Putts Corner Club Campsite

Rated 5 of 5

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Where was the friendly welcome

Well been to this site afew times over past years and last weekend was quite a surprise for the wrong reasons. It started with arrival, the instructions on signs and yellow box junction clearly points to where new arrivals should pull up, basically up to the barrier lefthandside. No problem one would think except one person thought it would be fine to parke against the kerb in his motorhome thereby effectively blocking the parking area. I had to park adjacent to this vehicle to allow exit clearance and entrance. Well I'bve no sooner stopped got out the car to check I'd cleared the exit when out pops the Warden or assistant warden raving about where I'd parked. Well tbh after a 120mile ride down the M5 in torrential wet weather it wasn't quite the welcome I was expecting. I did inform the person that the vehicle to my nearside had parked incoreectly which put me in this position. She wasn't having any of it I was wrong as well full stop. If this is the welcome one gets from CAMC site wardens I think they need a chill pill. Goodness know what it would have been like had the site been busy. Also the site itself is tired and unkempt in my opinion. Will I return probably not.

Catsparkey

Caravanner

Reviewed on 19/07/2023 17:52

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Untidy Site

We love this Site but this what a difference the Site looked tatty & Scruffy the grass needed cutting between the Pitches, I know it was "No Mow May" because of the wildlife, we were there in the middle of June & it still hadn't been Mowed, We were very disappointed this time, and we hope gets sorted out soon,

Graycat

Caravanner

Reviewed on 10/07/2023 23:18

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Great location

Putts Corner site is an ideal base for exploring East Devon and it has become one of our favourites, we wish it were open all year round. There is so much to do in the area and beyond. The site is very peaceful with a lovely array of trees. Other reviewers complained about the site looking scruffy with long grass but we found this encouraged butterflies and birds in the area we were pitched in and it didn’t bother us.

Rikida

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 09/07/2023 21:03

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What an eyesore

Having been going to this once beautiful site and location annually for 30 years at least I can honestly say I have never seen such a decline in all my years. The site looks scruffy and is scruffy I am all for rewilding and protection of nature but this site goes far beyond the criteria for this to happen. The weeds on hard standings cobwebs in the toilets and a Warden's attitude seemed to have caught not only my attention but many fellow members. If it was not for access to the CL section of the Cub I would certainly cut my subscription, as it is going down a road I have no wish to travel.

ADP1963

Caravanner

Reviewed on 05/07/2023 08:56

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Pictures versus reality

Pros: Clean toilet and showers Walks from site Pub short walk On site Pizza once a week Cons: No mow May progressed to June/July. Site pitches long grass and unkempt hedges. Given the photos of the site on line showing immaculate pitches versus actual reality. I would not normally put a review on sites but feel it is not fair for future guests if this is how the site is maintained and you have paid for a site similar to the photos portraying it on club website.

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Caravanner

Reviewed on 03/07/2023 21:56

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Not one of our better experiences and a disappointment

Well, a sight of utter disbelief and dismay. Been to Putts Corner numerous times before. A site situated amongst fields, wooded areas and very rural indeed. Nearest building the Fox and Hounds pub, a quarter of a mile away. Nothing else for miles. Caravan and Motor Home club policy makers, bluntly what have you done? What are we faced with now. From a well-cared for and pristine site, a very successful transformation to one of an appearance of neglect, being run down, even abandoned due to a complete lack of any ground work attention. It looks untidy and unkempt. The site is quite frankly a mess and the powers that be up the chain of command should be ashamed of themselves in adopting a ‘No mow May, (now the end of June) and "Giving wild life a chance" in such a rural area. It is not necessary. It has ruined a lovely site in a nice location. It is though the lunatics have taken over the asylum. Come Autumn when the leaf’s begin to fall the site will be a nightmare to return to some semblance of tidiness and normality with its long grass and overgrown hedgerows. Such a shame.

