Rookesbury Park Club Campsite
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On arrival we were told to place the caravan back offside corner on the white peg and the car next to the caravan, as has been the club rules for many years This rule seems not to apply to everyone,as the weekend approached this rule seemed to be none existent as many caravans seemed to face any way so that the occupants could join the two caravans together with a gazebo and were allowed to play football, drink and play loud music until late. We fully understand that people are on holiday and out to enjoy themselves but not to the detriment of others who have come for a rest.We have been members now for over 35 years and if this is what the caravan club think is acceptable we are seriously thinking of cancelling our subscription.
Lovely site!
Just back from Rookesbury, absolutely lovely site, huge pitches, usual fab cc facilities (why don't all campsites do this?!), great playground and great weather! Wickham village is lovely and only a mile away, Fareham only 5 miles away for larger supermarkets/high street. Will definitely return
A friendly face is worth a fortune
Stayed here one night last week off the St Malo ferry. Site was heaving (!!) when we got there but were checked in very efficiently. Should have got his name and didn't but the younger male warden we spoke to was excellent - a lesson in how to do that job. Friendly, chatty, calm, but not OTT! Problem with EHU was also fixed within a few minutes.
Negatives: None - there was some noise on site but I cannot see how you get round that when it is so full and you have a lot of children on site, it was a little daunting being sent to find your own pitch when the site was so full but minor issues and would without question go back.
Long Weekend/ wedding
Great site, Wardens very helpfull and good knowlege of surrounding area. we travelled to Wickham for a wedding and an extended week end, when we arrived we where a little overwhelmed over the size of the site, we found a lovely spot and set up. It was so quite and peacefull. Enjoyed our short stay and will be back again.
Overnight stay
Just 1 night stay on the way to I O W. A very clean and well run site. Ideal for catching the ferry with some pitches allocated for ferry members. about 30 minutes away from Southampton. Very helpful and pleasant wardens.
Rookesbury Park
We arrived at approximately 6.45 in the evening, having come off the ferry. The wardens were just finishing but could not have been more helpful. They took time to ensure we had a suitable pitch and knew where all the facilities were. This is the second year we have stayed at Rookesbury Park, last year we arrived at 10.30 at night in the middle of a deluge. The wardens were fantastic on that occasion, this being the reason we were looking forward to returning.
Locked in at night now?
We regularly stay at the site but this time we were surprised the learn on our arrival that you cannot exit the site between 11pm and 7am. I am aware that the CCC has such rules but I have always thought the clubs greater flexibility to be one of its advantages. You need to be aware of this if you want an early start to reach a not so local attraction.
Disappointed wardens not helpful.
After reading the reviews we decided to visit the site, we learnt that the wardens had changed since last year. Very unhelpful to the point of rudeness. We asked if we could save the pitch near us for my daughter arriving that day. They say No and said if we put anything on the pitch they would remove it. My daughter has a 20 month old toddler and is new to caravanning so our help is invaluable to her. I then found out that 3 different people had saved pitches for their friends with the knowledge of the wardens. I couldn't believe this plus how rude they were to us. Don't pitch up near the play area especially at the weekend there are children running riot all around. Also noticed caravans parked the "wrong " way round on the pitch nothing said to them by the wardens..... Wifi didn't work most of the time and mobile reception poor. I wouldn't like to be in the site during school holidays. As a result of the wardens attitude we do not think we will renew our membership. I agreed with rules but when I hear that 3 other members saved pitches with the wardens knowledge and we were told it was against the rules.... What more can I say. My daughter also felt it ruined her break away as they were rude to her. it.
Another great break
Have had several good holidays at Rooksbury over the past 20 odd years, first with our daughters and now in our retirement. Have always found the site wardens very friendly and the amenities spotless. Will definitely be back again.
Sheila Gifford
Reviewed on 21/07/2016 15:37
Perfect, just perfect
I will start by disagreeing completely with the last review. We stayed on this site at the same time in mid July. When we arrived the girls in reception could not have been more friendly or helpful and were the same every morning collecting my paper or when you saw them around the site. It was the same with male wardens, always happy, friendly and willing for a chat. We think the site has a great team.
The site is situated at the bottom of a winding road through the forest, which opens up into a wonderful mainly level open site. Key fob entrance adds to security. All the facilities are kept extreemly clean and tidy. We moved on from a 4 star non club site to Rookesbury park and It shows immediately just how good the club sites are, try it sometime.
The site is only some 5 miles from the M27 so easy access all along the south coast. We will definately return. Thanks to the warden team.