Part two covers the regional winners and the small campsite champion.

The South West regional award was won for the first time by a Channel Islands site; Fauxquets on Guernsey is a family run site with the best facilities on the island. The pitches are varied, with some large enough for even the biggest family tents, and some with sea views. There are also two log cabins for hire, catering to those who don’t want to take all their camping equipment on the ferry. A swimming pool and farm animals provide entertainment for children, and the reception area with WiFi and decking has become a social area for guests to meet and relax.

The South East regional award was also won by a site that is not on the mainland; Orchards Holiday Caravan Park on the Isle of Wight has always been popular due to the quiet location and proximity to The Needles, but recent upgrades to facilities with an emphasis on eco-friendly energy has pushed this site to the top. The facilities centre has underfloor heating, spacious shower/toilet rooms and stunning views from the washing up areas. The building is powered by solar panels backed up by a biomass boiler and also features shower timers, slow release taps and other controls to save water. There is an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, plus a poolside coffee shop and fish bar.

Longnor Wood Holiday Park in Staffordshire won the Heart of England award. It is situated in the beautiful Peak District and is a great location for walking and exploring. The park is adults only, offering a peaceful retreat for caravanners looking to get away from it all, and offers good leisure facilities including badminton courts and a putting green. Dogs are welcome, and there is a four acre dog walking area to cater for our four legged friends. Recent upgrades to the toilet block, paved areas and the inclusion of a small shop have made this park a real contender, and the enthusiasm with which the O’Neill family run this site has given them the edge over the competition.

Manor Wood Country Caravan Park in Coddington, Cheshire is not too far from the Longnor site, but holds the title for North West England. A secluded site, the emphasis is on nature and relaxation, with an adults only fishing lake that has a holiday home right on the edge. Keen anglers can cast a line from the balcony straight into the lake, which is just one of several coarse fishing areas on the site. There are also bat boxes, bird tables and a wealth of information about the local flora and fauna, making this an educational site as well as a good holiday destination.

Golden Square Caravan and Camping Park in Helmsley, North Yorkshire won the North East award, and for good A photo of lots of sheep in a fieldreason. The well maintained grounds cater for families in a quiet, rural location and offer great play facilities as well as underfloor heating in the shower block and a shop offering homemade cakes and bread. The location is ideal for walking and exploring the stunning Yorkshire countryside and overall the site is a great getaway for families.

Lastly, the Small Campsite of the Year award went to the Churchill Farm Campsite in Buckfastleigh, Devon. Set on a working sheep farm this is not the most glamorous of sites, but is very well appointed and offers picturesque views across Dartmoor from each of the 25 pitches. Eight of these have electric hook up for campers and caravans, and tents are also welcome. Best suited to those who enjoy traditional camping, Churchill Farm offers an authentic farm experience, and also adds another dimension to camping in Devon.

We hope some of these sites take your fancy, and if you have never visited them before, then 2016 could be the year to find out what all the fuss is about for yourself.