Campsites.co.uk announced the winners of its 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards, showcasing some of the United Kingdom’s most exceptional camping, glamping, and touring sites.
Selected from more than 3,200 entries, these awards highlight locations that offer unique outdoor experiences and have consistently received positive guest reviews. The annual awards honor categories like Best Campsite, Best Glamping Site, and Most Unique Site, with Gwynedd’s Nantcol Waterfalls claiming the title of Best Campsite in the UK.
This year’s awards, hosted by Campsites.co.uk, recognized sites based on several criteria, including verified guest reviews and evaluations of facilities, service quality, and cleanliness. The judging process incorporated site visits and editorial discussions, ensuring that each winner demonstrated a commitment to quality and guest satisfaction. Campsites.co.uk’s platform is used by over 10 million Britons annually, offering a wide range of outdoor accommodation options to suit diverse tastes and budgets.
Nantcol Waterfalls, located in the heart of Snowdonia, stood out as the UK’s Best Campsite and the Best Campsite in North Wales. This scenic destination allows guests to camp beside cascading waterfalls, providing a tranquil escape surrounded by nature. Known for its family-friendly amenities, Nantcol offers traditional camping and luxury glamping, attracting outdoor enthusiasts who seek both relaxation and adventure.
Guests at Nantcol Waterfalls have praised the site’s serene setting, giving it a 4.88-star rating on travel platforms, with 94% recommending the site. Feedback has highlighted the location’s cleanliness, natural beauty, and peaceful atmosphere, with visitors describing it as “absolutely beautiful and spotless.” The site’s appeal extends to activities like swimming, paddling, and fishing, which contribute to its popularity among families and solo travelers alike.
Campsites.co.uk’s annual awards also included categories such as the Greener Site Award, Best Family Campsite, and Top Dog Award, recognizing sites that excel in specific areas of guest service or sustainability. For instance, the Greener Site Award went to Nyth Robin in Gwynedd, honoring its commitment to eco-friendly practices and efforts to minimize environmental impact.
Additional category winners include Tregarton Park in Cornwall, awarded Best Caravan Park, and East Thorne in Cornwall, named Best Glamping Site. Sites like Longnor Wood Holiday Park in Derbyshire, which won Best Adult Only Site, cater to adults seeking peaceful retreats, while Wooda Farm Holiday Park, also in Cornwall, claimed the title of Best Family Campsite.
According to a press release, Martin Smith, founder of Campsites.co.uk, expressed his appreciation for the high standards set by this year’s winners. “Our annual awards give us the opportunity to celebrate the UK’s best campsites, and this year’s standards feel higher than ever. Each of the winning sites stands out for the care they put into being consistently excellent,” Smith said.
This year’s winners include both seasoned sites and newer locations that have quickly gained popularity among travelers. The Best Newcomer Award went to Ty Cochyn Caravan and Campsite in Anglesey.
In addition to honoring popular locations, the awards celebrate a variety of camping styles and budgets. The Best Budget Friendly Campsite, awarded to Bwch yn Uchaf in Bala, Gwynedd.
Winners of the Campsites.co.uk awards represent the beauty of UK outdoor accommodations, with sites spanning from oceanfront settings like Ocean Pitch in Devon, awarded Best Coastal Campsite, to secluded countryside retreats like Parkgate Farm Holidays in Cumbria, recognized as the Best Small Campsite. These varied options illustrate the range of experiences available for travelers seeking either rugged or luxurious escapes.
Other awardees include Highlands End Holiday Park in Dorset, which won Best Holiday Park; St Helens in the Park in Scarborough, Yorkshire, awarded the Top Dog Award for its pet-friendly services; and Woodfire Camping in Petworth, Sussex, named Most Unique Site.
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