Southland Club Campsite

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southlands

just spent another 16 nights at this site, wonderful time yet again, the only thing that has changed is the number of dogs on site sometimes a bit noisy and there owners do let them walk onto members pitches, we had one make a mess on ours but the owner did clean it up straight away and apologised. This site was excellently maintained by all members of staff who very helpful in every way a credit to the club. My Wife and I are returning to this site again in September for what will be another great stay.

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caravanman68

Reviewed on 22/07/2015 18:02

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Easy Peasy

Just had 16 night at this beautifully kept site. The wardens are always polite and helpful, and don't have a strict attitude like on some sites, I do pity them sometimes given the state some of the toilets get left in, and the amount of hair left in the ladies is disgusting. The site is so easy to find. Excellent food at the Pointer (especially the large haddock if you are feeling peckish), also within walking distance at the Fighting Cocks, although would really recommend the Smugglers Inn at Ventnor, overlooking the sea on a sunny summer afternoon. I agree with some previous comments that dogs should be kept on their leads (though the same could be said for some children and adults!). It can be a windy site, so it's a good idea that they have the hedges to break this up, the hedges also add to the intimacy of the site. Would definitely go back!

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Fozz

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Reviewed on 22/07/2015 17:43

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Lovely Site

We have just returned from this site and it was lovely very clean well kept great for people with dogs not to far away form shops pubs ect easy to get to all flat pitches and we really enjoyed visiting the isle of white.

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rizzoshouse

Caravanner from Gloucestershire

Reviewed on 22/07/2015 15:49

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Visit 27/6/2015

Overall this is an excellent site with really friendly and helpful wardens. The showers, toilets and washing up area are first class and nearly always spotless. The situation is great for immediate access to the eastern end of the island. The Pointer Inn which serves excellent food, which you may need to book, especially at the weekend but is best visited by car as there is understandably a lack of pavements. We can recommend visits to Ventnor, Godshill, Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle. It is possible to visit nearly everything on the island within a week. The only place we didn't visit, due to my wife's vertigo, was the ski lift down to Alum Bay to view the Needles. We were helped by a beautiful spell of weather, but found the island endearing and restful. If you are a fan of garlic we can also recommend a trip to the garlic farm which is close by. Only one note of concern, especially if you have an auto watch alarm/immobiliser, is that the remote can be affected by a nearby radar station. Our motor home was completely disabled by it, knocking out the central locking and setting off the alarm every time a door was opened. This was only prevented by disconnecting the battery. The problem was resolved by a long distance phone call to the alarm fitter and a couple of pieces of wire donated to me by the wardens to bypass the immobiliser. Obviously nothing to do with the site, but forewarned is forearmed. Our first visit to this beautiful island which we will long remember.

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Croglin

Reviewed on 22/07/2015 09:28

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Great site

This was our second visit this year as in months and again not disappointed but as the cost of crossing for a four night stay is still expensive would be good if there was the option of a seven and a ten night ferry offer as well. Very friendly staff and immaculate grounds and toilet block... I see someone commented that there are no facilities once the toilet block is closed for cleaning, well the disabled toilet is then opened at that time. We will be back.

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The Furbies

Reviewed on 21/07/2015 17:45

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Lovely site

Loved the site and its location. The stewards were always there and cheerfull and helpful. The facilities were spotless and very good. Could do with a pedestrian exit in the lane leading to the bus stop at Amazon world. The only down side was too many dogs, they were noisy at time particularly the small ones and not everyone used the dog walk. Not everyone loves dogs and it would be nice to have some areas dog free. But would go again.

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twinn22

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Reviewed on 20/07/2015 17:38

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Very Nice!

Really lovely site, friendly wardens, extremely well maintained area - the team were out every single day of our 10 night stay performing ground maintenance and it truly paid off! Great play area for the kids and lovely area for ball games and a wonderful meadow walk with lovely views all attached to the site. Just a few points, we were a little disappointed that the entire toilet block, dishwashing area and laundry was closed for cleaning every day between 10.30 - 12.30 (The children's room closed at 12) as we thought (as did others) that this was too early to provide a really leisurely break and too long to close the entire area leaving not a single toilet open. We felt that it would be better to close the area at mid-afternoon when most people have showered, but maybe they had their reasons for this. Also some ladies were extremely inconsiderate about leaving lots of hair around the sinks after their wash - even though there was a sign up asking people to remove it it was quite extraordinary and rather revolting! It is not hard to wipe up your own hair if you see it left there people!! Top tip: If you like peace and quiet do not opt for a pitch backing onto the play area as this was well used every night when we were there out of high season until night fall and large groups of children tended to club together and can be heard screaming and laughing until quite late - not good if you wish to read quietly or put very young ones to bed early - but then the wardens did warn people of this and there is an excellent choice of different pitches for different individuals preferences.

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Claire31

Reviewed on 20/07/2015 02:05

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An exellant stay

We have stayed for twelve nights from the 28th June, this being our third visit to this site. As usual the facilities and the site in general are of the highest standard on the network. Excellent location and very easy to travel around the island by bus. We purchased two weekly tickets which for £24 each represented very good value for money. The site wardens work extremely hard and are certainly a credit to the club. We would like to say a big thank you to them for accommodating us when we encountered a breakdown with our car. Nothing was too much trouble for them, and they helped to take some of the stress away as we were due to travel back the day before. The one and only negative comment we would make is that there were far too many dogs on site. Once again, thank you very much to the wardens, and to the caravan club.

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FileyCaravanners

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Reviewed on 11/07/2015 18:54

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Highly manicured

If you like your sites pristine and organised, this is for you. Bit too perfect for us, felt a bit like staying on a caravan sales site. Also, there were a hell of a lot of dogs, more than I've ever seen on any other site, and try and stay away from trees, the rooks will drive you nuts. Fighting Cocks pub nearby is excellent but don't try walking there, lethal. Finally, take great care when booking your ferry, there aren't many places where you can hang around on the I of W and campsite rules regarding arrival and departure are rigorously applied. Should you find yourself with an hour or so to kill off site waiting for your ferry, there is a large space to one side of the Fighting Cocks that makes a good place to lay over.

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Dave65

Reviewed on 05/07/2015 13:42

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So well kept

Just return from 9 days break at southlands, best kept site we've stayed on,bit fussy with getting a sunny pitch managed to get one after going around many times. A bit windy site would be great on hot day.pointers pub nearby offers great food, but a death trap to walk to it so took the car, really worth the vist

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Reviewed on 27/06/2015 21:52

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