Camps with more than just canvas

LA GRANDE TORTUE campsite in the the Loire Valley has wooden chalets with kitchen, shower and large terraces. Seven nights from £369 for a family of four, including return ferry crossing. Three Seasons Elite (0870 7200 560, www.holidaycheque.co.uk) has a number of cabins in campsites throughout Europe.

NAANTALI CAMPING at the foot of the Kuparivuori mountain in Finland (00 3582 435 0855, www.topcamping.net) has wooden cabins with showers and terrace plus on-site facilities, including a beach-side sauna. Check out Moomin World Theme Park nearby. Cabin sleeping four from e73 (£45.50) a night.

VILLAGE CAMPING FLAMINIO set in Vejo Natural Park in Rome, (00 3906 333 2604, www.villageflaminio. com) has mobile homes with kitchens, bathrooms, showers, heating, air-con, verandas and barbecues. Mobile home, sleeping four, from e90 (£56) a night.

KEYCAMP HOLIDAYS (020 8395 4000, www.keycamp.com) has campsites with well-equipped mobile homes all over Europe. Facilities include bathrooms, air-con and CD players. Seven-night package to Camping Guines in Calais from £449 for a family of four, including return ferry crossing.