Playground: Glamping parks

Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park

• Mountain holiday park off Great Alpine Highway 73 on South Island
• A 15-minute drive to Lake Brunner and half an hour to Arthur’s Pass
• Stargazing and mountain views; river walks and cycle rides from site

Camping de la Rouvre

• Peaceful site on a riverbank in the Suisse-Normande region
• Near good fishing spots and 140 kilometres of hiking trails
• Playground, pétanque court and food shop

Camping Kovarna

• Peaceful site by a river and forest a kilometre from Červená Řečice
• Less than an hour's drive from the UNESCO-listed city of Telč
• Swimming pool, campfires and bar selling beer and ice creams

Riverbend Chalets and Campsite

• Peaceful site on the banks of the Mtentweni river
• A few minutes' drive from the beach resort of Umtentweni
• Fishing, braai facilities and canoe hire available on site

Camping Le Roc de Lavandre

Camping au Tour de l'Aveyron

• Peaceful family site on the Larzac plateau
• In the middle of Aveyron's five Knights Templar and Hospitaller sites
• Bar-restaurant, barbecue, shop, bike hire and TV room

Caalm Camp

• Dorset glamping in luxury yurts
• Proper beds, linen, electricity and woodburning stove in each
• Dedicated wetroom in each with underfloor heating and flushing toilet

Camping Le Royan

• Large waterpark
• Plenty of activities in the area
• Near the Atlantic coast

Keldy Cabins

La Halte du Canal

• Peaceful Burgundy glamping on the banks of the Loire Lateral Canal
• Nevers and the Magny Cours Circuit within a 20-minute drive
• Bike/canoe hire, play area and pétanque on site; bar and restaurant

Camping Le Temps de Vivre

• Peaceful family-run site in the Périgord Noir
• Wildlife haven with many walking trails nearby
• Pool, paddling pool and massage parlour

Camping Le Rêve

• Friendly, small and well-maintained park in the Lot countryside
• Ideal base for exploring the small villages around
• Heated pools, bar and snack bar

Camping Le Réjallant

• 150 metres from a river, with many outdoor activities available
• Heated pool, gym and snack bar serving local cuisine
• Canoeing, aqua gym and barbecues arranged in high season

Camping de La Fraignaye

• Quiet family-friendly site a five-minute walk to Saint-Denis-du-Payré
• Less than a 20-minute drive to Plage des Bélugas beach
• Pool, kids' games, ping pong, snack bar, pétanque and table football

Cotulla Camp Resort

• Relaxed park with river access, a fishing pond and nature trails
• A five-minute drive from central Cotulla’s Brush Country Museum
• Pool, play area, board games, dog run and clubhouse with TV