Rookesbury Park Club Campsite

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A very welcome break after a long journey!

We had travelled from the Costa Blanca in Spain, and arrived at Rookesbury Park late on a Friday afternoon after disembarking the Bilbao to Portsmouth ferry. So we were more than ready for a relaxing few days up until the site closed for the winter, and we were not disappointed. We have stayed before on several occasions, at different times of the year, and being blessed with perfect Autumn weather this stay was fantastic. The autumn colours were beautiful in the sunshine, and we enjoyed some lovely walks, and generally just relaxed on site. This is probably our dogs favourite place in the world, he just loves it, for the wonderful dog exercise field mainly where he can really stretch his legs and run. Being a Saluki, this is what he does best!!!!!!! The wardens were friendly, and the facilities were spotless, the site was immaculately kept too. Not much more to add really, we have stayed at many other sites, this one is our favourite in England and we look forward to returning.

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Reviewed on 10/11/2017 12:32

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Beautiful site and very well maintained

We're a family of five and have just spent a lovely week here for October half term. As soon as you arrive, you feel completely 'away from it all'. It's so peaceful with no roads or railways nearby to disturb the peace. The only sounds you hear at night are those made by owls. As only the hard standings were in use (very sensible in October), the site was particularly spacious. It's got a nice parkland feel to it and is well laid out. The play area and play field are of a good standard and the shower blocks were toasty warm and extremely clean. The site is so well located for exploring the area. Portsmouth was a real highlight for us - we would really recommend the historic dockyard, and we also enjoyed visiting Chichester, Southampton and Winchester. Others we spoke to on site had been as far as Brighton and the New Forest. If you'd rather not use the car, there is a good 'woodland walk' to Wickham (2 miles each way). It's a pretty village with a couple of nice looking pubs. The wardens were helpful, friendly and obviously hard working. We will return one day.

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WillandSara

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Reviewed on 30/10/2017 15:37

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Another great stay at Rookesbury

This was our 3rd trip to Rookesbury. It is only 20 minutes away from us but it gets us away from the home routine. The playground and footie field are a major draw for us as the kids spend hours there every day hanging out with all their new found friends (and some old ones from previous visits). The walk up through the woods to Hundred Acres is another favourite activity. And Wickham has everything you need to keep you topped up. I particularly want to give a mention to 'The Witch and The Ogre' (the wardens were making the most of the Halloween theme) who were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The kids loved chatting to them and they made it super fun whenever we dropped in on reception. Thank you!

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Noodle

Reviewed on 29/10/2017 10:49

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Local Site

Firstly I must say this is our local site and for the last 5 seasons has given great support by fundraising for Hants. and IOW Air Ambulance . That aside we visit at least once each season and find the site great for our week-ending stays. Site is well laid out and in my opinion has a sensible balance between hard and grass pitches as contrary to some of your reviewers not everyone wants hardstandings in height of season. Facilities are always spotless and site kept clean and tidy. However whoever arranged for the new drain installed at the m/h service point took no account of where it needs to be as any vehicle using it blocks the exit road from site for the duration. An expensive road alteration in now needed to correct the situation. Some critisims must be laid at fellow users. a) Booking confirmation CLEARLY STATED 1300 HRS FOR 1ST ARRIVAL yet on Sat.7th and Sun 8th Sept. we saw several vans arriving just after 1200. This behaviour and ignorance of the rules deprives those obeying them of a choice of some pitches and puts the staff in an impossible position. b) I would estimate more than 50% of users have faulty speedo's in their vehicles as many drive around site way over the 5mph rule.

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Bonnymike

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Reviewed on 25/10/2017 19:37

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Another fantastic week

This was our 2nd stay on this lovely peaceful site. Great walks in the woods gathering chestnuts and listening to the birds and the owls serenade at night. Fabulous week visiting friends and family and eating out. Staff are brilliant, so helpful and hard working. Lovely laid out site with plenty of space per pitch and facilities are spotless. Nice little shop where you can get the basics and staff will order a daily paper if you want one. Van visits selling good quality Fish n Chips on a Friday night, I can recommend the Scampi and Haddock. What more do you need, a true hidden gem down in the woods. Cant wait for next season and our next visit.

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June1410

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Reviewed on 24/10/2017 20:41

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Rookesbury first visit

I thought the site was peaceful well maintained and laid out beautifully in a picturesque setting. The staff were very helpful and their efforts to ensure the upkeep of the site were obvious. The toilet and shower facilities plus the other bits and bobs were excellent. On personal level I found the site location a bit remote admitting that I far prefer a coastal setting. That said the surrounding countryside and attractive towns and villages were enjoyable. A nice village and pub within walking distance would have made the place almost perfect.

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bobcarnie

Reviewed on 17/10/2017 23:44

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Excellent site

Only stayed one night before catching Portsmouth ferry to IOW and to visit family in the area. The assistant warden, a lady who had just been there a week or so, who dealt with us was very welcoming, friendly, polite and nothing was too much trouble. Site was kept clean and tidy, showers were spotless. No negatives at all and would gladly revisit.

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Yorkie4

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Reviewed on 13/10/2017 14:02

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Back Again

Spent an overnight on this site on our way to the Isle of Wight, very convenient. The site has grown since our last visit around 15 years ago. More hardstandings now but still not enough as the weather had been very wet. Having a motorhome with a car on a trailer we were extremely lucky to get the last hardstanding on the site. The loo block we used was rather tired, clean but really needs updating. The motorhome emptying point with the new open drain does not allow sufficient room for cars with caravans to pass easily when its being used, the road could easily be opened up wider as it approaches the loo block and motorhome point. Previous comments mentioned both wifi and wardens. The wardens I met were friendly on arrival and didn't come into contact with them again so no problem. On the wall in the wardens office there is a map showing where the wifi struggles with a signal, so members can check. The clubs wifi fee for a year is reasonable, the member who suggested that other (obviously commercial) sites provide free wifi must be kidding, so far we have used 2 non Caravan Club Sites this year and both charged for wifi! The following morning saw our Truck Satnav take us off the motorway too early. We should have been looking at the overhead signs as the junction is a double and we should have taken the second slip! I think I'll start map reading again, but we still had plenty of time to make the ferry.

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BxG

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Reviewed on 03/10/2017 15:14

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Back to normality on this site

Regarding the previous review stating the earlier reviewers must have got their sites muddled regarding the friendly wardens ,well I can certainly say they did not because the head warden was most unfriendly & upset many caravaners.She has now left the site after not completing 2yrs of her 5 yrs and has been replaced by temporary wardens who along with the other assistant wardens are very friendly & helpful. We couldn't help but notice the change in the site, it felt so more relaxing & back to how it used to be, we will certainly be coming back a lot more now as it was always one of our favourite sites.

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Philip1948

Reviewed on 01/10/2017 12:30

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An excellent site

We have used this site many times for its ferry pitches, but this time decided to stay 5 nights and explore the local area. Reading earlier reviews, we wondered what we might expect, but have come to the conclusion that the earlier reviewers must have got their sites muddled. All the wardens were extremely friendly and helpful, and clearly work very hard to keep this busy site in an excellent condition. The facilities are very good with the exception perhaps of the CDP in the main toilet block which could do with refurbishing. The very well kept dog run is one of the largest and well kept I have seen, and families are not left out with a good play area. There are some lovely places to visit nearby such as Wickham and Portchester and we shall certainly be returning.

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Reviewed on 29/09/2017 22:23

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