Tanner Farm Park
Website: www.tannerfarmpark.co.uk
This park's greatest asset is its Kentish farmyard charm and sheer tranquility. As you drive into the site you pass oast houses, a duck pond and a rambling farmhouse. This is Darling Buds of May country, and you almost expect the Larkin family to greet you at the reception. But of course, Tanner Farm is tidier and more orderly than the Larkin place.
With its friendly atmosphere, this medium-sized site has been awarded five stars by the British Tourism Council and it's easy to see why. Beautifully maintained, the park provides olde-worlde charm alongside up-to-date facilities. All around are orchards and fields, and there are decent dog walks accessible from the site.
A well-equipped playground is sited on soft bark chippings. Also, children love being able to pet the farm animals, and bottle-feed
the lambs in spring. Many guests don't stray far, preferring to stay on site but if you do tear yourself away, the surrounding area offers super attractions such as Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens, Ightam Mote, Bodium Castle and Battle Abbey. And, beach-lovers will be in their element with Hastings and Camber Sands within easy reach.
• 38 miles to Glyndebourne, Lewes, East Sussex. Festival dates 19 May
– 27 August. Tel 01273 812321. Web www.glyndebourne.com.
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