Profile of Richard

Hey, I'm Richard!

petworth, United Kingdom – Member since December 2016

The idea of travelling around with all your bits and pieces about you and choosing anywhere to go is very liberating (for me , Sally and the dog)

67 Reviews

David David
Richard's, campervan was perfect for our Scotland trip following the nc500. We hide the van for 2 weeks and the van comes with everything you need for a great holiday. Richard was helpful with the handover, giving us a walk over the van and all of its features. Definitely recommend lovely campers to others looking for an adventure. August 2025
Katharina Katharina

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Richard war immer schnell zu erreichen, das Handover war unkompliziert und freundlich. Der Van war einwandfrei, gut zu fahren und gemütlich. Ausserdem ersetzt Richard die Vans regelmäßig, unserer war fast neu. July 2025
Jonny Jonny
Richard was a pleasure to deal with and the camper was in excellent condition, inside and out. Well stocked with kitchen utensils and cookware which made packing up much easier for us. We had a great time. Thanks Richard! June 2025
Response from Richard jonny and family were the perfect campers , looking after the camper and returning in one piece , thank you .
Carla Maria Antonia Carla Maria Antonia

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fantastico August 2024
Chris Chris
The van was great. The van was only a few months old and was very clean and in great condition. It had all the facilities we needed and was very easy to live with. Richard was very good to deal with, very responsive and flexible and this made the booking, pick up and drop off very easy. September 2023
Alex Alex
First time campervaner’s - Richard was on hand for any Q’s before during and after the trip. The van was very well equipped and fun to drive. It rained for 3 out of the 7-days we spent in Wales which made it interesting, especially with a family of x4 (2 young kids) + a 32 kg dog BUT it still didn’t feel too cramped And we made the best of it! Would recommend Richard and his vans to anyone, experienced or not. Hope to be back soon for a full week of sun :) September 2023
Dave Dave
Lovely experience from start to finish, excellent Campervan in tiptop condition and super helpful support and instruction throughout - we will use again for sure ! September 2023
Candace Candace
Richard was so easygoing and good-natured during our interactions. We could not have had a better experience. The campervan was clean and well cared for. We had such a wonderful time. Thank you Richard. August 2023
Stuart Stuart
We all had a great week away in Richard's campervan. Richard showed us around the vehicle and made sure we knew how everything worked. All you really need to take with you is your quilt/cover or sleeping bag and obviously clothes for the week. We really can't recommend Richard enough :-) August 2023
David David
Richard at Lovely Campervans is a pleasure to do business with. His vans are identical, absolutely immaculate (never more than 2 seasons old), very comfortable to drive and are equipped with everything you need for a real home from home. The daily hire rate for mid July was incredibly reasonable. Several neighbours were impressed when seeing the van parked on our drive so we did the honourable thing and told them it wasn’t ours and pointed to the sticker on the side! Richard, I hope this results in some eventual new business for you! 10-10 - wouldn’t hesitate to hire from Richard again. David, Epsom July 2023
Leisa Leisa
We had a fantastic time exploring England in the van! Coming from the states, Richard was more than helpful with info on how to get to his location, provided a new & clean & comfortable camper van, and even arranged a ride for us back to Heathrow! Quick return on our deposit too! Thank you Richard! July 2023
Charlie Charlie
Couldn’t recommend using lovely campervans enough. The campervan was spotless and faultless. Communications between Richard and ourselves were easy and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire a camper through him again. Thank you! July 2023
Lorraine Lorraine
It was a pleasure dealing with Richard, the van was virtually brand new and spotless. We would definitely recommend using him and we would definitely use him again to go away. June 2023
James James
We had a great time in one of Richard's campervans with our two kids. He was pleasant to deal with and the van was in great condition. April 2023
Ron Ron
Richard was great to deal with, nothing was too much trouble, the camper van was comfortable and suited our needs. Would definitely recommend Lovely Campers and hopefully we can return for another trip around the UK. Thank you from the Haslett’s Perth Western Australia September 2022
Anna Anna
