Once again, it's time for us to give credit where it's due by highlighting the UK's very best camping, glamping and touring sites. Each of our award winners has gone above and beyond for their guests this year and deserves our heartfelt thanks.
Well done to you all, you absolutely aced it!
Previous winners: 2017
It's what matters most with camping – the overall experience and that warm glow which stays with you as you return to daily life and keeps you going until your next break. These sites are insanely popular with campers, and it's not hard to see why!
Hendra Holiday Park, Cornwall
Set in beautiful countryside in the heart of the Lake District, just a mile and a half from Derwentwater and Keswick, Castlerigg Hall ticks all of the boxes as a cracking base for your holiday. Pitch up here for great facilities and breathtaking views - you won't regret it.
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WinnerWinner: Loch Lomond Holiday Park, Argyll
Commended: Comrie Croft, Perthshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Trwyn yr Wylfa Camping Site, Conwy
Commended: Becks Bay Camping and Glamping, Pembrokeshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Hendra Holiday Park, Cornwall
Commended: Beverley Holidays, Devon
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Lincoln Farm Park, Oxfordshire
Commended: Setthorns Campsite, Hampshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Deepdale Camping, Norfolk
Commended: West Runton Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Norfolk
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Lucksall Caravan and Camping Park, Herefordshire
Commended: Burhope Farm Campsite, Herefordshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Dale Farm Rural Campsite, Derbyshire
Commended: Little Oak Camping, Nottinghamshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate, Cumbria
Commended: The Quiet Site, Cumbria
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Hillside Caravan Park, North Yorkshire
Commended: South Meadows Caravan Park, Northumberland
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WinnerCommendedGlamping is about finding something extra special – unique accommodation and an experience peppered with those little touches of luxury that really make the difference. These sites are the best of the best - and really put the glam into glamping!
Redwood Valley, Powys
Get lost in a truly unique world at Redwood Valley, a woodland paradise on the border of England and Wales where your neighbours are a 50-metre redwood tree and a host of ancient oaks. The two effortlessly romantic yurts (or gers as they're known in Mongolia) each have a handmade king size bed and lovingly furnished interior, while a treetop cabin completes the fairytale atmosphere.
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WinnerWinner: Eden Leisure Village, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Commended: Ettrick Valley Yurts, Scottish Borders
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Glamping at the Slate Caverns, Gwynedd
Commended: Wonderfully Wild, Anglesey
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Crafty Camping, Dorset
Commended: Chalke Valley Camping, Wiltshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: The Garlic Farm Yurts, Isle of Wight
Commended: Elmley Nature Reserve, Kent
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WinnerCommendedWinner: West Stow Pods, Suffolk
Commended: The Grove Glamping, Norfolk
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Barnutopia, Shropshire
Commended: White House on Wye Glamping, Herefordshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Lincoln Yurts, Lincolnshire
Commended: Barlow Brook Glamping, Derbyshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Abbots Reading Farm Octolodges, Cumbria
Commended: The Herdwick Huts, Cumbria
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WinnerCommendedWinner: GlamPods, Northumberland
Commended: Morndyke Shepherd's Huts, North Yorkshire
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WinnerCommendedThe freedom of the open road – that's the life. Heading wherever the mood takes you and bringing your own creature comforts right along with you. These caravan parks guarantee a great pitch for the night, with the best locations and immaculate facilities.
Concierge Camping, West Sussex
Taking luxury touring to a new level, this Sussex site has developed an entirely new and unique type of pitch that really delivers. The hardstanding pitches are perfectly manicured and fully serviced, but with a private living tent ready-pitched alongside each one! Inside you're pampered with a toasty log burner, kitchen facilities and a coffee machine. The gleaming site facilities come with complementary toiletries and plenty of mod cons, and you can kick back in the licensed bar to make use of the free Wi-Fi.
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WinnerWinner: Silverdyke Park, Fife
Commended: Flodabay Farm Motorhome and Caravan Park, Outer Hebrides
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Red Kite Touring Park, Powys
Commended: Maesmawr Farm Resort, Powys
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Oakdown Holiday Park, Devon
Commended: The Laurels Holiday Park, Cornwall
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Swiss Farm Touring and Camping, Oxfordshire
Commended: Amerden Caravan and Camping Park, Berkshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Steadings Park Caravan Site, Suffolk
Commended: Rose Farm Touring Park, Norfolk
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Broadway Caravan Club Site, Worcestershire
Commended: Blackstone Meadow Holiday Park, Worcestershire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Cherry Tree Touring Park, Lincolnshire
Commended: Carsington Water Caravan Club Site, Derbyshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Hill of Oaks Park, Cumbria
Commended: Ream Hills Caravan Park, Lancashire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Naburn Lock Caravan Park, North Yorkshire
Commended: Brenda House Touring Caravan Park, East Yorkshire
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WinnerCommendedCamping with the family is the perfect way to unwind, reconnect, and create those memories that glue you all together. These sites are the standout winners for family-friendly breaks, with plenty to keep everyone busy and entertained.
