Castle Hill Farm

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Scenic Shropshire

We've just spent a wonderful Easter weekend at this site. Very easy to find, but the lanes very narrow, we found leaving Sunday morning difficult due to the local congregation parking on grass verges in order to attend the Easter Sunday service. Some stressful manoeuvres ensured we got out scratch free. The site itself is very tranquil, the owners very friendly and lots of leaflets available on local walks and places of interest. We did feel a little overlooked, but you could turn your unit so that you looked on to fields rather than neighbouring vans. Excellent EHU and great TV reception. Ludlow is a must, and for real ale lovers, has plenty of very dog friendly pubs selling locally brewed ale. We walked along Carding Mill Valley, which was well worth the £3.60 car parking. Although very busy, we were able to find solitude higher up the valley. The local pub, the plough looks very nice, but does have limited opening hours. We ventured further afield to The Bottle and Glass. Beautiful period building, but the very narrow lanes and high hedgerows made the journey there and back somewhat hazardous. Locals do tend to fly round corners, I wouldn't advise walking on these lanes, especially at night. I would recommend, for anyone who just wants to relax and enjoy the best of the Shropshire countryside.

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Reviewed on 17/04/2017 08:53

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So relaxing

Our first time to Castle Hill and will NOT be our last. Very welcoming hosts, friendly and relaxed with no rules which is our perfect kind of site. The field is long and the grass  is cut regularly and collected, with little bays for each caravan. No one is near to each other so there is plenty of space. Not sure where the views of the hills are as a previous reviewer mentioned as all you are looking at is a field with sheep and you are in a kind of dip with trees all around.  We think the site is very central to many places of interest and certainly a haven for walkers like us, the walk to the top of the Mynd starting at Carding Mill valley in Church Stretton is worth the climb.  Do look in the clear plastic tub near the bins as it is filled with walks and places of interest. Shropshire is so beautiful and green at this time of year. We ate out 3 times locally, had a wonderful meal at the Glass & Bottle at Picklescott also the second best was the Green Dragon at Little Stretton, an ok one was the Horseshoes at Dorrington when the very friendly hostess asked if the meal was ok I told her it was cold and the chicken chewy, my partners gammon was also a little chewy, she offered to change it but I couldn't be bothered to wait for another meal, when we went to pay they had knocked off my meal even though I ate it all, which is very good service, so maybe this is a bit on and off but would still recommend it as its a lovely pub on the inside. Avoid the take-away Chinese called the New Ruby in Church Strettton, dreadful.

bevwardle

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Reviewed on 27/06/2016 11:51

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By a babbling brook!

This site is so easy to find and access and we were made very welcome by Heather and Dominic! The brook attracted many birds some of which I haven't seen for years, living in Suffolk with it's intensive farming. The Three Tuns Brewery pint was the best my husband has ever tasted, and the accompanying Sunday Lunch in the Horseshoes at Bridge was equally delicious. Clun is very picturesque and a friendly man showed us the old forge he has on his property! The Long Mynd is spectacular and we enjoyed walking ther and at Stiperstones. Shrewsbury was a interesting as I had imagined with little allies, nooks and crannies to discover. We thoroughly enjoyed our week on this lovely site and plan to return again. The only downside was that there were 3 dogs in one of the caravans which were allowed to poo at random . Not very nice to see when one is eating one's breakfast. However, Julian picked it up on a shovel and left it where the owners could see it, and they eventually picked it up. This was not the fault of the site owners nor of the dogs, but of the owners.

AprilH

Reviewed on 06/06/2016 13:16

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Great time with friends

We arrived in dry weather but lots of rain had fallen previous to our stay so the ground was very wet however the owner was extremely friendly and helpful and allowed both our friends and us to park nose to nose motorhomes on the hardstanding.While we were there it rained lots but we also had some sunshine.We had a good time with our friends found plenty of places to walk and frequented the local The Pound pub and eventually found The Bottle and Glass both welcoming pubs.

