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Easiest Eurocamp sites to get to from the UK, whether you're driving or flying
Looking for an affordable hassle-free holiday and don't want to travel far? Consider heading to a Eurocamp site for a fun family escape. We've got the lowdown on the sites that are easy to get to from the UK, whether you're taking the car or booking a flight.
By Madeline Littlejohns | Last updated Dec 2, 2025
The best Eurocamp holidays are popular with Mumsnetters thanks to their brilliant mix of outdoorsy fun, family-friendly facilities and affordable accommodation. And lots of the sites are really easy to get to from the UK, whether you're planning to load up the car and travel by ferry or prefer to fly.
With a Eurocamp holiday you can choose from a range of accommodation options including tents, holiday homes and premium lodges, offering the kind of space and freedom you just don't get when staying in a hotel. The best Eurocamp sites also offer a load of activities to keep the family happy, from kids' clubs to pools and on-site waterparks. Staying at a Eurocamp site is also a great way to explore Europe on a budget, with most sites offering plenty to see and do in the local area.
We've scoured the Mumsnet holidays forum to track down the Eurocamp sites that are particularly easy to get to from the UK. Thanks to intel from families that have clocked up the miles exploring Eurocamp sites in France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands, we've got a brilliant selection of parcs that are perfect for easy, breezy, affordable family holidays.
Best near Calais: La Bien Assise Campsite
Guines, Picardy, France
Small, toddler-friendly site
Authentic French restaurant
Lovely woodland grounds
Site might be too small for some families
What Mumsnet users say
Just a short drive from Calais, La Bien Assise is a pretty little site that's set in the grounds of a French château. It's perfect for families looking for a laid-back, peaceful holiday, with its woodland grounds and rural setting.
There's a heated indoor pool with a retractable roof, and an outdoor pool for the kids with a waterslide, making this site ideal for young swimmers. The site also has a welcoming French restaurant, a bar, and a small grocery shop to pick up essentials throughout your stay.
How to get there from the UK: Take a ferry to Calais from Dover (1 hour, 30 minutes); it's a 30-minute drive from the port.
Best in the Netherlands: Duinrell
Wassenaar, South-Holland, Netherlands
On-site theme park
Fun, lively atmosphere
Fantastic waterpark
WiFi costs extra
Additional fee for the waterpark
What Mumsnet users say
Reviewed by Mumsnet Travel Editor, Rachel Erdos: Read our full review of Eurocamp Duinrell
Duinrell features as our best Eurocamp site in the Netherlands and is recommended frequently on our holidays forum.
With an on-site theme park, adventure playgrounds and an epic waterpark, there's plenty to keep kids of all ages busy and it's set in lush woodland so the accommodation area feels peaceful and calm.
You'll also find a choice of restaurants, a bar and a supermarket, alongside a range of activities including crazy golf, volleyball, padel tennis and a climbing sand dune.
It's easy to reach whether you're flying to Amsterdam or Rotterdam (the transfer is around 30 minutes from either), or taking the ferry to the Hook of Holland.
How to get to Eurocamp Duinrell from the UK: Fly to Amsterdam or Rotterdam and take a 30-minute taxi ride or car hire transfer to Duinrell (note that licenced taxis are expensive - we'd recommend pre booking or taking the train to Leiden and getting the 43 bus to the site). Or take the car ferry from Harwich to the Hook of Holland (7 hours, 30 minutes), around a 45-minute drive away.
Best near Caen: La Vallée
Houlgate, Normandy, France
Jungle-themed splash park, indoor and outdoor pools with waterslides
Toddler-friendly with loads of on-site activities
Less than a mile from the beach
Limited shops and bars on site
Only small dogs allowed
One car per booking permitted on site
What Mumsnet users say
Reviewed by Mumsnet tester, Rebecca Warbis: read our in-depth review of Eurocamp La Vallée
The perfect base for exploring Normandy’s beaches and seaside towns, La Vallée in Houlgate is ideal for families wanting to take their own car on holiday as it's a really easy 25-minute drive from the nearest port in Caen. This lively, toddler-friendly site features excellent facilities including indoor and outdoor pools with waterslides and my four-year-old love the fun jungle-themed splash park.
There are also kids’ club sessions to keep children entertained, a bouncy castle and two playgrounds. The site offers a variety of accommodation options, from holiday homes with outdoor decking to wooden chalets.
The site puts your within easy reach of Normandy's best bits, from the chic seaside town of Deauville to the fun-packed Festyland theme park.
How to get to Eurocamp La Vallée from the UK: Take a ferry to Caen from Portsmouth (5 hours, 45 minutes); it's a 25-minute drive from the port, or a board a ferry to Calais from Dover (1 hour, 30 minutes); a 3.5-hour drive from the port
Best by a lake: Bella Italia
Peschiera, Lake Garda, Italy
Variety of on-site bars and restaurants
Loads to see in the local area
Brilliant on-site waterpark
Large site might not suit everyone
What Mumsnet users say
Close to Verona airport, Bella Italia is perfect for families who looking for la dolce vita on the cheap. Mumsnetters rave about its prime location on the southeastern tip of Lake Garda, as well as its fantastic on-site facilities. Kids will love the direct beach access and the impressive pool complex, which has five pools with slides and fun water features suitable for all ages.
