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Get crafty on an outdoor break with Pitchup.com

Kwi 27 2015 Opublikowany przez Samantha Marsh

--Learn a new skill or craft while on holiday--

--Dulverton, Penzance, Fairbourne, Marbella--

May is National Craft and Design Month and there are plenty of campsites and parks in the UK and Europe which offer different activities and the chance to learn a new skill.  From music to archery and basket weaving to pilates, there is something for everyone. Pitchup.com has rounded up some of the best sites where visitors can learn something new and have a great outdoor holiday.

For those who fancy the idea of playing music under the starry sky, Keens Cottage Camping offers a number of music courses. Visitors can croon the night away while enjoying the amazing views in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located in Dulverton, the gateway to Exmoor, and in close proximity to the beaches along the Devon coastline, there is plenty to be seen in this wonderful region. Guests at the site can also enjoy local fishing, golf, sailing, horse riding, climbing or hire a bike.  A pitch here starts from £15 per night or for those who want to glamp there are furnished bell tents and tipis from £85 per night.

Wild Camping in Cornwall is located in the heart of the beautiful west Penwith, just 15 minutes’ drive to the north Cornish coast. The campsite is perfect for guests interested in learning new crafts as they can take part in different activities organised by the site’s qualified and knowledgeable staff. With bushcraft, upcycling crafts, beading workshops, green woodworking, traditional archery, herbalism, paper making, and wild food walks, there is something for everyone. What’s more, visitors can enjoy making their own campfire for cooking. A tent pitch here starts from £19 per night.

Bwlchgwyn Farm and Pony Trekking is located on a livestock farm overlooking the Mawddach Estuary and Lleŷn Peninsula, where the mountains of Snowdonia hit the sea. Along with the breathtaking views, the campsite offers pony trekking, including options for both beginners and expert riders. Moreover, the Mawddach trail path goes right through the site and is great for walkers and cyclists. Guests with dogs are invited to bring their pets with them and take advantage of the dog training classes which are organised every Tuesday and Thursday. Pitchup.com offers pitches from as little as £14 per night.

Camping Cabopino is located in Marbella and is just a short walk away from the beautiful beach at Cabopino. With computer and Spanish classes on offer, the campsite is the best destination for people interested in developing new skills and brushing up on the local lingo. Moreover, guests can enjoy plenty of activities including pilates, kayaking, aquagym and archery. The site also has a wide range of facilities: two swimming pools, an outdoor gym, a multisport area and a pétanque court. For those after culinary delights, Italian and Indian food is served in the restaurants on site. Pitches start from £17 per night. 

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

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About Pitchup.com

Founded in 2009 by former lastminute.com man, Dan Yates, multi-award winning Pitchup.com is a free guide to all types of outdoor accommodation in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Croatia, Luxembourg, Austria, Poland and Switzerland.  Pitchup.com, which currently lists over 5,800 sites, provides users with a simple platform in which they can search and book an outdoor holiday with total ease: the customer journey from landing on the homepage through to booking a holiday can be completed in as little as four pages.  The site also goes beyond traditional searches by allowing users to search for accommodation based on more than 80 criteria, such as adults only and campfires allowed, and view nearby events, Good Pub Guide pubs and VisitBritain attractions.  It’s also possible to check out water bathing water quality in the surrounding area with data provided by the European Environment Agency.  Users can also search on the offers page to find the best deals available.

In 2013 Pitchup.com became the first business of its type to launch a bookable mobile app and site, making the site easily accessible to users of mobile and tablet devices.  The mobile site, m.pitchup.com, now accounts for 21% of bookings.

Pitchup.com enables users to search for all types of parks and sites from the major brands right through to one-off campsites and unique outdoor accommodation options, which may not have previously had a web presence.

Awards include Best UK Travel Website of the Year at the British Travel Press Awards 2011, and most recently Best Travel / Leisure / Sports / Mobile Strategy / Campaign at the Marketing on Mobile Awards 2014.