The Sandringham Estate Club Campsite

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Our 2nd stay this year

Stayed 28th - 31st March. well it was certainly busier than our previous stay early Feb ( eager newbies) the site was about 2 thirds to 3 quarters full mainly caravans especially where we were. I completely agree with previous comments about cigarette ends being left by other people it's discusting My other half smokes and wouldn't dream of leaving his ends for others to clear up He has a little fold away ash-tray (cost about £1) he does smoke outside as I'm a non smoker. However this issue wouldn't prevent us returning hopefully when the house is open. Perhaps when booking in the wardens should remind people about being curious to others " don't leave your ciggy ends and don't drive too fast" ...But then again it's all just common sense ....isn't it?

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Juels

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Reviewed on 05/04/2015 21:30

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Tucked away in the woods

Just returned from 6 nights on the site where I was greeted with a friendly welcome from the wardens before settling on one of the large, hardstanding pitches. This site is fabulous for dog owners who can walk off site in any direction through the woods, as well as having the option of a clean, secure onsite dog walk where dogs can have a run and play. There are ample poo bins provided and these were well used and emptied regularly by the wardens, keeping both the site and the woods clean. Despite being school holiday time, the site remained quiet with a few children on the play area but, on the whole, I would say this site is more suited to walkers and couples or families seeking a quiet relaxed break. There is a little road noise when the wind is in the wrong direction, but otherwise the site is very peaceful. My only gripe is more to do with other site users really, as there seemed to be a lot of people smoking on site and leaving cigarette ends on the grass around my own and other people's pitches. Perhaps the club could have some signs erected on sites, reminding smokers that they are responsible for their own mess; the wardens and other holiday makers should not have to clean up after them. I would definitely recommend this site and will likely return to take advantage of the great walks around the Royal Estate.

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Blytheberry

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Reviewed on 04/04/2015 21:25

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Spring break

We have just returned from a 7 night break at this lovely peaceful site. The wardens were really friendly and helpful. Well stocked little shop, and well presented and clean reception and facilities. However, our pitch, when we arrived, was littered with cigarette butts and on further inspection the adjoining pitches were too. Whilst on the site we witnessed a lot of smokers standing outside of their units and smoking and then stubbing out on the hardstanding or grass. Is it too much to expect smokers to pick up and dispose of their butts in bins? As responsible dog owners, we are expected to pick up after them, and none of the children on site were throwing any sweet wrappers down. A lovely Fish and Chip van visited on 3 evenings whilst we were there, and it was well used, but there was no evidence of the wrappings left behind. This site is especially suitable for dogs, having walks direct from the site through woods for long or short distances.. We found these to be very accessible even for people with disabilities. There is also an enclosed dog walk on site, to safely allow dogs time off lead. As on all club sites, there is a 5mph speed limit, which, unfortunately was not always adhered to by new arrivals, obviously eager to get a better pitch than the other arrivals. There were a few families on site whilst we were there, but mainly Couples . This is the second time we have stayed at Sandringham and we will be going back!

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Blythespirit

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Reviewed on 04/04/2015 20:49

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Anlther Great Visit

We have just returned from another visit to Sandringham. It is a great site in a beautiful location. All the facilities are good and kept spotlessly clean. The wardens are friendly and helpful. There is so much to see and do in this lovely part of North Norfolk. For birdwatchers there are Snettisham and Tichwell RSPB bird reserves, There is Sandringham House and Estate with some good walks and also Hunstanton and Kings Lynn close by. There is an hourly bus service from a bus stop right outside the site into Kings Lynn one way and Sandringham Visitor Centre and Hunstanton the other. The wardens very helpfully put the bus times on the hand out they give you when you arrive. What's not to like!

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milliehull

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Reviewed on 03/04/2015 16:27

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been before and will be back again soon

we like this site wrapped as it is by the woods. There can be a little road noise if you are pitched nearer the site entrance so we usually try and get towards the rear of the site. so much to do from here whether by foot through the woods or over to the fantastic beach at brancaster.if you have to stock up supermarkets are easily accessed at kings Lynn or hunstanton.in my opinion the site entry looks stunning when the rhododendron is out in bloom.my wife likes the fact that this is a non motorway journey site.

