UNABASHED Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I'm looking at taking the other half away for a couple of days in August, wonder if any of you guys can give me some advise or recommendations? She wants us to go camping in Wales but thought I'd suprise her with something a little different. It has to be cheap as we have given up a proper holiday this year to help fund a house by the end of year, so would be pointless spending lots of money! Would prefer it to be driving / camping as we just bought a crap load of camping gear for going to Scotland later on in year anyway. so what do you think? I toyed with the idea of driving over to France for a few days, but having never been there not sure what it is like for camping and don't know any places over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I'd suggest camping in Belgium, more to see in a smaller country. Thing is with France you've got to do some miles to get anywhere near something nice. If Belgium doesn't take your fancy try Holland? I can't recommend camping sites, although I'd avoid the northern part of France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 ah Holland's a good call, could even drive through Belgium etc and get ferry back to Hull! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 To save even more bother why not ferry to the hook of Volans that way you can get a overnight cabin and next morning you're in holland hey presto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 We're going to the Loire valley and then stopping off in Normandy on the way back. Think the Loire is central and meant to be very nice. We booked last year when we got back from our last holiday as good campsites book up quick. Have a google for French campsites. Look at the pics. And then search to see if any reviews are about. Sites linked wiu places like eurocamp and other places tend to ne good. Just. A research job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMonkey Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 we just got back from driving to france to go camping! We stayed in a place called Le Brevedent and it was just south of La Havre. Beautiful campsite and well worth a visit! check out the camping and caravan club for recommendations, there is loads of sites over there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Try here stayed at this one before,excellent facilities spotless and food on site was as good as any flash restaurant. It's a long drive but you see a fair bit of the coast. http://www.camping-castels.co.uk/campin ... ping4.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Me and my buddy stayed at a eurocamp. I think it was about 9 euros a night and has bars/showers etc. I took the Zed and twas the best holiday I've ever had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Thanks for the idea's guys, going to go through them today to see whats what. We're going to the Loire valley and then stopping off in Normandy on the way back. Think the Loire is central and meant to be very nice. We booked last year when we got back from our last holiday as good campsites book up quick. Have a google for French campsites. Look at the pics. And then search to see if any reviews are about. Sites linked wiu places like eurocamp and other places tend to ne good. Just. A research job. Loire Valley is a bit further than I wanted to go, puts about an extra 800-1000 miles to the journey I was thinking off which is a fair wack in petrol! not thought of the eurocamp places before as I thought they had a reputation for being a bit rowdy - I'll check them out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Thanks for the idea's guys, going to go through them today to see whats what. We're going to the Loire valley and then stopping off in Normandy on the way back. Think the Loire is central and meant to be very nice. We booked last year when we got back from our last holiday as good campsites book up quick. Have a google for French campsites. Look at the pics. And then search to see if any reviews are about. Sites linked wiu places like eurocamp and other places tend to ne good. Just. A research job. Loire Valley is a bit further than I wanted to go, puts about an extra 800-1000 miles to the journey I was thinking off which is a fair wack in petrol! not thought of the eurocamp places before as I thought they had a reputation for being a bit rowdy - I'll check them out as well. Eurocamp are far from it mate, very family orientated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurrish Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Except for that time you were there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Ferry from Dover - Dunkerque, then a drive up to Bruges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMonkey Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Yeah Dover to Dunkirque is the cheaper ferry too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCI Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Honfleur is worth a try, it is an amazing French fishing port, only about 2 1/2 hours from Calais on the autoroute but there are some pretty good coast roads! We make it a stop off each year on route to Le Mans. Get on google maps and look at Sec Camping. I guarentee it will win you some man points!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodlesom Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Campin in warm weather can be hell once the sun hits the tent in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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