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Subject Topic: Blog Updated - Porlock, Somerset
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05/3/2012 at 11:23am
 Location: Bude Cornwall
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Quote: Originally posted by chelsea girl on 05/3/2012

Fab pics.  looks like you had a great time!

We scoot up to Dunster beach most weekends with the pooches as we like the fact you can park almost on the beach.

Hope Paddy gets better soon.


Thanks Chelsea Girl

How's the new Auto TraIl doing - did you pick 'her' up this weekend???

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05/3/2012 at 11:49am
 Location: Devon
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Quote: Originally posted by Kernow Camper on 05/3/2012
Quote: Originally posted by chelsea girl on 05/3/2012

Fab pics.  looks like you had a great time!

We scoot up to Dunster beach most weekends with the pooches as we like the fact you can park almost on the beach.

Hope Paddy gets better soon.


Thanks Chelsea Girl

How's the new Auto TraIl doing - did you pick 'her' up this weekend???

Sharon

 


Yes, 1st of March.  Old Oaks was our first trip.  100% better than the Bessacarr, love the new layout, the mood lighting, everything...it just feels so much better in terms of build quality, just shutting the door you can "feel it".  Inlaws have it this weekend.....trying to find somewhere suitable and open for them to go!!    Any ideas?  (they like CC sites) or sites within walking distance of a town or on a bus route.


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06/3/2012 at 7:46am
 Location: Bude Cornwall
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Yes, 1st of March.  Old Oaks was our first trip.  100% better than the Bessacarr, love the new layout, the mood lighting, everything...it just feels so much better in terms of build quality, just shutting the door you can "feel it".  Inlaws have it this weekend.....trying to find somewhere suitable and open for them to go!!    Any ideas?  (they like CC sites) or sites within walking distance of a town or on a bus route.


Another satisfied Auto Trail owner then?!

Not many CC sites open in our area at the moment.  How about Hidden Valley, Ilfracombe (bus stop right outside site to Barnstaple or Ilfracombe) or perhaps Camping Caradon, Looe (bus goes right into the site every hour to Looe or Polperro).  Not stayed at either for one reason or another but both open all year and both on our must do lists!!!

Hope they get in somewhere for a play!  Keep us posted.

Sharon

 



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08/3/2012 at 3:59pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Kernow Camper on 06/3/2012

 

 

Yes, 1st of March.  Old Oaks was our first trip.  100% better than the Bessacarr, love the new layout, the mood lighting, everything...it just feels so much better in terms of build quality, just shutting the door you can "feel it".  Inlaws have it this weekend.....trying to find somewhere suitable and open for them to go!!    Any ideas?  (they like CC sites) or sites within walking distance of a town or on a bus route.


Another satisfied Auto Trail owner then?!

 

 


Absolutely!  I'm sure the inlaws will love it, they'll find it much easier with the single beds (FIL has had knee replacements).  And I can reach all the cupboards!


11/3/2012 at 8:29pm
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Back to the original subject!I     have booked to go to Porlock, Sparkhayes Campsite, on 22nd - 25th March. 3 Motorhomes.  Am a bit worried after reading some feedbacks, about the hills!   Are they that bad?  It sounds a lovely place! 

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12/3/2012 at 7:15am
 Location: Bude Cornwall
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Quote: Originally posted by cheethama on 11/3/2012
Back to the original subject!I     have booked to go to Porlock, Sparkhayes Campsite, on 22nd - 25th March. 3 Motorhomes.  Am a bit worried after reading some feedbacks, about the hills!   Are they that bad?  It sounds a lovely place! 

Porlock hill is VERY steep cheethama but buses use it regularly and the road isn't that small!!!  You can come in via Minehead to avoid the hill so you'll be fine. Enjoy, it really is a gorgeous area.

Kernow Camper



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12/3/2012 at 9:20pm
 Location: Redditch Worcestershire
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Lovely pics, (as always)

So sorry to hear Paddy has been poorly, Bet he can't wait for the summer months though,

Our (new to us) Motorhome is called Daisy also.

Big woofs to Paddy from my 2. x



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13/3/2012 at 7:08am
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Quote: Originally posted by gazmister123 on 12/3/2012

Lovely pics, (as always)

So sorry to hear Paddy has been poorly, Bet he can't wait for the summer months though,

Our (new to us) Motorhome is called Daisy also.

Big woofs to Paddy from my 2. x


Good to hear from you gazmister123

Thanks for checking out our blog and for your good wishes.  Much appreciated.

Kernow Camper

 

 



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13/3/2012 at 8:37pm
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Porlock hill is VERY steep cheethama but buses use it regularly and the road isn't that small!!! You can come in via Minehead to avoid the hill so you'll be fine. Enjoy, it really is a gorgeous area.

 

Been up and down many times and Countisbury at Lynmouth and Lynton Hill between Lynton and Lynmouth (my favourite place). It's the bend near the bottom which can be a bit intimidating, more due to reputation I think!

My uncle used to drive petrol tankers up and down Porlock, the ones with cable brakes, I think!



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