Moreton-in-Marsh Club Campsite

Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 3 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

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Rated 2 of 5

Good for families

Central location

Stayed fro 4 nights , a good central location for this area and lots to see ,a bus stop outside the gate and a selection of shops in the town , the site could do with a spring clean ,but with it opening all year and always very well booked it's difficult for the club to keep on top of it , the pitchs are just an adequate size but those with a caravan and awning would need to park the car across the front of the pitch, a good site dog walk and all fenced so you can let your dog off lead , TV signal through a dish is not a problem , a visit to Batsford Arburetum in a M/H is no problem as there is plenty of parking , don't be put off by the negative posts ,try it for yourself

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huskydog

Motorhomer from Kent

Reviewed on 31/03/2019 22:14

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

Could be so much better

The Moreton in Marsh Club site is a fairly regular short stay site for us as its only 50 miles from where we live. On this occasion the visit was to test out our new motorhome. We like the site because not only is it convenient to home but because of the easy walking access to the rather nice Cotswold town of the same name. It was interesting to see the new Pods which have been added to the site. All nicely done and not at the expense of taking away existing pitches. In money terms it must have been a serious investment. Whilst personally I have no objection to this sort of development one must question whether some of that money might have been better spent on improving this site. Quite a lot of the pitches at Moreton in Marsh are way below the standard of the best Club sites elsewhere in the network. Not only are many of the small the pitch delineation at the edges are obscured by half mud, half grass with a few stone trodden in. I fear that an extra dressing of stones, as advertised in the information hut, is not really going to address the issue. This site needs a serious redevelopment so that all pitches meet the same standard as other club sites. What also surprises me is that this very popular site does not have any services pitches. On the plus side one of the motorhome service points (why not both?) was about to be converted to an open grill which is excellent news. Other work to be completed at the same time is the resurfacing and filling in of potholes on some of the site roads.

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Many thanks for your review and we really appreciate your feedback. As mentioned the site is currently undergoing a range of improvements; road repairs are being undertaken shortly and improvements to service points, a new dog wash / bike wash and chemical empty point is being installed currently. We haven’t added pitches to take away from the pitch sizes and these conform to Health and Safety regulations when pitched as per our guidelines for the site. We regularly top up chipping to maintain the quality of pitches and apologise to anyone if there have been issues with these during recent visits. For the most part, we receive warm reviews about the site, staff, and member experiences and do hope anyone booking for the coming season will fully enjoy their experience and benefit from the enhancements.

One of the key driving forces behind our Experience Freedom product and Glamping pods at Moreton-In-Marsh was to enable members’ family and friends without an outfit of their own to accompany them during their trips and holidays. The sites selected for these developments have been carefully considered with members in mind and feedback has been great, members love being able to share the enjoyment of touring with their family and friends. Of course these are also popular with those that need or would like to experience a different way of staying with us and introducing new guests to our sites.

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DavidKlyne

Motorhomer from Buckinghamshire

Reviewed on 26/03/2019 15:50

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Good for families

Pleasant surprise

We were a bit wary when we booked as there had been some negative reviews but were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. Yes there are some pitches that need work, from having a wander around the site though these appear to be mainly those on the right hand side as you enter. These pitches also seem a bit smaller than the other side of the site but if you aren't using your awning they are absolutely fine. Facilities were kept clean by the wardens but not by other caravanners unfortunately! There is some road noise but then again the site is very accessible so you expect that. 10 minute walk into the village which is quite busy but there are lots of places to eat and wet your whistle. It is a big site but divided up quite well. Lots of bird life as well (saw our first ever woodpecker) and as dusk falls the rabbits arrive. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and relaxed.

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Roamer 3

Caravanner

Reviewed on 25/03/2019 14:08

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

Good for families

19 to 21 March

This was our second visit to Moreton, the first being 2 years ago in peak season and at that time we were not impressed as we felt that there was too many pitches for the size of the site. As we were looking for a short break and really liked the location we decided to give it another try. Firstly I have to say that we have a small motorhome and as we were only there for 2 nights we only used the wind out awning and not the full awning. On the positive side: We found the facilities very good, and although a few years old were well maintained and spotless. The wardens were very helpful and friendly. There appeared to be more space this time, the site was busy but not full. The dog walk on site was very good. The location is excellent if like us you don’t cook in the motorhome and like to eat out. We didn’t notice any exceptional pot holes. The walks in the area are excellent. On the negative side: All the pitches appear small and certainly the one we were on could not accommodate our motor home and full awning without using some of the grass, although there were plenty of caravans and motorhomes with full awnings up. We think in peak season it will still feel cramped due to the number of pitches in relation to the size of the site. In summary if you go in the quieter times you will have a better chance of picking a pitch that suits your needs. We still think in peak season the site will feel very crowded. We will return again in the quieter months.

