorn Farm at Martin Mill, just outside of Dover.
No river but the site is only 2 miles from St Margaret's Bay, not far from the castle either.
There are a couple of gently sloping/flat fields with hedges around, smaller more enclosed areas with hedges, and some pitches with dividing hedges, like many overseas.
There's a new woodland walk, a wilding area in a small residual orchard, and it's very well maintained with flowers and shrubs.
It's quite extensive, and there is an area of owned holiday lodges, but the site is quiet. A trainline runs alongside but the the trains are infrequent and slow/quiet - you might even see the Orient Express. Great if you like trainspotting!
There's a bonus of a very nice franchised cafe - thoroughly recommended.
Facilities are clean and roomy and it's a great base for exploring this part of Kent (I'm a bit biased as I grew up not far away and have been to this site a few times).
It's certainly not a featureless flat expanse (I don't like those either).
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We've just spent a really nice weekend at Chiltern Retreat. I'm not sure if it is what you are looking for, but it was very peaceful with large pitches.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
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