Black Horse Farm Club Campsite

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Good for families

Superb antidote to chaos of Dover/Calais ferryport

We stayed overnight after a longish drive through Belgium and crossed the channel on a very busy ferry. We had pre-booked this site, using the CC App from our last campsite in Belgium. This was so easy and we liked the choice of a ferry pitch, which turned out to be as big as we normally have! We arrived and were met by a very helpful, friendly and super efficient warden who took our payment and got us on to our pitch within 5 minutes. The pitch was sunny and very well maintained and all facilities spot on. With a shop across the road we had our first cup of English tea in days and spent a very peaceful night's sleep ready for our last leg to Cheshire the next day. Highly recommend this method of European touring for those of us not living close to the South coast.

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Les A

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Reviewed on 19/08/2016 09:34

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Back Again

We use this site frequently and love it with the friendliness of the wardens. (Gail we are going to miss you when you move on this year.) Yes as the other members have mentioned there are some very inconsiderate members especially when it comes to noise early in the morning - it is August so expect noise with families and excited kids off/back from holidays. We have been on this site at varies times of the year and normally are amongst the ferry pitches to get a good satellite signal, very rarely have we been troubled by noise and are always surprised by the empty pitches around us each morning! Regarding the toilet block - did the member ask the girls in the men's block to leave, possibly they had just come back from France where toilet blocks are mixed! To enable the lower toilet block to be given a makeover it will have to be done during the winter period as the upper block was updated last winter, remember this site is open all year round. I find it amazing how negative some members can be, this is an amazing site for staying more than just a weekend with so much to do in the surrounding area, don't miss out by such negative reviews.

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BxG

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Reviewed on 15/08/2016 11:10

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Disappointed by noise from early starters

The site is a great site unfortunately some people are inconsiderate, We booked a none ferry pitch for a few nights, the first morning the three opposite pitches were crashing around packing up and shouting plans on who would follow who to the ferry terminal this was 5:30 am in the morning. the noise continued on and off to gone 7:00 am Bottom toilet block was full of very young children first time I went there. Several young girls were in the Male side wondering around no sign of a parent not acceptable in my view enough said

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jr26400

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 14/08/2016 18:29

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RESCUED BY A WARM WELCOME

We used for an overnight stop prior to catching the ferry so can only comment on that basis. I pay my cc fees because I like the general consistent high standard especially of wash rooms. We used the bottom block. They were clean but getting tired. And don't ask me to say you are child friendly when you have signs with a list of no's eg. Skating I did like the fact the wash rooms were cleaned after 12 as to me it is ridiculous to shut toilet blocks mid morning. All rescued by a very warm welcome.

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JASONMANLEY

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Reviewed on 14/08/2016 09:00

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Poor I'm sad to say

We stayed at Black Horse Farm for 3 nights and I'm sad to its a long way behind other sites on the circuit. As another reviewer stated it wasn't quite the "quiet and relaxed country site" as advertised. If you want an overnight pitch to hit the ferry early the following morning then this is the site for you! If you want a relaxing break id suggest you look elsewhere to another CC site. I was woke up at 5:20am, 6:15am and 6:55am and was staying nowhere near he overnight ferry pitches. More must be done by the wardens to separate the overnight stayers and the genuine holiday makers!! The male toilet block is out date, dirty and in places in the showers mouldy when you look overhead! My wife said the ladies toilet block wasn't much better. I'm always looking to be positive however sadly I can't be about this site! There is no "relaxed community feel" like other sites we have visited and really enjoyed. The site is run down and in need of a bit of redevelopment where it matters in my honest opinion!!

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Thebraddings

Caravanner

Reviewed on 13/08/2016 12:41

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Not what I expected at all.

We chose to book because the site guide described it as 'a quiet and relaxed country site ( set beside the busy and often noisy main road to Folkestone). We did not find the staff over helpful as the three pitches we were directed to were already occupied and we found subsequent requests for help were not dealt with with any sign of enthusiasm. The site is popular with overnight ferry travelers (which we knew prior to booking but er were surprised to find that our (and many other) longer stay pitch was surrounded by 'blue peg' ferry pitches, the result being that there was constant and usually noisy coming and going from around 7 am then again in late afternoon and much of the evening- not quiet or relaxing at all! To top this the toilets were not always as clean as club sites usually are and one toilet seat was loose on the last morning of our visit. Sadly I doubt we will return which after many club years is a first. Must try harder!

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bobinhornchurch

Reviewed on 12/08/2016 21:25

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Good Site near to Dover.

We stayed here the night before our France trip and one night on the return. Good facilities, helpful staff and decent size pitches. Will book again when travelling through Dover.

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mart2112

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Reviewed on 12/08/2016 21:14

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Noisey Site

We were under the impression that the Ferry Pitches were at the top part of the site near to the Office Block. We were pitched down the bottom near to the toilet block. The first morning we were woken at 05.30am by the occupants of a small campervan, it sounded like they were refurbishing it before catching their ferry, there must be a limit to how many times they could open and close their doors. Finally at 06.10am they started the engine, 5minutes later they actually left. Next morning, a couple in a motorhome left early, the only noise was the engine starting and the van pulling away. Would not stay here again in the Summer far to noisey with all the traffic leaving early in the morning. If people are catching a early ferry, they should be be pitching at the top part of the site and be more considerate to the other campers. Perhaps I am expecting to much.

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flour55

Reviewed on 10/08/2016 22:20

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Great stay on the way to France

We have stayed at Black Horse Farm site several times on the way to France - just for one night; it's so handy to be able to stop there just a few miles from the port. It was good to see this time the new wardens' office - so much lighter and brighter - and updated toilet block. One time we must stay longer. Thanks for a good stay.

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