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Personcliffbrown
12/2/2022 at 8:21am
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Hi all going to North Cornwall later in the year and about to plan stops, can anyone recommend Strensham Services as a good place to stop towing a caravan and needing somewhere to walk our dogs, thanks in advance


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cliff, we always use Strensham on our way south. It can be a bit tight on the proper caravan parking to the left especially if you have a big outfit. Otherwise, we use the lorry park. Tend to use it just for a toilet stop. There is also a fair bit of grassy area to the side of the caravan parking for dogs rather than just a strip by the car park.


Personiank01
12/2/2022 at 9:54am
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Gloucester services around junctions 11 -12 are far superior with plenty of area to walk dogs. Plenty of space fo parking up with caravans.


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That's why I hadn't heard of them, the M5 between the M50 and M4 must be just about the only stretch of motorway we have never used.


PersonPickled Onion
12/2/2022 at 11:49am
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I love Gloucester Services, both North and South, so we stop there en route to most trips south. They are pretty new and do Motorway Services the way they should be done.

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PersonMonty15
12/2/2022 at 12:15pm
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I've used Strensham North a couple of years back, specifically because it had dedicated caravan parking and with somewhere for the dog to stretch her legs. Really liked the single unit drive in - drive out parking bays (reversing is a nightmare when on your own with no one to ensure your blind spot is clear). Didn't use the facilities, so can't comment, always pack lunch and use onboard loo to avoid leaving van unattended.

From Google (streetview/satellite) Gloucester looks very good.


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We normally stop at Gloucester but looking at an over night stop around Weston Supermare so Strensham would split the journey up but might just run on down to Gloucester thanks for the replies


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Quote: Originally posted by iank01 on 12/2/2022
Gloucester services around junctions 11 -12 are far superior with plenty of area to walk dogs. Plenty of space fo parking up with caravans.


Agree with Ian, Gloucester is very good dedicated caravan parking and space for the dogs.

Michael Wood around junction 14 caravan parking and small grass area just opposite (but you have to cross the traffic coming into the services.

Taunton Deane around junction 25/26, parking in the lorry parking area with a stretch of grass to walk the dogs.

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Gloucester Services is the place to stop, far better than Strensham.
They are owned and run by the same people who run Tebay Services on M6.
There are dog walks on site.
They are the only 2 motorway services we ever stop at.


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12/2/2022 at 3:37pm
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Quote: Originally posted by cliffbrown on 12/2/2022
We normally stop at Gloucester but looking at an over night stop around Weston Supermare so Strensham would split the journey up but might just run on down to Gloucester thanks for the replies


We can recommend Stonebridge Farm which ash fully serviced level pitches and more than enough room for dogs to run around. Not far off the motorway either.


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Personcliffbrown
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Thanks for the recommendation iank01 any more recommendation please


PersonMrs. Bonce
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Ebdon Bow CL near Weston is ideal for a stop over.


PersonRich73
12/2/2022 at 5:44pm
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I stopped there last year.
As posted it can be a little tight.

As I was leaving I saw someone pull in and enter the space from the bottom, so he was facing the opposite way to everyone else.

I remember thinking that would have been an easier option for me.

But I suppose the best thing is to get out and survey the situation before committing.

I often park in lorry spaces, but they can sometimes get a little upset with us caravanners!!!


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Glad that Stonebridge Farm has been mentioned we're staying there in April.

If you wont to travel a little further on before stopping then Greenacres Touring Park Wellington or the Minnows Touring Park Tiverton. Both are really close the the motorway and very nice parks.

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As most others have said, Gloucester is better and only a further 20-25 minutes.

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