Ashridge Farm Club Campsite

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Great little site!

Stayed for two nights over Easter weekend, expecting a busy noisy site. Busy yes but noisy not a bit. Lovely and peaceful, friendly, clean, everything we could wish for. Easy walk into the village for shops, pubs and eating. Choice of three pubs doing food - not impressed with the service in the Bushel & Strike, where our booked table was knowingly given to another couple causing us over 45 minutes wait. Showers lovely and warm, no push buttons, fully controlable and plenty of room. Never had to wait even at Easter. Can't fault this site and will be back to try some of the local walks.

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Moggs 13

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Reviewed on 25/04/2019 14:17

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Great site

We stayed here for 5 days at the end of February 2019 I must say what a lovely clean well kept site and the wardens were very helpful and friendly . We have been coming here for 10 years and the site just gets better . Lovely walks in the area , plenty of pubs in the village a good local bakers ,butcher's , chemist and shop , There is a Mc Donalds down the road a new Aldi and a Mark's and Spencer's foodhall what more do you want .

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Janny

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Reviewed on 09/03/2019 14:59

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No lie in here!

We stayed at this site during half term week to be near a close relative we had not seen for some time. We had two older children and our dog. The site was ok to find, just be aware the road leading to the entrance is quite narrow so take it slow. The directions on the website are accurate as you must not go through the village proper. We arrived early which we are quite often and we are happy to wait. We are happy to take our dog for a walk and the walking here is excellent. Turn left out of the site and you can walk for miles safely. However our welcome was not that friendly. Being a friendly chap I went up to the warden to say hello to be greeted by a sharp, retort ‘I’ll see you later’ so we immediately felt like a hindrance. We were dismissed. What a pain to be 25 mins early. When we did check in it was ok we had our dog on a lead but were told when she approached an area at the back of the small office to keep her away as there was food there. Again not that welcoming. We didn’t get the impression these were dog people. How you make people feel is so important especially if you are just being friendly. Throughout the week there were some minor interactions which made us feel like school children about to be scolded by the male warden and our children were quite intimidated by him. The site was clean and pitches good, toilets and showers were adequate in the Womens though only two showers so there can be a little waiting. The gents showers were not great with one having little pressure and the other had an uncontrollable temperature. We found the site quite noisy with a neighbour for three days deciding to take his toilet cassette and then waste and then filled the water when the time started with a five. In the evenings there is some plane noise as the area seems like a stacking circle for Luton Airport. Also on the one day when we did try to lie in until 10 am the warden decided to mow the lawn areas including behind our caravan (pulling up our dog stake, not putting it back and moved our extended electrical cable) so that put paid to that. Surely this type of activity should happen in the afternoon when people are on holiday? Also the village has a small well stocked pharmacy and a sweet coffee and trinket shop called Rhubarb and Mustard. Go out of the site, turn right then left by the war memorial. While we were there a new Aldi opened on the nearby dual carriageway which was ideal and there’s a big Tesco a roundabout further on towards Royston. Royston is a fine little town and it’s fish and chip shop was lovely. Fine for a mooch around. As the weather was great for February we went for a beach visit to Wells Next The Sea which is about two hours north. There is a great walk, working harbour and some lovely shopping. Overall we would come back if visiting someone in that area and in general terms it’s good with our dog. However it’s not the friendliest place in our experience and not set up for bigger families.

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scotts

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Reviewed on 26/02/2019 15:29

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Nice quiet site

Lovely site, friendly staff, clean and tidy excellent all round. Ideal for a couple looking for a quiet couple of days with nice pubs a short walk away.

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AlanCon

Reviewed on 24/02/2019 14:13

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Great Site and facilities with a very warm welcome from Wardens.

January 2019: Our first Caravan Club site Visit and it started with a very warm welcome at reception from the warden's. Site is flat and very clean with nice and warm toilet /shower blocks, with it being January and a small amount of snow on the ground. Nicely located near train line for a easy visit to London. We will be back for sure. Cheers all Stephen and Jackie

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chambo71

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Reviewed on 04/02/2019 20:43

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Pretty, well kept and friendly.

I regularly stay here with my dogs, for a few nights each month. As a novice, I often find my caravan surprises me with a new challenge, each trip! The wardens are always super helpful and friendly, the site is clean and beautifully kept, and the village of Ashwell is well served by pubs and shops, within walking distance. There is an excellent dog walk direct from site, a station within 5 minutes drive or so, and a Tesco Extra within 15 mins drive approximately.

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Lornaloo

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Reviewed on 03/02/2019 17:17

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First Class Wardens and site. January 2019.

We have stopped at Ashridge Farm many times over the last 4 years. With both a caravan and Motorhome. Sally and Graham and Lesley and George ( Relief) are excellent Wardens that keep the site spotless. You always get a cheerful greeting on arrival nothing is too much trouble. The site is set in a peaceful, pretty village with very good amenities, a bakers , small supermarket, butchers , pharmacy and 3 pubs all in walking distance. There is a interesting church and a wonderful museum ( check opening times). For Motorhomers it is a place to walk around locally and you can visit Letchworth Garden City ( parking in Sainsbury's or stores on the outskirts). Royston has a large Tesco and Wimpole NT is not far away with good parking. The station is some 2/3 miles away along a narrow country road so unless you have a car it would be difficult to access. Royston Station is very busy with commuters and parking is very difficult for Motorhomers. Unfortunately the Wardens are leaving in March 2019 but we are hopeful we will get Wardens with a similar friendly disposition.

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Mendip

Reviewed on 13/01/2019 18:19

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Overnight stop on way home

Have used this site a few times on way home from France and each time its the same , clean and tidy etc. Yes a bigger toilet block would be good but as its a small site its fine as is. Wardens very helpful and friendly. Like the place just close to the site who sells eggs and veg on the road side with a box to put your money in great fresh stuff. Will use again, thanks.

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Cajun Duo

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Reviewed on 07/10/2018 13:34

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Maiden Voyage

Couldn’t have chosen a better site for our maiden voyage - beautifully maintained, great facilities and the wardens were so helpful and friendly. This is a small site in a beautiful location. Can’t wait to visit again.

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vickynovelli

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Reviewed on 08/09/2018 22:27

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Lovely surprise

Initially we were booked in Commons Wood but a fellow vanner recommended Ashridge so we took a punt and changed our plans. So glad we did. Lovely site, small and very well run by friendly wardens. Yes not many facilities but never any problems with queues etc. Ashwell is a nice village with three pubs, we found the Rose and Crown to be the best. A bakery and excellent butcher . The village store wasn't up to much. Not the best site if you intend to get the train to London. Car parking at the station, 2 miles away, is impossible - due to commuters. No spaces after 7.30am. We'd definitely visit again and it's firmly on our list for next time

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Freedomtour

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Reviewed on 29/06/2018 09:32

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