Top 3 Private Campsites

[@HowardB54]

Other than the content of this vlog, which is , as ever, professional, informative and interesting the thing that struck me about this vlog is the actual technical quality. The lighting, audio and camera quality is superb! I watch all your vlogs but for some reason this really stood out as almost technical perfection ! Other channels take note Great work as ever and thanks for doing all these. Regards Howard PS: agree with your choice of York - been there myself and it’s excellent

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you very much

[@CaravanningwithourWesties]

Great little trio of Private Sites which look worthy of a visit! Our Westies barked and jumped all the way through your video trying to play with Poppy🤣🤣😂😂 Thanks for sharing Sue, Brian and The Westies👍🐶🐾😀

[@weebolddavy]

Thanks Bob you've made our day. We've got a tour of Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms booked for the summer and we're booked in to Grantown for our last night before heading south to Strathclyde Country Park. Always nice to get a recommendation. Our three favourites are Old Oaks Glastonbury, Tudor Slimbridge and Llanberis in Snowdonia

[@HelenandDave]

Great Vid Bob & Jenny, thanks for following up with this. More sites to add to our list. Cheers Helen & Dave 👍

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

LOL at the outtake, Bob. Always remember to mute your phones 😂👍 Thanks for sharing

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

New phone, that's my excuse....

[@tracysimonsadventures8863]

Thank you for having Somers Wood Park in your top 3 👍😀👍🖐

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Looking forward to seeing you again!

[@deaddave8805]

So nice of you to put Somers Wood into your top 3. My hometown is Nuneaton, only 10 miles away from Somers Wood. Nuneaton was also home to the Author George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans), Larry Grayson (T.V. Personality), and still holds a Saturday street market dating back to 1160. Like many towns though, it's sad to see it decline with many of the large stores closing, the next one to be Debenhams. Best Wishes to you both, Dave.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, same happening all over.

[@countryvanlifeuk]

Nice one Bob Jenny Nice to see heads up on Private Sites , Hope your both well. And staying sane ?? Good times back come Summer, Hopefully ?? We can all use our RV and roam free again. ATB to you both x Stephen xx

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, staying well, but I will have had my fill of painting walls in the next few months. 😊

[@countryvanlifeuk]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo LOL you'll be climbing them after a few weeks Bob ATB

[@MrJasdog107]

Lets hope we will all be back visiting these and all the other parks we love going to, this year fingers crossed

[@richardspeight9520]

Very kind of Poppy to invite you to appear on her video

[@timenglefield7105]

Thank you for sharing your top 3 sites, York and Grantown are on our list for this year hopefully. Can I add our 3 to the list, Tudor Caravan Park, Slimbidge, East Fleet Farm Touring Park, Weymouth and outside the school holidays these South Lytchett Manor near Poole. Please keep the video's coming, certainly helping having something to watch during lockdown. Take care and stay safe you three.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks for the recommendations!

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Nice sites Bob and Jenny. We made a snowman at Grantown on Spey 😃 Our top three goes out on Friday. You may know them 😉 Trev n Sue

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, look forward to it.

[@jasonnolan4143]

Thanks! Why would anybody dislike your videos? I look forward to them all.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you, I suspect it is people who were rude to us and I've hidden from the channel, they can watch the videos but can't comment, or it's people who don't like something and don't know how to criticise politely.

[@CraftyCampervanners]

Three nice sites, liked the Poppycam 😀. Here’s hoping we can all get out some more in 2021 !! Pete & Kaz 😀😀👍👍

[@the2ldds]

Hi Bob and Jenny, Happy new year to you both. Enjoyed your private sites video. May I request you make a video showing sites for those of us without a tow car and a van too big to take out for day trips? Sites with a short walk to trains, bus stop or town and attractions would be great. Keep doing what your doing, bkessings Les n Lorraine

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes we have a video planned for that.

[@lindahiggins9295]

My favourite 3 sites are in Wales . 1. Fforest Fields, 2. Woodlands Devils Bridge, 3. Daisy Bank Powys. There are others as well . Nice to see you both well and Poppy. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks for those, we will have a look.

[@bobmckayfreedom]

Agree with you Somers Wood just for a visit ...loads of canal pubs etc down that way plus Black Country museum still to do

[@annvirco7308]

Poppy steals the show again 😂, all your videos are enhanced by the presence of the wonderful poppy, she's such a charecter and clearly very loved by you both.

