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Subject Topic: Sandy Balls But which TENT Post Reply Post New Topic
07/4/2005 at 3:45pm
 Location: Scotland
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We've booked up for Sandy Balls this coming July.

There's only one problem.  Never been camping before.

We are now looking at purchasing a tent.  Ideally i would like a three room tent.  But i've found the one i like doesn't fit on the pitch.

Has anyone been to this campsite who could advise me on a tent that is suitable for the pitch.

 



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07/4/2005 at 3:49pm
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WE have a Coleman Quadspace thats a three bedroom tent and we love it ,asses of room and really well made ,but it is a bit of a monster

If any site refused my tent or tried to charge double Id camp somewhere else theres enough to choose from so its there loss



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07/4/2005 at 3:58pm
 Location: Buckinghamshire
 Outfit: VW Campers and Tents
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Just to point out if you are camping on marked pitch at Sandy Balls (rather than in the camping field) there is no grass - they are all hardstanding.

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07/4/2005 at 4:29pm
 Location: Summerisle
 Outfit: Bell Tent Trangia Kellykettle & Cobb
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If thats the case getmeoutahere, don't forget the mallet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you get a big tent, phone them up...they might have exactly the pitch for you!

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07/4/2005 at 6:14pm
 Location: South Gloucestershire
 Outfit: Avondale Kingfisher Super 1979
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If you dont get any luck with Sandy Balls you can always try Holmsley
they are a forrestry commision site with loads of room and dont care how big the tent is, thought it was worth a mention.
Have a great holiday


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07/4/2005 at 6:37pm
 Location: Bedfordshire
 Outfit: Sunncamp Grange
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We are also visiting Sandy Balls this season - our 5th visit. We have a Sunncamp Grange with sun canopy but have no problem with pitch size. We have EHU and have to pitch on gravel but does not cause us a problem. We have strong pegs but you can hire these. The cornfield is only open for 4 weeks during August but the pitches are also marked out but not numbered. Hope you have as much fun as us

Margaret


07/4/2005 at 11:36pm
 Location: Hampshire
 Outfit: Kyham Espace Deluxe
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We have stayed at Sandy Balls at least 8 times now and we have a big tent ours has a 9 metre footprint and sleeps 12! We have never had any problems fitting it onto any of their pitches although some are bigger than others. The receptionists will help you.



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07/4/2005 at 11:48pm
 Location: Ivybridge Devon
 Outfit: Bailey Pageant Burgundy series 6
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hi freddy

we have the grange too and are looking to get the sun canopy can you tell us where you got yours from please



07/4/2005 at 11:49pm
 Location: swansea
 Outfit: Avondale corfu sunvalley 8
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Have you read the post titled Aagh My brains gone to mush?  Lots of tent advice on there for 3 room tents and a bargain 8 man tunnel tent for £130. can't help with the site though .


08/4/2005 at 2:02pm
 Location: Scotland
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Thank you all very much for all the help and advise.

I've been looking at the Wynnster Satellite 12. I'm going to call the site and give them the measurements.

Happy Camping to you all!!

 




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