Small Private Sites

Takethedogalong replied on 30/06/2019 15:50

Posted on 30/06/2019 15:50

I know a few members are like us and mix in a few none Club Sites into a tour. Thought I would open up a thread for folks to post website links to any nice sites they come across, that might interest others.

This one to start with http://www.thamesheadinn.co.uk/camping-caravan-sites-cirencester-glos.html

Just off A433 few miles from Cirencester, so ideal for Cotswolds area. Plenty to see and do in area, Pub is nice for food.

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This thread is for posting links and/or reviews.  Please don't use it to discuss the merits, or otherwise, of other people's choices.

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JVB66 replied on 08/03/2020 11:01

Posted on 08/03/2020 10:55 by Takethedogalong

InaD, I wouldn’t worry too much about that. We know many CLs that for some reason or other put a less than suitable arrival time. We usually give them a quick call, and invariably find that arrival times are usually negotiable if the site isn’t busy. For example, we have been allowed on a pitch as early as 9am, and as late as midnight! Fully respect when it’s busy that it might be off by 12 noon, and no arrivals by 12 noon, but when not busy, most places are very accommodating. That’s part of the reason why they are just so much nicer at times than Club Sites. We don’t take things for granted though, like to check.😁

Posted on 08/03/2020 11:01

There are several club sites that after the "pays to talk" call, we have been able to arr well before the midday normal timeswink

InaD replied on 08/03/2020 11:11

Posted on 08/03/2020 10:55 by Takethedogalong

InaD, I wouldn’t worry too much about that. We know many CLs that for some reason or other put a less than suitable arrival time. We usually give them a quick call, and invariably find that arrival times are usually negotiable if the site isn’t busy. For example, we have been allowed on a pitch as early as 9am, and as late as midnight! Fully respect when it’s busy that it might be off by 12 noon, and no arrivals by 12 noon, but when not busy, most places are very accommodating. That’s part of the reason why they are just so much nicer at times than Club Sites. We don’t take things for granted though, like to check.😁

Posted on 08/03/2020 11:11

TTDA, absolutely.  If we did decide to go, I'd ring first and ask whether we could arrive before 2pm.  I'd never just turn up before a site's stated arrival time on the off-chance it'd be ok, without checking first.

It's in a good place for us, so it's on our "to try out" list smile

OrionCalls replied on 16/05/2020 13:41

Posted on 01/07/2019 06:09 by Justus2

We stayed on this site last year and found it very good indeed. 

It is at Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales..

https://www.thornbrookbarn.co.uk/gallery.html

Posted on 16/05/2020 13:41

Thank you for this recommendation. We stayed here in September last year as a result of your post and would certainly recommend it.

The majority of the pitches are now fully serviced and are spacious. If you use the site toilets this were kept spotless and had underfloor heating .

There was some slight road noise at certain times of the day where we were pitched, but not enough to stop us going again. Other pitches would not have noticed the road noise at all I would guess.

https://www.thornbrookbarn.co.uk 

flatcoat replied on 18/05/2020 07:45

Posted on 18/05/2020 07:45

Another recommendation for Thornbrook farm. Also suggest Overbrook Caravan Park at Thornton Le Dale too. 

GrandmaMoley replied on 18/07/2020 21:56

Posted on 18/07/2020 21:56

www.Drakehousecaravansite.co.uk

ADULT ONLY

Open from today 18/07/20 CL 5 van site Clitheroe Lancashire

Fantastic area and walking from site with toilet shower wi fi and serviced pitch. Wonderful views.

All the members that have emailed me over the last 3 months, thank you so much(450 of you for a 5 van site and we did not take any bookings incase we stayed in lockdown)  we are here now open and taking bookings for the rest of July and August  ONLY at the moment.

Please look at the website for more details

www.Drakehousecaravansite.co.uk

DSB replied on 08/08/2020 13:05

Posted on 08/08/2020 13:05

Our favourite site in Cornwall is Globe Vale, just outside Redruth.  Prices have risen in recent years, but we still come here when visiting Cornwall.  Close to the A30, but not usually effected by road noise.  Central, so it's easy to get to most places.  Close to Penrose Touring Shop at Scorrier, for caravan/ camping spares.  Open all year.  Full Serviced pitches available (hardstanding and grass FS pitches - choose when booking).  Small bar with food on site.  Overall, a friendly, well looked after site.  Often some good sunsets.....

Globe Vale Holiday Park

David

DSB replied on 08/08/2020 13:20

Posted on 08/08/2020 13:20

A site we've found this year and where we enjoyed staying was Wells Touring Park.  Adult only site.  Wooden animal sculptures dotted around the place.  Very well kept, toilet blocks immaculate.  Restaurant/ take away food/ Coffee etc available.

Wells Touring Park - Adults Only

David

Wherenext replied on 13/09/2020 19:37

Posted on 13/09/2020 19:37

Just spent a week at Robsons of Wolsingham, a small 19 pitch site attached to a Motorhome and Caravan Dealers in Weardale. Campsite  known as The Paddock

It's situated on the way into the small town with the River Wear running at the back of it. The river is about 3 metres below the site but does make a bit of noise, which at least is constant and didn't stop us from sleeping.

The dealers used to have just the 10 hardstanding pitches plus 1 grass one but decided to use part of their large carpark for another 8, obviously these are also H/S but with an adjoining grass area for awning and/or sitting out on. All pitches have good distancing. There's a small toilet block with a shower, a washing up area and a decent waste water area and elsan.

No drive over for Motorhomes but they do have 2 designated wastemasters for their use.

The site is coded barrier controlled and no access from the dealership at night.

All in all a decent place, £20 per night, nothing extra for dogs or awnings. Bus stops outside and small town a 5 minute walk.

www.robsonsofwolsingham.co.uk

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