[@Sam-ch9mn]

Funny and informative as always. You two have such a pleasant style, I really enjoy every video... even when it’s not on a subject I think I’ll find interesting. Then I do.

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Great choice of places to stay. Loved Poppy in this video. Take care x

[@TicketyBoo.]

I've heard of people binging on box sets but i'm now binging on your vlog collection Bob, you've even got me considering a motor home in place of the caravan. It could be argued that you and Jenny (not Poppy) are a bad influence on me but please keep them coming :-)

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, we've been a bad influence on a lot of people! 😁👍👍

[@TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel]

good video & 3 superb sites let’s hope we can enjoy them all again very very soon 👍

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Hope so!

[@joanspriggs1498]

Hi. Been to Somers Wood many times as we have our caravan serviced at Raymond James caravans and agree the fish and chip shop in Meriden is definitely to be recommended

[@pamelashannon5940]

Loved the video we have stayed at York caravan park and loved it. Great that you can get the bus just outside and takes you straight into the middle of York.

[@stephenhoyle2241]

We don’t normally visit sites other than the club sites but we have stayed at two private sites which we really were impressed with and they were the Morris Leisure sites at Ludlow and Llanberis. The facilities compared with club sites and better than those that need refreshing. I think we will try the site at Grantown-on-Spey as it sounds a really good site, we visited a hotel in the Boat of Garten on the banks of the river Spey a few miles south of Grantown, so we know the area is lovely. Thanks for the inspiration to visit some other sites, happy touring when we can.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, we liked Ludlow too, stayed there in early December.

[@Rosie-wz8fv]

Great video, have made a note of the sites, one of our favourites is Resipole Campsite on Ardnamurchan, we live quite near it and had a few days there with our new van to get to know it, hope to go to Grantown in the spring, we had planned to try it pre covid but of course we couldn't! Another new small private site that not many people know about in that area is Speybay Golf Course, Tugnet, Speybay, with electric, use of the clubhouse, access to the beach and dolphin centre 😊

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Sounds great! We drove past Resipole in the summer, love to go there.

[@robertirving5293]

It's all ways nice to see you Bob & Jenny and popps I will look at some of are photo's were say when we had the Motorhome we did lot on the outer hebrides we stop at Vatersay what a lovely place to say .

[@rickcooper3661]

Another great watch. Thank you guys.

[@Tom-852]

👍 York caravan park is a nice site 😀

[@Trevor.Adams640]

Mine would be the Two Mills Tranquil Parks site at North Walsham in Norfolk. A great base for exploring the Broads and the Coast. Another would be Dale Farm at Great Longstone in Derbyshire. Only a few hundred yards from the Monsal Trail and about a mile’s walk from Monsal Head, also good for exploring Bakewell and Buxton. Lastly would be Bath Marina, about a mile’s walk from Bath City Centre along the riverside path, and easy for access to the Bath to Bristol Railway Path.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Some great sites there!

[@janicebradbeer9874]

So many too choose from - think our three favourite is hallsdown farm(sorry no dogs) near Barnstaple! Riverside(adults only)Crickhowell - Wales!Caerfai Bay caravan and tent park in St. Davids West Wales 😊😊

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks for the recommendations.

[@johnb307]

Hello Bob and Jenny another wonderful, informative video, fantastic. I have only been to the Granton on Spey site so unfortunately I can't comment on all the sites you mention here but, I have to agree with you both that the Granton site is just brilliant and like you we didn't want to leave. I used the site a couple of months ago for work as being one of the many key workers I found it impossible at that time to find a hotel and indeed a hotel that would serve food, so the motorhome served me well and in many ways was far safer than staying in a hotel. Take care and stay safe.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, yes hope we can get back there one day!

[@anneprowse78]

Your outtakes always make me smile and love Poppy’s “video bombing”. Hoping to try Somers Wood when I go to Crufts at the NEC.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

A busy time for Somers Wood, make sure you book early!

[@kimmarshall9038]

Great video love poppy ♥️😂

[@Vanlife-adventure]

We keep trying to get to York but every time we do, the site is either flooded or Covid lockdown happens. One of our favs is Old Oaks...wonderful site. Great cake 🧁😍

[@arw296]

Hai Gail, York Caravan Park has never flooded - I can only assume you are thinking of a different site near the river?

