Ok now be honest, what is it about camping that puts you off? Is it the cold and rain, the hassle of erecting a tent before you can settle down? The uncomfortable sleeping arrangements? The basic cooking arrangements? Or the inconveniences of hauling your equipment round like a tortoise?
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Ok now be honest, what is it about camping that puts you off? Is it the cold and rain, the hassle of erecting a tent before you can settle down? The uncomfortable sleeping arrangements? The basic cooking arrangements? Or the inconveniences of hauling your equipment round like a tortoise?
How would it be if I were to explain to you how you could overcome all of these problems, and have a super duper holiday in the sun at an affordable ... ...the early 1970,s I had a young family, mortgage, bills to pay every month etc etc. and the cost of a package holiday abroad was prohibitive even at the prices in those days. Sick and tired of the rain and wind on our annual camping holiday to Scotland, I decided to try my luck with a new up and coming company.
It was called “Canvas Holidays” and specialised in camping holidays in France and Germany. The difference being ... more
Ok now be honest, what is it about camping that puts you off? Is it the cold and rain, the hassle of erecting a tent before you can settle down? The uncomfortable sleeping arrangements? The basic cooking arrangements? Or the inconveniences of hauling your equipment round like a tortoise?
How would it be if I were to explain to you how you could overcome all of these problems, and have a super duper holiday in the sun at an affordable price?
In the early 1970,s I had a young family, mortgage, bills to pay every month etc etc. and the cost of a package holiday abroad was prohibitive even at the prices in those days. Sick and tired of the rain and wind on our annual camping holiday to Scotland, I decided to try my luck with a new up and coming company.
It was called “Canvas Holidays” and specialised in camping holidays in France and Germany. The difference being that apart from camping in the sun, the tents were already erected, the ferry was booked, and any overnight stops in hotels arranged for in advance. All arrangements down to maps and advice about driving on the wrong side of the road were catered for and nothing really was left to chance.
We had a wonderful holiday, in St Tropez and followed it up with further holidays over the next few years to the Dordogne, the Black Forest and to the Ardennes region. In those days there were only tents on offer, but now they have increased their range to include mobile homes, which are to a luxury specification.
What this all boils down to is that you can go to almost anywhere on the continent, and the only additional cost to you is the fuel involved in getting there. They even do fly drive if the distance seems to great, but I think that travelling through the French countryside is all part of the holiday and you get a chance to practice your French/German on the unsuspecting public. You can select how many nights you wish to stay at a selected site, then move on, no tent to dismantle and happy in the knowledge that there will be a new tent with all mod cons waiting for you at your next destination. The tents are state of the art affairs, (17'x17') and fully furnished. As they say “everything from coffee pot to electric fridge”. The beds are great and there is mains electricity to all tents, and each tent even has a hammock! Looking at their current prices, I see it is possible to have a 12-night holiday for £184. This is for 2 adults (up to 4 children go free in any case) and assumes that you book the holiday before 31st October this year. The normal price structure is geared to a seasonal basis as is normal, with the most expensive times being in the school holidays.
Canvas Holidays now operate from 83 campsites in Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Luxembourg. Some of these sites are up to a standard not seen in this country. For instance, the site at Dol-de-Bretagne has 4 pools, a cricket pitch, an 18-hole golf course, tennis, horse riding, fishing/boating lakes 2 bars, restaurant, games room and disco.
You choose when you depart and return, any day of the week that suits you. You can select either a ferry or the Tunnel. Take a single centre holiday, or make it a tour of the Europe. Why not use Canvas Holidays to visit Disneyland and visit Paris? yes there is a site close at hand.
If this all sounds too good to be true, I suggest you visit their website at www.canvasholidays.com and check it out for yourself. It is possible to order a comprehensive brochure online and this gives a list of all the sites available and all the details that you need to make an informed decision for yourself.
Advantages: Great facilities on camsites and good value for money Disadvantages: Coverage in some parts of europe is limited
For anyone (especially families with small children) wanting to go on a reasonably priced camping/motoring holiday in mainland Europe, Canvas holidays is a very good choice. The company was set up 36 years ago and now provide camping holidays in 75 sites around Europe.
THE BASICS:
There are 4 levels of accommodation you can choose. On most (but not all) of the sites you can opt for a mobile holiday home instead of the canvas tent. 1.The basic is ... ...canvas tent with two separate sleeping sections, a separate Kitchen area (fully equipped) and living area. It sleeps 5/6 people. This package includes, Gas fired Cooker, Fridge, Table, and four chairs, electric lighting and power points. There are four single sprung beds and a double sprung bed. Blankets are provided as well as pillow but you have to bring your own sheets. Outside there are a hammock and a sunlounger. A barbecue is also provided
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Mauri 19.09.2001
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Advantages: Friendly and helpful staff, good facilities Disadvantages: Entertainment but loud and sometimes late, too far from nearest beach
...at the campsite were good the 10 minute drive to the beach with it's difficult parking and the noisy/late entertainment were negative factors. (Please note, that Canvas do state the distance to the beach).
We fully intend to take another holiday with Canvasholidays - just not at this location. ...
K_Hayes 23.08.2004
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Advantages: Inexpensive, Friendly staff, No hassle. Disadvantages: Shop was a bit expensive.
As soon as we had our daughter, my husband has been trying to get us to go camping (I think he thinks its something a dad has to do.) It has never appealed to me,give me a sunlounger, sandy beach and a cocktail any day. But after four years of getting my own way I thought I would let him choose our next holiday, and he choose a camping holiday with Canvas. I looked on their website and it all looked great, the tents had flooring so no spiders would ... ...to one of their sites just outside paris so we could fit in a visit to Disney whilst we were there. I phoned the booking office which is based in Scotland and was so pleased when somebody actually answered the phone not press 1,2,3 etc. They were exceptionally helpful and explained evertything really well. A few weeks before our holiday was due to begin our holiday pack arrived it was full of maps, information, pens, a activities. Our little girl ...
JulesG 27.10.2003
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Advantages: Park facilities for the children Disadvantages: Poor accomodation
Myself and my young family stayed at the Cambrils Park in Salou with Canvas Holidays last August. The park was great, had some fantastic facilities for children but the accomodation we were provided by Canvas was extrememely poor. The 'Jubilee 29 Midi mobile home' was filthy throughout. The kitchen area was covered in grease, eveything had to be washed before it could be used. Toilet had not been cleaned and stank of urine. Bedding that was supplied ... ...The air-con (that we paid for) switched itself off after 20 minutes, so we had to get up during the night to switch it back on. Would stay at the park again, but wouldn't touch Canvas with a bargepole. Sent them photos when we got home and they fobbed us off with £50 off our next holiday - not a chance! ...
debromhead 02.01.2008
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Advantages: Non really Disadvantages: Unreasonable to deal with and inflexible
Canvas holidays come down CONSIDERABLY in price in July and August. We paid in June, and within days the price had halved for the same holiday. We also wanted to switch location, but they wanted to charge us considerably more on top of the maximum price we had already paid. If you must use them -leave booking until late - availabilities always exist in all but the few most popular of locations. Also, be sure that you will not want to change any arrangements ...
gkelsall 11.07.2008
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