johnnythefox70 Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 Me and mrs jtf have wanted to spend a week in devon/cornwall area for a while now and we have just booked a motorhome for the week commencing the first week in September. Now ive googled a few places to visit/stay but you cant beat peoples own personal thoughts and experiences so im looking for a few recommendations.We like a few beers, good food, nice scenery walks (were taking the dog so a few dog friendly beaches etc) and being a true Yorkshireman must be value for money cos im a tight get and wont be ripped off! Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytree Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 Forget the tourist areas of Devon and Cornwall. Start your break with Somerset, Quantocks and Exmoor, explore the coast path for deserted beaches, stay away from Weston, Burnham and Minehead. For a magical little campsite on Exmoor head for Bridgetown. Adults only, dog friendly and free trout fishing in the river. Visit Dunkery Beacon for red deer. So much to see yet plenty of tranquility if that's what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 I would suggest a few nights(3) in north Devon- croyde/exmoor and then head down to lands end for the remainder, plenty of places to pitch up for the night, gorgeous part of the world!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) Devon and Cornwall in a motorhome is a nightmare, narrow streets, restricted parking, etc. Been there with a caravan, real rip off South Wales, Gower, Rhossili, mumbles, Brecon etc, very underestimated and much cheaper than Cornwall. 35 of the best 50 beaches in the UK are in Wales and so much cheaper to camp, eat etc Edited May 29, 2018 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 9 hours ago, johnnythefox70 said: Me and mrs jtf have wanted to spend a week in devon/cornwall area for a while now and we have just booked a motorhome for the week commencing the first week in September. Now ive googled a few places to visit/stay but you cant beat peoples own personal thoughts and experiences so im looking for a few recommendations.We like a few beers, good food, nice scenery walks (were taking the dog so a few dog friendly beaches etc) and being a true Yorkshireman must be value for money cos im a tight get and wont be ripped off! Any thoughts? Yes, go Northumberland and borders? Rip off food prices south side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Here: https://www.visitcornwall.com/beaches/lifeguards-seasonal/north-coast/newquay/crantock-beach The dog will love it! The beach is fantastic and some great coastal walks there are 2 nice pubs in the village! Check about parking with the motor home though, I think there maybe height restrictions in the main car park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 We go brean /Somerset a lot and love it but then we stop north Devon around Saunton and visit ilfracombe from there. No more narrow roads than in the midlands if you stick to the main drags. Personally. I also love Tenby South Wales and Porthmadog north wales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 30 minutes ago, PhilT said: Here: https://www.visitcornwall.com/beaches/lifeguards-seasonal/north-coast/newquay/crantock-beach The dog will love it! The beach is fantastic and some great coastal walks there are 2 nice pubs in the village! Check about parking with the motor home though, I think there maybe height restrictions in the main car park. There used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 23 minutes ago, team tractor said: Porthmadog north wales. another vote here and then go into snowdonia. Go 2 times a year. Plenty to see and do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Wherever you go ,and depending on the size and overhang of the motor home, I would check the routes for possible problems. As much as I would like to recommend Snowdonia and surrounding areas, its not a place I would like to tackle in a large motorhome, especially in the high season. There are plenty of places the same in Devon and Cornwall, there must be a site that recommends routes for caravanners and motor homes ? I would also avoid driving from too far from your home, do you really want a days driving to get there ? Not my idea of a holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Chase the weather, a sunny west coast is better then a rainy east coast, 100 miles can make a world of difference. We do this every year (using Premier inn instead of motorhome) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnythefox70 Posted May 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 Some great advice here from the pw massive, im going to google all the places given and try plot a route, big thanks to everyone who took the time to reply much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 If it's down here (SW) that you really fancy coming, then a smart move if it's not too late or impractical is to alter that booking to the first week in October. Several reasons for this, but among them is the 30 Sept date. Dogs on beaches, parking restrictions and fees,etc,etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 You might find the www.searchforsites.co.uk website useful in finding places to stay and other motorhomers, in particular, impartial reviews of them. I use their app quite regularly when away in our Rapido. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 South Hams Devon, Dartmoor and the Dorset coast....grockle season might be a bit crowded though! Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 On 30/05/2018 at 07:21, PhilT said: Here: https://www.visitcornwall.com/beaches/lifeguards-seasonal/north-coast/newquay/crantock-beach The dog will love it! The beach is fantastic and some great coastal walks there are 2 nice pubs in the village! Check about parking with the motor home though, I think there maybe height restrictions in the main car park. If you go a bit further down the road you can get into the pay and display at the bowgie inn then walk down the cliffs onto the beach. Nice food as well and I’m sure you can stay in the car park overnight after paying the relevant parking fee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 Out of interest how much does it cost to hire a motorhome for a week ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnythefox70 Posted June 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 15 hours ago, daveboy said: Out of interest how much does it cost to hire a motorhome for a week ? Cost was £650 per week, i know its a bit steep but its something we wanted to try out and gives us the option of moving around,, had quotes of around 1k a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 6 hours ago, johnnythefox70 said: Cost was £650 per week, i know its a bit steep but its something we wanted to try out and gives us the option of moving around,, had quotes of around 1k a week! Thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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