AA Campsites of the Year 2009
The pick of the Pennants from England, Scotland and Wales
Over 1,000 campsites in Great Britain and Ireland pay an annual fee for the AA Pennant inspection and rating. Every year our qualified inspectors visit the campsites to thoroughly check the services and the hospitality.
An inspector's visit is unannounced and they pay when they stay overnight. AA-inspected parks are then classified from
one to five Pennants according to the range of facilities and the quality of the landscapes they offer.
The winners of AA Campsite of the Year 2009 are located in some of the most beautiful parts of the country. They range from the Norfolk lowlands to the southern uplands of Dumfries & Galloway and the coastal estuary of north-west Wales.
England & overall AA Campsite of the Year 2009
Clippesby Hall
Clippesby, Norfolk
A lovely country house estate with secluded pitches hidden among the trees or in sheltered sunny glades. The toilet facilities are appointed to a very good standard, providing a wide choice of cubicle. Amenities include a café, clubhouse and family crazy-golf.
AA Scotland Campsite of the Year
Auchenlarie Holiday Park
Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries & Galloway
A well-organised family park set on cliffs overlooking Wigtown Bay, with its own sandy beach. The tenting area, in sloping grass surrounded by mature trees, has its own sanitary facilities, while the marked caravan pitches are in paddocks with open views, and enjoy high quality toilets. The leisure centre includes swimming pool, gym, solarium and sports hall.
AA Wales Campsite of the Year
Trawsdir Touring Caravans & Camping Park
Barmouth, Gwynedd
A quality park with spectacular views to the sea and hills, and very accessible to motor traffic. The facilities are appointed to a very high standard, and include spacious cubicles containing showers and washbasins, individual showers, smart toilets with sensor operated flush, and under-floor heating.
AA Regional Campsites of the Year
SOUTH EAST
Broad Hembury Caravan & Camping Park
Ashford, Kent
Well-run and maintained small family park surrounded by open pasture and neatly landscaped, with pitches sheltered by mature hedges. Some super pitches have proved a popular addition, and there is a well-equipped campers' kitchen.
SOUTH WEST
Wareham Forest Tourist Park
Wareham, Dorset
A woodland park within the tranquil Wareham Forest, with its many walks and proximity to Poole, Dorchester and the Purbeck coast. A heated outdoor swimming pool, off licence, shop and games room add to the pleasure of a stay here.
HEART OF ENGLAND
Beaconsfield Farm Caravan Park
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A purpose-built family-run park on farmland in open countryside. This pleasant park offers quality in every area, including superior toilets, heated indoor swimming pool, and attractive landscaping. Fly and coarse fishing are available from the park's own fishing pond.
NORTH EAST
Low Skirlington Leisure Park
Skipsea, East Riding of Yorkshire
A large well-run seaside park set close to the beach in partly-sloping meadowland with young trees and shrubs. The The wide range of family amenities include an indoor heated swimming pool complex with sauna, jacuzzi and sunbeds.
NORTH WEST
Park Cliffe Camping & Caravan Estate
Windermere, Cumbria
A lovely hillside park set in 25 secluded acres of fell land, with spectacular views of Lake Windermere and the Langdales. The park is very well equipped for families, and there is an attractive bar lounge.
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