BernardinTring

Caravanner

Reviewed on 02/07/2023 14:30

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Very disappointed with the upkeep of this site

We have stayed at Putts Corner many times; it is one of our favourite sites. Although inland, there are a lot of nice places within easy reach, either by bus or car, and there is a nice pub if you don't mind a short walk through the woods at the top of the site. So we were looking forward to being at Putts Corner again. The site is usually very well kept; grass cut, hedges trimmed, nice flower beds etc, tidy. Now this is not the case! The grass and hedges have been left to 're-wild'. In other words the grass and hedges are no longer trimmed. Hedges are overgrown, there is no control of brambles or nettles. The grass around the pitches is long, soon to be hay. I become worried about the risk of fire around our pitch. An fire would have easily set fire to the awning and possibly the caravan (like most caravans we have a gas bottle - even worse consequences!). Also there were long brambles growing out of the hedge next to the pitch, (which my husband trimmed to ensure that we were less likely to catch ourselves on them). A notice at reception said that the wardens welcomed feedback on the re-wilding. I approached the wardens (now managers) with my safeguarding fears about this. My concern was that people smoke and use barbecues on sites so there is a risk of fire. Any fire could impact on my safety, my outfit's safety and the safety of other campers as it could easily spread. Their response was aggressive to say the least. One warden asked me how long I would like the grass to be, asking me to specify a length! I explained again my fears of the fire risk causing a safeguarding issue to all campers. Eventually he said he would take a look at it. We went out, and came back later to find that the grass directly around our pitch had been cut back to about 6 inches, long lengths of the cuttings were strewn everywhere. What a mess. I have 2 more bookings at other CAMC sites in the near future so phoned ahead to these sites to be reassured by them that 'No Mow May' was not extended to 'No Mow or tending the site all year' for all CAMC campsites. We looked at other sites for our next visit to this area and found more than a few that were excellent, very neatly kept and cheaper than the prices now being charged by the club. Due to all of the above we will not be staying at this site again.

RoyandLinda B

Reviewed on 29/06/2023 08:33

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Peaceful site

A lovely peaceful site. The layout is good with the site rounds meandering around with hedges creating different areas. Other reviews have been critical of the mowing, but we were there in early June 2023 and the wardens were getting it back in control. There are two toilet blocks so you are never left without one open during the day. The only problem we experienced was that due to the near drought conditions the hard standing pitch we were on was absolutely rock solid. Even with rock pegs we couldn't put an awning up and broke our mallet. Be warned, unless it has rained if you need an awning get the sort of peg you can put in with a hammer drill. On balance a lovely site in a good touring location which we wouldn't hesitate to go back to. The wardens were nice and friendly and we had no problems apart from not being able to put an awning up and that was just down to recent weather conditions.

AMP42

Reviewed on 18/06/2023 14:21

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10 - 15 June

Booking in and pitch selection was completed without any problems and during our stay all the facilities were clean and serviceable. The site is easily accessed from Honiton using the A375 and is well positioned for visits to the coast and all the various local visitor attractions. Much of the grass and hedges had not been recently trimmed so if you are expecting the normal CAMC manicured grass and hedges this site isn't for you, but that situation didn't impact on our stay. Yes there was occasional road and aircraft noise but the main source of disturbance was caused by inconsiderate dog owners and their barking mutts. Will we return - yes but with fingers crossed that the doggy visitors will be a little better controlled in future.

SJJP

Caravanner

Reviewed on 16/06/2023 20:18

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Very peaceful site

Arrived for the Bank Holiday weekend . We found the staff to be welcoming and helpful, and were pleased when they told us there is a bus stop at the end of the road which was a welcome surprise! It was clean and well kept, they told me they had just mown the grass as it was not in a good state when they inherited it, so they left it to grow and recover. Now they were pleased it had grown back lush and thick. The birdsong is lovely here , and although there are a lot of trees, the site still was bathed in sunshine. Nice to have a toilet / shower block open all the time as they rotate the cleaning times - I found them to be very clean as you would expect on a club campsite. We had a lovely grass pitch although blocks were needed as a bit sloping, but there are lots of different sized pitches to choose from. Nice few minute wander to the pub nearby. Thank you, we will return.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 01/06/2023 15:49

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