Playground: Glamping parks

Denham Seaside Caravan Park

• Seafront Denham site with private beach and stunning sea views
• Ocean Park Aquarium and Monkey Mia within a 20-minute drive
• Restaurants, cafés, watersports and trails within a short walk

Devon Eco Retreat

• Eco-sustainable campsite on a chemical-free city farm near Exeter
• Half an hour to Dartmoor, and 40 minutes’ drive to Sandy Bay beach
• Camper’s kitchen, firepit and showers powered by woodfired stove

Dimalachite River Lodge

• Well-maintained private park on the banks of the Vaal river
• A 20-minute drive from the towns of Parys and Vredefort
• Fishing, outdoor pool, kayak hire and site-organised rafting trips

Domaine de Bacchus

• Family-friendly villa site in the village of Saint-Christol
• Several vineyards and wineries within walking distance
• Pool, hot tub, sauna, hammam, gym, indoor lounge and library

Manapouri Holiday Park

• Spacious and scenic holiday park on the shores of Lake Manapouri
• Te Anau 15 minutes' drive; beach and cycleway opposite the site
• On the edge of Fiordland National Park, close to trails and activities

Domaine de Kervallon

Domaine de la Bergerie

• Spectacular family park in the Provence, 10km from Côte d'Azur beaches
• Huge range of activities (pony rides, archery...) for kids and teens
• Waterpark, spa, yoga, massage, restaurant, creperie, poolside bar...

Domaine de la Brette

• Smart and self-contained accommodation on a historic Gers estate
• A 10-minute drive from Condom; 45 minutes from Agen
• Heated outdoor pool, tennis court, bike rental and play area

Domaine de la Coronne

• Family-friendly site five minutes' drive from the centre of Valréas
• A good starting point for the Enclave des Papes wine route
• Poolside restaurant; pizzas available

Domaine de la Héchaie

• Gulf of Morbihan glamping site 20 minutes' drive from the coast
• Half an hour's drive from Vannes and Rochefort-en-Terre
• Large fishing lake, playground and pétanque

Domaine de L'Amitié

• Peaceful riverside park 10 minutes' walk from Touët-sur-Var
• Upmarket coastal towns of the French Riviera around an hour's drive
• Equestrian centre, plus spa with sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi and massages

Domaine de l'Ubaye

• Spectacular Ubaye valley and river setting in the southern French Alps
• Regular activities such as rafting, kids' rafting and mountain biking
• Pool, playground, restaurant and direct access to the river with beach

Domaine Les Ranchisses

Domaine du Haut des Bluches

• Family-friendly site near La Bresse in the Vosges mountains
• Shuttle bus running to ski resorts in winter season
• Restaurant with bar, kids' menu and takeaway picnic baskets

Domaine de Syam

• Treehouses in the woods of a 14-hectare estate near Champagnole
• In the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park for walks and activities
• Meal baskets to order and table d'hôte dinners

Domaine de Trémelin

• Family-friendly site steps from a golden sandy beach
• By Lac de Trémelin, with walking paths and watersports/activity centre
• Lake views and restaurant terrace

Domaine Le Moulin Neuf

• Peaceful rural site five kilometres from Uzès
• Away from busy tourist sites but within 45 mins of Avignon and Nîmes
• Pool, paddling pool, restaurant, bar and summer entertainment

Domaine Mélusine

• Luxury cottages a few minutes' drive from Puy du Fou theme park
• Within an hour's drive of Nantes and Angers; several châteaux nearby
• Restaurant and bar with waterside terrace; kitchen in each cottage

Heidepark Veluwschkarakter

• Quiet and family-friendly Gelderland campsite in the Veluwe region
• Ermelo Sheepfold and Veluwemeer watersports 20 minutes’ drive
• Cycle rides and dog-friendly walks from the pitches; barbecues allowed