Bunree Club Campsite

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Good Site

We have been using this site for over 14 years now. The views are stunning and we saw otters, herons and buzzards. There is plenty to see and do in the area and some lovely walks. The grass was quite long in many places and only a couple of area were cut the week we stayed. It was also left to grow very long around trees which made the site look messy and uncared for. There was also a lot of gravel on the roads which was not blown back on to pitches as I have seen at other sites. A few people mentioned how untidy this was. Also there was broken glass in the car parking/late arrivals area which was not picked up, just swept to one side. The dog walk can be very wet and muddy and is very slippy to walk on. From other reviews, you are made to feel as though you can not walk anywhere else on the site with your dog. People don't pay extra for the grass in front of their pitch along side the loch. The grass is not exclusive to loch side pitches, so people can walk along the front or sit on a bench and admire the view with their dog if they choose to. As long as everyone picks up their dog mess then what is the problem? Don't watch if you are eating! We can't tell a dog exactly when to do their business so if it happen on route to the dog walk, then it happens. We also can't tell a dog how many to do, so if it does another one after the dog walk, then it does another one. I never saw any dog mess not picked up the whole week which was surprising. I did, however, have a problem with dogs barking early in a morning. This is the only time of the year we don't have to set our alarms to go to work and it would be great not to be woke up early!

Trek200

Caravanner

Reviewed on 29/07/2019 04:03

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Wonderful

Easy to find, the traffic light system to the site is a great idea. On site the views are wonderful, only non awning customers are allowed Lochside, which is fair enough to prevent the view being blocked, however given the size of some motorhomes nowadays, they detract from the view anyway. I agree with others re dogs, though in honesty its a situation that has worsened in recent years wherever you go. I get cheesed off with hearing barking dogs and then owners shouting even louder that their pets. Does away with peace and quiet theory. Members speeding was clearly evident here too. Back to the site. Within walking distance is a pub cum restaurant cum hostel, Four Seasons, which serves great food and is very comfortable and clean, recommend the Balmoral Chicken or Salmon. Fort William is 10 miles away and has a large Morrisons or Asda (can't remember which) by the rail station. The town has a good feel and is worth visiting. Think twice about the Harry Potter/Jacobite rail journey. You might get a decent view when the trees aren't in full bloom but in summer it hides most of it, bit of a rip off really. Ben Nevis, tourist climb, can be accessed close to here too. The multi locks at the Caledonian Canal is here also. Isle of Mull can be accessed via several ferry points in the area and is well worth a visit, the whale watching via Sealife at Tobermory was a great day out, as was a trip to Scaffa Island to see the puffins. Glencoe is close by as are many other areas of beauty. One word of advice, if travelling from Glasgow on the A82 there are very few petrol stations in fact hardly any, the first is at Ballachulish, after that you get plenty lol

Croydeorbust

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Reviewed on 27/07/2019 15:51

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Still a really nice site, but?

We have used Bunree Caravan site on numerous occasions for short breaks and long stays over the past 18 years, as a couple or with children and most recently grandchildren. It has been a great place for relaxing or as a location for exploring the surrounding area and numerous mountains etc. It probably rates amongst the best locations the Club can offer. As generally found on any club site, the Wardens here have always presented as helpful, friendly, hardworking and suitably assertive when required. However a few problems are evident. 1) In recent years it is becoming more apparent that there is an increasing amount of dogs being brought on site with some campers having in my opinion a ridiculous number. I appreciate that specifically is none of my business and appreciate dogs under control should not be a problem, but the issue I have is the clear disregard shown by a high number of campers for the “Site rules” applicable to dog owners. The so called specific “Dog Walk” area is not being used solely as instructed. At any time of day or night there is no shortage of dogs being walked around the site and allowed to do what dogs do?? Generally on the large grass areas, grass between hard standings, Water & Waste service points, peoples awnings/property etc.. I have witnessed dogs roaming loose or tethered on a long leash doing their business around the owners pitch and adjacent grass/pitch, with the owners unaware of the mess their dog (dogs) has made or perhaps possibly not bothered? It is also apparent at night numerous dog owners are just letting dogs out for a quick run around “etc.”, before going to bed. This problem surely creates the potential for cross contamination and possible health issues, making the grass areas at least, less than ideal for children to sit or play (Even when “solids” are picked up there is still going to be some residual waste). 2) The speed limit is in place for very good reason, yet the number of people driving around the site well above the speed limit is astonishing, especially so when young children can clearly be seen nearby. More evident when some new arrivals are “competing” to secure a good pitch. 3) The soiled state the Toilets/shower block is often left in by some after the wardens do their best to get them clean is unacceptable. These people should have more self-respect and consideration for others. I would be surprised if people conducted themselves in the same manner within their own homes??

Comment from the Club:

Many thanks for your review and we are so pleased to read you have visited Bunree on many occasions and that the site has been a great place for you to relax and enjoy the location. We are sorry to read you were disturbed by dogs on the site. If you ever have any concerns please speak to the site staff at the time who will be able to investigate. If you would also like to make a formal complaint or share your feedback with the club please visit https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/contact/compliments-and-complaints/ and your feedback will then go directly to the relevant team.

