Chatsworth park
We have just returned from a four night stay at Chatsworth Park club site and have nothing but praise for the site, its cleanliness and the friendly wardens!
Its worth noting for those that like to do the arrive first must get a choice of pitches routine that as per the site notes don't arrive before 1pm as you will find a chain across the entry and a sign informing you to come back after 1pm. There is nowhere to park and wait on the approach road - incidentally you should also note that the directory lists the correct postcode for satnav users - otherwise you may find yourself pitching up on the front lawn of the house.....
You may find that you are stopped on the approach road by one of the wardens if its a busy arrival day so just go with it they are there to help.
It was our first time using one of the clubs fully serviced pitches - so that's drinking water, grey water drains a TV hook up and chemical toilet disposal all on pitch. These are hardstanding too - block paving - next to a gravelled area for the awning to go on. All very level as you would expect.
On arrival you are also given a key to the 'secret' gate which lets you through the old walled garden wall and into Chatsworth's grounds which you're free to wander. We went through and were greeted with a herd of deer! Turn right here for the house, left for the path to the village. Its £26 per adult for full admission and having our dog we didn't bother BUT you must visit the Chatsworth farm shop (directions on site info) it is truly amazing.
Toilet facilities were as you would expect from a club site - spotless. Gents is closed 10am - 11am and ladies 11am - noon. Loads of showers -- plenty of hot water never had to wait.
All in all its a magnificent site and we will be back to stay again.