We had a lovely couple of weeks in Ireland in Richard's campervan. We had no issues whatsoever, it was really easy to drive and comfortable. Richard was really responsive when organising the rental. Highly recommend! September 2022
Lisa Lisa
This Campervan was perfect for our trip. It was compact for 3 adults and a dog but once you get used to the space and moving bags etc it works really well. The size meant it was easy to drive on narrow roads. Richard was very helpful in explaining how everything worked and when we had questions while away he was very quick to respond. We will definitely hire from him again. August 2022
James James
Always a pleasure to deal with Richard and Lovely Campervans. Top quality products and service July 2022
Chris Chris
We hired a camper from Richard at Lovley campers he made it a complete breeze no fuss on collection, all the information we needed was to hand. The van was new in 2021 and had only covered 6000ish mls, We were camper newbies and didnt know what to expect but with Richards advice we fell into van life, the camper was straight forward and a delight to drive. Roll on next year. November 2021
Dave Dave
Very good experience, Richard could not have been more helpful. The camper van was almost new and in excellent condition. We had a wonderful time touring the South Coast. October 2021
Astrid Astrid
We had a fab holiday in this lovely and modern campervan. It was easy and pleasant to drive, the beds were comfy and even though the van is compact, once we put all our stuff away it was really comfortable for the 3 of us, and a great way to explore the UK! September 2021
Denzil Denzil
Richard was very helpful, his van was immaculate (he has a few). I would recommend to anyone. We toured Wales for ten days , a great way to see a beautiful country though I think we picked the wrong year as everyone else had booked the decent caravan parks, by decent I mean ones within striking distance of places of interest as we had no other transport other than the van, I'll take bikes next time or book earlier. If you get chance to tour in a van do it. Thanks Richard September 2021
Belinda Belinda
We had a great experience from the moment we booked the camper all the way through to returning it. The camper met all our expectations and we had brilliant communication throughout with Richard, the owner. He was responsive, supportive and helpful with all our queries and gave us all the information we needed. We really cannot fault anything - would highly recommend Richard and Lovely Camper Vans! An excellent experience , great camper van, owner and holiday.🙏 August 2021
Michael Michael
The camper van was great for us with room for a family of 4 including 2 small children. Richard also gave a great overview of all the features and sent quick replies to messages. The van got us to Wales and back without any problems, we were sorry to see it go at the end of the week! August 2021
Heather Heather
Richard couldn't have been more helpful. Motor home was easy to drive and after 20 mins it felt natural to drive. The engine was powerful and the steering was light. The layout is clever and the functionality excellent. My teenagers particularly appreciated the TV and dvd player, especially on the wet evenings. The weather was wet and cold but we were dry and warm. Would recommend use the add on canopy for extra room. I would also recommend choosing your spot and stay there for a few days before travelling on. If you'd like to hire a campervan, I would highly recommend Lovely Campervans and Richard. Just my opinion. August 2021
Stuart Stuart
Our first experience of campervan life was fantastic thanks to Richard. Excellent communication leading up to our holiday, the video of how to use the campervan was a great help along with Richard showing us around the van and how to use and live in the van. The campervan was great to drive, extremely clean, it was only the second trip it had been out on. We thoroughly enjoyed our week in the van. It sleeps 4 people in a double bunk at the back of the van. This was a little cramped for my wife and I and was thankful we took a tent with us. Shower was excellent, good water temperature which only takes 10-15 mins to heat up. Cooking facilities included an oven, grill and double hob. Again this area is a bit cramped but manageable. Richard was available on the phone if we had any problems. Overall it was an excellent campervan experience thanks to Richard’s communication and brand new campervan. Would highly recommend and we are planning our next trip with Richard’s campervan. August 2021
Chelsey Chelsey
The van was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our 10 day honeymoon travelling across the country. Richard was fantastic and I highly recommend anyone to use his services! Great communicator, always available for support and a real nice guy. August 2021
Charles Charles
Richard and Lovely Campers were a delight to deal with. Easy to find, van in tip top order, loads of helpful advice. Would use again :-) July 2021
