The nation’s best caravan and campsites are celebrating as the AA announces the winners of the AA Caravan and Camping Awards 2017. Among this year’s winners is Durrell Wildlife Camp, Jersey which was named the first ever AA Glamping Site of the Year.
Camping is still such a popular holiday choice and with more and more people opting for ‘staycations’ caravan and camping is a fun and affordable option. This new award – The AA Glamping Site of the Year, has been introduced to celebrate the popularity of Glamping.
Part of the Durrell Wildlife Park, the camp consists of 12 canvas geo domes set in a beautifully landscaped area. Each unit, named after different Lemur species, is sited in its own separate area offering good privacy. Inside is a king-size bed, two singles, a wood-burning stove and clothing storage space. Set on wooden decking, they have their own additional pod with high quality toilet, wash basin and shower plus a spacious fully-equipped kitchen.
Smaller tipis are available for extra children or friends. Guests have complimentary access to the Durrell Wildlife Zoo and have use of the zoo’s excellent Café Firefly, which serves breakfasts, lunches and early evening meals, plus takeaway pizzas and Thai food. They can also expect a remarkable level of customer service from a dedicated team, who go out of their way to ensure guests enjoy a complete holiday experience.
Lemur Lodge, a large safari tent, serves as reception, meeting place and function area, and has a decked area right next to the zoo – you can see lemurs in the trees. Durrell Wildlife Camp offers quality accommodation, excellent customer service and a unique holiday experience and is a worthy winner of the AA’s first Glamping Award.
All the winners appear in the new AA Caravan and Camping Guide 2017. Over 860 campsites in the Guide have all been visited by one of the AA’s qualified Campsite Inspectors to look at touring pitches, facilities and hospitality before grading the site from one to five Pennants, including the Gold Pennants awarded to the best parks. Each entry within the guide includes location, ratings, contact details, directions, prices, opening times, facilities and a description to help select the right site for your needs. The AA Caravan and Camping Guide is available from The AA Shop for £12.99 and as a free app for iPhone, iPad and Android.
http://www.theaa.com/campsites/trinity-durrell-wildlife-camp-5493133
