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Motorhomers Choose Cornwall As Top Holiday Spot

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A recent survey of 500 motorhome and campervan owners has revealed that Cornwall is their top-choice holiday destination, and it is also home to their favourite campsite. 

The market research, which was carried out by motorhome insurance specialist, Safeguard, showed that a quarter of respondents (26%) chose England’s southernmost county as their preferred holiday destination in the UK, followed by the Lake District with 22% of the votes.

Not only was the most popular destination Cornwall, but the survey showed that the most popular campsite was also in this southwest county, too...

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Claire Tupholme, Content Editor: Travel/Campsites

Claire Tupholme Content Editor: Travel/Campsites

Claire Tupholme Content Editor: Travel/Campsites

As well as being the Content Editor for Travel and Campsites, Claire also looks after Premier Parks, which means she has seen her fair share of campsites and knows her way around Great Britain. Claire now loves to share her wealth of travel knowledge with other intrepid explorers.

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According to the research, the five most popular places for motorhome and campervan enthusiasts to stay in the UK are: 
1. Cornwall (26%)
2. The Lake District (22%)
3. Devon (16%)
4. The Scottish Highlands (12%)
5. Dorset (5%)

The five most popular campsites in the UK that were also identified in survey are detailed below, four of which are members of the high-quality campsites group, Premier Parks.

1. Beachside Holiday Park, Cornwall (13%) 
2. Carlyon Bay Caravan and Camping Park, Cornwall (7%) 
3. Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park, Highland (6%)
4 = Freshwater Beach, Dorset (5%) 
4 = Pennine View Caravan Park, Cumbria (5%)

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