Dorin Alexandru Dorin Alexandru
Our first ever motorhome experience and it exceeded our expectations. Richard is brilliant and very helpful. We didn’t know what to expect and what we would need. He was very helpful, provided us with all the necessities and gave really good advice. We could not thank him enough. We really love being close to the nature and outdoor experience. Last but not least, the feeling of freedom is priceless. Really recommend it. June 2021
Ian Ian
Goboony and Richard at Lovely Campervans, provided a great service and exactly what we needed as first time renters - the right type of van, and a good briefing. If you are thinking of renting for the first time, Richard's fleet of Fiat Autotrails are comfortable for 2 adults for 10 days for a first rental, and a manoueverable and easily drivable van. October 2020
Todd & Beth Todd & Beth
Great fun and Richard was very helpful. September 2020
Ted Ted
Our first campervan experience and we've now got the bug for more. The van was immaculately presented and Richard's a great guy to deal with. Yes, we had a couple of minor issues with the van that Richard would not have been aware of (we suspect down to a previous user) and we sorted these out ourselves. We originally booked for two of us to go to the Tour de France and it would been perfect had it not been compromised by Covid. Instead we stayed in the UK and headed north - accompanied by dogs. Our only criticism would be it's too small for two people and two large greyhounds. All was good during the daytime but the nights were a bit of an issue due to trying to satisfy the dogs' sleeping arrangements! The van was easy to drive and a perfect size for narrow roads in Scotland and the Outer Hebrides. The Ducato chassis and engine seems perfect and will certainly form the basis for any future acquisition of our own. Thoroughly recommended. Ted & Zoe (with Molly & Freddy!). September 2020
Holger Holger
Great motorhome, easy to drive and lots of space inside. We especially appreciated the fact that it was almost new and therefore in excellent condition. Richard was very helpful and easy-going, which added to an altogether very enjoyable holiday experience! September 2020
Carley Carley
Really lovely campervan with everything you need in a small space. Very clean and comfortable. We had a fantastic time and are sad our trip is now over! Richard was super helpful and we would highly recommend hiring from him to anyone. September 2020
Gwen Gwen
It was a wonderful van and really comfortable to sleep in. We had an outstanding trip to Wales and loved our campsites and also the ease to do wild camping too. Of course we are both in love with Richard who is such a kind interesting and energetic guy. Lent us a book on wild wales which really helped our journey. Recommend wholeheartedly. Gwen and Marcin. September 2020
Tamir Tamir
So much fun being out of the city and on the road. We were on a Grand(ish) Tour around the UK this summer and had a brilliant time in Richard's van ! Firstly, It's a fantastic vehicle first. The drive is smooth and agile which is comparable to driving a much smaller van or car. You *don't* feel like you are maneuvering a ship or turning up in an obnoxious eyesore. The front seats are the most comfortable yet and helpful on the longer drives. We are a family of 3 and the van's dimensions was well suited. We took our bikes with us for which Richard kindly let us use a rear mounted bike rack. I am 6ft-1" and had to sleep diagonally on the top bunk which was fine but it meant I had to sleep on my own. In other words for taller people of 6ft> the bunks are on the small side but otherwise very comfortable. Altogether the van was clean and felt modern and joyous. Richard is very professional in his approach. Prompt, communicative and helpful in all aspects of the hire. Highly recommending hiring vans from him and the Lovely Campervans company September 2020
Roland Roland
Clear guidance, flexible pick up and drop off, friendly interactions. Vehicle as described - recommend August 2020
Simon Simon
Really comfy and well appointed. Our family of 4 had a great time and the communications were excellent. August 2020
Leigh Leigh
Had a great trip in the camper van. There was everything needed for a great self contained getaway. August 2020
Taeyoung Taeyoung
Richard is an amazing person. He always responded all the requests from me in right time. The van is easy to drive, comfy to stay and maintained in lovely condition. I would like to hire the van of Richard again for my next camping trip. August 2020
Nia Nia
As well as being brand new, the van was wonderful and provided everything we could need for an unforgettable trip and birthday. Richard was more than accommodating throughout the whole experience and we would not hesitate to recommend lovelycampervans to all our friends and family - thank you! https://niafaraway.com/sw-england-in-a-van/ August 2020