[@Vanlife-adventure]

Yeah I was talking about us trying to get to Rowntree Park site. I’ve looked at the York caravan park too though.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Rowntree Park York often floods

[@denisscott1134]

Hi Bob and Jenny 👏 just us 2 Saying hi and thanks never been to any of those so Will be adding to our list of many thanks again 👍 sue and den 👍 keep safe and say well 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@brumsgrub8633]

As i watch this i am half a mile from Sommers wood

[@wendysmith1009]

Hi Bob and Jenny thanks for the info. We're hoping to stay at Somerswood at some point. You said NEC is close by could you walk from the site to the train station to get to NEC ? Regards Wend and Rog.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

The train station is a few miles. There is a bus from Meriden as someone pointed out.

[@purchasefeather3173]

My sister and now brother in law had their wedding reception at the golf course at Somers Wood and the meal they put on was outstanding with excellent staff service. I live in the next village to Meriden towards Coventry so it’s only 5 minutes away in the car. If you drive down through Meriden and turn right onto Albert Road (in the Coventry direction) and park on the street there’s a nice wood you could walk Poppy in called Millisons Wood. If you want an alternative to using your car or motorhome to go to the NEC then try the Birmingham X1 bus from Coventry which stops opposite the shops in Meriden. It also goes to the airport where there’s a mini M&S food hall and Spar. If you stay on it there are a load of shops at Sheldon, there’s a big Morrison’s just before the B425 left turn for Solihull known locally as the Wheatsheaf after the pub on the corner. There’s a Tesco’s and Aldi not far further on along the A45 both with car parks. The X20 bus which also comes from Coventry and stops in Meriden at the same place goes to Solihull, through Henley in Arden and onto Stratford Upon Avon. You can buy tickets via a smart phone and use it to show the drivers. In Meriden itself don’t miss out on a visit to Berryfields. They have a fantastic farm shop and bakery, the pork pies are outstanding as is the meat and the restaurant is something else when not shut for COVID - expensive but worth it. Currently they are doing a take away and it was very popular at the weekend. Turn right at the roundabout at the shops in Meriden and head through the village in the direction of Coventry and at the war memorial and pond (opposite the Manor Hotel) and right again onto the Berkswell Road - Berryfields is on the left at the top of hill - I’m not sure you’d get a motorhome in there but they sell all sorts including some terrific dog treats. If you carry on along the Berkswell Road at the top of another hill there’s a left turn onto Back Lane which is twisty and Phil Tuckey has a farm shop/butchers down there. Rick Stein visited it some time ago but the meat is award winning. Balsall Common which isn’t far away either is handy for driving to and there’s a Sainsbury’s petrol station and shop, beyond the roundabout in the village centre a good Co-op food shop with a car park on the left with I think a Shell garage on the right and a Tesco’s at the village centre on the left - you’d turn right out of the site and take 2nd left at the roundabout along the dual carriageway. If you carry on through Balsall and follow the road round to the right towards Warwick, rather than straight on to Kenilworth, you’ll pass the famous Tipperary Inn, famous as the birthplace for the WW1 song it’s a long way to Tipperary. Used to serve good meals there but haven’t been for years so don’t know now.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks that's useful local knowledge.

[@grumpybear3229]

Nice Vlog thanks for sharing.

[@dawnyWestScotland]

Your like me Poppy can’t wait to get back out there exploring again!!!!! West 🐶🧡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stanleyflowers5063]

Old Oak touring Park Glastonbury best private park we've been. First class site.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@James-zv2ho]

Hi Bob, I remember you did your how to make videos series. However I was wondering if you included how you insert subscribe & bell icon in your videos? I hope you understand what I’m saying. ☺️👍

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Think mine was off giphy.com.

[@James-zv2ho]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo thanks Bob. I’ve just sorted it. See what you think tomorrow 😀

[@2dogsahooman677]

Love listening to your attempts at the names of places. I must admit I may struggle with the English ones. Getting so many ideas for next year. Wouldn’t of thought of Grantown on Spey but looks fab. I have 2 dogs or will have by next year, one is only 10 weeks and not yet up for adventures just yet.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, we took Poppy motorhoming as she was on as she was able to meet other dogs.

