Birch Hill

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Lovely weekend

We were looking for a quiet and peaceful site with nice views that welcomed children and dogs...and we found it! Friendly, helpful and informative welcome on arrival. Was not busy so we were able to stay till 4pm on the Sunday which was great. One to go back to. Thank you.

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ChrisSam Thompson

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Reviewed on 09/08/2016 22:16

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Couldn't Ask For More

We really didn't want to leave this site & so we managed to stay an extra night more than we had planned. What can I say? Lovely owners, gorgeous views, peaceful, hard standings, dog friendly, great tv reception, immaculate grounds. We had stayed here previously about a year ago & really enjoyed our stay. However, the free wifi signal at that time was very weak & so we didn't use it. This time though, the owner has had range boosters fitted & the wifi signal is spot on being fast & reliable. At £12 a night all in, this site is extremely hard to beat & we can't wait to return!

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christine lonsdale

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Reviewed on 13/05/2016 22:26

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A Gem of a site

Where do I start The site is easy to get to and easy to find (signposted from the main road) A warm welcome awaits you Pitches are well spaced out (not regimental row's) nice views of a green and pleasant land. You are encouraged to support the local shops which is no bad thing as the Bakery in Ellesmere is excellent. and Stan's (family run) Supermarket (about a 10min drive) will satisfy your needs and more. The site is dog friendly with the owners dogs roaming freely which I suppose If you don't like dogs could be a negative. Our dog Jake was a little put out because the puppy was so cute. Ellesmere is a good central base for exploring : Shropshire, North and central Wales, Chester and Cheshire, The Marches and much more. We stayed 10 nights in September 15, and yes we plan to return. Digital TV reception is excellent Mobile signal Limited (3 Network) Free wifi very week signal (But hey its free and you don't go caravanning to email the boss every 5min)

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JeanSimonJake

Caravanner from South Yorkshire

Reviewed on 07/01/2016 23:40

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Ever smiling hospitality

From the minute of arrival until the time of departure I must report that our hosts were so very helpful when required and left us totally alone when help was not required. The welcome introduction set us up for our stay over Xmas with a pack of interesting brochures to help us enjoy our stay the like of which we had never had before. The trouble is in leaving a glowing response is that we may not get on when we return in the Summer; that said it would be wrong of us not to let our fellow members know what a brilliant site Birch Hill is.... Enjoy, you will not be disappointed!

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MyBooty

Caravanner from Norfolk

Reviewed on 30/12/2015 23:21

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Great C L site

We enjoyed our weeks stay very much on this immaculate site. Weather very good with lots of sunshine the whole week to cycle the beautiful quiet surrounding lanes. We stayed in the bottom field as it suited us better as more sheltered to try out our new awning also, we are not doggy people. Will make it a regular stay and recommend it and very much agree with all the positive comments from previous reviews. Pete & Chris Staffordshire Very much agree with most of the previous

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sologne

Reviewed on 06/10/2015 08:26

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Nice site but...

Arrived in July with high expectations of winner of Practical Caravan 'Best small site'. Warm welcome from site-sitters (owners returned later). Well kept spacious site with hook-ups well distributed so no need to feel cramped. Lower field is undulating but easy to find a flattish space to pitch, distant views better from pitches near the house. Water points provided on top and bottom field and disposal facilities discreetly located and easy to access. Wi-fi OK if you lean on the garden fence but doesn't reach the bottom field. Only downside was their lovely dog using the site as a free-range toilet, and the poo patrols being fewer than one might like. The major's response to a deposit outside the van was disappointingly brusque, although Janet later cleared it up. Reading other reviews the dog issue seems to have two sides, maybe we had problems because we were in the bottom field further from the house? Otherwise the area is lovely and quiet, we enjoyed cycling around, and a visitor pack of nearby attractions is provided.

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arosytoad

Reviewed on 27/08/2015 13:22

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It's already been said.

I can't add much to what has already been said. After staying on another CL last week this was an anti-climax. From live music in a marquee and clay pigeon shooting, both in next fields this CL was pure peace which is just as well because one of our dogs was taken ill so we couldn't travel much. This gave us a place to chill out. We had a chicken coop behind our van and although the four chooks, Hope, Faith, Charity and Grace, didn't make much noise it was lovely to hear them when they did. No smell either. I noticed that there was a remark about dog poo. In the week we have been here we haven't seen any but as this is Honey's patch it is understandable that it could happen. Whenever any was spotted it was cleared up and in his introduction Ian asks if anyone sees any can they let him know although they do their own poo patrols. There is a Tesco store in Ellesmere about 1 mile away but Ian recommended we try Stans at St. Martins about 8 miles and we are glad we did. It made a change from the normal supermarkets and some of the produce was from smaller companies rather than the big manufacturers. Birch Hill Farm has it's own FaceBook page as well as website. I would recommend this CL to anyone who enjoys the peace and quiet and we will be back.

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LordBraykewynde

Caravanner from Hereford and Worcs.

Reviewed on 15/08/2015 12:30

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You will not be disappointed

Recently returned from a four night stay. As others have probably said before this is an exceptional CL, lots of room with many different areas in which to pitch. Great views over the surrounding area and very close to Ellesmere. Honey the dog is delightful and very very friendly. Lovely to see her with her puppy and the interaction of them both with the cats and hens. We found the WIFI to be very good but temperamental, maybe Ian could leave instructions how to rest this without the need to disturb him. Thanks Ian and Janet for a great CL

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Burtspieeater

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Reviewed on 25/07/2015 18:31

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lovely site

The site is very well cared for and owners very friendly. The only down side for us was that the owners dog, albeit lovely, would wonder around the site and do her business right out side your van. on three occasions we had to pick it up and on one of those my husband had trod in it.

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lucmol1

Caravanner from Staffordshire

Reviewed on 29/06/2015 21:08

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Good Value For Money

On arrival, it is clear from the outset that the owners take great pride in their CL. The two main pitching areas are either side of the driveway that leads up to the farmhouse. The grass is close mown with some areas dedicated as hard standing (eco matting which serves it purpose). There are plenty of electric hook ups and the upper part of the site, where we were, provides good views (weather permitting). The weather wasn't that brilliant during our stay and we did feel a little exposed to the wind. If you want to access the Wi-Fi, you will need to be close to the house/garage. Ellesmere is a 20 minute walk alongside quite a busy road (there is a pavement). If that doesn't appeal, there is plenty of parking in the town which offers all the usual facilities. There are a number of meres that can be accessed on foot using the canal towpath - if you like bird watching then you should give them a visit. All in all, a good site; friendly welcome; value for money at £12.00 per night.

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JennysJaunts

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Reviewed on 19/02/2015 13:54

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