Lovely site, but very dodgy area
A beautiful site, spacious, lots of large plots with hedge screening. Normal level of cleanly facilities and beautifully kept lawns etc. Great minibus into town, only problem is doesn't run between 12:30 and 4:30 and finishes at 8pm, having said that its a wonderful way to get into the city. The buses also run from the top of Marine Drive into the City and they are very frequent and easy to use.
Unfortunately, the location of the site is NOT good, it is a very dodgy and seedy area, with homeless people all around and at night it is definiately not safe. It would have been better if the big metal gates to the site had been closed, but only the barriers were down which meant that anyone could wander in. There are free bike lockers, which tells you something, and codes to enter the toilet blocks, presumable to stop unauthorised visitors. The road outside is pitch black, not a street light for most of it and we were followed down the road by someone at about 10:30 at night, which was very scary. I would definately recommend a taxi back after dark and not the bus which stops at the top of the road. The site details mention taking a torch if going out after dark, but I suggest you need a guard dog!!! Perhaps the site could light their fence on the roadside, which would at least help a bit. Its a shame, because it really is a very nice site. I wouldn't return to this site, purely based on the neighbourhood, which is a huge shame. Perhaps CAMC can put pressure on the local council to help sort the issues.
jackiew99
Reviewed on 25/08/2021 22:56