[@2dogsahooman677]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo I honestly can’t wait to take mine out camping. I’m not getting her vaccinated until 16wks, and then another couple of weeks before can really be outside the garden. Sitting watching your trips again today. Love them. Watched your must have, recommended and nice to have earlier. So much info. They are great.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you

[@somerswood1994]

Look forward to seeing you both and Poppy of course, (she’s so cute) sometime soon! So happy to be in your Top 3 👍 Take care & stay safe xxx 🥰

[@paulineirvine9437]

Great video. Lovely couple. My daughter lives in Banchory and my other Daughter lives in Finzean(pronounced Fing in). Lovely area with lots to do in the area

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you very much

[@rscosworthfan]

have you tried Bryn ednyfed site in holyhead its a great farm site peaceful with immaculately clean toilet and shower block its a fair trek to the nearest shops though but its a nice place

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

No, thanks for the recommendation, though.

[@susannordstrom5065]

Cute poppy wants a cuddle

[@saunteringsapsfords]

Hi Bob and Jenny. We do love Morris leisure sites...private. but on the caravan and motorhome club affiliated sites list...but would like to know why you got a motorhome in the first place and not a caravan?I know you used to do cottages etc like us before we had our first caravan...but then progressed to a motorhome. Just interested. ❤❤❤

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes we did cottages first. Why we got a motorhome is one of our frequently asked questions. As we see it, the main benefit of a motorhome is that it is a flexible vehicle. When we stay at sites for shows and we stay in one place for a week, we can. We tow a small car with us for that. No need to move, and this way it is much like a caravan. The car is then used for driving to and from the show and for going out. When we want to travel around, stopping over night at places, we can. We don't take the car with us for these tours. Great for touring Europe or Scotland. When we want to go out just for the day, we have everything with us, toilet, cooking, fridge and even our beds. Great for visiting museums and castles. A motorhome can be used for many purposes, towing a variety of trailers, a car, or a boat, or a box trailer or trailer with bikes, motorbikes. The best thing is that everything is self contained and you can never forget things when you go out in it!

[@James-zv2ho]

You mentioned some brilliant sites Bob & Jenny. I hope your both doing okay? Your videos are so inspiring☺️ Keep up your great work. 🙏 I wish my video were just a fraction as good as yours! Take care. I do some vlogging but I do plan to do caravan sites when they reopen and we can all go touring again. Please do have a look at my vlogs ☺️👍 Thanks again.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you very much, will do.

[@James-zv2ho]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo ah thanks so much Bob. 👍I really do appreciate it 😀

[@susanmartin6828]

Hi Bob & Jenny Hope you are ur clan are well. We are a family of five. Do you know how much it would cost for us to stay at a campsite for a night? We are struggling to find costs. Thanks Bob and Sue 😉

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Very well thank you. The Caravan and Motorhome Club show you the pricelist, which depends on the site and time of year and number of adults and children. www.caravanclub.co.uk Southport CMC site in January would be £29.60 per night. The two main clubs make it easy to find out how much.

[@susanmartin6828]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Thanks Bob will check out 👍👍👍

[@ollypolly18]

hi bob when you had your vista did you fit a reverse camera? if you did were did you run the wires and what camera kit did you use? steve

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

No I did not have a reversing camera, but it had reversing sensors.

[@ollypolly18]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo thanks bob mine has the sensors but not had chance to test them yet.

[@taxibob]

Great channel. Do you think you will start giving What3words addresses

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I always forget to do that. I have done it the past, but if it's a campsite, people can see it in their website?

[@bobmckayfreedom]

You did not too bad Grantown Second part not pronounced as town but Grant on

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

We said it both ways to be sure, we heard said both ways.

[@richardspeight9520]

Did Poppy know that it was national day of the squirrel on the 21st

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Lol she never said....

[@bongy36]

Well you've shown us yours, so I'll show you mine. If you get over to Lincolnshire again, can definitely recommend www.lakesidepark.co.uk Only 20min from our front door, but it's our go to site for weekends. Fantastic new shower block, restaurant and shop onsite.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

That looks really nice only 38 days and 22 hours before they reopen! 😁👍

[@bongy36]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo haha fingers crossed 🤞

[@margaretlewis7125]

She wanted to be on camera! Xx