Peacefull
This was our 3rd visit this year, we had a major tech problem with caravan, once the wardens were aware they took over and arranged everthing, thank you all for your kindness and understading our next visit is October.
Black Knowl Club Campsite
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Great New Forest location
First time at this site for my wife and I and we will certainly return. Ok, the showers and toilets are old and tired, but they are adequate. The site is right in the New Forest with great walks. Ponies all around but not on the site thanks to cattle grids!
The wardens make a real effort and organised a children's play day while we were there. They were all friendly and helpful. Nice site, thank you.
First Visit to Site
A little disappointed with Black Knowl, not what I expected from a site within the New Forest National Park, I found the site to be just a big green field, I suppose I was expecting the site to be more wooded. The toilet/shower block was very dated and tired although these are due to be demolished and a new facility built over the winter, I'm hoping that once the construction of the new block has been completed attention will be shifted to the approach road with has more than its fair share of pot holes, the site would also benefit from a childs playground. All that being said the staff are very helpful and friendly and if your looking to explore the New Forest then this is the site for you, its situation is ideal. Lovely site for families, just not for me.
Great Location
We love this site although it's a shame it gets so booked up. Lovely friendly wardens, great location for walking the dogs and bike rides. Can walk into Brockenhurst without going on the road, which has a great bakery and butchers and all you need within walking distance. Looking forward to the site being refurbished and having wifi.
An excellent Site.
An excellent site and one cannot complain with one exception. The toilet block. I have stayed on this site since it was brand new to the present time. I appreciate all the complications regarding land purchase but the price of stopping at this site should be reflected in the old facilities of the toilet block. The staff do an amazing job at trying to keep the blocks clean which they are but the shower cubicle are far from satisfactory. Adjust the price accordingly. Apart from that this is an excellent location, the site is beutiful and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone, any age.
Just do something about the showers or adjust the price.
MG7
Reviewed on 08/08/2016 20:40
Stop Complaining
A lovely site lovingly looked after by all the staff. You are assured of a friendly welcome. We arrived to find we were booked in already, the problem with having a surname of Smith, quickly sorted by the staff the other Smith was on the wrong site by some 30 miles!!! After reading reviews we wondered what awaited us with regards to the toilet / washing up facilities all worries vanished on arrival. Yes they are in need of refurbishment but more than up to the task.
The staff do their best with cleanliness but it isn't helped by members washing dogs in the showers, leaving the toilets in disgusting states and the washup area being left without cleaning the sink after use, this was witnessed by us but the perpetrator disappeared before we could say anything. As a club site used by members only it makes us wonder how some treat their own home.
So stop complaining as we are sure that even after refit these people will still abuse the facilities.
We had a great time and enjoyed the walking,peace and quiet whilst meeting some very nice people.
Review
We had a very relaxing stay at Black Knowles from the 17th-25th July.
The site is well located within the New Forest with plenty to do on a daily basis lots of attractions and places of interest. The assistant wardens Kevin & Jill were very helpful and friendly, as was the head wardens.
The facilities were adequate and basic, but I understand that they are due a rebuild during the course this winter. They were kept clean as was the site on a regular daily basis.
Overall we had a lovely time and look forward to another visit when the new facilities are in place.
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Recently stayed at this site.. Although a great location. The facilities are very poor, toilet and shower block is a disgrace dirty and smells. Although it's due an upgrade next year the price to stay should have been discounted. Warden well there are to many and apparent from emptying the bins I do wonder what they do all day! No facilities for kids so you have then playing ball games hitting your vans and wardens never around. People on cycles bombing around the site major accident waiting to happen. Rules are enforced for some but not others, two cars per pitch ! Not 6 feet gap between caravans. Very disappointing site. No wi fi... Avoid until the club takes action!
Comment from The Club:
Many thanks for writing a review. The Site Staff have been in touch as they work hard to ensure everyone is happy on site and want to address the concerns you have raised.
We would like to assure you that although the toilet block on site is dated, it is thoroughly cleaned on a daily basis and the Wardens work hard to ensure they are kept clean. For future reference if you are ever unsatisfied with the cleanliness of the toilet blocks please do speak to a warden on site as they are there to help and assist. Please be assured that they do regular evening walkabouts on site to check on site issues and security and as you can see from other reviews, many members are very happy with their stay at Black Knowl.
The Wardens do not recall any member complaining to them about any of the points raised and would really appreciate it if anyone ever has any concerns please do speak to them when on site so they can address any issues there and then.
The wardens are scrupulous on site to ensure they maintain the correct fire gap between outfits as health and safety is very important. Please note if there are two cars on a pitch it is because the members have paid for the second car in accordance with Club Policy.
If a Warden does see any member not complying with The Club rules, they do speak to the Member accordingly at the time.
We hope this helps address any concerns you have and thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Superb but tired site
Another very enjoyable holiday at Black Knowl (despite a 12 hour journey with car problems - thank goodness for May Day). Yes, the toilet block is still a concern for members and staff but they are well maintained despite their fragile age. Hopefully next year (with planning permission) the site will be the jewel it deserves to be - we can't wait.
Beautiful scenery, the natural environment, quaint villages and charming people - this site has it all!
great site for everyone
Site is right in the forest, plenty of walks from the site. Ponies congregate under the trees by the gate.
Site itself is well laid out and pitches are well maintained.
There is so much to do and see in the area. The only fly in the ointment is having to drive through Lindhurst when going to and leaving the site. The traffic queues there can add an extra hour to your journey.
Special thanks to the lady wardens who kindly dog sat my little Jackie when I had to make an emergency trip to the dentist on the hottest day of the year.
