Chatsworth Park Club Campsite

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location is the best thing about this site

Stayed for just a couple of nights and to be honest that was enough. We had a non awning pitch and there was precious little choice when we arrived at 1 p.m. on a Monday. It was just about the worst pitch we have ever had on a CC site. Only just enough room for the car and caravan and under thick tree foliage so we could not sit outside the van in the warm sunshine as it was in full shed permanently. Too many vans squeezed in, hard standing pitches in need of freshening up. The wardens were very helpful, they have a good system for getting everyone onto the site at 1 p.m. and we're always pleasant. Undoubtedly the best thing about the site is the location although as a previous review said Chatsworth House was shrouded in scaffolding and sheeting. Lots of lorries driving around carrying stuff for the flower show due to take place at the beginning of June. There had recently been a horse show and the grounds had been churned up pretty badly in places. All in all we didn't see the house at its best. As far as the site is concerned we couldn't see what all the fuss was about. It definitely needs some up-grading and we wouldn't return.

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PamandRay

Reviewed on 30/05/2017 17:16

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Lovely stay even with the rain

We have been to Chatsworth many times but different this time we had our little puppy with us first time caravaning for her and she loved it missed doing lots of walking like normal there are some lovely walks straight of the site at Chatsworth and the new wardens are doing a fantastic job with the site working hard and putting lots of flower planters around the site and keeping it all lovely and clean it was such a lovely atmosphere and we would like to thank everyone for making a fuss of Darcy our Golden Retriever puppy we want her to grow up loving people like our previous girl Molly so meeting all the lovely people who where there must have done her the world of good so a fantastic stay (even though it rained every day) thanks again Julie and Les.

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cassie

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Reviewed on 30/05/2017 15:19

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Return Visit

This was our third visit to the site. We love it because of its location, right next to the estate itself so easy to walk direct from the site. Having been before we knew about the congestion on Sundays so decided to leave it until Monday to arrive. Got there at about 2pm, no queues, checked in after about 5 minutes, relaxed drive round to find a great pitch (103) just where we wanted, at the far end of the site opposite the dogwalk and door into Chatsworth itself, so arriving on Monday worked like a dream! The site, as always, was looking a picture - all the planted areas well maintained and the trees just into full leaf. Facilities spotless and, despite the site being almost full, never had to queue for a shower or loo. As others have mentioned, the rooks are noisy, but that's nature for you. More frustrating were the very low flying aircraft and helicopter which we've never known here before. The only real disappointment was the house itself, a large portion clad in scaffolding and the views from the river spoiled by the huge village being set up for the RHS flower show. But the club really can't be blamed for that. Must give a mention of our favourite pub in the area - the marvellous Packhorse at Little Longstone, just a short drive from the site. Family and dog friendly, nice little garden at the back, excellent food at sensible prices and well kept local beers. All in all a very enjoyable few days.

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moulesy

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Reviewed on 28/05/2017 17:38

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Nice site but...

As you would expect the site was beautifully maintained and facilities were spotless. The wardens were always on the go, very friendly and helpful. We were using the site for a two night stopover on the way to Northumberland. During our visit we walked to Chatsworth House, which is a must. This was our first visit to this site and had been on our list for a long time. We were a little disappointed by the site, we felt it was very compact and felt a little claustrophobic. Therefore not for us. But a little advice for anyone wishing to visit this site - after a two hundred mile journey, as planned, we arrived just after the 1 o'clock arrival time. Do not bother, leave it till later. as we drove down the single track entrance, we were faced by a queue of over 16 units waiting for the warden to allow us over the hump backed bridge to book in. While we were waiting, the queue behind us almost reached the road. Arrive after 2.00 it will be a lot easier.

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Minbu

Reviewed on 28/05/2017 17:10

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favourite site

This was our second visit to Chatsworth as before everything about the site was just perfect ,cleanliness of site and toilets ,helpful wardens great for dogs ,had a problem on leaving site the indicators on caravan decided not to work ! and i would like to thank firstly the warden who was so helpful and not forgetting the gentleman from Southampton area in the opposite pitch who got his electrical tools ect to try and rectify the problem for us,thanks again,hope to be back next year

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Trevor Hankey

Reviewed on 24/05/2017 21:47

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Another visit to Chatsworth

We have been to Chatsworth CC site several times before and this time we came for the Horse Trials. 'Early arrivers' please be aware that if you arrive before the stated time of 1 pm you will be turned away at the entrance just off the main road, until the correct time. At 1pm you are then escorted by the wardens on a tractor down to the site. At last someone is doing something about people taking the mick by arriving before the allotted time - hurray!!! perhaps more sites should take their example. We had a great time on our visit, made better by the weather (until it rained!!) The crows are still noisy but you soon get used to them, it is a small price to pay to be in such beautiful countryside. The new signage is very poor - does not stand out at all, but the wardens have no control over that!! Brilliant stay - will come again.

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VandJ

Reviewed on 23/05/2017 17:50

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One of our favourite sites

Managed to get a late availability for the weekend which we jumped at. The wardens here are superb and you are always assured of a friendly welcome and a very quick and slick check in. The arrival time is 1pm as there is a single track into the site, however you always find some members turn up beforehand and queue up in what is clearly marked as a no waiting zone!!! The facilities are absolutely spotless and the wardens are constantly on the go tending the grounds, emptying bins and making sure everything is tip top. Personally we didn't find the rooks a problem, Chatsworth is a super site surrounded by bird life and in the park itself you can see deer, we got really close to a small family group. We were constantly pestered over the weekend by a mother and her four little ones running round our caravan and popping their heads into the awning!!! Joking, a mother duck and her tiny ducklings, our big labrador just looked at them and they at him then they would wander off to another van before returning to see if there was any food on offer. This is just a really lovely site.

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Henzy

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Reviewed on 23/05/2017 12:18

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Small but Clean

A little disappointed with the size of the pitch a bit cramped, the wardens are very helpful and the cleanliness of the toilet block is a credit to them as this site is full most days. We thought that you received a discount for Chatsworth House from the C&M Club but not so, you do get a discount for the house from the Camping and Caravan Club of £5 per person. You need to look into this and sort out.

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Peter and Denise

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Reviewed on 19/05/2017 15:05

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OK but not as good as we expected

Overall OK but we were not particularly impressed. Site is quite cramped and some pitches a bit poorly set, e.g. one we had to occupy was fronted by a roundabout and despite my experience I had to detach caravan to back it on. Driving without caravan was not much better. One problem is thatsite is very regularly full to capacity and it's pure luck as to what is available upon arrival. Our Monday 3pm arrival was too late for much choice and circling around whole site is rather time-wasting. Hard standing pitches extremely 'hard' and even rock pegs difficult to get in and later extract.(Perhaps easier in damp weather, can't say). Noise from crows! See other reviews. Know it is spring but they are dreadful from dusk and will wake all but those who are stone deaf, so you won't find this a quite and relaxing site. Probably marginally quieter later in the year. Staff all lovely and hard working. Facilities generally spotless, but can be less so by late morning. For the money, not my cup of tea, sorry.

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bpstives

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Reviewed on 16/05/2017 20:47

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Lovely site but restricted and noisy

All that lovely park and nowhere to play ball with the dog, couldn't let them run at all, Chatsworth very restrictive. The Rooks were very noisy, hardly got any sleep, the site was very interesting but I did worry about the safety of children in the ruins of the workings. The Ducks are all over the place, which is lovely, our dogs are excellent with wildlife but I can see that being a problem if your dog likes the chase!

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hazyrob

Reviewed on 14/05/2017 10:07

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