Sip on a steaming mug of tea as you breathe in the fresh countryside air, listen to the trills of birds bursting into song, and watch as the soft amber hues of sunrise illuminate the rolling.

There’s never a dull moment at Sandhaven Caravan Park, a splendid site ideally positioned a literal stone’s throw from a stunning Blue Flag beach, yet a short trot from the lively atmosphere and amenities in the friendly town of South Shields.

Kielder Caravan Park is a friendly, rustic, three-star awarded campsite tucked away in a quiet location in lush Northumberland. Set up camp at this independently-operated campsite.

Crossfell Caravan Park is a serene Eden Valley site set in the small, picturesque village of Ousby, approximately nine miles east of the market town of Penrith. The flat grass site offers a splendid countryside setting for unwinding and shaking off the worries of modern life.

Riverside Touring Park is a peaceful and picturesque base for exploring the stunning Teasdale Countryside and rests in spectacular rural settings. Escape the hustle and bustle of the modern world as you savour lovely vistas of the lush surroundings and let the sounds of nature melt away the stress of life in the fast lane.

Traditional camping is a delight for guests who value scenery and remote locations over many on-site facilities and a position amid the bustling populace. While there are particular undeniable thrills to enjoying a back to basics stay.

Headswood On The Wall is a swish glamping site ideally located a twenty-minute drive from Carlisle. The spacious, friendly site affords direct access to the Hadrian's Wall Path as well as a range of other scenic walks.

Get in the holiday groove as you pitch where you please at Grove Farm, a peaceful site with a huge camping field and a laid-back approach to camping. This Caravan and Motorhome Club Certificated Location offers non-electric grass pitches for all members.

Cairndale Caravan Park is a cracking spot for the outdoorsy types who can spend pleasant hours walking, cycling and exploring the lush settings of not one but two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty nearby.

Swap your nine to five and jarring daily alarms for the calming morning sounds of birdsong and rustling leaves at Doe Park Caravan Site; a peaceful, family-owned campsite tucked away in a lovely rural spot in Teesdale.

It’s easy to get right into the relaxing vacation mode when you stay at Cresswell Towers Holiday Park. The beautiful 3-star awarded park resort rests an ideal 5-minute stroll from the nearest beach.

Since first opening its doors in 1991, Hetherick Caravan Park has grown into a popular yet peaceful campsite, ideally positioned in the serene settings of Teesdale, with easy access to major roads and attractions in the area.

A five-star rating, an array of excellent on-site facilities and a delightful location right opposite a golden sand beach are indications enough of the quality holidays to expect at Golden Sands Holiday Park.

Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site is a safe, friendly site, perfectly positioned a trifling twenty to thirty-minute drive from England’s most frequented National Park, Lake District as well as Hadrian’s Wall and the beautiful Highlands.

Lizard Lane Caravan Site is a peaceful, sloping grassed site boasting jaw-dropping vistas, and a central location for accessing the nearest pubs serving food, a farm shop, and a lovely café.

Sharpley Camping is a small, quiet camping space ideal for pocket-friendly holidays in Durham. The four-acre site welcomes pets and families, perfect for guests who do not want to leave behind their canine companions of fiendish felines.

Drybeck Farm is a compact, eco-friendly campsite nestled on the stunning and tranquil banks of the shimmering Eden River in the gorgeous Eden Valley. The farm site is a little slice of Lake District paradise.

Lazonby Campsite is a peaceful, spacious site ideally placed near the banks of the gleaming River Eden. The friendly site is the perfect spot for a nature-based escape and enjoys a lovely location nestled amid wild woodland and sprawling fields with a backdrop of the lush Pennine Fells.

Awaken to misty mornings filled with calming trills of birdsong, smiling at the thought of a schedule-free holiday, excellent meals and the freedom to either lay in late or seize the morning with a brisk stroll before breakfast.

Given the lush, tranquil settings at Strawberry Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park, it’s a little surprising that the centre of Durham rests an approximate 10-minute drive away.