CAMPING is always fun for the family, but why not throw in some beach time as well?
New research has revealed the best coastal campsites across the UK.
Money-saving experts at Idealo have ranked the best UK campsites based on several areas including the nightly pitch price and proximity to the beach – read below for the full list.
Machrihanish Holiday Park, Argyll
Coming out on top was Machrihanish Holiday Park in Argyll Scotland.
Sat on the Kintyre Peninsula, the holiday park has non-electric pitches available from £26 per night (working out to £13 each a night).
Machrihanish Beach is less than half a mile away too.
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The beach stretches on for three miles and is often said to be a good spot to go shell and sea glass hunting.
One recent visitor said: “This is a beautiful beach with stunning views across to Islay and the Paps of Jura.”
At the campsite, visitors can expect hot showers, toilets, an onsite shop and even Wi-Fi.
Your furry friend doesn’t have to be left out either as dogs can stay for free.
Beryl’s Campsite, Devon
Coming in second place is Beryl’s Campsite in Devon, which is tucked down a lane and sits on a meadow surrounded by trees.
Not too far from Beesands Beach, a pitch costs from £27 per night (or £13.50 each) per night at the campsite without an electrical hookup.
At the site visitors will find hot showers, toilets, an onsite shop and a fire pit area.
Dogs are also allowed at the site, for 50p a night.
If you are lucky enough, you might spot a deer while pitching your tent.
Beesands Beach features shingle and is backed by fields and even a freshwater lake.
The beach has previously won awards as well including a Blue Flag status.
If you fancy taking a dip in the water, it is a great spot for sailing and windsurfing.
The Hollies Leisure Resort, Suffolk
Rounding out the top three is The Hollies Leisure Resort in Kessingland, Suffolk.
A pitch at the site costs from just £23 per night (£11.50 each) without a hookup, or you can get a pitch with a hookup for £28 per night.
At the site there are also showers, Wi-Fi, a picnic area and an outdoor play area.
If you aren’t the biggest fan of pitching a tent then you could opt for one of the safari tents onsite sleeping up to four people and costing from £365 for four nights.
And Kessingland Beach is just 1.8 miles away, just south of the popular seaside town of Lowestoft.
The sand and shingle beach is backed by cliffs and sand dunes and is known for having fewer crowds than Lowestoft Beach and Southwold, which is also nearby.
Here’s the full list of the top 10 coastal campsites:
- Machrihanish Holiday Park, Argyll
- Beryl’s Campsite, Devon
- The Hollies Leisure Resort, Kessingland, Suffolk
- Llanungar Caravan and Camping, Pembrokeshire
- Watermouth Valley Camping Park, Devon
- Manor Farm, Norfolk
- Beadnell Bay Camping, Northumberland Coast
- Burnbake Forest Lodges and Campsite, Dorset
- Watertop Farm, Antrim
- Treveague Campsite, Cornwall