Black Knowl Club Campsite

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Our favourite site!

We love Black Knowl and have returned to the site time after time in the 35 years or so we've been touring (including a 18 year break). This time was a little strange due to the COVID situation but the site staff managed it well, with one or two exceptions in our opinion. The wristband system for the shower blocks was fine except that it took no account for people wishing to use the facility briefly for the toilet, and the sanitisation solution for the wristbands was filthy at the end of the afternoon. The dishwashing facility could easily have taken 2 persons using two separated sinks without compromising distancing protocol. Apart from the above understandable situation that's largely out of the warden's control, the site is one of the best in the network and the location is simply magical!

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Barry Dibble

Caravanner from Kent

Reviewed on 13/08/2020 16:51

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Don’t visit this site if you don’t do dogs

Great site and location. Loads of dog walks through the woods, my springers loved it. On the downside very disappointed to have complaint directed at me about my dogs barking all night. Dogs all over the site bark throughout the day and night. If you don’t like dogs I would stay away. And next time please come and give me a knock on the door, and don’t go crying to the warden like the spineless individual you must be.

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Digger

Caravanner from Nottinghamshire

Reviewed on 09/08/2020 19:48

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Return to Black Knowl

Arrived on first day opening after lockdown.Arrival very efficiently handled . Seemed very strange at first but soon relaxed and enjoyed myself Did not use the facilities at all but didn’t notice any big queues.Service points cleaned by wardens frequently Well done to the wardens especially as they then soon after opening work out the vat decreases for everyone arriving later in the week . Can’t wait to return in September/October Sylvia and Sheba

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sylvia and sheba

Reviewed on 05/08/2020 10:04

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First trip in the motorhome since lockdown lifted

We were keen to get away as soon as lock down started to be lifted. We booked Black Knowll well in advance. The instructions given to us ahead of arrival were very precise and reassuring - great thanks to Helen. When we arrived we were met by the warden, who gave us extra information and urged us to read it, which again showed how well thought out their approach was considering social distancing, cleanliness and limiting risk. The majority of the guests followed the rules, but sad to see still a few elderly people that obviously didn't read the information or don't think it applies to them - they still insisted on taking short cuts to the shower block, walking across other people's pitches which we'd politely been asked not to do :( We love Black Knowll, I think nearly everyone there this time had their dog, we enjoyed walking & exploring and visited the Forest Park Hotel for the first time, which again, have set in great revised plans to ensure all their guests are safe. Can't wait to go back.

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TheWatkins05

Reviewed on 07/07/2020 10:57

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A lovely site with a very friendly and helpful warden

A lovely site in a great location. Excellent facilities too. There had been quite a lot of rain prior to our visit and we got caught out whilst trying to turn our campervan around on a grassed area that was much wetter than we thought. We got stuck! Fortunately the friendly warden was on hand to help out and got us moving again along with some help from a fellow camper too.

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Jakiron

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Reviewed on 26/03/2020 13:50

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Great site, welcoming and fantastic facilities

We stayed over Christmas in our campervan. Great facilities onsite, with welcoming friendly wardens. You can cycle, walk or run straight out onto the forest so great when camping with dogs. We will stay again.

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Eddyfish

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Reviewed on 01/01/2020 19:32

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Wonderful Site for Dogs

We had a lovely break here, and even though it was a rainy weekend we enjoyed some great walks with our dog. Our pitch was good and the site was very peaceful This was our second visit and will not be our last

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JJS160280

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Reviewed on 03/12/2019 16:01

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Simply Superb

Access to this site is not difficult at all, just ensure you follow club directions on your approach through Brockenhurst. Wardens at time of visit very friendly and helpful. Site is well laid out, and despite what others say felt spacious. The hardstanding pitches were generous in size, well maintained and for the most part level. The facilities block is new, was always spotlessly clean and there was always plentiful hot water. The site offers walking direct into the New Forest, and varied walks are available. We got a strong signal for TV through our Status and good reception on EE for web browsing. Tesco express in Brockenhurst for shopping, but all the other suspects available a bit further afield.

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scarletsfan

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Reviewed on 10/11/2019 08:02

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Fabulous Site

When we stayed on this site it was fairly quiet (unlike other reviewer's experiences) but this was out of school holidays and out of the main season (first week in October). The site itself is well laid out (as with most other CMC sites) and the facilities are, or appeared to be, brand new. Spotless and warm with good water pressure and loads of hot water! The wardens (and apologies because I forgot to note their names) were fabulous. They rang us en-route because we were delayed due to a serious road accident on the M3 and provided us with their mobile number so we weren't left in the late arrivals area overnight. Also very helpful with local info and, as we were attending a wedding very local to the site and were leaving the van unattended for one night, made sure it was secure for us. They were also able to provide a reasonably priced hose extension when ours wouldn't reach the tap. Just be aware of the very high, steep, and generally awkward road humps on the approach roads which despite crawling over still grounded our jockey wheel (I know this isn't the clubs fault as they are managed by the New Forest administration but they are too high) We will be back!!

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Tim Knapp

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Reviewed on 30/10/2019 12:38

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Lovely Site

We stayed here for 3 nights in September. It is a lovely site in the New Forest, lots of cycle routes from outside the site. The fish and chip van on a Wednesday is a bonus and they were very tasty. Facilities very clean, lovely big showers. Although the site was full, we found it to be very peaceful.

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geminitracey

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Reviewed on 08/10/2019 17:40

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