Vindex

Reviewed on 23/07/2019 17:24

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The Best View

We stayed here in our caravan with awning so were unable to pitch on the front line, but did manage to get just behind on the second row. The views are spectacular across the Loch and there are a couple of well-placed benches for you to go and sit and just gaze. We even spotted a dolphin on one of our gazing sessions. The facilities are clean but looking dated compared to most other club sites. We walked up to the ferry, approximately 10 minutes, and went across as foot passengers, with our dog, there is no charge and it's well worth doing. We then did a short walk and again returned on the ferry. The Coop in Ballachulish is easy to find and stocks most things you would need. We walked up Ben Nevis on one of our days so decided we deserved take away that evening - the only draw back being the nearest place open was in Fort William where we had just returned from, so it meant another journey as way too tired to cook!

Joneses

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Reviewed on 22/07/2019 17:31

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Lovely site

This site is so nice and has amazing views! Lots of wildlife, helpful and lovely staff. ..and has a much needed drying room after a long wet walk. Hot showers and very clean toilet blocks.

Lexivanlife

Reviewed on 21/07/2019 22:12

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Stunning Location

Just spent a great few days here as part of a longer holiday touring around Scotland. What a lovely place situated on the Loch. Wardens were very friendly and helpful, toilets and showers were very clean - just a bit dated and cold

daisy09

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Reviewed on 11/07/2019 17:15

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Superb site. Good location.

Lovely clean site with shop selling essentials. Some good walks opposite the site which is ideal for dog owners. Views across the Loch are superb. Otters were spotted in the stream at the entrance to the site but I never saw one. Will definitely visit again.

Reviewed on 11/07/2019 12:14

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Nice view, shame about the view.

Lovely site in a lovely location with a lovely view of the loch. Peaceful and quiet. Unfortunately the view was often ruined by some dog owners allowing their dogs to defacate on the grass in front of the caravans instead of using the dog walk. There is nothing worse than trying to eat your meal and having to watch this. The majority of dog owners used the dog walk, but it was the same irresponsible owners each time that flouted the rules.

Westhoughton

Reviewed on 02/07/2019 23:29

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Excellent Site in Stunning Location.

For as long as I can recall, we have wanted a caravan stay at Bunree, and having finally achieved it, I have to say how well it lived up to expectation, and how much we are looking forward to returning. The site is in a quite breath-taking location, right on the shores of Loch Linnhe, just south of Fort William. Access is straightforward from the A82, making it easy to visit Fort William, or perhaps beyond to Skye or nearby Glencoe. Quite a narrow access road takes outfits past residential properties, but an efficient traffic lights system ensures there is no possibility of meeting anyone coming in the opposite direction. The welcome at Reception was warm and helpful, and provided information about the site itself and places or attractions nearby. This a hugely popular site, for good reason, so an arrival earlier in the day should ensure a choice of pitch - and what a choicer there is. There are non-awning pitches right by the side of the loch, located there so that views of the scenery are not restricted, and these are superb. However, all other pitches are of a very good standard spacious, well-maintained and generally pretty level, with many at the lower end of the site having quite stunning views. Water, power and refuse disposal are all within easy reach for all. The shower/toilet block is excellent, more than adequate for the numbers and maintained and cleaned to a very high standard. Fort William and Glencoe are just a short drive away, and going further afield is easy. A call into the Commando Memorial on the hillside above Spean Bridge is thought-provoking, and travelling onwards to Inverness and its attractions is easy and enjoyable. Just two slightly negative thoughts occur to me, which were both observed at Bunree, but have also been noted on other sites. Sadly, we regularly had the inconsiderate small minority of dog owners who walked their dogs on grassed areas between pitches, allowing them to urinate at will, even on the edges of pitches close to caravans or awnings. One even did so on the wheel of my car as I was unloading it on our pitch. I like dogs, I have had dogs, so please, if you are one of that small minority allowing your dog to do this, please show greater courtesy and consideration for others. The other practice observed at Bunree, and also elsewhere, is that some members seem to have difficulty in adhering to the 5 mph speed limit on sites. I am not thinking of those who might occasionally creep up towards 10 mph or so, but those who are clearly driving somewhere between 15 -20 mph. Again, for the safety and enjoyment of all using the sites, please show greater consideration as you drive around. Despite these two observations, we had a fabulous stay at Bunree, which because of the site itself, its stunning location and proximity to so many other places, offers a great experience to members. We simply can't wait to return..

Jockscot

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Reviewed on 02/07/2019 14:30

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Lochside Pitch

All the pitches at this site look excellent but we were pleased to be on the loch side. The facilities are as you would expect for a club site and the welcome on arrival was friendly and efficient. There is also a well stocked store for basics at reception. This is a good site for either a quick stop as part of a longer journey or as a destination for a longer stay. The entrance road to the site has cows with calves loose at this time of year. They happily move out of the road when you want to pass but caution and a nice slow speed is required.

HunterHale

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Reviewed on 26/06/2019 14:40

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