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Subject Topic: Bridgend Camping & Leisure Post Reply Post New Topic
12/5/2008 at 12:47pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 12 2006 & side canopy
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We were so impressed by this shop this weekend that we thought it deserved a special mention.

I found the online shop while doing a search for a product and was surprised to realise it's very close to where we live and I didn't even know it was there.

The range of products is impressive and the prices competitive. What stood out though was the friendly welcome from the owners - such a contrast to ABC in Swansea which we have also visited in the past (regrettably).

Well worth a visit!!



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12/5/2008 at 1:20pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Vango Idaho 600
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Website looks good, may have to pay them a visit to get a few things. Also OBI Camping in Cowbridge is very good too.

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12/5/2008 at 1:45pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Hartford XXL
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We bought all our gear from Camping & Kite Supplies at Raglan, but always looking for a bargin.

Can you give directions if travelling from Newport?



12/5/2008 at 1:56pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 12 2006 & side canopy
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I always use this for directions

http://maps.google.co.uk/

Post code for destination (Bridgend Camping & Leisure) is CF31 3YH. Website is

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/directory2/details.asp?revid=1441&typeid=



12/5/2008 at 6:03pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Conway Crusader
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We found them by accident & agree that they are very good. also to chime in we brought our Raclet TT from OBI & their customer service & aftercare has been great.

Always avoided ABC after reading posts on here



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13/5/2008 at 12:24am
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Hartford XXL
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Will try to get there this weekend, need bits and pieces before Whitsun.


14/5/2008 at 10:47pm
 Location: rhondda valley
 Outfit: norfolk lake
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we also went to bridgend leisure and camping lookin for a vango orchy as a weekend tent verry helpfull and sociable staff

 

 

    they also done a price match



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25/5/2008 at 9:09pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Vango Idaho 600
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What an excellent find, very helpful people with brilliant customer services and an excellent range of goods at competitive prices. Well worth a visit.

Will go there again and we fully recommend them. make sure you check their location on their site, as Sat Nav doesnt take you directly there with the post code, its in the old sony factory if you know the area.



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26/5/2008 at 8:46am
 Location: South Wales Valleys
 Outfit: Elddis Avante 482 Outwell Montana
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We had no idea they existed until we saw this thread on here so decided to go for a nose yesterday, we didnt need anything in particular but we will be looking to change some chairs that are on their way out this season and get a smaller tent for the odd one night stays so its always good to go somewhere to get some ideas and to know how much money to save.
Great store, much bigger that I expected and really organised/well laid out. The variety of stock surprised me, the amount of furniture and sleeping bags were enough to keep me occupied for a hour or two. Tents on display, clothing, gadgets and essentials galore.
I am not familiar with Bridgend so I cant comment on directions but my Tom Tom took me straight there so perhaps some do and some dont but it is really easy anyway and just five mins off the M4.
We had a good natter with the owners (Steve and Julie) on the way out and they are really passionate about their business and are I am pleased to say the complete opposite to ABC Camping.
If you have no idea where Bridgend is or live nowhere near I have been taking a squiz at their website and that looks top notch too so they are worth bearing in mind for future purchases.
Credit where credit is due.

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26/5/2008 at 9:29am
 Location: A quiet pitch with a lovely view
 Outfit: Cabanon Noumea
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Quote: Originally posted by Domino666 on 26/5/2008

....Great store, much bigger that I expected and really organised/well laid out. The variety of stock surprised me, the amount of furniture and sleeping bags were enough to keep me occupied for a hour or two. Tents on display, clothing, gadgets and essentials galore.
...We had a good natter with the owners (Steve and Julie) on the way out and they are really passionate about their business and are I am pleased to say the complete opposite to ABC Camping....

I passed on the info about this shop to my sister, who lives close but had never heard of it! She was really impressed and said pretty much the same as Domino ie good sized shop, well organised, helpful and friendly owners. MT

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26/5/2008 at 10:01am
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Ex-army frame tents.
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Blimey Dom, they do stuff on tic as well?

 

Eric



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26/5/2008 at 11:17am
 Location: South Wales Valleys
 Outfit: Elddis Avante 482 Outwell Montana
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I wish, I fancied some Gelert chairs they had there and a washing up stand and a Vango pop up tent and........


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I love camping more than I love Take That!



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