New Forest Centenary Club Campsite

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Peaceful Getaway

The New Forest Centenary Club Campsite is a fantastic place to stay. Nestled in a beautiful location, it offers easy access to the stunning New Forest. The facilities are well-maintained and provide everything you need for a comfortable stay. The friendly and helpful staff add a personal touch, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. It’s a perfect spot for exploring the natural beauty of the area and enjoying a peaceful getaway.

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AvidCampers42

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Reviewed on 05/08/2024 10:21

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Great site for the new forest

On arrival staff were very pleasant,we asked for a pitch reasonably close to the toilets which they reserved for us. All facilities were clean as expected,unfortunately some members left the toilets in a mess but with a mention to the staff they were cleaned immediately.The site and pitches are pleasantly flat.The site is so well positioned for exploring the new forest from moorland to beaches.Dog facilities and runs are great.Only moan is centralised bin waste as others have mentioned,rubbish and food waste is now put into bin liners ,left outside vans sometimes over night or for couple of days being taken to the bins when passing,they ask you to recycle but the fact is most waste is in one bag and put in general waste so recycling not so evident.Seen squirrels getting into bags of waste,unfortunately next it’s rats.But after all that we will definitely be back again soon.

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salton

Reviewed on 28/07/2024 16:09

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very well appointed site as you'd expect

First the moans: The rubbish situation is rubbish. Bins really need to be more central and accessible. no consideration for older people or the less fit. Box ticking green cred makes me laugh. How many people actually return their left over fresh water to the barrel by the taps? but it's the age we live in when boxes must be ticked. Grass. Please cut it more frequently. It doesn't just look untidy it's inconvenient. The longer it is the longer it stays wet. Now for the plus points.: large site but broken down into areas so doesn't feel big. Only 2 facilities blocks though that might be pushed in high season and is a bit of a trek from some parts of the site. Very attractive childrens play area near the entrance. Smaller play area near dog walk for younger kids. Football area with goal posts. Excellent dog walk for off lead run. Ticks everywhere so give them a good rub down after. Access and arrival area very good, good visibility from gate and plenty of parking near the office. Site has a small shop which is so useful. Surrounding villages littered with lovely pubs and beaches a short drive. Something for everyone really.

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DJMo

Reviewed on 24/07/2024 17:39

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First visit will return

Having read the reviews before attending I was a little worried, but I was pleasantly surprised. Had a grass pitch which was great. Pretty level and plenty of space. Nice to see unused grass areas were left to grow high for the wildlife. Facilities were as expected, clean, functional. I found the central waste area was ok. Just took out waste with us when we went out for the day to deposit on the way out. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Great site to explore the coast within a 20 minute drive. Will certainly return for a longer stay.

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Finchie

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Reviewed on 23/07/2024 17:28

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An itch that needed scratching !!

We have stayed here fairly regularly from it's initial opening and always been pleased to go back. Our most recent stay, however, has highlighted a few policy changes (itches) that I have to scratch. 1. The number of wardens on the site seemed to vary between 8 and 10 with one, next to the toilet blocks having noisy dogs. 2. The Liberator field was left unopened during our stay, despite having been mown and fit underfoot, thus restricting customer choice. 3. Despite being "full" the overflow toilet blocks remained unopened. 4. What with the "no bins policy" and the minimal mowing policy I am at a loss how the number of wardens remain gainfully employed. The site remains a favourite of ours in The New Forest, especially, since Black Knowl prices have hit the Stratosphere!! The site and facilities are clean, the location is good for walks and cycling in the New Forest. It's a shame that Caravan Club policies are spoiling the feel.

