York Rowntree Park Club Campsite

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YORK ON YOUR DOORSTEP

We have been visiting this site for more years than I would care to number. This site is in an absolutely first class position, ten minutes walk into York and yet on the edge of countryside for walking. Site is currently looking pristine, hedges trimmed perfectly pitches clean and weed free. There are no negatives regarding the site and the warden team led by Phil and Janet are exactly that, ‘A Team’

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Sioban

Reviewed on 07/11/2017 22:23

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October break

Have stayed many times on this site,suprised to see empty pitches after checking Web site and constantly ringing site for cancellations to find a non awning and awning pitch free for most of our stay. The wardens seemed to constantly be on at the children, yes I agree the bikes and scooters were out but kids will be kids and most seemed to be going the right way round, The toilet facilities were perfect as normal hats of to the staff for that, but come on camc get the wifi sorted out.

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20yearmember

Reviewed on 07/11/2017 22:06

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Rated 4 of 5

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They don't get much better than this!

Always full whenever we've tried to book so very surprised when we suddenly managed to book 4 nights including Halloween. Great well kept site and friendly helpful wardens who dressed up and entered into the spirit of Halloween. Out of the back gate for a range of shops and eating places. 15 mins walk into York. Great base for cycling - can recommend the solar system ride to Ricall. What's not to like!

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LDPD

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Reviewed on 05/11/2017 19:05

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Rated 4 of 5

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Conveniently sited for York city break, requires improvement for families

We have been visiting this site annually for the last 9 or 10 years, and it is on our list as one of our most favoured sites for city locations. York is a lovely city, with so much to do and all within walking distance of Rowntree Park which makes it a very convenient location. The site itself is maintained to an excellent standard and is overall well run. We enjoy coming here and meet other families who do the same year in year out. However.... We have three children, who are well behaved and good mannered having been caravanners for all their lives. Having just returned from half term there, I have to say that I would agree with other reviewers on here - that, with regret - some of the wardens were particularly unwelcoming towards children and noticeably uncomfortable with having them on the site. This was shown through unnecessary reprimands/reinforcing rules that didn't need reinforcing, not being friendly towards them and showing what we felt was unnecessary contempt towards their attempts to play etc. Whilst this site isn't geared completely towards families (which is fine) a little more tolerance could be exercised to children who want to enjoy their holiday, and if that means safe scootering and biking - the correct way around the one way system and at an appropriate speed - then so be it. On several occasions our children said to us that the wardens told them (and their friends off) for using their scooters and I know they were doing so safely because I was watching them! We came away feeling much less positive about the site than before, and it was reminiscent of a more military approach to site management, which is thankfully not the norm generally with sites. I think the club needs to review the customer service here to take account of the above, as it will really enhance the overall visitor experience we have. It is not a cheap site by any means to stay at, and a review of the approach to welcoming families is required. On the plus site, this is in the minority of sites we visit and I think the club takes great efforts to putting on excellent activities for children and families and making everyone feel welcome. At the end of the day, the future of the now C&MHC depends on the next generation.

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bddblunt

Caravanner from Buckinghamshire

Reviewed on 31/10/2017 19:50

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A well maintaintained site in a great location

York Rowntree Park is a well run site which has improved over the years. We have been staying there for 15 years plus and will keep doing so. The current team running the site have got the arrival system off to a fine art and have eliminated the long Queue, down the road, that one used to encounter. The TV reception is mediocre using an aerial so the site is equipped with connection points which fully addresses this issue. The one way system round the site combined with the narrow roadways and hedges dividing the pitches makes it difficult to back and line up to some locations. However the site is flat and it is possible to man handle. The site team go out of their way to be helpful with this for those who need it. There is a great little community shopping area 5 minute walk away on Bishopsthorpe road. With a good Sicilian Café, Chippy, Deli, Pubs and other shops with a friendly community atmosphere. York Centre with all its features is a 15 minute walk away. From the site there are good walks along the river bank towards the race course as well, ideal for dog owners. For children, there are facilities on site and a park next door. There are also plenty of buses to out of town shopping centres at Monks Cross and Macarthur Glen. Once on site, you don't need to use your car. If you do want a day out, there are plenty of places within an hours drive including the East Coast Resorts. It remains an annual treat for us. Worth getting up early on the opening day for the next years bookings.

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MalcolmMaciver

Caravanner from Lancashire

Reviewed on 30/10/2017 20:36

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Do not go to this site if you have young children and / or a dog

Young children are not made welcome at this site at all although we have to pay for them to stay and we stayed at this site in the Easter school holidays which is when you would expect children to be made welcome. Both the wardens and the other residents did not make us feel welcome, mainly the other caravans and motorhomes in our immediate vicinity who were just older adults with no children so if you do not like children do not go away in school holidays or go to adult only sites. If you have a dog do not stay at this site either as they are not allowed to bark!!!

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C J C

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Reviewed on 28/10/2017 21:44

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Good site but some negatives

This is a well kept site in an excellent location. To get a pitch you have to have the time to constantly check the website and grab a cancellation when it appears, I had to make 3 bookings to get 4 nights. The negatives are as previously mentioned, you can't do anything without the wardens telling you off! This made for a slightly uneasy feel to our stay. There certainly are afew pitches where if you abide by the rules you'll not be able to get out of your cab door for a hedge in the way. We asked about the non existent recycling facilities and were told that the wardens take out the recyclables later!! Can't quite believe that one, what they actually go through peoples bin bags and separate items which must by then be covered in food waste etc? I don't think so.

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Joffy

Reviewed on 25/10/2017 19:00

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Cracking site

This is one of the best sites we've ever stayed on. The facilities are very clean and plentiful and they need to be given that this is a very busy site, yet quiet and peaceful. A 5 minute saunter by the river and you're in the city (if you don't stop at one of the 4 pubs that overlook the river. PS the last pub is the cheapest!) The site is also right next door to Rowntree Park and beyond that a walk along the river side. The site is well organised and the staff friendly and helpful. We will be going back again and again!

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Cliff Foster

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Reviewed on 25/10/2017 09:20

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VERY CONVENIENT FOR YORK CITY CENTRE

We loved our stay here mainly because of the location. The approach to the site can be tight especially if you encounter a badly parked vehicle on the final approach ( as we did ) . It’s a very busy site and yet still peaceful. The only let down for us was that some dog owners felt it was ok to leave their dogs loose outside of their outfits . We took our husky with us and he was attacked by a boxer dog who ran across from another caravan and we met a couple of friendlier dogs just wandering around. I’ve never encountered this on any other club site so I ant understand why it happened here, maybe we were just unlucky.

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daveblower

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Reviewed on 24/10/2017 13:15

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Brilliant stay after a bad start

DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY AT THIS SITE, we arrived 15 mins early at the site, the warden was extremely rude, And made us feel like naughty children, my husband was stood outside of the car to have a stretch, and was told very abruptly to GET BACK IN!! Less of the moaning, we had a very enjoyable stay, an easy walk to the city, a fantastic place, visiting the wonderful minster, the shambles, Jorvik centre, the museums, great t rooms etc. the site was lovely and quiet, to say it was full, the shower blocks immaculate we will be back, but won't arrive early next time

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JonnyB

Caravanner from West Yorkshire

Reviewed on 19/10/2017 00:08

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