Northdown Farm is the type of campsite that many would regards as idyllic, but sadly one that is a rare find these days. Run efficiently by Peter and his team, Northdown operates for just 28 days each year (this year during the month of July) and for the remainder of the year reverts to farmland. The situation is stunning, right under the White Horse of Osmington in Paradise Valley and

The Outwell Vermont is one of the current 2011 Outwell family tent range. The Vermont belongs to Outwell’s Premium range, a selection of tents that sit slightly lower in price than Outwell’s more luxury models. The lower price point is achieved through the use of different materials rather than any compromise in quality . The Vermont is available in 2 sizes, L and XL for 6 or 8 people and

Another top quality pop-up tent from Outwell that can accommodate 3 people. The Fusion 300 is the larger partner of the 2 man Fusion 200 tent

This 3 person pop-up tent from Vango makes perfect sense for the casual camper or small family group who don’t need to the full-on specification of a more expensive tent and even less the hassle of an hour long pitching process. The Vango Swift 300 can be erected in just 3 minutes and for a spacious tent, complete with a Protex 2000 flysheet and 10,000 HH groundsheet built-in, what could

When you spot this tent in a campsite this summer, it is certain to be one of the most striking tents you’ll see there. Just the height of the tent makes it stand out from the crowd as well as its design. Whether the style will prove attractive to Outwell’s typical customer remains to be seen

Tucked away in one of the quieter areas of Cornwall, Pennance Mill Farm gives campers the perfect base to enjoy the area around the historic port of Falmouth. Known also as King Harry’s Cornwall after the well-known ferry that transports people and vehicles across the river Fal, saving an extended drive around the estuary. This campsite also has it’s own claim to historic interest, having been owned by the same

We looked at the double skin version of this pop-up tent earlier so this single skin version completes our look at the Vango 200 range. This is a 2 man pop-up tent aimed at the casual camper who is not expecting difficult conditions meriting 2 ply cover. The Vango Dart DS 200 represents remarkable value and can be found online for less than £30 and yet still has pre-attached guy

For that extra bit of protection on the beach try this Outwell Miami beach tent for size. It covers an area of 4 square metres and is easy to pitch. The poles are sturdy fibregalss Durawrap and there are 4 guy lines to hold the tent in the event of a sea breeze. Providing some UV protection this tent is more about wind shelter and storage – or somewhere nice

The Vango Amazon 800 is the scaled up version of the popular Amazon 600 family tent. The main difference here is the wider main tent ( 5.1m verses 4.2m ) and additional sleeping accomodation for up to 8 people. Take note, 5.1 metres wide is massive, about as wide as a double garage, so make sure your favourite campsites will allow that size of tent. The living area is equally

With the new 2008 model the Vango Amazon 600 provides a huge amount of living space compared to other family tents. Competition in this category is intense so any new tent has to be just right to stand any chance of doing well and Vango have the experience to do just that. The tent has steel poles for strength and is easy to pitch. The layout provdes 3 seperate sleeping