Outstanding.
Quite simply superb.
Well done to all of the people who made this site as good as it is. With massive compliments to the Chef too.
Knaresborough Club Campsite
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Use it or Lose it.
We visited the Knaresborough site a few weeks ago and it is fast becoming one of our favourite sites, up to the usual standard of CAMC sites, with friendly and helpful wardens.
Unfortunately I don't have the best of mobility now, so the on site restaurant is a great bonus, and they are now open again for both eat in and takeaways.
All the food we tried was of great quality and at reasonable prices, the Sunday Lunch especially,
The only downside was that the restaurant was fairly quiet, if we don't use it we will lose it, which would be a great shame.
The other bonus for us is the bus stop just outside the gate which enables us to get to Knaresborough, Harrogate or Ripon, you do need be aware of the timetable though as they do not run at regular times and not at all on a Sunday, but this is not the fault of the CAMC.
We will be returning very soon
mto
Reviewed on 20/12/2022 11:00
One disappointment
The campsite is worthy of a 5 star rating however the staff at The Wanderer pub/ restaurant let it down which is why we only awarded 4.
Unsure if this is franchise or not however it is advertised as a bar/restaurant! Currently it only provides takeaways that are mediocre at best and it's staff are rude. The club advertised it is pet friendly and information provided on arrival did not state pets are unwelcome in the Wanderer facilities. There is a lovely, welcoming, dog friendly pub in the village.
The campsite itself was immaculately clean with very welcoming staff, lovely area for walking and cycling.
Will visit again however will not use the bar facilities.
Very enjoyable half term break
We spent a week here for half term and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Knaresborough and the surrounding area is beautiful and we enjoyed walks exploring Brimham Rocks, Fountains Abbey and Nidd Gorge in addition to Knaresborough itself. The site was very clean and tidy and we enjoyed a drink in the onside bar and a very tasty fish and chips takeaway. All in all, a great visit and we highly recommend this site.
Rules
Having read the latest magazine and the info about power cables I was reminded of what I saw at the Knaresborough site.
My friend and I have both been approached on different sites because we were a couple of inches off with the marker on the pitch. The Wardens were correct and we adjusted the position of our vans.
On the Knaresborough site I noticed a caravan which looked to be two feet or more off the two markers the car was parked on the awning side of the caravan and the electricity cable was not completely unwound. This remained the case for the final few days of my stay. The position of caravan, car and unwound cable was therefore an hazard to users of the site.
Apart from that the site was as good as we have come to expect from club sites, we were pleased to see a restaurant and bar on the site which I would love to see on more sites.
Glad we never cancelled.....
After reading the recent reviews we were very dubious as to whether we should come to the site or change our booking. We decided to give it a go and did not regret it one bit. The assistant wardens made us feel extreme welcome, although it might have been our dramatic entrance that broke the ice.
The Bistro was open, hours are limited but its due to staffing, which shouldn't reflect on the site experience. The staff in the bistro are lovely and the food is great. One of the best veggie pizza's my wife has ever had. We are really looking forward to returning in the new year. Thanks to the site and the bistro for a great stay.
carlosh1
Reviewed on 04/11/2022 12:57
Misleading site information causing disappointment
We visited here from 12th-15th Sept, we booked it due to the fact it has a bar/restaurant on site, as I have limited mobility so it would be a bonus, and it also stated there was bus stops at the gate to York and Knaresborough.
However, when we arrived the bar/restaurant is closed with a note saying ‘closed 7th Sept until further notice’ and there are bus stops however the buses are every 2 hours so only 3 in the day as the last one back is 5.30!
Very disappointing!
I feel the site information online needs updating to reflect this and also the prices lowering accordingly.
I feel we should have been advised by email that the facilities would not be open allowing us to cancel if we wanted to.
This is the first time in the 20 odd years we have been members that I have felt it necessary to complain but I feel other members need to be aware.
Very Disappointed
I have waited a long time to book this site and managed to book In January for September having read good reviews. Firstly the blocking off the site entrance and telling people to park in a town about 5 miles away, we arrived at 12.55 and could not get in . There is plenty of room at the entrance of site for 3 to 4 units. Having finally let in we found the staff not very friendly and found this throughout our stay. Secondly the bistro was not open and it looked as though it had not been open for a while and does not look like it will open soon. Why on earth did the club spend all the money on building that bistro instead of spending on refurbishing the toilet blocks probably. Thirdly the information room had nothing in it and the reception surely could sell some essentials. Looks as though the staff cannot be bothered. We have been members for over 25 years and I have never written a bad review but we will not be returning to this site.
Disappointed
We visited Thurs 1st September for the weekend. We hurriedly set up and popped across to The Wanderer at 4pm for a meal and a drink. It was our wedding anniversary & we were so disappointed to find it open, but for takeaway food only. There was no mention of this on the website; said may have limited opening times (which it did) but said eat in or takeaway.
The site is immaculate but there was a good deal of noise from a barking dog at the residential area next door, from early morning til night.
We have visited for over ten years but won’t be returning to pay £103 for 3 nights when the bistro is now closed altogether!
Mid week break.
A great small site, central for a lot of historic sites and gardens. Standards of facilities and cleanliness above average even for the club. Pitches are very level and well kept. The site is smaller than average IMHO and be aware there's little or no screening between pitches
