Holiday Caravans

If you're planning a self catering caravan holiday in Britain, then you're certainly not alone. Caravan holidays are a popular pastime, so it's no wonder that British caravan makers are turning out 30,000 of them a year. Caravans are almost always in demand. No holiday weekend passes without thousands of people hitching their caravans to their cars and taking off for a British or European holiday destination. For those who don't want that bother, all they have to do is to choose a caravan park where they can hire a caravan for a short holiday.

There are two basic types of holiday caravans, static and touring. Static caravans are a permanently located caravan usually located in one of the countries many holiday parks and touring caravans, which you will normally see being towed on many of the roads and motorways around the country. Should you decide to go for a touring caravan, this leads to a major consideration, how will you tow it. Some of the smaller two berth caravans can be towed by a small family car or MPV, while a large six berth caravan usually requires a much larger saloon car or four by four vehicle.

A static caravan is very similar to a holiday home, so you will need to choose your location carefully. Think about the site of the caravan park. If you want to take weekend breaks, then you won't want to spend too much time travelling to your static caravan. However, for longer holidays, proximity to local attractions may be more important when choosing your location. It's also important to check on the facilities on site, especially if you're using a budget caravan. As with any home purchase, it's best to inspect the site before making a final decision. Remember that you will also have to pay for insurance, electricity and gas, as well as a site fee.

All holiday caravans vary considerably in size, comfort and facilities. All caravans will have somewhere to sleep. The higher the number of berths the more people it will sleep. Most also have a kitchen area and a bath/shower area. Those are the basic facilities, but you can get much more with a caravan. Some static caravans are double glazed and have plumbing for washing machines. Luxury touring caravans may include sealed shower cubicles, ovens and toilets.

One of the most convenient aspects of a caravan holiday is that it is self catering. There's no need to incur additional expense by eating out every night. As with any holiday home, there is storage for food items, washing facilities and provision for cooking with a cooker attached to a gas bottle. It really is home from home and you can have a caravan customised to suit your tastes.

Whether you've got a static or a touring caravan, a key part of the success of a caravan holiday is deciding your destination. Luckily, there are many scenic locations to choose from for your holiday caravans, for example, the Balquhidder Braes Holiday Park in Scotland which is a four star park, provides static caravans and also accommodates touring caravans. Wherever you go in the country, a caravan park gives you access to areas of outstanding natural beauty. Once you start living the caravan lifestyle you might find you may not want to go back.