A motorhome holiday provides couples with the ideal opportunity to get away from it all and enjoy some quality time together. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re sharing some of our top picks for sites across the UK that are ideal for a romantic getaway.
Each site is open all year round and has plenty on offer for couples to enjoy, from stunning beach views to picturesque walks in the countryside.
You can also head to our best motorhome sites guide to get more inspiration, where we round-up the top UK parks to visit.
Daisy Bank Touring Caravan Park
Address: Montgomery, Powys, Wales SY15 6EB
This beautiful Welsh site has brilliant facilities onsite, including two heated shower blocks. The adults-only site provides couples with the perfect setting for embarking on walks through stunning scenery in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You can then visit one of the cosy nearby pubs before returning to your van for the evening.
Web: Daisy Bank Touring Caravan Park
The Quiet Site
Address: Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0LS
This dog-friendly site is ideal for couples who want to bring their four-legged friend along. The carbon-neutral park is the perfect setting for strolling through a wildflower meadow or alternatively, you could hike to Aira Force Waterfall.
On the way to this beautiful spot, you’ll get to journey through ancient woodland, providing a chance to get close to nature. Then, in the evening, you can both relax at the cosy on-site bar, found in a traditional Cumbrian barn.
Web: The Quiet Site
Holgates Holiday Park (Silverdale)
Address: Middlebarrow Plain, Cove Road, Silverdale LA5 0SH
A regional winner at our Top 100 Sites 2021, there are plenty of good facilities on-site if you don’t want to stray too far from your ‘van – these include a spa, restaurant and bar. However, if you’d like to go for a walk, Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is just beyond the gates. You can also head to the seaside with Morecambe only a 30-minute drive away – from here, there are beautiful coastal views to enjoy.
Web: Holgates Holiday Park (Silverdale)
Bunkers Hill Farm
Address: Bramfield, Halesworth IP19 9AF
This is a peaceful site which makes a great base for exploring this part of Suffolk. From here, you can head to the picturesque beaches of Southwold and Dunwich, while if you’d prefer to see some rare birdlife, RSPB Minsmere is nearby.
The site is also pet-friendly, should you both decide your canine companion is too much a part of the family to stay at home.
Web: Bunkers Hill Farm
Greendale Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Address: Pickwell Lane, Whissendine, Rutland, LE15 7LB
A peaceful retreat for couples who want to get away to a relaxed setting, this campsite is surrounded by plenty of countryside. The site is ideally situated for visiting Rutland Water too, which gives you the chance to cycle, walk and birdwatch if you are so inclined.
Web: Greendale Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Highlands End Holiday Park
Address: Eype, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6AR
With brilliant facilities on-site – including a sauna and steam room – there are also wonderful views along the Jurassic Coast for couples to enjoy. There are plenty of walks to embark on too, thanks to the South West Coast Path, which provides easy access to Eype’s shingle and the sand at West Bay.
Web: Highlands End
Poole Farm
Address: St Giles on the Heath, Launceston, Devon PL15 9SX
Based on the border of Devon and Cornwall, this campsite is perfect for couples who want to walk or cycle around beautiful countryside. Dartmoor National Park, Bodmin Moor and the North Cornwall Heritage Coast can all be found nearby, while Wi-Fi is also available on site, so you can have a cosy evening watching your favourite TV shows.
Web: Poole Farm
Carnon Downs Caravan Site
Address: Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall TR3 6JJ
There’s something inherently romantic about Cornwall, regardless of the time of year, and this campsite is the ideal place to experience it. Only three miles from Truro, it is perfectly placed for Loe Beach. You can also access the Roseland Heritage Coast easily too.
Web: Carnon Downs Caravan Site
Looking for the ideal ‘van to set off on tour in together? Then be sure to take a look at our guide to be best motorhome for couples, where we pick out the top models on the market.
You can also take a look at our guide to the best campervan sites to stay at, where we share our pick of the top locations to head to on your next tour.
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