Holiday in Netherlands

[cjdiamond]

We are thinking of trying the Netherlands for our first trip abroad. We have teenage children who love waterparks and would like some site suggestions near to the coast. While us parents enjoy the peace and quiet our children's only request for any campsites is that the site has a pool

We have heard that on all European sites pitches are very small and close together. Is this true as we enjoy our space.

 

[NorfolkMike]

Go to www.campingcheques.co.uk

You will find everything you need including the ferry at what I feel is good value for money out of the main season. Even in high season in some areas its worth a look.

ttfn

 

[DavidKlyne]

We have heard that on all European sites pitches are very small and close together. Is this true as we enjoy our space.

Craig

Like this country pitch size varies. Its France where you get the really big pitches but in other countries in Europe they tend to be between 80/100sq mts. Holland is a nice country to visit, we have been 3 times, but you will get traffic volumes similar to the UK. Campsites usually have excellent facilities and all the ones I have visited have had pools. Have you an area in mind?

David

 

[rob_jax]

Hi Craig,

I commute to my office in Rotterdam almost every other week, and have a great respect for the Dutch way of life and the friendliness of the people, and since I'm assuming that you don't speak Dutch - you'll be pleasantly surprised by the level of competence in English exhibited by most people.

We now split our vacations between the UK, France and Holland - and there are some great camp sites in Holland. Facilities standards are usually up there with the Caravan Club, and pitch size varies in the same way as the UK - city sites are smaller than country sites.

Most sites will have pools, a simple site supermarket, bar and cafe / restaurant.

Unlike the UK, where we have the AA, RAC, Caravan Club, etc., and each may produce their own guides - the Dutch have ANWB (sort of like the AA plus the Caravan Club) and ACSI (www.acsi.nl who have a fully searchable camping guide to Europe on www.eurocampings.net)

Favourite City Site: Delftsehout (www.delftsehout.nl) - pitch sizes about 75 sq. metres. Easy walking distance to Delft city centre and Delft railway station - cheap railway access to Amsterdam / Rotterdam / Leiden) or drive and find the Park and Ride (P+R symbol from the motorways).

Favourite Country Site: Camping Port Zelande (www.campingportzelande.nl) in the south of Holland near Ouddorp - on the coast - three pools - about 100 sq. metres pitch

The people on the Touring and Tenting web-site (www.touringandtenting.com) now display a summary I wrote on two regions (Zuid-Holland and Zeeland) of the Netherlands. May be of some help.

Regards, Robert

 

[Terry_5130180]

Hi - I had two weeks in Holland at the beggining of the School holidays, we visited Duinrell at Wassenaar (think thats how you spell it). Check out the website at http://www.duinrell.nl/duinrell_en/

It is based on a theme/waterpark, the kids loved it and i really can say that the only fault is that the touring pitches are rather small, other than that it was A1.

Terry

 

[Andy_5039840]

Have a look at Schonevelde, Nice pool, bar, ten pin bowling and on the beach. Big plots and superb toilet/shower blocks.

http://www.campingschoneveld.nl/

 

[cjdiamond]

to be honest, no! as it will be our first trip.

Where do you suggest ?