The UK's best-rated campervan sites, revealed in a new study

The UK's best-rated campervan sites, revealed in a new study

• Cosmos Camping in Carmarthenshire is the best-rated campervan site in the UK, with the highest rating on average.
• Parkgate Farm Holidays in Cumbria, Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite in Gwynedd and Black Rock Caravan and Camping Park follow in joint second place.
• UK sites that accept campervans and motorhomes were analysed to reveal the best-rated spots.

A new study reveals the best-rated campervan sites in the UK, with Cosmos Camping in Carmarthenshire taking the top spot.

Self-drive hire insurance experts, Alan Boswell Group, analysed reviews on the booking platform Campsites.co.uk for 2,232 UK sites that accept campervans and motorhomes to determine which ones are best-rated. The average star rating was calculated for every site with more than 50 reviews.

The 10 best-rated campervan sites in the UK

| Rank | Site | Region | Average rating out of five | |---|---|---|---| | 1 | Cosmos Camping | Carmarthenshire | 4.98 | | 2.(=) | Parkgate Farm Holidays | Cumbria | 4.95 | | 2.(=) | Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite | Gwynedd | 4.95 | | 2.(=) | Black Rock Caravan and Camping Park | Highlands | 4.95 | | 5.(=) | Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping | Dorset | 4.94 | | 5.(=) | Woodlands Caravan Park | Ceredigion | 4.94 | | 7.(=) | Oaklea Camping and Glamping Park | Pembrokeshire | 4.93 | | 7.(=) | Wern Mill Caravan Park | Ceredigion | 4.93 | | 7.(=) | Oakmoor Touring Park | Devon | 4.93 | | 7.(=) | Low Greenside Farm Campsite | Cumbria | 4.93 |

1) Cosmos Camping - Carmarthenshire

Topping the list as the UK's best-rated campervan site is Cosmos Camping in Llangadog, Carmarthenshire. The site is rated 4.98 stars on average from 72 reviews, with a 99% recommendation rate.

The site is located in the Brecon Beacons, offering views of The Black Mountain and starry skies due to its Dark Sky Reserve location. Pets are welcome on site, and there are a range of modern facilities to suit all campers.

2) Parkgate Farm Holidays - Cumbria

In second place is Parkgate Farm Holidays in Irton, Cumbria, with 4.95 stars out of five and a 99% recommendation rating on average from 96 reviews.

Located in the Lake District National Park, the site is in a certified Dark Skies area, allowing for incredible stargazing. Campers can choose between electric grass pitches and non-electric grass pitches, as well as glamping pods.

2) Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite - Gwynedd

Sharing second place is Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite in Snowdonia, also rated 4.95 stars with a 99% recommendation rating on average across 129 reviews.

This family-run campsite has stunning mountain views and is located near the coast. The site even has a Doggy Day Care to look after pets, allowing owners to head off and explore.

2) Black Rock Caravan and Camping Park - The Highlands

Also in second place is Black Rock Caravan and Camping Park on the East Coast of the Highlands, just 30 minutes from Inverness. The site is rated 4.95 stars and has a 100% recommendation rating from 73 reviews.

This riverside site is a great spot for fishing and offers campers the choice between fully serviced hardstanding pitches, pods, static caravans and a bunkhouse.

5) Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping - Dorset

Next is Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping in Bridport, Dorset, which is rated 4.94 stars out of five and has a 99% recommendation rating across 92 reviews.

The rural site welcomes tents and campervans across 190 acres of working farmland, which includes a communal barn. Visitors can enjoy cider from award-winning cider makers and meet the animals on the farm.

Jess Cliffe, Manager at Alan Boswell Group, commented on the findings:

"The UK's highest-rated campervan and motorhome sites are spread across a wide range of landscapes, including the Brecon Beacons, Cumbria, Dorset and the Scottish Highlands. These sites offer visitors excellent opportunities to explore local beauty spots, stargaze and relax at a site with all the facilities they need.

"For campervan and motorhome owners, planning a successful trip also means checking you have the right holiday and vehicle insurance in place. Standard motor insurance may not always provide the same level of cover needed for a longer holiday. It's also a good idea to insure personal belongings and camping equipment in some cases.

"Before setting off, check your policy carefully to understand what is covered and what isn't, as you don't want to be caught off guard. The right insurance can provide peace of mind while you enjoy your trip."

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Source: Campsites.co.uk

Methodology: The review data for 2,232 UK sites that accept campervans and motorhomes was collected from Campsites.co.uk. Only sites with over 50 reviews were included in the analysis. The star rating for each site was analysed, with the ranking based on this star rating.