Rookesbury Park Club Campsite

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A great place

We had arrived in Portsmouth on a delayed afternoon ferry from Spain on a Friday afternoon and were so grateful we had booked this site instead of facing a motorway drive. Just 15 minutes from the docks and we were there. This is a large spacious site, with great facilities. Wardens and staff were helpful and polite. What I must mention is that after a long journey we were pleased to see the mobile fish and chip van. What a great team they were, 'Browns?' We had the best fish and chips we have had in months, award winning I would say. It's a great place if coming from the docks and I'm sure offers so much more if staying longer. We will certainly use every time when visiting Portsmouth.

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AndyandJu

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Reviewed on 17/06/2017 17:40

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Another gorgeous stay

I have to disagree with some of the recent negative reviews regarding this site and the current wardens. Over the last few years we have stayed at Rookesbury when returning to Hampshire to visit friends and family, most recently last week. We LOVE this site. One of the best dog walking fields we have had on a site, always experienced friendly wardens, a beautiful location, and great neighbours. I have only experienced considerate dog owners and usually any noise is from children having fun or over zealous wildlife! There is so much to do in and around the local area. We will be back again and again :)

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Beekite

Caravanner from Devon

Reviewed on 17/06/2017 14:04

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Great Site in Stunning Location

Love this site as it's only a 25 minute drive and you are out in the middle of the country. Stayed over the weekend of 2 June. Weather was good and the grandchildren came and camped in the camping field. As usual, a nice clean site and a very enjoyable stay. Only one niggle. We turned up at 1200 (as did others) to find that the earliest arrival time had changed to 1300. OK, familiarity breeds contempt and we are used to all sites having a 1200 entry, and as the time is shown on the web page in small grey type, I didn't notice it. (With the interweb who reads the book??) This resulted in a 45 minute wait at the barrier in quite hot temperatures. I believe the club should have put a flag on the webpage to inform members of the change, and at least put it on the marketing emails we receive.

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sarge5233

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Reviewed on 15/06/2017 08:17

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Could be a great overnight stop for the ferry

This is a spacious, beautiful site with excellent very clean facilities. We have used the site many times, both before and after using the Portsmouth ferry, as well as for a few days to explore the area. We used it this time before catching an afternoon ferry. That is fine. If you are catching an early morning ferry and have managed to book one of the 7 ferry pitches that is also fine. If there were no ferry pitches available when you booked and you booked an ordinary pitch, not so fine. They say they won't lift the barrier for you to leave and chances are you'd miss the ferry. I know this because last year we did just that. We were told we could have slept at the port - there were lots of empty pitches!! In the end they agreed to lift the barrier earlier. The booking page does not make this clear so I fear there will be many people caught out by this. Beware! And don't think it makes any difference that you booked your whole holiday through he club - ferry,sites and insurance.

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TomSue

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Reviewed on 08/06/2017 18:13

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Pleasent stay ruined by others

How easily a pleasant stay can easily be ruined by inconsiderate actions by others. Returning from a day out, we discovered the pitch next to us had been occupied, normally this would not be an issue. The owner decided to turn the van around so we parked door to door also with their dogs on long leads as we were leaving the next morning we put up with it.

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billycassey

Motorhomer from Lincolnshire

Reviewed on 31/05/2017 15:36

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Love the site shame about the one warden

Have stayed on this site quite a few times over the years and loved every visit however we stayed here from the 19th may for five nights on arrival we were greeted brilliantly chose our pitch and ordered the papers for the Saturday all lovely, Saturday went to get the papers took the money with me but unfortunately did not have enough on me so said I would return with the rest later where I was astounded to be told in a very rude and loud manor (make sure you do as well) I was absolutely seething but held myself from saying anything as I believe I would have been asked to leave the site, I fully understand that at times everyone has a day but that is no excuse to be rude to a customer we has visited numerous club sites in the ten years we have been members and this is the first time we have had problem, Our week was totally ruined by a very rude women. Oh and I went straight back and paid the rest of the money I owed but nether even got a thank you and she nether even looked at me or up

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maddog57

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Reviewed on 31/05/2017 00:13

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Dogs

We've been caravanning for over 35 years and have never had a problem with dogs. We woke up on our first morning and as I stepped out of our caravan someone had let their dog mess right in front of our step - it really was vile and had we not seen it, it would have been walked into our caravan. It had to have been done during the night or the early hours. We just wondered what kind of person would let their dog do this. The Wardens were very good and a guy came down on his bike and removed it for us. My wife was quite upset that someone would do that. We'd only just arrived and it wound her up that it would happen again. Fortunately it didn't, but we did notice at the back of us, one woman taking her dog (not on the dog walk) and it squatted down more than once right near to where a motorhome was on the grass. What is wrong with people? where are they brought up? there was dog mess there. They spoil it for everyone else and I think if someone is spotted doing that, they should be barred from the Club. There are children playing there and we know that dog mess can cause blindness in children.We hope this isn't a sign of things to come as it's the first time we've noticed anything ever like this. I was going to report her, as I know you can do this anonymously, but unfortunately didn't get round to it. Most people are responsible, so maybe it's a new element who are joining.

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frustrated

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Reviewed on 24/05/2017 16:14

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Very good site, very poor service from rude warden.

Visited the site over the May bank holiday with our Motorhome, and overall was really pleased with it. We have two children and I thought the kid’s bathroom was brilliant, with two little ones the use of this room is a great benefit. The adult showers and toilets were very clean and there were plenty of them. The motorhome service point looked brand new and again is great for smaller and large units. As with most caravan club sites this site is in the middle of nowhere, but we had our car so this wasn’t a problem. The site also has a children’s play area so there are things to do if you get stuck there if you have kids. This site was one of the best CC sites we had been too, however it was totally let down by the rudest warden I’ve ever had the displeasure of dealing with. On arrival she barely lifted her head to check us in, no hello or welcome provided and felt it necessary to ‘remind’ me of the site speed limit, before I had even entered the site... I felt disappointed with the way I was welcomed and therefore provided constructive feedback to her directly, and to say I wasn’t able to get a word in would be an understatement, I asked her to let me speak, and was just talked over, and upon leaving the reception area she told me next time I visit the site I should think about not being rude. We found the other wardens very helpful and welcoming, it’s a shame she let the site and the others down. We have never left a review before but felt disappointed in the way she treated us and therefore decided to comment, we have also done this on other review sites. So all in all the site is great, however totally letdown by ‘customer’ service.

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djarr1150

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Reviewed on 11/05/2017 17:28

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Ten Out Of Ten

We stopped over at this site for a couple of nights before boarding the ferry at Portsmouth to go over to the IOW. Peacefully located in the middle of woodland but easy to access from all main routes. Great dog walk (why don't users pick up....grrrrr?) and plenty of walking from the site itself. Friendly wardens and great facilities. Will definitely use again. Highly recommended.

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JennysJaunts

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Reviewed on 03/05/2017 19:54

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Ten Out Of Ten

We stopped over at this site for a couple of nights before boarding the ferry at Portsmouth to go over to the IOW. Peacefully located in the middle of woodland but easy to access from all main routes. Great dog walk (why don't users pick up....grrrrr?) and plenty of walking from the site itself. Friendly wardens and great facilities. Will definitely use again. Highly recommended.

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JennysJaunts

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Reviewed on 03/05/2017 19:54

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