Abbey Farm Holiday Park

Abbey Farm Holiday Park sits just outside Burscough in Lancashire, a working farm that's opened its gates to visitors looking for something a bit different from the usual caravan park routine. You're staying amongst actual farmland here - not pretend countryside with manicured lawns, but the real thing with animals about and the smell of silage in the air. The park itself offers static caravans and touring pitches scattered across proper fields, and there's a genuine working farm element that gives the place character most holiday parks lack.

It's the sort of spot that appeals to families after a relaxed break rather than theme park thrills, and to older couples wanting peace and quiet. Kids will get a kick out of seeing the animals if they're into that sort of thing, though don't expect petting zoos or activities - this is more about the landscape and slower pace. The location works well for exploring the local area: Burscough's only a few miles away, and if you're planning a broader Lancashire holiday, you've got The Secret Garden Glamping and Four Seasons Glamping nearby if you fancy mixing things up between stays.

As a base for a rural getaway rather than a destination in itself, it does the job. Allow a week to properly settle into the area and explore the surrounding villages. You'll want your own transport - public links aren't brilliant from here. Fair warning though: it's exposed farmland, so wind and weather can be proper biblical in winter months. Spring and early autumn are lovely.