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Reviewed on 25/04/2016 12:44

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Cracking Easter

Have just spent a most enjoyable Easter break at Castle Hill. To begin, do follow the directions stated, the site is half a mile from the turn off the A49. The lanes are quiet with little traffic, there are a number of passing places and access to the site is good. We received a warm and friendly welcome from both Heather and Julian. The field is large enough to offer plenty of room for 5 vans and is pretty much level, you may need the odd chock but nothing major. Nice and quiet with a babbling brook/stream running along one side, a number of footpaths close to the site leading in all directions, pub within walking distance (The Pound) did not have a meal so can’t comment on food but had a nice pint. A little further afield The Bottle and Glass at Picklescott, good food, good service and a decent pint, say no more. All in all a most enjoyable break on a CL with excellent hosts and bucketfulls of rustic charm, this is why we tow.

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Reviewed on 08/04/2015 23:31

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Perfect!

A lovely little site, and one where I expect there are alot of return visits, judging by ther other users when we stayed. The site was full but there is enough room between each pitch not to feel crowded. There is certainly a great deal to see within very easy travelling of the site and we would recommend both The Bucks Head in Church Stretton and The Bottle and Glass in Picklescott for good food. Church Stretton has a good range of shops. There is a railway line from far from the site but we were not bothered by the noise and frankly the thing that made the most noise on the site was the sight and sound of several buzzards overhead. You MUST use the directions both arriving and leaving as the roads around the site are narrow but few passing places. We did not see the owners until 24 hours after our arrival but they were helpful. A beautiful site and the fact that we were blessed with the most beautiful weather added up to yet another wonderful caravan holiday.

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Reviewed on 29/07/2014 16:33

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Our Favourite CL

Just returned from another lovely stay on this, our favourite CL. As always the welcome was warm and friendly, the grass cut short, the site peaceful and tidy, the views to the hills delightful, what more could anyone wish for. In addition to all this the area has much to offer to all abilities from the very fit who want walks on the Long Mynd to gentle strolls up Cardingmill Valley. For those interested in history the possibilities are endless, Ironbridge with its many museums and industrial past is only a few miles away and there are numerous National Trust properties within easy driving distance. Good fly fishing about a mile away and Church Stretton has good local shops and excellent coffee shops. We have always found the road into the site easy to negotiate and never had any problems whatsoever.

DorothyBa

Reviewed on 03/07/2014 14:51

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Nice Quiet Site

The owners were very hospitable and we had a nice break without having to travel too far from home.  A highlight was a walk through nearby Carding Mill Valley (National Trust land).  I would happily return to this site.   Free range eggs available on site - the owners taught me about about light-sensing automatic door-openers for chicken coops and we now have one for own own chickens. Narrow approach lanes - make sure that you follow the directions in the Sites Directory - not SatNav.

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Summer Visited

Have returned to this CL after a space of 20+yrs and found it little change from then, thankfully. The large field is relatively flat although the entrance is a bit narrow and care is required if arriving in a large outfit. The 1/2ml approach from the A49 is along lanes with passing places but should offer no problems as the roads are quiet. The is a good pub and cafe just as one turns off the A49 in Leebotwood so within easy walking distance. The site is midway between Ludlow and Shrewsbury for those who need a shopping experience, & there is a Co-op at Church Stretton about 4 mls away. For those interested in walking there are paths from nearby the site, and for the more energetic, both on foot or cycle, The Long Mynd, Caer Carradoc & Lawley hills are close by, with paths & bridleways. Will definitely use again.

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Nice site will return

We visited the site at Easter when the weather was snowy (and I am just catching up with reviews). The owners were welcoming, and offered use of their own equipment to aid our problems (not site or caravan related). The pitches are next to a very tempting stream and the local views are very good. We went to the area for the walking, but there are plenty of attractions to suit all within 30 minutes but are limited within 10 minutes drive.

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Reviewed on 05/08/2013 18:48

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