Adam Adam
Richard is a very helpful and kind man, and the motorhome was top notch. August 2020
Joana Joana
The van was brand new, had everything that we needed and was such a luxury! Richard is not only extremely organised but also a lovely host that taught us a lot about campervaning (we were absolute beginners!) and we had a great holiday. Thanks for giving us such a memorable experience! Highly recommend. August 2020
Nik Nik
A great service all round. The motorhome seemed brand new, was easy to drive (and park) and spacious enough to handle 4 of us (two young kids) once we got into the swing of the daily routine. It was much better than we anticipated. Communication with the owner was brilliant and he was really helpful. July 2020
Sue Sue
Hire from Richard for a worry free experience. Campervan was perfect for our expedition. Everything we needed to be completely independent. Van was immaculate, easy to drive and not a problem to find parking spaces big enough. As first timers Richard was a joy, no question too silly and a small issue we had while travelling was dealt with promptly. I thoroughly recommend hiring from Richard. July 2020
Steven Steven
Richard's camper van was awesome and the whole hiring experience was a pleasure. Would definitely recommend and will be using them again for sure. November 2019
Radley Radley
We had a fabulous holiday in the camper van. Richard was really flexible about when we picked it up and dropped it off. The van is really easy to drive and well fitted out. September 2019
Calvin Calvin
The motorhome was excellent in every way, exactly as described, had all the equipment we needed and was really easy to drive, Richard went through everything prior to departure in a very professional manner making everything simple. I would highly recommend to anybody looking for camper van hire. Many thanks September 2019
Erik Erik
Great campervan! Very new. Richard is friendly and relaxed so we felt no stress hiring a campervan from him. If we had questions during our road trip we could email or call and had fast response. September 2019
Hazel Hazel
The motorhome was clean, comfy and functional, everything you would need. Richard was helpful and friendly. August 2019
Peter Peter
Richard was an easy motorhome owner to hire from. The van was in good condition and he gave us (novices) a good introduction and useful tips and advice. He maintained good communication throughout the process (notwithstanding that I had the wrong number and my messages to him went awry). Would recommend and would use again. Many thanks Peter August 2019
Tracey Tracey
We had such a lovely time. The campervan had everything we needed and I highly recommend using lovely Campervans as Richard is so helpful and answered all my questions with such patience. August 2019
Olya Olya
We are a family of 4 and had our first campervan trip in Richard’s camper. It was fantastic!! The car was clean, everything worked, Richard was very helpful with everything. We had an amazing holiday in Wales. I keep recommending Richard to all my friends, and I’m sure we will be back one day, hopefully soon :) April 2019
Skye Skye
I don’t think I can say enough to properly convey the wonderful experience we had renting the campervan from David and Richard! The customer service was wonderful, David picked us up at the train station and brought us to the Daventry where he took the time to make sure we understood the use of the campervan and all its parts and pieces (and in case we forgot something they have a lovely how-to book typed up for reference). As well they made sure we had numbers to reach out to them directly if there were any questions on the use of the vehicle. The campervan itself was delightful. Very clean and orderly, with all the basics you would need to cook, sleep or clean (all we had to get was food to stock the cupboards and fridge). The camper itself was very user-friendly, it was quite gentle on fuel usage and was ultimately excellent for both hooking up in a camper park and dry camping in the wild. We will absolutely be utilizing them again for our holiday adventures. December 2018
Samanatha Samanatha
Great motorhome! Everything you need, we are thoroughly converted and planning our next trip. September 2018
Rob Rob
Richard was very helpful prior to collection and gave me a good handover when I collected the camper. The camper was great and we had a lovely week in it with the kids. Would highly recommend Richard and will definitely use again. Thanks very much! September 2018
Sarah Jane Sarah Jane
