Sites near the Tour of Britain with Pitchup.com

--From £8.75pppn--

--Powys, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, Hampshire --

Forget the Tour de France, between 7-14 September the UK’s biggest professional cycle race, the Tour of Britain, will be hitting our streets. To celebrate the arrival of this free-to-spectate event, outdoor accommodation specialist Pitchup.com has handpicked four sites near four of the eight stages.

Powys Pods – Hay-on-Wye, from £8.75pppn

Hay-on-Wye, Powys: Pitchup.com has availability on its camping pods at Powys Pods this September with prices starting from £70 for a two-night stay based on four people sharing (£8.75pppn).

Stage three of the Tour of Britain takes in all of the sights from Newtown to The Tumble, passing through the beautiful town of Hay-on-Wye on the way. Powys Pods in Hay-on-Wye is a rural retreat in the Welsh marches which offers an alternative to the traditional camping experience without losing the back-to-nature appeal.

The Allt Ddrew camping pod sleeps up to two adults and two children. Includes a heater, electric points and a lamp in the unit, with toilet/shower units and washing-up area just a few steps away.

Wootton Park – Warwickshire, from £25pppn

Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire: Pitchup.com has availability on its camping pods at Wootton Park this September with prices starting from £200 for a two-night stay based on two adults and two children sharing (£25pppn).

During stage four, cyclists will travel from Worcester to Bristol, enjoying the sights of the Cotswolds on the way. Henley-in-Arden in Warwickshire is just a short distance away, and this site enjoys a fantastic position between the Cotswolds and the Shakespeare land of Stratford-upon-Avon. Its cosy pods feature everything from bedding to bathrobes and bacon baps - resulting in a no-drama outdoor stay.

Camping pods sleep two adults, two children and include one double bed with memory mattress, colourful bedding, towels, bathrobes, mirror, hangers, hairdryer, tea/coffee-making facilities. Breakfast in the farmhouse is also included in the price. Woodchip paths lead to the 'Monsoon pod' (shower, toilet and wash basin), barbecue area with tables and chairs for sitting/eating out.

Botany Camping - Wiltshire from £14.17pppn

Warminster, Wiltshire: Pitchup.com has availability on its bell tents at Botany Camping this September with prices starting from £170 for a two-night stay based on six people sharing (£14.17pppn).

Stage six of the route covers Bath to Hemel Hempstead. Just a few miles from the action, Botany Camping in Wiltshire is a small, cosy and family-friendly site situated in an ancient landscape of white horses and stone circles. The site is three miles from Longleat and all its great attractions including the safari park and Longleat House.

The pre-erected 5m-bell tents are carpeted, spacious, light and airy. A cool box with ice and a fire kit with fire lighters, kindling, logs, marshmallows and skewers are all provided to ensure the perfect camping experience. Toilets and showers are on site.

The Old Thorns Manor Hotel - Hampshire from £43.50pppn

Liphook, Hampshire: Pitchup.com has availability on its luxury camping pods at The Old Thorns Manor Hotel this September with prices starting from £174 for a two-night stay based on two people sharing (£43.50pppn).

The stage seven route from Camberley to Brighton goes directly through the beautiful region of Liphook in Hampshire, where this fantastic site is. The Old Thorns Manor Hotel is a luxury manor hotel in the heart of Hampshire, with luxury camping pods in its well-maintained grounds. All pods include access to the hotel's main facilities including Elevation Health and Fitness, the sports bar, Atrium Champagne Bar and public areas.

All pods are fully equipped with a double bed (bedding and linen provided) and small sofa. They have wooden floors, a flatscreen TV with Freeview, mirror, heater and tea/coffee-making facilities. Showers and toilets are a short distance away from the pod.

For more information visit www.pitchup.com. All prices correct at time of writing.

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