One of the advantages of having a campervan should be cheap, flexible travel, but not quite brave enough to sleep in a layby, a few weeks ago, I thought I’d try out the Britstops website . This is a list of places which let you sleep in their car park for free. They are mainly places like pubs, which sign up to the website in the hope of benefiting from your custom, although there is no obligation to purchase anything.

Here’s a picture of my accomodation earlier this month, with Nessie tucked round the side of a pub in the beautiful Surrey countryside.

I spent the afternoon catching up with a friend and then drove to the pub where I enjoyed a taste meal and couple of drinks before settling down in my van for the night. The following morning I explored the village and then met up with some other friends for a picnic lunch in the Rhododendran Wood and a walk up Leith Hill.

I’d do it again, maybe venturing slightly further afield next time. It’s a good option if you’re just looking for somewhere to stop off on a journey rather than wanting to set camp and settle in.

L