What's been your favourite holiday so far?

RowenaBCAMC replied on 13/08/2019 11:37

Posted on 13/08/2019 11:37

Just wondering what everyone's favourite trips have been so far this year and why? 

Mine I think would have to be Longleat. Despite the weather, torrential rain and the fact that I had a limp from taking part in the MacMillan Mighty Hike (26 miles on the South Downs Way) the day before (I fractured my toe from tripping over so much!!) we had a fabulous time. Our awning collapsed in the night because we had so much rain but hearing the sea lions and lions on the Club Site was magical and Sam (my three year old son) loved it. A lovely site and perfect for families. We also visited Wookey Hole and loved exploring the caves - I could not get enough of the Wookey Hole Cheese! Feeding the giraffes at Longleat has to be a highlight of the year and Sam still wears the safari hat we bought there and asks to go back to 'Longleap Club Site'. 

Photos below are exploring the bug hotel at Longleat Club Site and waiting to go into the caves at Wookey Hole. 

Wildwood replied on 13/08/2019 11:59

Posted on 13/08/2019 11:59

Pretty wet every time we go away and next week looks none too brilliant either.

Had two weeks in April with the weather proving the heating was effective and the caravan was serviced when we got back with incredibly good damp readings. Met our daughter and her family in the Peal District. Went to Alton Towers in 6 C and rain. It may have been bleak but we got on more than would otherwise have been possible otherwise. It stayed dry for the Heights of Abraham and some other days out so overall we had a good holiday.

We finished at White Water Park to go to my nephews wedding so there were other highlights.

Oneputt replied on 13/08/2019 13:12

Posted on 13/08/2019 13:12

Pretty much any holiday involving wildlife and if there is any Adnams available so much the better🌞🦅🍺

Rufs replied on 13/08/2019 14:09

Posted on 13/08/2019 14:09

3 months over there, but returning via Cherbourg and spending 5 days at the club recommended site Castel camping Anse du Brick, great site, great pitches, couple of swimming pools, couple of restaurants, fantastic toilet/shower facilities, 5 minutes walk to great beach, only down side, it is very hilly, not only for walking but also driving. Only 30 minutes from the ferry terminal.

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replied on 13/08/2019 15:26

Posted on 13/08/2019 15:26

 

Cornwall July

Good food, good company, good weather, that seems to be the formula! 

Good food,

Michelle has taken a massive interest in cooking this year, she chooses recipes from books and online that you can actually buy the ingredients for, and has turned out in the caravan some amazing dishes, then there was Rick's Lobster, bit messy to eat, but yum yum. 

Good Company.

Michelle has a weekend rota to contend with, I work permanent nights, being together is what a holiday for us is all about, smooch.Then there was our site neighbours, lovely. 

Good Weather.

Seems we struck gold for the fortnight we had. Walking days, beach days, lazy walks around the National Trust sites, perfect. 

Manage a few books, snorkelling, some brilliant drone footage of beaches, all in all the holiday reality lived upto expectations, and some.

 

 

Francis replied on 13/08/2019 15:51

Posted on 13/08/2019 15:51

Our favourite holiday so far this year has been our main 3 week break in July when we went down to the New Forest staying at the clubs Centenary site. 

It is an area we had never been to before so really enjoyed it. The weather was excellent for most of the time we were there and there were some lovely cycle routes straight from the site taking in some lovely villages and towns, it was great to get out on the bike exploring places I have never been and the cycle down to Avon beach was a personal favourite.

There were also some lovely country pubs in the area we had a great Sunday roast at The Fisherman's Haunt and had evening meals a few times at The Rising Sun Inn both very close to the site and both excellent highly recommended to anyone in the area. 

There was plenty to do Beaulie National Motor museum was excellent and the clubs discount scheme there made it good value for money. Poole was lovely as was Christchurch and Bourenmouth with plenty of places of historical interest  We have stayed on many club sites over the years and have to say the Centenary site was one of the best very well laid out and in a great area.

All in all a great holiday in an area we would return to.

 

RowenaBCAMC replied on 13/08/2019 16:23

Posted on 13/08/2019 15:51 by Francis

Our favourite holiday so far this year has been our main 3 week break in July when we went down to the New Forest staying at the clubs Centenary site.

 

It is an area we had never been to before so really enjoyed it. The weather was excellent for most of the time we were there and there were some lovely cycle routes straight from the site taking in some lovely villages and towns, it was great to get out on the bike exploring places I have never been and the cycle down to Avon beach was a personal favourite.

There were also some lovely country pubs in the area we had a great Sunday roast at The Fisherman's Haunt and had evening meals a few times at The Rising Sun Inn both very close to the site and both excellent highly recommended to anyone in the area.

 

There was plenty to do Beaulie National Motor museum was excellent and the clubs discount scheme there made it good value for money. Poole was lovely as was Christchurch and Bourenmouth with plenty of places of historical interest  We have stayed on many club sites over the years and have to say the Centenary site was one of the best very well laid out and in a great area.

All in all a great holiday in an area we would return to.

 

Posted on 13/08/2019 16:23

We stayed here last year and loved it too - although again it was raining. Beaulie was perfect for a rainy day place to go and we would recommend Rosie's Tea Rooms a short drive away - amazing breakfasts and a lovely farm shop. 

Wherenext replied on 13/08/2019 16:29

Posted on 13/08/2019 16:29

Any day that I'm out walking, preferably with a mountain to climb, is a holiday for me and Mrs WN (although she has said that she thinks she married a Springer Spaniel rather than a man), so a 6 week tour of Northern Englands finest hillwalking and coastal areas in May and June was wonderful.

Rufs replied on 13/08/2019 17:03

Posted on 13/08/2019 17:03

AD, can you tell me which site you stayed at, we normally use Camping Bolnuevo for our 4-5 week stay before moving on as the weather in March/April seems to be particularly good in this area , but we are always up for trying something different

That was particularly fortunate as we spent around 5 weeks restricted to site after my wife also broke her foot and was in plaster. The sun, a beach on site, company of friends and convenient shopping

JVB66 replied on 13/08/2019 17:27

Posted on 13/08/2019 17:27

All the breaks we take are our farvorite at the time we will have done 199 nights on club sites,and 4 on a comercial site on our annual catchup with non members and family /friends who use holidayhomes  (health permitting)at the end of this year, surprised everywhere we have been so far has been favorable,  and until this last couple of weeks the weather has been good ,but then there is no such thing as bad weather,its inadequate clothing

As we have come to appreciate,  we are on adventures before dementia cool

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