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Rob and Joy

Reviewed on 21/03/2019 17:39

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Good for families

Poor organisation.

Came down for birthday, 13.3.2019. Arrived 12.3, no notification that electric would be turned off the morning of 13.3. Claims of notices being put around the site were discovered on the toilet block doors, which we do not use. As a result of sudden power failure the battery fuse blew, no water, no toilet flush, no auto ignition of fridge. Toilet blocks were closed because emergency lighting failed, no help offered by staff. Electric restored later between 17:30 - 20:30. To top it all the toilet block was closed 14.3 for water testing. Probably the worst site I have ever been on, poor road system and pot holes seemed irrelevant.

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AndyLong213

Caravanner

Reviewed on 14/03/2019 22:59

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Good for families

Such a Shame ...

We have to agree with the three previous reviews. We left a day early and went home especially as the wardens were going to close the facility block near where we were pitched in spite of the fact there were people nearby. We were very disappointed with the state of the site since our last visit. The site drainage was simply awful - huge pot holes and puddles. The pitches were very tatty looking - not looked after at all. We will not be going there again which is a shame because the location is great.

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Briana55

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 13/03/2019 20:00

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Agree!

Couldn’t agree more with the two previous reviews. Just spent ten days there. Very disappointed with the state of the site. Poor drainage from roads; pot holes worthy of the worst French sites; tired main toilet block; pitches too small, badly drained and muddy; poorly lit in places. Sorry, will not be going there again anytime soon - unless there’s a major refurb.

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Knowbury

Reviewed on 10/03/2019 18:47

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Rated 4 of 5

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Moreton needs refurb

A lovely weekend at one of our favourite sites but it is such a shame the club has chosen to spend money adding glamping pods but not bothered spending money on the site itself. The roads are a disgrace, pot holes and when it rains large puddles. The pitches are desperate for some attention the hardstanding in places is full of moss which then makes them muddy when it rains. Many of the pitches are not big enough for the units using them, this leads to cars being parked on the grass and running over the grass when parking and leaving. Looking at the CAMC record of closing sites for long periods of time to do simple refurbs. no doubt they will eventually do the same here. Such a shame the club don't look after the members who pay membership fees and nightly fees to stay at a sub standard site. The wardens do a marvellous job keeping this site clean and trying to look after the pitches.

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Dawn F

Motorhomer from Derbyshire

Reviewed on 10/03/2019 18:25

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 3 of 5

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Good for families

Time for a refurbishment

This site was once the gem of the Cotswolds sites, being within easy walking distance of the lovely village of Moreton in Marsh with all of its charm and facilities. Also an ideal location for touring the Cotswolds. We haven't been to the site for some 12 years and we were welcome really warmly by the warden. The site is in a lovely setting with lots of birds and wildlife. The two toilet blocks are always spotless although the older one of the two is shabby and ready for a refit. The site has a lovely play area and a generous dog walk. At the rear of the dog walk is a popular footpath across some beautiful countryside to Batsford Arboretum however you cannot access the footpath from the site anymore as barbed wire has been erected. Can I suggest that a gate with a punch lock is fitted (as the club have done at Knaresborough) to allow access to the footpath.The site is open all year and as such I would expect to be able to fit my caravan, awning and Land Rover onto the pitch to save the grass from being churned up. This is not the case. ALL of the pitches are small and are not suitable for twin axle caravans. It is impossible to fit any modern caravan, car and awning alongside each other without ruining the grass. We were advised to park our car in front of the caravan. Firstly if this was possible it masks your view and secondly the gap between the caravans tow hitch and the edge of the pitch was 3 feet. My Land Rover is 1.8 meters wide! As the site was quiet I parked it on an adjoining pitch to save the grass. Many pitches are muddy and need re-gravelling. If this is to continue to be an all year site this needs a rethink. Reduce the number of pitches and make them wider. To keep the grass looking good must be a nightmare for the wardens.

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Graythwaite

Caravanner from Lincolnshire

Reviewed on 06/03/2019 13:00

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

Good for families

Peaceful site

The site is level, quiet and in a good location for Moreton and surrounding Cotswold villages. The toilet/shower blocks are inadequate for 182 pitches when full, and the gravelled pitch sizes vary considerably, with some too small even for a reasonable awning. Parking the car in front of the caravan (a requirement) blocks the view from the caravan windows. The site tends to be dominated by enormous motorhomes - which presumably pay the same as the tiniest caravan or VW camper. Does this mean that the high electricity usage by such massive vehicles (especially during the winter) are being subsidized by the low usage smallest vehicles? It's about time that the Club adopts the policy whereby electricity usage is metered - and the pitch costs reduced accordingly. This would also encourage those who smoke inside their vans with the skylights wide open (in winter!) to take energy conservation more seriously.

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alhel

Caravanner

Reviewed on 03/03/2019 14:47

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