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moulesy replied on 18/11/2019 19:32

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Posted on 18/11/2019 19:32

On another CL thread a poster suggested their favourite 3 CL sites. So, as it's pretty much the end of the main touring season and, for us, the end of our touring days I thought it would be a good idea for those of us who have used a lot of CLs over the years to nominate our own favourites. Just personal likes, nothing on the scale of CL of the Year of course. It's a difficult task to narrow it down to just 3, but here are ours -

1) Drake House Farm, high in the hills above Clitheroe

2) Woodville, just outside Shrewsbury

3) Wortley Hall - a new one to us this year, near Sheffield.

So many other good ones spring to mind - maybe I should have made it a top 10! smile

 

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papa5f replied on 03/12/2019 12:20

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Posted on 03/12/2019 12:20

Difficult to decide, but in no particular order my top three would be

Fernlea, Erroll, Perth & Kinross

Partridge Cottage, Amisfield, Dumfries

Colburn Grange Farm, Colburn, Catterick

brue replied on 03/12/2019 12:34

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Posted on 03/12/2019 12:34

Due to an inability (hooked on Trevitha Farm laughing) to visit any other CLs except the one we loved in Cornwall I would say this was our favourite for many years and it's location on Little Petherick Creek always lured us.

Since then I'd say High House Farm near Gara Rock in Devon was another good find.

BirchHillFarmCL replied on 03/12/2019 20:26

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Posted on 21/11/2019 11:28 by MikeyA

Very difficult to list only 3 CLs but here goes:

As Cyberyacht we always explore new places so do not return to a CL but my first choice is one we did return to this year as we were struggling to get in anywhere for the Bank Holiday.

1) Birch Hill Farm, Ellesmere  Without doubt one of the best CLs on the network, lots of space, views, free WIFI and close to a lovely town. If you always require toilets/showers then you will miss out on a cracker at an amazingly low £14.

2) Hillcroft , Kilgetty nr Tenby.  Great location just off the main road into Tenby but is still very quiet, only 100yds to the bus stop so ideal for DK!  Super toilets and showers. Very well landscaped and one of the friendliest owners there is. £18 

3)  Pwll Preban Rhoscolyn   So many could be placed in third place but if you are touring Anglesey this will definitely fit the bill for the NW corner. Forms one corner of the owners small commercial site but don't let this put you off as they are mainly seasonal. Shared facilities if you need them. Close to a pub once frequented by Wills and Kate and close to the coastline for walking and swimming. £17. 

 

Posted on 03/12/2019 20:26

Thanks Mikey laughing

(If any non-caravanning friends wish to join you, we are now adding ensuite glamping pods on a field on the other side of the farmhouse).

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Birch Hill, The Cross, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0LP
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nelliethehooker replied on 03/12/2019 21:24

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Posted on 03/12/2019 21:24

Nice to see a CL owner reading this post. How about you giving us your 3 favourites, Ian, as I know that you have stayed on quite a few?

BirchHillFarmCL replied on 03/12/2019 22:17

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Posted on 03/12/2019 22:17

We don't tend to re-visit CLs, but try to chose ones with lots to see in the local area.  Three good ones that fit this bill and stick in my mind are:

Splash Farm - Lea Bridge, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5AF

Red House - Moor Monkton, York, YO26 8JQ

Hafodty Farm - Hafodty Lane, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5YN

Ian Kelly
01691 622951
Holiday@BirchHill.co.uk

Birch Hill, The Cross, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0LP
www.BirchHill.co.uk
Birch Hill Farm – relax at our award-winning hideaway in the beautiful lake-lands of Shropshire - exclusively for members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club

ggregu replied on 03/12/2019 22:55

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Posted on 21/11/2019 10:23 by Takethedogalong

We love College Farm as well. Difficult really to pick any three, we have lots of favourites, some we visit every year. Splash Farm at Cromford is another nice one, and we enjoyed the Jervaulx Abbey one when we stayed last year. 

Could do with categories...Summer, Winter, seaside, moorland, best for history, hidden gems, etc....

Foulden Hagg, Toynes House. The list grows the more I think. Lovely one up near Tintagel, with a swimming pool, can’t recall name at moment.😁

Posted on 03/12/2019 22:55

Would that be Venndown Farmhouse by any chance? Pleasant site I stayed at for a week this summer.

My top 3:

1. Higher Bochym Farm, Lizard. Booked up for next year already.

2. Home Farm, Kewstoke. Not a CL any more but I've stayed there many times when it was. Christmas/ NY there this year 🌲🍾❄️

3. The Bury, Ludlow. Very simple farm site with extraordinarily hospitable owners.

Lots more too, but these are my faves.

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