Wonderful Improvements
We have just completed our second visit within a month to the Knaresborough site since its refurbishment and wow, what a classy site. As stated by other reviewers, this should set the standard for club sites.
We received a warm welcome on arrival and the new reception building is really smart. Our first visit was using the serviced pitches in the newly developed area at the top end of the site. This used to be a swampy, boggy grass area only popular with frogs but now has a loop of tarmac road to give access to the large well drained pitches, very nice. Our second visit was on one of the standard pitches which are also large and have established hedges to break up the rows giving a feel of more privacy. The original toilet block is pretty much as was and is kept very clean and tidy by the wardens. The new building also has toilet and shower facilities which are of an extremely high standard.
The old bistro has been replaced by The Wanderer which has much more space but no cosy area for people who wish to just have a chat over a drink. The food is restaurant quality with a quite imaginative menu, a really good experience. My only negative about the Wanderer was a comment that a big screen TV may be put in for the world cup. Personally I would not wish to sit for a meal while people were shouting encouragement across the room at a game on TV. That's not an appropriate atmosphere for dining.
The access in and out of the site is now barrier controlled with an extra lane for incoming onsite traffic but has a rather tight turn on entering before reaching the barrier. If towing a long caravan it's a good test of how well you know your outfit so keep your elbows tucked in. Also, when exiting the site visibility towards Scotton is partially obstructed by the club signs so take care.
Knaresborough is a great place to visit and there are lots of other attractive places within easy reach. It is within two hours drive from home so we will be visiting regularly through 2018. Well done to the club for hitting such high standards. Also, thanks to Mike the warden for valuable help on where to find parking in Ilkley.