After a day of excitement you can relax by the pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, or enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant with stunning lake views. Bella Italia is conveniently close to Peschiera, known for its charming shops and cafes. While the local train station provides easy access to Verona, Milan, and Venice, making it an ideal base for exploring the region
How to get to Eurocamp Bella Italia from the UK: Fly to Verona airport and take a 25-minute taxi transfer to the site.
Best near Venice: Pra delle Torri
Caorle, Adriatic, Italy
Four fab pool complexes
Lively atmosphere
Fun for the whole family
No dogs allowed on site
What Mumsnet users say
Pra delle Torri is a vibrant, action-packed site that’s easily accessible from Venice airport by bus or taxi, making it ideal for families who want to leave the car at home. The parc boasts four spectacular pool complexes with fun slides and a pirate-themed lagoon pool. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy an impressive 18-hole golf course, while children will love the mini rollercoasters and go karts.
Ready to relax? Sit back in the whirlpool or Jacuzzi, and then enjoy a meal at one of the two bars and five restaurants on site. With two adult pools, two family pools, and even a brilliant animation programme, Pra delle Torri offers an easy-to-get-to, fun-filled break for the whole family.
How to get to Eurocamp Pra delle Torri from the UK: Fly to Venice airport or Treviso airport. Car transfers are around 45 minutes or 55 minutes respectively. Or take a bus to Caorle bus station.
Best island setting: La Grainetière
Île de Ré, Charente-Maritime, France
Relaxed, toddler-friendly site
Charming island location
Lots of activities for kids
WiFi can be unreliable
You might think a little island off the coast of France is tricky to get to, but La Grainetière on Île de Ré is surprisingly accessible. It's a short taxi ride from La Rochelle airport, making it ideal for families looking for an easy escape from the UK.
The small site has a lovely pool complex and a splash pool for little ones, as well as activities and kids' entertainment running all summer long. It also makes a great base for exploring the gorgeous Île de Ré, with its colourful fishing villages, winding lanes, and beautiful beaches.
How to get there from the UK: Fly to La Rochelle and take a 20-minute taxi from the airport.
Best in the south of France: La Baume
Fréjus, Riviera, France
Spectacular waterpark
On-site wellness centre
Beautiful location
WiFi costs extra
Located in the gorgeous French Riviera, La Baume is perfect for sun-loving families. It's also nice and easy to get to from the UK, being just a short taxi or bus ride from Nice airport. The site has two fantastic pool complexes, with six pools including a lagoon pool and a fun toddler-friendly zone.
La Baume also offers a range of activities including archery and tennis, and has a brilliant kids' club for all ages. In the evenings you can relax in one of the site's bars and restaurants before enjoying either live entertainment or a dance at the parc's disco.
How to get there from the UK: Fly to Nice airport and take a 50-minute taxi transfer or hire a car. Or get a shuttle bus from the airport to Nice Villa train station, a train to St Raphael and a short taxi transfer from there.
Best near Paris: La Croix du Vieux Pont
Berny-Rivière, Paris, France
Large parc with lots to do
Close to the centre of Paris
Fun pool complex
Inland location so no beach nearby
What Mumsnet users say
La Croix du Vieux Pont campsite, run by Eurocamp’s sister company Marvilla Parks, is an awesome site that’s about a 3-hour drive from Calais. This big, bustling site has tons to keep the whole family busy and happy, from fishing and crazy golf to football and basketball.
With four swimming pools to choose from, there’s plenty of water-based fun to be had here too. One pool even has a retractable roof so you can swim no matter the weather, and the outdoor pool features two twisty waterslides for thrill-seekers. If you’re after something more chilled, you’ll love the lazy river, waterfalls, and Jacuzzi. While little ones will have a blast in the kids’ pool and spray park.
How to get there from the UK: Ferry to Calais and a three-hour drive.
Which Eurocamp site is closest to Calais?
The closest Eurocamp site to Calais is La Bien Assise in Picardy. It's just under 10 miles (or a 20-minute drive) away from the port.
Which Eurocamp site is the easiest to reach without a car?
The easiest site to get to without a car is Bella Italia in Lake Garda. It's just 14 miles from Verona airport and there's plenty to do in the local area on foot or by using public transport.
What’s included in the price of a Eurocamp stay?
A Eurocamp stay includes accommodation, access to the kids’ clubs, and use of the on-site facilities including swimming pools, activities, and entertainment. Meals aren’t included so you’ll need to make your own food or head to the on-site restaurants. Duvets and pillows are generally provided but you’ll need to bring your own linens and towels, or reserve them in advance of your trip.
How we chose our recommendations
Because we know that there's nothing like a real recommendation from a fellow parent, we first headed to the Mumsnet holiday forum to find out which Eurocamp sites were being recommended there.
We then did some research looking at which Eurocamp sites had won accolades and what customer reviews said about them. We looked at on-site amenities, accommodation options, and how easy the sites are to get to from the UK. Having collated all that information, we then narrowed our list down to the best Eurocamp sites within easy reach of the UK.
About the author
Madeline Littlejohns is a freelance writer and blogger who writes about family life, psychology, and photography on her blog This glorious life.
She is a mum of two who lives in Swansea and loves walking to the beach with her children, eating cinnamon rolls, and having fun with her camera. And her dream holiday is one where she can spend time outdoors and near the water with her family.