Stunning views
We are just back from a two night stay at this lovely CL. We live about an hour away. We have recently changed back from motorhoming to a caravan, via a campervan or two in-between! We were looking for a CL not too far away, for just a couple of nights, to 'shake down' our van and get back into practice setting up. That's how we discovered this gem of a site.
The CL is on a working farm but there isn't any noise intrusion at all. There are some cute goats, a pony and a horse in an adjacent paddock. The animals were all very quiet. If you have dogs who are reactive (ours weren't) the far side of the site is plenty far away enough for you to have space away from them. The site is pretty level, though our 'out of practice' skills and the rain, showed (as well as the discovery that our spirit level wasn't mounted in the right place, back to the marbles it is)! and we didn't get our left/right bang on but front/back we did! It was near enough for two nights though. The site is all very well kept grass with a quiet woodland walk directly from the site. There's a delightful 'sunset bench' for you to discover. The views are absolutely stunning all round.
The toilet and shower are in an outhouse, basic but clean.
Sharon was friendly and welcoming. She supplied us with information we would need on arrival and I'm sure if we had needed anything, would have been more than willing to help. Electricity is now coin metered, I think to counter-act the more recent breed of campers who seem to bring every electric appliance they own with them. Sharon gives you a couple of pound coins for each night of your stay. Over and above that, you might need to top up. We aren't the sort of campers who watch TV or use anything other than the basics, water pump, fridge and lighting after dark. We use gas to cook and make a cuppa. We still had about a quid left on the meter and another one in our pocket when we left! You can choose where to pitch. If you need longer cables, (we didn't as we carry two) you can help yourself to a loan from Sharon. This gives you flexibility about where you want to pitch up. We chose to go towards the bottom South/Western corner, using the delightful horseshoe shape foliage as a sheltered area in which to sit out and enjoy the sun and the peace and quiet. There's an abundance of birds to watch. There's also peace and quiet in spades. Despite this site being almost on our doorstep, we will definitely return. If you are not familiar with this part of Yorkshire, add it to your 'To Do' list and definitely take in a stay at East Leys. You won't be disappointed.
LynneandRichard
Reviewed on 06/06/2024 15:27