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jamied22

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Reviewed on 01/04/2015 08:40

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Lovely Site in a lovely area of Norfolk

We often come here, as it is fairly close to where we live. The area is just perfect for us and our 2 dogs. We all love walking and being near the sea, which is only about a 15 mins journey by car. We manage to find new walking routes each time we come. Oh and the cheese scones sold at the Sandringham cafe are gorgeous!! The site was beautifully kept by the friendly, helpful wardens.

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Speightygirl

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Reviewed on 31/03/2015 19:14

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First time visit

This is our first visit to this site and found the surroundings very pleasant. A good bus service just outside the site and of course some wonderful walking trails around the Sandringham estate. The local Babington club was also well within walking distance through the woods, although a torch is a necessity at this time of the year. Sadly the welcome on arrival was not as friendly as other sites we have visited and another warden I approached while on site was not exactly helpful, perhaps caught on an off day. The site in general was clean but it would be nice if some of the stones that inevitably wash of the hard standings were swept back onto them, as it makes it somewhat difficult to pull waste tanks etc to the service points. Despite the above small points we enjoyed our stay and hope to return again at some time.

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Joskins

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Reviewed on 27/03/2015 09:24

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First Sandringham Visit

Having spent the last decade touring Europe and carrying out site inspections for travel guides, I wasn't too sure about what to expect from a CC site. I wasn't disappointed; Easily accessed with clear signage on the different approach roads, the site is situated in a large clearing within the forest and looks very pleasant. Booking in at reception is very easy as you park opposite the entrance door to the office, which also sells a few basics. Two modern facilities blocks were very good and very clean, the site layout and road arrangement made finding a pitch and parking up very easy, even with the stipulation that vans must be reversed onto the pitch. The electricity hook ups are arranged so that you only have to pass over no more than one other pitch with your cable, and there are also TV points for each pitch. The rubbish bin areas were clean and well organised, with separate bins for recycling. Tank emptying and motor home points were easily accessible and adjacent to the fresh water taps. The wardens were polite and helpful, even offering to order a morning paper if you wished for one. Being an adult only site, it is very peaceful and due to the nature of the location there are quite a few dogs enjoying the miles of walkways within the forest, ours included. We enjoyed the experience, even though it was mid-March and can imagine that in the warmer months it is very pleasant place to stay. We have another seven bookings already made at different CC sites round the country and hope that they are all as pleasant as this one.

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PhilipHill

Reviewed on 26/03/2015 10:56

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A beautiful place

We have just returned from a wonderful 5 night stay at Sandringham. We received a warm welcome and chose a good sized pitch that was in full sun. Although the site is located within the woods there are many sunny pitches on the site. The facilities/toilet blocks were very clean and nice and warm. Our only negative comment would be that the lower ladies' toilet block had a sort of dirty drain smell, although it was far from overpowering. The site was very peaceful and it was just perfect to be able to do various walks from the site, including ones to the house and to the most interesting Wolferton station (privately owned but allowing access on to the platform, to see where the Royals used to alight. We also enjoyed some excellent coastal walks at Blakeney and Wells and at Brancaster. I've given the site full marks for families as our children would have loved it here when they were little. We will be back!

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TomSue

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Reviewed on 25/03/2015 14:06

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Not quite five star

Without doubt Sandringham is a beautiful site set in glorious surroundings. However, as with a lot of club sites attention to detail in the shower block is lacking. The showers have foldaway seats on the walls, not that I use them other than to place my bag on, but the seats and hinges are thick with caked on dust and dirt. Whilst I appreciate the showers no longer have the provision of the "mopping" facility for which I fully appreciate the reasons why, I cannot understand why during the cleaning process the wardens fail to see the necessity of cleaning the seats. I do take my own antibacterial wipes and disinfectant spray into the toilet block but due to the amount of people that use these facilities cleanliness should be paramount. Come on Caravan Club make more of an effort.

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bishybabe

Reviewed on 24/03/2015 19:14

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