Richmond Hargill House Club Campsite

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Our Number 1 site

We have stayed on this site several times and enjoyed it. This time we stayed from 11th july to the 19th July. When we arrived, Phil and Janet, asked if we wanted a Grass or Hard standing pitch. We chose the Hard Standing due to my condition. They allocated us a wonderfull pitch, where we could view the hills in the distance and had a wonderful view of the Sunset in the evening. They and the Relief wardens could not have been more helpfull and i can only think those who have given bad reviews might have a personality problem. They went down the site and checked to see that people had settled into their pitch They are very strrct on the Club Rules and they need to be because some members seem to think the rules do not apply to them. We are going back on 3rd September for another eight nights and we know we are going to enjoy it. Yes there is some noise from the A66, but they didn't put the site there.

3196mick

Caravanner

Reviewed on 06/08/2021 15:35

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A one night stop

We used this site as a one night stop on our way from the south east to Scotland. The site is well located for this, though consequently, there is some traffic noise from the A66. Stunning view from the motorhome though. Having read some of the recent reviews, we visited at the start of July and were not allocated a pitch as such. We were offered a grass pitch, once it had been checked to establish if it was sufficiently dry. And our neighbour was assisted with additional blocks due to the slope of the land. There were hardstandings available and we were not offered one of these but we were not unhappy about this as we were just using the site as an overnight stop. Personally we found the wardens very welcoming and friendly.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 04/08/2021 21:08

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Staying Again

We love this site as its so easy to get to many places of interest that we have after never ran out of . What makes it so nice is that it is so well run by Phil and Janet who give you as much help that you need or ask for or leave you to enjoy yourself. I wish we could find more site wardens like them. Having read some of the reviews that say strange things about them I cannot think we are talking about the same people. There is some noise at the top of the site but you become used to it as the day wears on so not really giving any problems unless you are a very very light sleeper. We have been to numerous sites this year when allowed and have found that our pitch had already been allocated understandable at the moment with what’s going on lets hope things can go back to normal soon. Again a lovely site to stay at and very well run…

Scubababe

Reviewed on 02/08/2021 21:34

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A66 Day and Night

This was our first visit to this site, upon arrival I asked the warden if I could have a quiet pitch as I had seen the previous reviews, I was told I would hear the traffic noise no matter where we pitched up..as my allocated pitch had already been decided on the grass bank at the back of the A66, I’m afraid she didn’t even look on the booking chart to see what else was available as it turned out there were pitches away from the A66 available not good for customer relation/satisfaction. Please check your pitch allocation before booking if you are allowed the A66 at the back of the site is a 70mph dual carriageway which never lets up day or night it’s the main cross country trunking route not good for relaxing or sleeping unfortunately we shall not be returning.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 27/07/2021 21:18

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Good site?

Contrary to a previous review, Phil and Janet are not interested in good relations with their visitors. Driving tractors and making up arbitrary rules is more in their line. The Caravan Club needs to review its staff selection procedures. The site, being alongside the A66 can be noisy from 06.00 onwards so choose your pitch carefully, if you are allowed. As a stopping off point on a longer journey, the site is fine but probably not as a centre for a longer stay.

chris bradbury

Reviewed on 21/07/2021 09:44

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Excellent site

A lovely site with great views of the surrounding countryside. The facilities are very clean and very well managed. Janet and Phil are very welcoming and pleasant and nothing is too much trouble for them. They are doing an excellent job in difficult times - keep it up :)

Charlie42

Reviewed on 14/07/2021 14:07

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Disappointed

Having visited this site several times, on my latest visit I was informed on my arrival I was on a grass pitch because larger units were arriving later and needed the hard standings. The only grass pitches available were at the top of the site next to the noisy A66. My van is 7.3m long. Several vans arrived after us and were allowed to use the hardstandings. I later spoke to the warden and he informed me they had started allocating pitches. His first reply when I told him of my disappointment was that you need to get here early to get a hard standing we arrived at 1.30pm. It soon became apparent that he didn’t want motor home’s using the grass pitches because of damage they may cause and was saving the hard standings for them. It also became apparent that I was only staying one night so it didn’t matter. If this is going to be the case in future then the booking procedure should be altered to allow standard hard standings with awning and standard grass pitch with awning so the member can choose before they arrive what type of pitch they want.

retireddoug

Caravanner

Reviewed on 12/07/2021 15:15

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Unsuitable pitch

I stayed at this site recently and was told on arrival that my pitch had bee preselected by the warden and that there was no negotiation. This pitch was not suitable for me for personal reasons. The suitabilty of the pitch was never taken into account by the warden. I was never asked if the pitch was ok, I was told where I had to pitch in no uncertain terms. I would never stay here again.

jimpfletch

Reviewed on 02/07/2021 17:19

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Brilliant site.

Brilliant site, well placed wether only using it to transit travel north or south. You will miss out on a really well run site however. The wardens we found cannot do enough to help you if you only ask. Site well placed to visit quite a few really nice villages and towns. Durham itself being a great historical town and very beautiful having both a Castle and Cathedral well worth anyone’s time.

Scubababe

Reviewed on 25/06/2021 09:35

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Noisy Road

The top of the site is next to the busy A66 and you can hear road noise. These top grass pitches next to the motorhome service point, require levelling blocks. We stayed previously on the lower site where it is lovely and tranquil.

Xerxses1957

Caravanner

Reviewed on 23/06/2021 21:43

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