The 7 cheapest caravan sites for a week's family holiday – including gorgeous beach stay from £11 a night
Camping and caravaning may not sound as glamorous as jetting off on a
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The Caravan and Motorhome club has plenty of budget friendly sites for penny pinching families
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Aberbran Club Campsite
The dog friendly site is a renovated old railway station and promises a "no nonsense, simple and relaxing holiday".
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Aberbran Club Campsite is located in the Brecon Beacons
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Reviewers have flooded the site with positive reviews, with one person calling it an "
oasis
of peace", and another commenting that they enjoyed it so much they stayed for an extra week.
A caravan or motorhome pitch costs from £15.50 per night for one adult or £21 per night for two adults, for caravan club members.
For non-members, one adult costs £29.80 per night and two adults cost £35.30.
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Children under five are free, whilst kids from five to 17 costs just £1, regardless of whether their parents are members.
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For a family of four (two adults and two children over five) seven days at the site will cost you from £161.
Altnaharra Club Campsite
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Altnaharra Club Campsite is located in the Scottish Highlands
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The 24 caravan site is 20 miles away from the nearest shop so its perfect for those wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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One caravan lover said that the staff treated them "as friends", whilst another commented that on a clear day, the night
sky
is "amazing".
The price for a touring pitch for one adult is just £13.80 a night, and £19.30 for two adults.
Non-members can enjoy the campsite for £28.80 for one adult, or £34.30 for two adults.
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Like the other sites listed, children under five are free, whilst kids from five to 17 costs just £1, regardless of whether their parents are members.
How much does it cost to be a Caravan and Motorhome Club member
The annual fee for a family to join the Caravan and Motorhome Club is typically £66.
This covers two adults, and any children under 18.
Unless you pay by direct debit there is an additional £10 joining fee and additional family members over 18 years old cost an extra £10.
Members get access to over 2,700 campsites in the UK and Europe, as well as discounts at club campsites
A family of four can spend a week at the site for just £149.
Bourton-on-the-Water Club Campsite
It's just five miles from the quaint village of Bourton-on-the-water, which is filled with chocolate box cottages and idyllic cafes.
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Bourton on the Water Club Campsite can be found in the quaint Cotswolds
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One member said that the site is perfect for dog walks, whilst another was delighted by its proximity to many Cotswolds villages.
Member prices start from £15.50 for one adult and £22 for two adults.
Non-members can pitch up for £30.50 for one adult and £37 for two adults.
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As with the other sites, under fives are free, and five to 17 year olds stay for £1.
For a family of four to spend a week on the campsite, it will cost as little as £161.
Clachan Club Campsite
The site is made for hiking fans, as it a located amongst the glens, mountains and lochs of the central highlands.
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Clachan Club Campsite is perfect for nature lovers
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One reviewer raved about the efficiency of the site's efficient automated check in, whilst another was extremely impressed by the cleanliness of the facilities.
Prices start from just £11 for one adult and £22 for two adults for members, whilst non-members can pitch up for £26 for one adult and £37 for two adults.
As with the above sites, kids under five are free and five to 17 year olds cost £1.
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A family of four can stay at the pitch for a week for as little as £168.
Ilminster Club Campsite
Lyme Regis is just a stone's throw away from the site, and bird watchers will love the nature reserve at Chard Resevoir.
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Ilminster Club Campsite is perfect for those wanting to visit Lyme Regis
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One caravan user loved the site so much she stayed there for three months, whilst another remarked that the park is perfectly situated off the A303.
Pitches start from £15.50 for members and £30.50 for non members, with the same prices applying for children as with the other sites.
A family of four can stay at the pitch for a week for as little as £168.
Plymouth Sound Club Campsite
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Situated near to the bustling city of Plymouth, caravan lovers can enjoy a visit to The National Marine Aquarium and the historic dockyard.
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Plymouth Sound Club Campsite in Devon offers stunning sea view
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One customer was delighted by the caravan site's proximity to pubs, shops and public transport, whilst another marvelled that the site is extremely spacious, and packed with wildflowers.
Pitches start from £11 for members and £26 for for non-members, and the same prices apply to kids as with the other site mentioned above.
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A family of four can stay at the pitch for a week for as little as £168.
Slinfold Club Campsite
The nearby village of Slinfold hosts fete and flower festivals, with visitors treated to warm welcomes from locals.
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Slinfold Club Campsite, in Horsham, West Sussex is a hidden gem
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One caravan owner marvelled at the campsites easy access to the Downs Link Pathway, which is perfect for cycling and dog walking, whilst another said that staff were eager to help them set up.
This campsite is only open to members and is priced at £15.50 per night for one adult, or £21 per night for two adults.
A family of four can enjoy a week's stay from just £161.
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