We had the BEST holiday in our campervan. We went to Bavaria, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Northern Italy and back through France in 2 weeks. It was perfect for us and our 2 daughters (aged 9 & 7). It is a compact campervan but to be honest that makes getting around and driving it easier. We learnt after a day or 2 the jigsaw puzzle of where to put stuff. We also took a pop up tent so that we could store stuff in there when we were on a campsite for a couple of nights. We had 2 kids, 2 bikes, 2 paddleboards and plenty of other stuff so it worked for us. Richard was really helpful - responding quickly with an issue with the key (just a battery needed) and was very kind helping us jumpstart our car as the battery had gone flat whilst we were away. The only challenge we had was when it rained (and rained and rained!) and needed to be in the campervan all together as clearly you don't have space to 'lounge'. So if we were travelling in the winter for example I think a bigger campervan would work better - as it is ideally suited for a family of 4 when you can use the outside space for your stuff and to eat/ sit out. Overall, we had a fab time and have already recommended it to our friends/colleagues. September 2018
Stanley Stanley
Very nice company, driveable van and comfortable. Highly recommended September 2018
Terry Terry
We had a fantastic road trip in Richard's lovely camper van. The van was very comfortable, easy to drive, well equipped and pet friendly! I would highly recommend Richard's camper vans and we will certainly hire from him again... be the envy of the road - hire one of Richard's lovely campervans! August 2018
Gerdine Gerdine
We've had a great holiday in one of Richard his campervans. Communicating with Richard was very easy and he responded very quick. Before arrival he asked us if we wanted to camp on a farmersfield close by. On arrival the campervan was already set on the farmersfield and the only thing we had to do was relax. I can really recommend hiring a campervan from Richard! August 2018
Jason Jason
Richard was the most calm and relaxed man I’ve ever had the pleasure of dealing with his service and motorhome were great we had a fabulous time on our trip to Europe thank you again to the goboony team and to Richard August 2018
Jonathan Jonathan
We had a great holiday in a great camper van. Richard made the whole process very easy and hassle free. I will definitely hire from him again. July 2018
Robert Robert
Hiring a motorhome has certainly been a great experience, from the minute I arrived at Richards lovely premises in Sussex, he greeted me, offered me refreshments and showed me around the campervan. I was even able to leave my own car with him for the 6 nights I was travelling. It is a beautiful campervan, just a year old, very comfortable, nice to drive, with plenty of power. The living quarters are very well appointed and modern, and the bed is in a convenient position at the rear, meaning that you don't have to convert the dining area into a bed each evening as in some vehicles of this type. Loads of cupboard space and practically a full sized fridge. I would highly recommend renting a campervan from Richard and would like to thank him for the help and information he provided to me, as a first time campervan renter, I needed that, and felt supported every step of the way. July 2018
Richard Richard
We hired the motor home from Richard for a trip to the Le Mans 24 hour race and the van was just what we needed. The condition was immaculate and only on its second rental. Everything worked correctly and was easy to both drive and use when on site. Richard was helpful in being a bit flexible with the collection and drop off times which helped us . I would hire from Richard again and recommend him to people looking for a motor home. June 2018
Katy Katy
We had a fantastic couple of weeks in one of Richard's campers. The van was great, it was super easy to drive, and Richard was wonderful to deal with. Honestly, I cannot imagine a nicer person to rent a van from and I would rent from him again in a heartbeat! Thank you!!! May 2018
Stephen Stephen
Richard has been the perfect hirer - friendly, welcoming and very clear in explaining how it all works - he made our first camper-vanning experience easy and fun and not half as scary as I was imagining. Amazing luxury van, impeccably presented and offering us full support during our trip allowing for us to have the most magical 7 day trip of a lifetime - hopefully the first of many to come. Thank you Richard! July 2017
Lorna Lorna
Richard's van was truly perfect for the three of us. We took it to Glastonbury and it was an amazing haven away from the mayhem. The joys of a shower, chargers for phones, a fridge and a proper bed!! The beds were comfortable, and the van was virtually brand new - in amazing condition. It was really easy to figure out how to do everything and Richard was so helpful and accommodating. he even made us coffee when we returned the van (feeling somewhat worse for wear). Thankyou, Richard. Highly recommend LovelyCamperVans.co.uk - they were great. :) July 2017