Pembrey Country Park Club Campsite

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Beautiful location

We love this site! The wardens are lovely and the peace and quiet (in September that is) is fantastic and perfect for our 2 wonderful dogs who love it there. The only negative point for us is the shower block, it really is in need of an update and definatley some more showers. I found the pressure very poor and they were old and rusty, so a definate spruce up and replacement is definaltley required as they do not reflect the rest of the site.

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paulstaff

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Reviewed on 29/10/2018 13:41

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Fabulous four days at Pembrey

We stayed at Pembrey from 5-8th October 2018 - deliberately leaving our visit until the school holidays were over, and had a wonderful time. We had a 'super' pitch which was quiet and found the facilities to be spotlessly clean (as always on Club Sites). Because we were there out of high season our two dogs were allowed on ALL areas of the beach and they had a great time despite some immense jellyfish which had been washed up onto the sand. We followed many of the marked trails around the Park and the Forest and, despite a Mountain Biking Event which was held over the weekend we felt as though we had almost the entire place to ourselves. We will return to this first class Club Site.

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Sara Ward

Reviewed on 13/10/2018 13:58

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Refurbished? Then they forgot the toilet block.

I found this site a real mixed bag, after spending a week there earlier this month (Sept 18). Positives were; Its proximity to the beach via a hard path through the park (15+minutes walk for the able bodied). A number of average interest easy flat walks with no stiles or gates, suitable for wheelchairs/pushchairs direct from the site (to Bury Port or around the Country park). Relatively quiet when the kids went back to school. A really friendly, helpful group of wardens. Site well-kept, toilet block aside (but recently refurbished?). Reasonable nature-watching nearby. Negatives were, and in no particular order; Totally uncontrolled kids riding bikes ridiculously fast around the site. The usual inconsiderate members with TV's and radios so loud that reading outside became a challenge and on one evening, trying to read inside too! A tired and well-worn toilet block with only four shower cubicles in the mens, where it closed from 10:30am for cleaning, resulting in multiple visits on some mornings to get a shower before it closed. The slowest water flow on the water points that I've ever encountered. Beach access for dog owners meant negotiating steep climbs through sand or sand/sandy steps. Not suitable for those with limited mobility. Did I enjoy my stay? Generally,Yes. Would I recommend it? Read my points above and decide for yourself.

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Cynical Dodgyknees

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Reviewed on 21/09/2018 14:14

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Great for families, not serious walkers.

Just returned from a fortnight spent at Pembrey -one family, 3 vans, 3 kids and 2 dogs included. Great location for families, loved seeing all the kids out enjoying themselves til late - just as it should be. We did however have one near miss with one group of kids on bikes which nearly rode into the front of our car as they went the wrong way round the road. Fortunately I was going very slowly but there are still some that don't-admittedly marginally less on this site than we have witnessed on others. Can I suggest that the club adopts a "First Gear Only" campaign as I'm sure many just don't realise that as soon as you change into 2nd it is likely you will be going above 10mph, let alone 5? Anyway back to the site, park next door and the beach at the end great for kids of all ages (!) and plenty of provision for cyclists from what we could see. However the walking in the area not quite so good with local footpaths away from the park/forest badly overgrown to the point of being almost impassable. Had to travel some distance to find anything reasonable. We'd come again for a week with the family but not another extended stay when the older members like to roam on foot.

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kipster

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Reviewed on 12/09/2018 19:17

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Forgot to mention !

I should have added to my previous review - While staying at Pembrey one of my taps decided to pour water from beneath the tap as well as through the normal spout ! On the recommendation of the site staff I contacted Trevor, at 'Leisure Medic'. He explained that he was very busy and could not get to me for a few days, but finally did attend late on Friday afternoon. Cutting a long story short, he was unable to help (though he carried 2/3 taps he didn't have one suitable) and was most apologetic. I expected at least a 'call out' charge, but no, Trevor explained, 'if I cant help, there's no charge' ! If you are in the area and need help I would thoroughly recommend Leisure Medic - Trevor was very professional, clean and tidy and a very nice guy !!

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ainer

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Reviewed on 11/09/2018 12:29

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Tired perhaps, but clean !

Just spent a good 10 day break at Pembrey, and as others have said, perhaps the facilities are a little tired, and the water pressure at the showers could be better, but we found them spotlessly clean at all times, with plentiful hot water.The wardens obviously work hard keeping the site up together and should be congratulated ! On the weekend of our arrival the site was totally full, with many adults and children buzzing around on cycles, but I saw no real problems, and as it was the weekend seeing the start of the Round Britain Cycle Race, it was to be expected. Monday onward, children back at school so it became peaceful. Glad we arrived in time to see the start of the race ! The only thing I would query is the stated 'earliest arrival time' - I saw folk arriving at 1100 am and checking in - have the times been altered ??

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ainer

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Reviewed on 10/09/2018 12:31

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Lovely site in great location but vehicle and bike speeding needs addressing

This is a site in a stunning location, with super staff. Close to the country park and it's beautiful beach with easy access to the Millennium cycle route for perfect off road cycling. However, the Club needs to urgently address the speeding/road use issues (vehicles and bikes), especially on the inner road past the toilet block where there are no speed bumps, before there is a serious accident. Especially worrying were the children riding at very high speeds, some on high spec bikes, round the one way system the wrong way, with no regard (or use of any bike bells) for the safety of pedestrians, other site users or indeed themselves. The stretch of road without speed bumps, forms a loop with the outer road, and is therefore just too much of a temptation for young riders for racing - despite there being a much better option to do this on the newly opened National Closed Road Circuit, within the park and a few minutes ride from the site! For the record, we are grandparents, and keen cyclists and we love to see children out on their bikes.However been nearly run down by them, on a regular basis, does not have the same appeal.

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Kenv

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Reviewed on 08/09/2018 16:54

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Great Site but its getting Tired!!

We stay at this site most years because its peaceful and has a great location adjacent to the country park. However over the years there is a noticeable fall in the standard of the facilities. The shower blocks are now in need of a major face lift - shower valves loose on the walls, water pressure very low, cubicle partition decorative / water proof coating breaking down, extraction not effective, shower blocks in need of general decoration / freshen up. Outside - where the grass used to be cut twice weekly it now seems to only be cut when its grown very long causing grass clipping to bunch and be left to carry through the caravan. Generally there seems to be a lack of "finish" to the site - not how it used to be!! The staff are lovely, very helpful and care, so I can only assume there is a lack of funds available to the to do the job that needs to be done here. Its a shame because these are the little thigs that tend to set the better caravan sites apart from the rest - this was an exceptional site but is now descending into ordinary at best. Still has the country park though!!

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RobHJ

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Reviewed on 31/08/2018 18:49

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A pleasant overnight stop

We arrived here at the end of a pleasant day touring in South Wales, having booked on telephone the same day.?it was quite wet and we unfortunately could only get a grass pitch as it was very busy..However it was a relaxing stay, despite the fact that it was school holidays. We only stayed for only the one night, due to the weather and the relative remoteness of the site.We did not visit the park itself. For us the main thing was the price we had to pay. For what we got it seemed excessive, and would normally expect a hardstanding pitch with water , and possibly TV hookup, for the same price.

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georget64

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Reviewed on 27/08/2018 16:26

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Fab Family Site

This site is wonderful - the wardens are so helpful and keep the place spotless. The location is perfect for exploring on bikes but it also has a great beach and activities for the children nearby. If you have a young family this is perfect for a long weekend.

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The Davids

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Reviewed on 26/08/2018 14:18

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