Dark Orchard

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little Gem

arrived on Saturday 18th july for a two night break. Warm welcome off owner Peter { lovely Gentleman} and later we met Linda [Peter's Daughter] who helps run site. large field with plenty of room to social distance, lots of sanitiser around site etc: entrance gate, fresh / waste water areas and refuse area also. lovely levelled mowed grass. Short walk into Hay on wye & river walk pathway near by that you can cycle on too. we will go back and next time take our bike to cycle the path trail. Please make sure you follow directions and not Sat Nav as I did. do not approach from B4348 its very narrow (although I got through I would not recommend if you are a nervous driver] I have a 7mtr Motorhome so once down at entrance there was a very tight turn so needed to reverse around to get into site. B4350 is the right road and makes entrance so much easier to access.

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Portiacat

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Reviewed on 23/07/2020 18:04

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tranquil and beautiful

Lovey peaceful CL within a few minutes walk of Hay on Wye. Restaurants starting to open ,although mainly towards the end of the week so we missed them. Lovely bookshops to browse. We felt very safe as all Covid measures adhered to. River walks are within minutes also - good canoeing. We are cyclists and did an absolutely classic ride over the Gospel pass - magnificent . We would love to come back. Some people have mentioned the tricky entrance, however, we are new to caravanning and have a small Basecamp - I was easily able to negotiate it - just went slowly. After turning right at the junction in Hay on Wye ( where you need to swing wide), the turning for the campsite is about 200m down the hill on the right, immediately after the little bridge If you miss the entrance you can carry on the to co-op and go round the car park to turn round.

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Reviewed on 22/07/2020 08:01

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Great place to stay

Once we arrived on site we were greeted by Peter who was extremely helpful through our stay. Nothing too much trouble. Campsite is very well placed for access to the river for canoeing full stop there are very good walks straight from the site and the centre of hay is a 2-minute walk,will definitely be returning to this site.

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karen duggan

Reviewed on 03/09/2019 14:10

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An absolute little gem.

The welcome from Head of Welcoming (Peter) is nothing but the best. This man knows the area like the back of his hand and is only to happy to tell you all about the local area. The site is quiet but a five minute walk into town and you are in Hay which is a lovely place to see. A five minute walk and you are on the banks of the River Wye and a great walk down to the Warren (about a 30 min strollish). Just down the road is also a Co-op. We parked up for 3 days and never had the need to fire up the engine, every thing is self contained. We will be back. If you want that feel good factor then this is the place. The Indian Chief (in joke)

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MalvernPete

Reviewed on 27/08/2019 14:10

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Quiet seclusion.

Access is a tad snug and perhaps not for the beginner, but once on site you are in for a real treat. Two basically flat and lush fields divided by a small burn and adjoining a preaceful stream. A warm welcome from 'Pete The Greet' who gives you loads of local tips. We were the 5th on site but the size of the place allowed us to pitch in a quiet corner. While Hay isn't large it's just a nice place to spend time. Look out for live music at the Globe and try the veggie meals at the quirky "Old Electric Shop". The CO-OP is only 2 mins walk and is very well stocked.

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Stevemof

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Reviewed on 19/08/2019 16:54

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A little gem!

Very quiet site with plenty of space, yet within easy walking distance of Hay on Wye and a nearby well stocked Co op supermarket. We experienced a very friendly welcome from 'Peter the greeter' who is also knowledgeable about the local area. Despite the instructions in the CAMC handbook, the lane used to access the site is very narrow and easily missed and the approach to the site gate can be tricky for large outfits. We echo the views of other reviewers about the tight entrance /exit, however, if you can get in......... you will not be disappointed.

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TheNorfolkClays

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Reviewed on 26/06/2019 21:28

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An Oasis of Tranquility

Dark Orchard is a lovely little site - earlier reviews describe it perfectly so rather than repeat these I will just reinforce that the location is perfect; take care at the entrance and the owners are indeed very welcoming, friendly and approachable. Bookings are taken by Lynda & Chris whilst the main "meeter and greeter" is Peter - who has a fund of local knowldge and some very interesting stories. During our recent stay we enjoyed watching a pair of bluetits feeding their young in a nearby nesting box. We also found the site notice board contained useful local information and can recomend Sunday lunch at the nearby Pandy Inn, Dorstones. Dark Orchard is one of our favourite sites and we hope to be able to return in the future.

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EllenW

Reviewed on 07/06/2019 15:07

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Well worth a visit

Spacious slightly sloping site which is obviously well tended. Although it is only yards to the small town of Hay and it amenities you feel you are out in the countryside. Very tranquil and quiet at night with just the babbling stream at the bottom of the site. Separate water and waste water points and recycling bins that provide the basic needs but you need to be self contained as there are no other facilities. Footpaths to get right out into the countryside are very nearby and if you are very energetic will take you up onto the black mountains. Access is a bit tight but should be manageable with care. We will be making a return visit.

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berni109

Reviewed on 23/04/2019 11:47

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This is a little gem

We were touring so only stayed one night. Site was spacious and clean. We met Peter who gave us a warm welcome. He was very chatty and friendly along with his daughter, Lynda, who was equally as friendly. This site is quiet and is right next to Hay on Wye so makes it a perfect location to walk into the town. Our dogs loved the local walks along the river . We have a 7.5 metre in length motor home and although the entrance to the site was a bit tight it is managable so long as you are careful. The site is reasonably flat and has loads of space which we found was advantageous with having two dogs. I highly recommend this site .

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Mick and Norma

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Reviewed on 02/08/2018 09:26

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A hidden gem

Tucked away on the edge of town this site is the ideal location for exploring Hay on Wye, taking the Wye River walks or enjoying the surrounding countryside. Being tucked away it is not the easiest to find but the owners do a great job with directions and signposting the gate. Don't be put off by the narrow track we got in easily in our motorhome and so did a large caravan and Landrover. The turn out again was a bit tight. We would definitely come here again it is all about the location. Plenty of dog walks and swimming in the river. Great coffee and food at The Granary in town and dog-friendly pubs. The site itself has a water point and waste which was great. The owners are friendly and around if needed. HIghly recommend

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Reviewed on 22/07/2018 13:44

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