Five hotspots for family campervan holidays

Take it easy: Campervan holidays are great for families

Families are ideally suited to campervan holidays. The multi-use vehicles offer flexibility of transport and accommodation for both grown-ups and children. Our campervans comfortably sleep two adults and two children.

A campervan break is also great for budget-conscious family holidays, with prices as low as £75 per day. Remember this includes your mode of transport, a place to cook, eat and relax, and great overnight accommodation for up to four people. And thanks to a campervan it’s possible to head off for a multi-destination trip, as well as enjoying the flexibility of moving to a new place if the weather looks better elsewhere.

Now you’ve seen the advantages of a campervan holiday, we thought you might like to know about our top five favourite campervan campsites for families.

Five family hotspots

Forest Holidays Glenmore Caravan & Camping Site

Where: Loch Morlich, near Aviemore, Strathspey.

Why?: Not only is this a fabulous campsite with lots of great play facilities on-site it also offers the advantage of the safe and scenic beach on Loch Morlich. This is a great place to head if you’re an outdoorsy family. In the near surroundings of Rothiemurchus estate you’ll find a wealth of family-friendly activities, such as canoeing, mountain biking and nature safaris. While the wider Cairngorm area has endless outdoorsy options, including Munro bagging, watersports, sailing and, in winter, skiing.

Contact: www.forestholidays.co.uk or ask Big Tree Campervans for details.

Gairloch Holiday Park

Where: Gairloch, Wester Ross

Why?: The views from this campsite are truly fabulous and there is even an opportunity to spot whales. The couple who run the site are really friendly and the facilities are wide-ranging and modern. Families will enjoy the chance to get out and about and one recommended walk is to Ardessie Falls (rich text link to http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/ardessie.shtml).

Contact: www.gairlochcaravanpark.com

Loch Tummel Caravan Park at Ardgualich Farm

Where: Loch Tummel, Perthshire

Why?: What this site slightly lacks in terms of facilities (we’d advise taking your own food and drink) it more than makes up for in location. Situated deep in splendid Perthshire countryside, and on the edge of beautiful Loch Tummel, you’ll enjoy wonderful views whatever the time of year. This is the ideal place for families to live out a Swallows and Amazons dream. Bring your canoe or kayak and spend your days paddling at the loch edge or heading out to the islands for your own adventures.

Contact: Tel: 01796 472825.

Fidden Farm Campsite

Where: near Fionnphort, Isle of Mull.

Why?: This is not so much a campsite as a large patch of grass but it is a wonderful, get-way-from-it all destination for campervanners. Bring bikes, canoes, kites and make your own family fun in the surrounding area, which includes awesome granite beaches, a nature-filled coastline and the chance to visit Balamory, aka the town of Tobermory. This is also the ideal site for accessing the sublime island of Iona. The farmyard site does have a portacabin for showers and toilets but we’d suggest this is more of a wild camping spot.

Contact: Tel: 01681 700427.

Kippford Holiday Park

Where: Near Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway

Why?: One of the smartest holiday parks in Scotland, it makes a fabulous destination for families looking for lots of on-site facilities and a wealth of things to do in the area. Kippford itself is a beautiful seaside village and just a short drive away is an amazing beach at Sandyhills. Adventurous families might like to take in the lovely coastal walk round to Rockcliffe and the tidal causeway out to Rough Island. And don’t forget the famous 7stanes (rich text to www.7stanes.com) mountain biking centres in this area that are fun for all abilities and ages of riders. You could easily stay at this site for weeks at a time.

Contact: www.kippfordholidaypark.co.uk