Engineering v Artistry
“One of the most impressively located sites on the network”. Yes perhaps, and carefully tended by excellent wardens.
But what has the Caravan & Motorhome Club been doing with this development? The site is, of course, challenging due to often annual flooding placing constraints, hence the amenity block built on piers to remain above flood levels.
That said, the block must be one of the ugliest structures on the network, towering in unprepossessing dominance over the south side of the site. By the steps the visitor is greeted by the gas supply enclosure - why should it be given such prominence in the design - perhaps to conceal the unattractive, utilitarian building beyond?
Once you have found your way inside (access is restricted at each end by steps or a slope) you are met by mis-designed washrooms, where some mirrors are placed four feet from the ground below windows. A little design thought would have relocated them if this was the sole way to fenestrate the building.
We booked a serviced pitch (the only available) and found ourselves to the rear of the building overlooked by the amenity block gantry and serenaded by the gents hand-dryers. Before our pitch, a view to the flats, behind our pitch minimal planting despite massive opportunity.
Tewksbury as a town is worth a visit, but I sense that the site will require artistry as well as engineering before it commands affection.
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