Bellemont Caravan Park

The hum of the generator fades as you settle into your pitch, and what's left is the particular quiet of a working caravan park — voices from the next van over, the clank of an awning pole, the kettle whistling through someone's open door.

This one's for tourers and motorhomers who like their camping straightforward and uncomplicated. No glampods, no yurts, just pitches for caravans and campervans with the essentials covered. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth a call ahead if you're bringing yours. The facilities list doesn't shout about much, which often means it's a no-fuss site where regulars know exactly what they're getting.

Campfires need checking on arrival — some parks allow them in certain spots or fire pits, others not at all, so ask when you pull in. Expect a traditional touring-park feel: not wild, not silent, but perfectly serviceable for a night or a week when you just need a base with hookup and somewhere to park up. It's the kind of place that does what it says on the tin.