South Devon - - Co-ordinates: 50.314483,-3.63229
Most will know that there are many sunclubs up and down the UK where folk go to enjoy their naturism. And some of them can accommodate motorhomes. Usually (but not always) membership of a club, or the national body - British Naturism - is required.
However, many, but by no means all, of the traditional sunclubs tend to be in wooded locations, with clearings in the middle which allows the sunlight in. The historic reason for favouring woodland settings was of course to achieve a sufficient level of privacy.
Sue and I have a preference for staying in open spaces with fine views, so it's good that there are an increasing number of holiday sites becoming available that fit the bill. And the line between dressed and undressed is becoming ever more blurred - just take note how on many continental beaches (and occasionally in the UK) swimsuited and naked folk sit next to each other without a care.
One of our long-time favourite sites in this country is Manor Farm, at Strete, near Dartmouth. It is an attractive rustic location with sea views. A six-acre field has been divided with an open pail fence into: a section for naturists - about a third of the field - and the remaining two thirds for campers who prefer to remain clothed. There are no secure gates to the naturist area, just a small sign. The biggest bonus for us is that it is less than two miles from our preferred British naturist beach - Slapton Sands.
The owner of the site now has much higher occupancy in the naturist section than the clothed section and so, due to demand, the dividing fence is apparently going to be moved this winter to enlarge the area for those who prefer to camp in the buff. She's also recently added electric hook-ups in the bare area. There are toilets, showers, a kitchen and black waste disposal available, but it's necessary to cover up to access the facilities. Fresh water only in the naturist section (and lots of blackberries in season!).
The one slight downside for motorhomers - parking near the naturist beach is difficult/impossible. There is a council-run car park (104 spaces) at Strete Gate, which provides easy access to the naturist area - just walk 500 yards north along the path at the back of the beach. Frustratingly, there is a 5-metre limit on the length of vehicle that can be parked! Therefore, unless you've got a small camper, options to get to the beach from the campsite are: walk, cycle, catch the bus, or hitch a lift from somebody else with a car - everybody's very friendly, so should be easy.
Manor Farm is wonderfully informal and there's no need to book, just turn up and pitch - Kate will call round to collect the money. No memberships necessary, and it would be perfectly feasible to park in the clothed part of the site if your unsure and check out the naturist area first. Might be worth an advance phone call in the school holidays.
http://www.manorfarmstrete.co.uk/
If anybody is interested, I can post more suggestions of accessible British sites.
Most will know that there are many sunclubs up and down the UK where folk go to enjoy their naturism. And some of them can accommodate motorhomes. Usually (but not always) membership of a club, or the national body - British Naturism - is required.
However, many, but by no means all, of the traditional sunclubs tend to be in wooded locations, with clearings in the middle which allows the sunlight in. The historic reason for favouring woodland settings was of course to achieve a sufficient level of privacy.
Sue and I have a preference for staying in open spaces with fine views, so it's good that there are an increasing number of holiday sites becoming available that fit the bill. And the line between dressed and undressed is becoming ever more blurred - just take note how on many continental beaches (and occasionally in the UK) swimsuited and naked folk sit next to each other without a care.
One of our long-time favourite sites in this country is Manor Farm, at Strete, near Dartmouth. It is an attractive rustic location with sea views. A six-acre field has been divided with an open pail fence into: a section for naturists - about a third of the field - and the remaining two thirds for campers who prefer to remain clothed. There are no secure gates to the naturist area, just a small sign. The biggest bonus for us is that it is less than two miles from our preferred British naturist beach - Slapton Sands.
The owner of the site now has much higher occupancy in the naturist section than the clothed section and so, due to demand, the dividing fence is apparently going to be moved this winter to enlarge the area for those who prefer to camp in the buff. She's also recently added electric hook-ups in the bare area. There are toilets, showers, a kitchen and black waste disposal available, but it's necessary to cover up to access the facilities. Fresh water only in the naturist section (and lots of blackberries in season!).
The one slight downside for motorhomers - parking near the naturist beach is difficult/impossible. There is a council-run car park (104 spaces) at Strete Gate, which provides easy access to the naturist area - just walk 500 yards north along the path at the back of the beach. Frustratingly, there is a 5-metre limit on the length of vehicle that can be parked! Therefore, unless you've got a small camper, options to get to the beach from the campsite are: walk, cycle, catch the bus, or hitch a lift from somebody else with a car - everybody's very friendly, so should be easy.
Manor Farm is wonderfully informal and there's no need to book, just turn up and pitch - Kate will call round to collect the money. No memberships necessary, and it would be perfectly feasible to park in the clothed part of the site if your unsure and check out the naturist area first. Might be worth an advance phone call in the school holidays.
http://www.manorfarmstrete.co.uk/
If anybody is interested, I can post more suggestions of accessible British sites.
Oh, it can be done at your local pool, have a look at the British Naturism website for local swims.
