camping this summer - sw england or sw france???

[peanutbrittle]

so, trying to decide what to do this summer - we have had last two summers washed out in sw ireland which depressed us so are we totally insane to even think about a camping hoiday in cornwall or devon this year? obv it would be cheaper than going to france, but really, is it sheer madness?

anyone who has camped in france - would you recommend it? what sort of money are we looking at? (we happy to do cheap ferry to calais and drive for up to a day)

[about to interally combust if we don't sort this summer hols out soon]

It is, it was a sunny day with completely blue sky and it was stunning.

sooo jealous. we might go to millau next year credit crunch allowing.

did you go in the camper? (you gave me advice on my camper thread)

links to any good independant campsites very VERY welcome...

this campsite was lovely 8 years ago out of season and pre dd!

In SW France I can recommend:
www.paillotte.com/
www.camping-panorama.com/

Both have pool and lots of facilities, but also have nice relaxed feel.

If you want something more basic, probably a lot cheaper, and by a fantastic beach:
www.camping-cap.com/

Can also recommend this small chain of campsites, all are not too big, very nice family atmosphere, and often have river or lake swimming.
www.flowercamping.com/uk/holidays-camping-countryside.htm

Have fun!

Yes - we were in the van. It was brilliant fun!

We stayed here, Camping de la Filature on the way back.

looks gorgeous

It was ... and we had literally pulled off the road when we'd had enough of driving and found the nearest site.

You have no idea how big a thing that is for me! I normally plan and book to the nth degree .

oooh, thanks guys - will check those out

if anyone has anymore please let me know...