When the dictum where the grass is greener is used, it is often used in a sarcastic way to tell someone who things one place is better than the other that he or she is not necessarily right. When you say the grass is greener in Herefordshire, you are most likely making a true statement about this green country for indeed the grasses in Herefordshire are indeed greener in the most rural country in England.

Haven established Herefordshire credential, if you want a camping holiday or experience in a green natural environment, Herefordshire is probably your best bet and there is only one campsite in Herefordshire that combine the natural greenery of Herefordshire with the beauty of the Welsh borders, its is Burhope Farm campsite which sits right between Herefordshirre and the Welsh borders in the fantastic Wye Valley just by the foothills of the black mountains.

One of the things that set Burhope Farm campsite apart from other camping site in Herefordshire is the space. Set by a large lake with caravans stands that allows each camper to breath and have a decent space to itself, you will have a great sense of space around you.

Campervans is not the only way to camp at Burhope Farm, you can bring your tent or even a caravan, the site caters for all types of campers. Here are are some of the facilities available for campers at Burhope Farm campsite:

– hard standing for vehicles
– electric hook-ups
– adjacent water taps
– separate grassed area for tents
– first-class toilet and shower block with central heating
– disabled facilities
– fire bowls and fuel for hire

Because of the proximity of Burhope Farm campsite to the City of Herefordshire and parts of Wales, you can have a long camping holiday and be able to pop into Herefordshire, Hay-On-Wye or even Cardiff for a quick retail therabpy.

Camping Checklist

If you are going camping or caravanning, it is important to make sure that you have everything that you will need with you, as if you forget anything, it can be hard to locate a replacement item in a rural or remote area.

What you go for depends on your personality and preference.  If camping sounds a bit too much like roughing it, but you’re looking for low-budget, domestic holidays, you might consider investing in a caravan. It could serve you and your family for many years of happy holidaying! You can visit Park Resorts to check out the latest in caravan sales.

But if you definitely want to head out into the wilds under a bit of tarpaulin, here is a handy checklist to look over before you depart. While not everyone’s camping requirements will be the same, it will nonetheless give you an idea of the items you are likely to need.

It is very important to make sure that you have everything that you need to assemble your sleeping quarters, as if not, you may be in for a rough night! Obviously you will need all the elements of your tent, including the pegs (and a mallet to hammer them in with), guy ropes, the groundsheet, the flysheet, and your sleeping bags or blankets. Other things that you might want to take include an air bed or a roll mat for lying on, and some pillows for extra comfort.

If you are planning to cook food while you are camping, you will need a number of different items. These can include some kind of cooker or barbeque kit, fuel to burn in it such as bottled gas or charcoal, and a lighter or matches. Also, you will need such things as pots, pans, cutlery, plates, cups, glasses, and cooking utensils. Don’t forget tin openers, bottle openers, and corkscrews if you are taking food or drink that need to be opened with devices such as these. You may also need some food storage containers, bin bags, foil, kitchen roll and/or napkins, scourers, dishcloths, a washing up bowl, and some washing up liquid. Finally, don’t forget the food and drink!

It is important to make sure you have a well-stocked first aid kit with you that will enable you to cope with most minor ailments and some major ones. Your first aid kit should include sun cream, insect repellent, antiseptic, antihistamines, pain relief medicine such as paracetamol, plasters, and bandages. You should also take some personal hygiene products with you, such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes, toilet roll, sanitary towels, wet wipes, deodorant, and towels. Also, you should make sure you bring a torch, batteries, and at least one mobile phone. Happy camping!

The 2010 summer holiday is seeing a new phenomenon in the holiday booking in general and the staycation phenomenon on general; late-booking.
While many are in the habit of making last minute reservations for hotels and flights – until recently holiday parks have been used to regular and early bookings.

This year it appears that some of the best known British holiday brands are experiencing a sea-change in industry, with a shift away from bookings six months in advance to last minute enquiries.

It is good news for customers who want flexibility – but means the leisure industry cannot accurately say whether it is having a profitable summer until the season is almost over.

Seaside resort group Pontins is seeing general growth in bookings – with 10% more customers than last year.

But it thinks this could be up 17% by the end of the holiday season, with so many of their customers choosing to book late.

Late summer bookings are up a fifth compared to 2009 says Jason Brindle, sales and marketing director at Pontins.

“Part of this increase could simply be the market – UK holidays are up in general – but it’s been happening with us all year – late bookings for February half term, Easter holidays, May bank holiday. We can find ourselves not knowing about demand until four weeks before.”
Impulse bookings

Although it makes forecasting profits difficult, it is not necessarily bad for business.

“Twenty five years ago Pontins would have been fully booked for summer by the end of March. Now we have to adapt,” says Mr Brindle.

“There are loyal customers but most people react to deals and discounts and so people make their mind up later. You have to hold your nerve – spend the money on advertising and promotions and just have faith it will pay off by the end of summer.”

At Ribby Hall holiday park, near Blackpool, some guests enjoying a British summer break had taken advantage of late availability.

source: bbc