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Keefer

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Reviewed on 22/07/2024 17:20

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Lovely site......But rapidly deteriorating

WE have stayed on this site at least twice a year for the last 10 years or so, whilst we still like coming here the site has deteriorated a lot over the past few years. Firstly about 3 years ago the deterioration started by the closing of some of the pitches on the 'Liberator' section of the site, then the following year even more pitches were closed on this section and someone also had the mad idea of not cutting all the grass. I agree that in some areas the grass need'nt be cut thus allowing wild flowers and wild life etc to flourish. But leaving strips between pitches is not only unsightly but renders that area of the pitch unusable even for putting chairs on to sit out. When we arrived this year we found the whole of the 'Liberator' section was closed which reduced the choice of pitches by about 65!! Then to our dismay, halfway through our stay we were told that all the bins were being removed and we would have to take our rubbish to the central point in the car park. When I complained about this I was told in no uncertain terms that this was to 'Save the planet' and some £60,000 spent each year by the club on plastic bags!!! So all that's actually changed is that we, the customer now have to supply our own bin liner in order to transport our rubbish to the central bin area and the staff have less work to do emptying the bins. Now that the site have also changed to smaller 'wheelie' type bins surely these could be distributed around the site to replace the old dustbins ?? Finally, Dogs, it seems that the wardens turn a blind eye to dogs running loose on the site !!!!

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md1

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Reviewed on 06/07/2024 11:40

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lovely site, near to where we wanted to go

the campsite is very quiet, clean and tidy, the only problems were Pitch type _ Hardstanding with awning 1. trying to put up awning/wind breaks, the ground was very hard even with power drill we could only get pegs in about half way its lucky it was a dry and not too windy a week, some people just gave up and did not bother putting up their awnings. 2. Although I can see the benefit of only have a central refuse area, unfortunately it was at one end and people from the far end might have found it easier to have a second area. If we go again would need to book a grass pitch if want to put up awning.

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sid easton

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Reviewed on 06/07/2024 10:23

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RUBBISH

This new ruling of there only being 1 central point for rubbish is absolute nonsense, it is positioned in the car park just before the reception meaning you've got a bit of a walk. This is fine if you have no mobility problems but if like me you have serious joint problems then it is NO good, I'm told it is to save money?? i do not expect to pay very high pitch prices and not have decent facilities such as bins in convenient places. I will not be renewing my membership this year!

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daisy09

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Reviewed on 01/07/2024 18:18

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Unnecessary Changes

We visit this site twice per year, an indication that we like it. However the recent change to “centralised waste” is just plain ridiculous. It’s a large site that can very easily accommodate 2 areas for waste bins. A bit of forethought on the clubs part can easily address this. The club need to remember that we are on holiday and should provide the facilities to recognise this. I’m really not bothered about green awards and such like, we deserve what we pay for. Moving on to other issues; Guests need to be aware that their own dogs and their behaviour is their own problem. Whatever happened to get a dog walk to heel like our own dogs used to before they departed. Simply, laziness on the part of the owner. It is NOT ACCEPTABLE for you dog to foul any pitch regardless if it’s picked up or not. Using the excuse of I’ve been to the dog walk and he didn’t go is pure fantasy. Stay there until it does. Letting any dog foul someone else’s pitch is strictly not on, keep our dog to paved/ gravel areas. Children do actuall play on the grass and are at risk even its feaces are “picked up”. It’s never the dogs fault, ITS THE OWNER for lack of training or control. YOUR DOG YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Cyclists. The speed limits apply to you as well. Get off site and do your time trial, on site is not the place. Although this review is my own experience of centenery last two weeks it is the same issue everywhere. Wardens very helpful at all times, but their hands are tied to really do anything about the highlighted issues above. CAMC; how about stepping up to the plate, sutes are going backwards,

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Bushell22

Reviewed on 28/06/2024 10:30

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Smelly bins due to new policy

I have stayed at this site at least six times every year since starting caravaning 3 years ago it was one of my favourite sites. I was going to book again this week but I am off somewhere else today. All the bins where removed last Monday and you now have to walk across the site to drop rubbish to a central point that really smells, as we hit 27c today the smell will be horrendous. The club’s excuse is that it is making green savings which is rubbish (sorry about the pun). There is no saving as a very large number of people onsite now drive to the rubbish drop off point as like myself they have issues with walking, so the net green saving is actually not a saving but an increase in CO2 emissions I small tractor(which should be electric) verses 100+ cars no savings (apart from money for the club) at all. No thought about the members or their needs.

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Martin GS

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Reviewed on 25/06/2024 09:34

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