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I've got a problem. I've convinced a group of friends (15 of us, including 7 kids) to go camping next year. We meet up every year, normally in a big house somethere that can accomodate us all.

I starting camping this year and it's definately the best solution for all. So the advise I'm looking for is a great location that's going to keep the pessimists at bay if it rains (indoor pools, resturants, bars, etc...) and have loads of outdoor things for the kids (oldest will be 7), somewhere on the south coast.

Thanks.

I said the same thing to a couple of my mates - and after a weekend camping - we are no longer mates!!!!!    She hated camping so much and made such a fuss and didnt "camp" in the way other campers appreciate - ie. she was noisy and kept turning up the music and screaming with laughter etc, that I finally lost it.

Thus -  5 years of niggles came flooding out - result, end of a 20 year old freindship !!

Mind you, think the camping was just the last straw.

Im sure you will have a blast !

Sorry can't recommend anywhere on the South coast, but I have some advice which may be of help.

SItes with all the facilties bars, clubs, pools park etc are likely to be crammed full during peak season.

We have been to Broadway House, Cheddar & Mill Farm, Fiddington just outside Bridgewater, and whilst they offer all the facilities,  the essential facilities (shower blocks & loos) can be lacking in cleanliness and hygiene.   

Smaller sites may not offer all the facilities but I am sure when there is a group of you will make the necessary fun anyway.  Just make sure you have a good family pub within a few minutes walk of the site.  

I am quite new to C & C myself, and  thought that by booking 4 and 5 star sites I would get clean facilities - doesn't work.

Next time I am going to go for smaller sites.

Check out Bucklegrove between Wells and Cheddar.  We had a mooch around when we were in the area and it looked fab!  We are defitinitley going to try it.

Good Luck

Hi

Really enjoyed Twitchen Park Wollocombe N Devon. Without EHU you can pitch anywhere and in groups. Had indoor and outdoor pool and good entertainment for young children (ours ranged from 3-9). Beach nearby excellent, we drove but apparently its not a long walk. Parking was £4 or £5 though for the beach.

Its a group of 4 sites near each other and you can use all 4. They are on the Camp site search.