Knaresborough Club Campsite

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Bad attitude....

We arrived at Knaresborough CCS recently around closing time for a stopover while returning home from a delightful three week tour of the Scottish highlands. We were told that all hard standing pitches were taken, but we could have a grass pitch which we gladly accepted. The problems started next morning when we were ready to set off for home. We had become bogged done. I went to the office to ask management for a pull out, and was told this was not possible. They did not have a vehicle to do this. They suggested national breakdown services who might/might not enter a private site. I asked if they knew anyone locally who could do it and was told no. I suggested a local farmer but was told they would not allow a tractor on the site because of the damage it would cause. It was suggested I try and find a 4x4 vehicle was on site and request assistance. This was the only option left for me, which I duly did and was pulled out by a friendly fellow club member. This unhelpful, negative and 'couldn't care less attitude' by management is a disgrace. Upon arrival we should have been informed that the grass pitches were soft and given the choice. So, fellow Club Members, beware of the Knaresborough CCS soft grass pitches....

Harlequin99

Reviewed on 15/07/2016 10:35

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A Great Weekend

This is the first time we have been to this site, we arrived on Friday 8 July just after 1pm and were greeted by very friendly wardens, we found a hardstanding pitch, as all that we could see, was quiet spacious and backed onto the bridleway behind us. As we have 2 small dogs the bridleway was great for taking them for a quick walk in the morning/pm. The site was very clean and tidy and just a short walk down the road (turn left out of the site, cross the main road and continue left) was the entrance to the Nidd Valley walks, we walked through the woods and into Knaresborough, the paths didn't seem too muddy (protected by the trees) and the walk was very good, took approx 40mins - great for the dogs. We would definatley return to this site and stay for a bit longer and walk along the valley into Harrogate, not too far, I think some people were staying at the site and then going to visit the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate, a great conveinient base to be in. We will be back.

glennick

Reviewed on 14/07/2016 05:47

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Fantastic weekend away

I would just like to say what a lovely weekend we have had at Knaresbrough caravan club site . Not only is the site clean but the wardens are fantastic so welcoming and helpful we will definitely be returning very soon The Bristow family

Bristows12345

Reviewed on 10/07/2016 16:59

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Lovely Site

We arrived on a Friday night at 6pm to a lovely welcome from happy friendly wardens. Our friends had arrived and pitched up and so we saw a space next to them and took that.  The site is lovely and clean and the hard standing pitches look new with fresh gravel. The toilets were always clean and the whole facilities were up to caravan club standard.   There is a nice play area near the camping field at the far end of the site.  There were lots of wildlife to see with little bunnies hopping around. There are lots of hedgerows for the birds.  Lovely and peaceful. We had tea on Friday night at the bistro with a few drinks in the bar.  The food was really nice and we received a very generous portion. Main course meals are approx £8.95 and £4 to £5 for starters and desserts.  Saturday rained but that didn't stop us. We had a lovely woodland walk down to Knaresborough approx 5km. There's lots of pubs in Knaresborough and a nice little shopping area.  We will definitely visit this site again.  Lovely location! Lovely Wardens!  Thoroughly enjoyed it. 

TINATBEAN

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Reviewed on 10/07/2016 14:53

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DISAPPOINTING

This holiday had been booked for months advising make of vehicle, caravan details, hardstanding and awning required. We left Scotland extremely early on a Thursday morning but due to roadworks journey took about 7 hours. The road from Knaresborough to Scotton with a caravan is rather treacherous and the entrance to the site leaves a lot to be desired especially when a vehicle towing a van on arrival meets with another leaving. The entrance floods. Only 2 hardstanding pitches left, wardens not interested in our Volvo XC70 with van and awning not being suitable for space available at that pitch so we had to settle for the tent area which is like Watership Down with a terrific amount of rabbits, totally unsuitable for a relaxing holiday with 2 gundogs. The grass was full of droppings. The electric point is hidden under trees and amongst shrubbery which is not maintained so my husband after attempting to track it had to return to the office to ascertain if there was an electric point available for the grass area. Fortunately we had a long cable and I mean "long". The overgrown weeds and shrubbery all around the grass area were between 2 to 3 feet in height and the amount of insects especially when trying to eat outside was impossible with the aforementioned army of rabbits and droppings underfoot. We received a display badge from the Club earlier this year for 25 years membership but sadly it is not the same Club nowadays. The wardens' attitude leaves a lot to be desired too at this site at the present time. When approached to ask a question about the lack of space before I finished back came "well no-one else complained". Strangely enough the following day a hedge at one of the available pitches offered to us when we arrived the day before and was supposedly suitable for our requirements was fiercely trimmed back enabling another visitor to park up with a VW Passat car and a caravan (no space for awning) and we were offered that. This is a first complaint from a dissatisfied couple who have always only used Club sites but our attitude is quickly changing and alternatives will be considered and visited.

bigronnie

Reviewed on 08/07/2016 12:28

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Disgusted

On arrival at the site, after some heavy rain, we found a lake at the entrance which made it impossible for pedestrians to get in or out without balancing on the narrow kerbstones. We mentioned at reception that this was poor, the wardens both had an indifferent attitude, saying " You should see it when it's bad". The site as a whole had an unkempt look, not the usual Caravan Club standard, with weeds galore. The bar/waiting staff in the Bistro had a belligerent attitude and would benefit from some customer relations training. This is one site we would not return to.

Cockatiel

Reviewed on 07/07/2016 09:34

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Short stay.

A short stay but one of the best we have ever been on. What a great bar @bistro great food great staff and chef and the best laughs and company we have had on a camp site from the giggler,Ray and giz the Dog from Devon. Thank you so much.

RJCruiser

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Reviewed on 05/07/2016 21:12

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Nice site Bistro a real bonus !

Really nice quiet site . It seemed that most pitches had the sun all day . The children's playground looked great and there is also a 'games field'. What a great idea to have the Bistro, when we first read about it when booking l must admit that my wife and  both thought that it would be just be 'burger or chicken and chips'etc.  but no, the menu is quite extensive and good value. The Sunday Lunch was delicious and what a treat to be able to have a pint of REAL ALE! Could this be extended to other sites?

md1

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Reviewed on 30/06/2016 17:51

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Nice site...great kids adventure playground

Wardens were nice... not a major issue but didnt advise of a toddler room despite having a toddler so needed to ask for key the following day as wardens office had closed by the time i had realised... play area was lovely for kids although right next to an open gate which could be accesses by anybody using the private road... that said kids absolutely loved it and haved asked when we couldn return... lovely weekend all round...

cafowler

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Reviewed on 29/06/2016 17:49

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A little disappointed

Nice site clean facilities and wardens friendly and helpful. The Bistro was a real bonus, we ate there two nights running. The food was good and reasonably priced, and it was good being able to take the dog into the conservatory. The down side was the 40 minute walk into Knaresborough along a very busy road. Being motorhome owners we walk everywhere so were very disappointed with this. We did ask someone if we could walk along the River into town but he said he didn't think it was possible. Traffic in the town was horrendous, which was such a shame as it is a very pretty town. The dog walk behind the site was okay but very muddy. Such a shame but probably wont return

ipmoore

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Reviewed on 28/06/2016 19:59

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