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park, Dorset
The site's superb location is perfect for exploring the Jurassic Coast, from exciting trips to Poole and Brownsea Island, to lazing on Blue Flag beaches with an ice cream. Back at base you'll be treated to a great range of pitches, top notch family bathrooms with piped music and a playground that'll be a huge hit with the little ones. Daily trips to the site's bakery for freshly baked pastries will become a sacred family ritual and an excellent local bus service makes trips out a breeze.
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WinnerWinner: Solway View Campsite, Dumfries and Galloway
Commended: Eyemouth Holiday Park, Edinburgh and the Lothians
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Tretio Caravan and Camping Park, Pembrokeshire
Commended: Cringoed Holiday Park, Powys
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Lanyon Holiday Park, Cornwall
Commended: Tehidy Holiday Park, Cornwall
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Nethercourt Touring Park, Kent
Commended: Hurley Riverside Park, Berkshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Haw Wood Caravan Park, Suffolk
Commended: Shottisham Campsite, Suffolk
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Chase Camping, Staffordshire
Commended: Lower Micklin Touring Park, Staffordshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Carsington Water Caravan Club Site, Derbyshire
Commended: Hartsholme Country Park, Lincolnshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Church Stile Farm and Holiday Park, Cumbria
Commended: Blackpool South Caravan Club Site, Lancashire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Woodhouse Farm Holiday Park, North Yorkshire
Commended: Jasmine Park, North Yorkshire
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WinnerCommendedThere's nothing more romantic than spending a bit of time with someone special in the great outdoors. Settling down around a crackling campfire, watching the sun set from your tent and turning off your mobiles in favour of good old fashioned conversation. These sites all make for a perfect retreat.
Newbourne Woodland Campsite, Suffolk
It's an adult only zone at this peaceful site, so pick a spot and soak up the relaxing vibes. Start with a dip in the pool, or wander to the local village pub and cosy up with that special someone. Nearby Rutland Water is truly romantic at sunset and any good cheese lover will find a few nibbles in Melton Mowbray hard to resist.
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WinnerWinner: Woodland Gardens Caravan and Camping Site, Fife
Commended: Chalmersquoy Campsite, Orkney
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WinnerCommendedWinner: River View Touring Park, Carmarthenshire
Commended: Daisy Bank Caravan Park, Powys
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Ten Acres Vineyard, Devon
Commended: Hedgehog Corner Camping, Dorset
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Hawthorn Farm, Kent
Commended: Dunn Street Farm, Kent
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Alderfen Marshes, Norfolk
Commended: Lonely Farm Caravan and Camping, Suffolk
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Abbey Green Farm Touring & Camping Park, Shropshire
Commended: Cuckoo's Corner Campsite, Herefordshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Greendale Farm Caravan and Camping, Rutland
Commended: Cottage-Waters, Lincolnshire
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WinnerCommendedWinner: Waterside Farm Campsite, Cumbria
Commended: Wallace Lane Farm, Cumbria
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WinnerCommendedWinner: York Caravan Park, North Yorkshire
Commended: Bay Ness Farm, North Yorkshire
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WinnerCommendedGenuinely quirky and unique, these sites have fantastically unusual accommodation where you'll make memories that last a lifetime!
Winner: West Stow Pods, Suffolk
Commended: Kudhva, Cornwall
Commended: The Yurt Retreat, Somerset
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WinnerCommendedThese holiday parks all offer great locations, top notch facilities and plenty of action to keep you entertained. Book a break at one of these parks and there'll be smiles all round.
Woodovis Park, Devon
Wheal Rodney Holiday Park, Cornwall
Deeside Holiday Park, Aberdeenshire
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WinnerCommendedUs Brits know full well that our four-legged friends deserve a holiday just as much as we do. Indeed, they'd be barking mad without us! These sites will welcome your pooch with open arms, with treats ranging from dedicated dog walks, to doggie showers and pet pampering sessions!
Old Oaks Touring Park, Somerset
Woodland Springs Touring Park, Devon
Cwtch Camping, Pembrokeshire
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WinnerCommendedNewly opened in 2018, these sites have all hit the ground running, with plenty of happy customers. It's no mean feat getting off to such a strong start and we can't wait to see how they build on their early success!
Langley Dam Glamping, Northumberland
Wideacres Camping, Cornwall
Allibella Shepherd's Hut, Gwynedd
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WinnerCommendedGreat choices for anyone who holds being environmentally friendly close to heart, these sites all take good care of our beautiful countryside without diminishing your holiday experience - it's a true win-win!
Eco Retreats, Powys
Cotna Eco Retreat, Cornwall
Cerenety Eco Campsite, Cornwall
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