Brit Stops

Why would hosts allow us to stay on their property for free?

One reason is that they do not have to provide any facilities over and above a parking space. Although spending money with our hosts isn't an obligation, we're confident you'll end up buying some exquisite local produce from a rustic farm shop, or a lovely Sunday roast at a quaint country pub! You’ve saved your campsite fees, and you always need to have dinner or stock up the fridge - so why not? We like to think of it as spending your money more enjoyably! The only thing you might be charged for is electric hook up, so don't forget to ask if you need to use it.

What facilities will we find at the host sites?

Many sites will have no facilities. Currently around half of our hosts have an outside tap and/or somewhere to drain grey waste water, and this is noted on their host profile. Very few have facilities for toilet waste disposal, or offer electricity (it's also likely that you'll need a standard UK 3-pin plug adaptor). Remember, your hosts are not campsites but in many cases are working farms, pubs or vineyards, and although they are keen to encourage tourists to visit their local area, they do need to continue working as normal. The fact that motorhomes can fill up or empty waste at c

How far in advance should I phone ahead?

Remember, Brit Stops hosts are not camp sites, they do not have a reservations desk or booking site, and you can't book a pitch like at a camp site. Those hosts who do require a phone call in advance are clearly stated on their host profile, and phoning ahead is just to check if a stopover is ok; this can be done on the same day or the day before.

How many nights can I stay?

Brit Stops is a stopover scheme, so a one-night stay is the standard stopover duration. Unlike camp sites though, there is very rarely a departure time, so in most cases you can stay during the day.

How will I know if there is space at a host location?

Some hosts do like you to phone in advance, and this is noted on their host profile. In most cases, you will not know if there is a space until you turn up, but it is unlikely that a host will not have a space. In theory, this could happen though, and on the odd occasion, a host may not be able to welcome motorhomes at short notice due to personal or work reasons, and we ask our members to respect this. Fortunately, there is usually another host not too far away, and it's always best to have a "plan B". Sometimes you might be able to park outside until the car park empties out a

Is my motorhome too big/small?

It's true that some sites will not be able to welcome large motorhomes. This will normally be due to problems with manoeuvring large vehicles on site. If motorhomes over 30ft long (9m) are welcome, you will be able to see that on their host profile. Currently, around half of our sites will accept motorhomes over 30ft long. If you are under 30ft long you will be able to access most of our host sites. Any that can only accommodate small vans such as VW campervans, have this noted on their entry.

Can I join if I have a caravan, car, tent, or roof tent?

Unfortunately Brit Stops is just for self-contained motorhomes, panel van conversions or campervans. Parking is in customer car parks, not on pitches, so manoeuvring can be an issue with other customers coming and going. Also, most hosts will not have fresh water available to fill an Aquaroll, or anywhere to dispose of waste water from the waste caddy.

How do I get the Brit Stops app?

Our app is free to all Britstoppers, and you can download it from either the App Store or Google Play. Login with your email and password to get started. No access code is required!