Such a shame what is happening at this site.
Having read the reviews and comments regarding disruptive 'neighbours' we had some reservations about our stay and on the third night of our stay, a few minutes before 8pm a large LMC twin axle caravan arrived on site, towed by a commercial transit van with company logos and advertising, there was also a campervan and a silver Mercedes car, the party were Travellers. The following evening the same commercial transit van towed on another caravan, a Hobby this time, during our stay the campervan moved pitches three times to get closer to the caravan as others around them left. Overall, the noise levels at night were fine, all quiet after 11pm, but during the day lots shouting, driving vehicles in the wrong direction, parking vehicles in the main access route through the site making it difficult for others to access this part of the site, especially towing a caravan and large motorhomes. I thought the club allowed one vehicle per pitch, not the case if you were part of the Traveller group it would seem, they parked wherever. On Bank Holiday Sunday the whole of the group went out around midday, leaving their small, very young dog alone and outside the caravan. The dog was not tethered, and it wasn't until about 4pm we this as she came to say hello to our little dog, we tried to get her to stay on their pitch with the caravan, but she clearly was distressed and she was scratching to get into their caravan. Various children and adults rallied around to keep an eye on the poor little dog as she was standing in the road a lot and she even wandered across to the bottom camping field from the top part of the site, which is a considerable distance. A kind neighbour took the dog in before dark and waited for the traveller party to return, which was around 8.45pm so the dog had been left alone, outside, untethered with no food or water for approximately 8 hours. In hindsight we could have reported this situation to the RSPCA as the site wardens said they were unable to take her into their compound. The CAMC has clear site rules about many things in particular pets (dogs) and leaving them unattended is breach of these rules, as it not tying the dog up on a lead. We completely support inclusivity and diversity as this is very close to our hearts, as my partner and I have in the past experienced discrimination and verbal abuse. The issues we have with (as I am sure a lot of other members do) the situation is the blatant disregard to the site rules, general lack of respect, awareness of the environment, basic manners and showing respect to others. This review is in no way about the discriminative treatment of minority groups. Come on CAMC please take these reviews seriously and be proud in making a difference and making your sites safe spaces where both members and non-members can get to enjoy the great outdoors, rather than feeling somewhat threatened by other site users who seem set to make Alderstead Heath an unpleasant experience these days.
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