Black Knowl Club Campsite
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Had a great stay at Black Knowl, prior to arriving I was a bit tentative due to the reviews I had read regarding the facilities however although they are not the best I have seen they were always clean and functional.
Going Downhill Fast
Been to this site several times over the years and have seen the facilities deteriorate each visit. Black mould, broken tiles, shower heads falling off housings, most shower cubicles without holders for soaps/shampoos etc, toilets that don't flush properly, all in all these are now the worst facilities I have had the misfortune to use.
Some of the hardstanding pitches flood when raining and cause a lot of problems for people who have awnings.
Something else I objected to was that I didn't have the opportunity to choose my own pitch as I usually do.
First time back after 10 years
Last time we stayed we had kids, now they are both in their 20's. However the site has just not changed one bit. Its a great location and although not special looking in itself , you walk out of the gate and you are in the most glorious forest with walking wherever you wish. Local town Brockenhurst still has a good butcher, but also now a Tesco and Sainsburies local. As far as the facilities go, we don't ever use them , the outside looked as it did, 10 years ago.
cliffords55
Reviewed on 01/11/2015 17:28
At long last news on toilet improvements
Our favourite site despite the loos, pleased to hear improvements are in hand. Dissapointed no newspaper arrangements and warden commenting no plans to arrange newspapers next year! Surely with at least three newsagents in Brokenhurst & a little effort something could be arranged - I like my news with breakfast without an hours walk or getting in the car.
Tango
Reviewed on 28/10/2015 17:36
A brilliant site
Great site, friendly wardens and warm welcome. Facilities dated by some club standards but very clean and warm. Overall, a brilliant site! Will be staying there again.
Showers - A Let Down
You can’t fault this site for its location; in fact it’s probably my favourite and that of many other members. It’s not the cheapest site so why oh why do we have to put up with the antiquated showers. The club now own this site so what is the delay in having new toilet blocks. The system can’t cope but much worse is the age and condition of the block, which apparently was built in the early 70’s. Broken tiles, shower trays with the surface so worn it’s down to the cast concrete, mould in the grout, taps that leak or don’t even turn off, flaking emulsion paint on the walls/pipe work and one toilet in the gents that has been out of action for some time with the door fixed shut.
In my marking I gave the facilities 1 star. I must add that I can’t fault the cleanliness; the wardens do a great job with what they’ve got. They must be as frustrated as the members and yet keep the block up to an acceptable condition. However they are fighting a losing battle. This can’t go on for much longer.
The location must be a jewel in the CC’s crown but not until they give the members something decent in the way of a new shower block.
Showers - A Let Down
You can’t fault this site for its location; in fact it’s probably my favourite and that of many other members. It’s not the cheapest site so why oh why do we have to put up with the antiquated showers. The club now own this site so what is the delay in having new toilet blocks. The system can’t cope but much worse is the age and condition of the block, which apparently was built in the early 70’s. Broken tiles, shower trays with the surface so worn it’s down to the cast concrete, mould in the grout, taps that leak or don’t even turn off, flaking emulsion paint on the walls/pipe work and one toilet in the gents that has been out of action for some time with the door fixed shut.
In my marking I gave the facilities 1 star. I must add that I can’t fault the cleanliness; the wardens do a great job with what they’ve got. They must be as frustrated as the members and yet keep the block up to an acceptable condition. However they are fighting a losing battle. This can’t go on for much longer.
The location must be a jewel in the CC’s crown but not until they give the members something decent in the way of a new shower block.
Not again !!!!
This has to be our all time favourite site having visited it many times But as it seems to be on all sites now why are units allowed to pitch with doors facing each other ? Surely the wardens should check that pitching is done in the way that is instructed on arrival
dossett
Reviewed on 17/10/2015 22:17
Shame about the Showers!
As we came up to the site, there were ponies and cattle grazing by the road side, such a wonderful sight! The road leading to Black Knowl is pot holed and fitted with many sleeping policemen, not fun with a caravan behind, or without for that matter. Part way down the road we thought that we had gone wrong; but as we turned the corner, the site was ahead of us, thank goodness.
Wonderful location, and friendly staff greeted us.
The most disappointing point about the site, is clearly the toilets/showers, the idea of WC, basin and shower in each cubicle, is sound, but they are very sad and tired, and too few! We would love to come again, and do hope that issues can be resolved to make this a top class destination for visits to the New Forest.
Very good site
Great site to stay at . Showers and toilets excelant and very clean . We will be back again
Long1720
Reviewed on 15/10/2015 20:10