A “perfect” holiday park has been crowned the best caravan site in Scotland and the UK. As we near the end of January, Scots across the country will already be planning their family holidays for the year.
Whether you are looking ahead to summer or keen for a February getaway, nothing can beat a good old-fashioned holiday park. Travel experts at GO Outdoors have shared a list of the 10 “best UK caravanning hotspots”.
Placing at number one on the prestigious list is Auchenlarie Holiday Park along the coastline of Dumfries and Galloway. The award-winning park is situated a short drive from the town of Castle Douglas, and features direct access to a private beach overlooking Wigtown Bay.
It is home to a range of caravans, lodges, and camping pitches. Among the amenities offered by Auchenlarie Holiday Park are an indoor heated pool, a sauna, an arcade, and indoor and outdoor play areas for children. The site also features a restaurant and takeaway, as well as three bars and a convenience store.
GO Outdoors assigned the holiday park a score of 9.98 out of 10, based on factors such as the quality of amenities on offer and the average visitor rating. Meanwhile, according to the experts, the average cost of a two-night stay at Auchenlarie Holiday Park is £75.
GO Outdoors commented: “Auchenlarie Holiday Park is the best location for a caravan holiday and the best site to visit as a family. The site is rated 4.57 stars out of five by users who have visited, rated highly for its picturesque setting.
“A family of four can stay in a single-axle caravan for a weekend in July for around £75 and enjoy access to a games room, swimming pool, kids’ playground, and on-site entertainment – an ideal setting for families to enjoy and for kids to make friends. The site is also less than a five-minute walk to the nearest beach, providing the perfect setting for a family activity.”
Elsewhere, coming in at number two on the list is Bucklegrove Holiday Park in Somerset. With a score of 9.79 out of 10, the experts praised the site’s on-site games room, swimming pool, and various entertainment facilities.
Following behind in third place, with a score of 9.47, is Tencreek Holiday Park in Cornwall. Rounding out the top five are Whitehill Country Park and Watermouth Valley Camping Park, both of which are located in Devon.
See below for the full list of the best caravan sites in the UK. More information can be found on the GO Outdoors website.
10 best caravan sites in the UK
- Auchenlarie Holiday Park, Scotland
- Bucklegrove Holiday Park, Somerset
- Tencreek Holiday Park, Cornwall
- Whitehill Country Park, Devon
- Watermouth Valley Camping Park, Devon
- Atlantic Bays Holiday Park, Cornwall
- Stowford Farm Meadows, Devon
- Lanyon Holiday Park, Cornwall
- Burton Springs Holidays, Somerset
- East Crinnis Holiday Park, Cornwall
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