Black Knowl Club Campsite

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Great site

Spent a couple of nights here when the sun was shining last week, was really lovely. In the heart of the forest and plenty of areas for walking. The facilities were immaculate but I do agree with previous writer about the landscape - it's a bit like camping in a car park and could do with hedges/bushes. I do have a gripe which is not the fault of the site but the club in general and that is the notices in the toilet block instructing us on how to wash our hands ?? We are adults, please treat us as them.

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daisy09

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Reviewed on 15/12/2021 07:07

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A good base for seeing the area

A very open site with good size pitches , right in the heart of the Forrest . We use our own facilities so can’t comment on the facilities block . I think the club could have landscaped the site better when they did the upgrade . The access road is no real problem if you take it slow , don’t be put off by it .

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huskydog

Motorhomer from Kent

Reviewed on 26/11/2021 15:46

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Immaculate site

A real gem of a site. Absolutely immaculate site and facilities. The staff are so helpful and friendly. Very organised. The location is idyllic with walks directly on to the new forest and a 40 min walk to Brockenhurst too.

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Caravanner

Reviewed on 24/11/2021 22:51

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Autumn at it's best

Black Knowl is fantastic in the Forest at this time for all the seasonal colours. The site was full as usual, but at this time of year the grass pitches are not used for obvious reasons. This is my third visit, and as usual there are high standards of cleanliness in the facilities and the team running the site are always extremely helpful and friendly. The entrance off the main road is kept shut with a gate at this time of year due to rutting deer apparently. This means that the site is the only one open, and the Forestry Commission site aound the corner is closed for the season. So the area is peaceful and quiet with the only noise you'll hear overnight being the sound of owls hooting and the occasional pony in the distance. It's an easy walk into Brockenhurst for supplies, and plenty of well looked after cycle and walking paths to follow. In fact most of the people you see are cycling or walking dogs. When driving to the site, definitely follow the instructions provided so that you avoid the narrow streets of Brockenhurst and the ford. And the last part off the main road and down to the site can be a bit on the bumpy side, so keep an eye out for the speed humps. And finally you should ensure you don't arrive early as the final stretch of road is too narrow for vehicles to be parked up waiting to get in. I'll be back next year!

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Joanne Hall

Caravanner

Reviewed on 16/11/2021 17:42

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Busy because its such a great site - book early

We loved this site, peaceful and a few steps away from miles of forest walks and cycle rides. Yes, the approach road's surface is a bit gnarly and care is needed but returning to the site one night we came across a herd of deer led by a magnificent stag wandering along in front of us. Nowhere seems too far and Brockenhurst has a station, a Tesco Express, a few pubs, Indian restaurant and a small tea room called Rosie Lee's that serves the best homemade sausage rolls. Hardworking staff and spotless facilities made this a a great week away.

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Silvervoyager

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 15/11/2021 17:28

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Great site, great staff but a couple of things to look out for.

First visit to this site in early November 2021 and it does live up to all the previous reviews regarding quietness, space of pitches and facilities with excellent wardens on site. On our visit site was full so don't expect to get "pick of the pitches", you will get a limited choice as this site was over 80% occupied by motorhomes and their towed cars/electric cycles with only a few caravans. Perhaps a name change to Motorhome and Caravan Club! Be careful when coming down the access road off Rhinefield Road after the first speed hump the road through the woods (Forestry Commission Maintained) resembles a tank course for about 300m with some seriously bad pot holes. Please look out for these as if you drop your caravan wheel into one you will bottom out. Also try to avoid pitching close to the Motorhome Service point as there are so many it gets very busy with water topping up and waste emptying, although you may not have a choice if the site remains full. Despite these minor gripes the site is excellent and one I shall return to in the future.

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asl1956

Caravanner

Reviewed on 03/11/2021 17:54

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Our favorite New Forest site

Stayed here one night in October 2021, virtually same week as in 2019. Love this site as it's location allows stunning New Forest walks right from the campsite. It's a shame the fish and chip van only visits on Wednesdays, so you can easily miss out. This time we moved here from the Centenary site, which for us is not as well located. So Black Knowl will be our first choice next year!

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Williefixit

Reviewed on 19/10/2021 19:24

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Another good Club Site

Very pleasant site, well maintained (as you would expect from a CAMC) nicely spaced out and the cleanest toilets and showers I think I have seen so far on a club site! Good location for cycling, walking and Brockenhurst (walk across the heathland). Very quiet site, but that might reflect the time of year as it was outside of school holidays.

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TLRidds

Reviewed on 03/10/2021 11:58

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fell in love with this amazing sites location

so our first visit here a couple of weeks ago a lovely welcome by the staff, we were late arriving and a little stressed but the staff were wonderful and obliging's . the area was just amazing and i quickly booked to go again so very peaceful and friendly . the speed limit is is 5 mph like most sites but there are always some who just will not drive to be safe ,they were plenty of dogs around we fount no issues as we walked our own, most people were very friendly and helpful. it was wonderful to see the horses just roaming around along with other live stock. I would just like to say thank you to everyone i met there it was a faboulas holiday.

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Caravanner from Nottinghamshire

Reviewed on 01/10/2021 13:05

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Speeding and Dog Exercising

This is an excellent site and in an excellent location, but visits are spoiled by too many members who fail to adhere to the speed limit. I don’t mean by an extra mile or two per hour, but by a lot more than double the limit. Can’t these members read? The Club should post electronic speed recording devices around the site. Also, more and more dog owners are just walking their dogs around the green spaces around the camp site, very often between pitches so their dog can do it’s toilet business. These members should be filmed by other members and then banned. This particular location is fantastic for dog owners with the forest common land just outside the gate, so why do they have to wander around the site until their dog(s) perform? The Club should place signage around the site so guilty members have no excuses. Site staff should also give a verbal warning when carrying out check-in on arrival.

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Kontikiboy

Motorhomer from Somerset

Reviewed on 28/09/2021 12:48

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