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Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!
06/6/2012 at 9:04am
Location: Southampton
Outfit: Swift Challenger 570SE & Kuga 2l TCDi
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I think you have a point, it's the same at Scotts Farm in West Wittering, Lets say the clientele leaves a lot to be desired, shame as the location is superb.
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06/6/2012 at 9:17am
Location: Keswick
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We have booked a site which did not ask for written confirmation, nor a deposit. Anyway, we visited it last year, just for a browse, and it is the most idyllic, views across the valley to a viaduct, in the Forest of Bowland and very much a "relaxed site" that is not overcrowded. So, they do exist.
Phil
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06/6/2012 at 10:18am
Location: South East
Outfit: Oregon 5 QuechuaT4 Easycamp Roma4
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North Morte Farm in north Devon does not take bookings for tents. However they don't just keep packing more and more tents in. When they have reached their capacity, they put up a 'Campsite Full' sign.
Its a great site, no set pitches, fantastic viwes and it does not get over crowded, but, and this is a huge BUT! If you have travelled for hours to get there on a weekend, you stand a very high chance of being turned away. And they really do turn you away, no amount of tears and pleading will work! (we've tried!!)
There are obvious lack of admin benefits for the site, but I can't really see any benefits for the camper if a site won't take a booking.
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Sarah
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06/6/2012 at 10:32am
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Swift Speedbird 2003
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Castlerigg Hall in Keswick doesn't take bookings for tents and is a wonderful place.
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Gail
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06/6/2012 at 2:14pm
Location: Devon
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Cloud Farm is in a stunning location and unfortunately they have capitalised on this by charging a fortune and packing them in (plus doing the cream teas). We enquired about going there in March (yes, March!) and it was still over £25.00 a night which we refused to pay.
Just typical of the tourist hot spots I'm afraid, you are right to steer clear. Shame for the true locals in the area though that appreciate the tourist ££.
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06/6/2012 at 2:47pm
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Yup with you on Cloud farm. We made a big mistake camping there once, never again. it was hell & some of the people there were too. I left a review.
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Lyn xxx
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Moreton in the Marsh March/April
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06/6/2012 at 6:21pm
Location: surrey
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We've just returned from Cloud Farm and absolutely loved it! We didn't arrive till Sunday so there was plenty of space along the river which is flat. Didn't really need to buy anything much at the shop either.
We found the owners to be helpful. There's only three of us so we payed £20 a night which we did think was quite expensive. Shame that others have had different experiences.
Completely agree about Scotts Farm. The most rowdy place we've ever camped at. Would definitely not return there.
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