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Subject Topic: Campsite reviews - Very remiss
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01/8/2024 at 1:44pm
 Location: Cirencester
 Outfit: VW Caddy Maxi Life
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Tent Reviews:   3

Site Reviews Total: 18
Site Reviews 2024: 7  
Site Reviews 2023: 6  
Site Reviews 2022: 5  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 28
Site Nights 2023: 22
Site Nights 2022: 24
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I have been very remiss and not written any reviews on our campsites visited this year. I have just sent in five!

I noticed a lot of campsites had no recent reviews and I think it's quite sad. Supposedly no one visited our sites but it is an easy thing to forget to write a review and they are so good to read when making your mind up whether to visit.

Note to self - don't forget to write a review.


Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!


01/8/2024 at 2:39pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Leisuredrive VW T6 campervan
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Forum Posts:   3215

Site Reviews Total: 235
Site Reviews 2024: 19 
Site Reviews 2023: 19 
Site Reviews 2022: 21 
Site Reviews 2021: 7  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 11 
Site Reviews 2018: 9  
Site Nights 2024: 30
Site Nights 2023: 37
Site Nights 2022: 40
Site Nights 2021: 14
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 16
Site Nights 2018: 13

I always review sites, even for 1 night stays. And now that our camping nights are counted by the nights stated on the review, it's a matter of pride to send them in. However, I have now noticed that some sites that have say 5 reviews, they are all mine......Before I would update every year or so. Or maybe it's only me who goes to the same sites very regularly?


01/8/2024 at 2:44pm
 Location: Devizes Wiltshire
 Outfit: MWB VW Crafter PVC
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Tent Reviews:   6

Site Reviews Total: 56
Site Reviews 2024: 9  
Site Reviews 2023: 9  
Site Reviews 2022: 8  
Site Reviews 2021: 9  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 45
Site Nights 2023: 47
Site Nights 2022: 46
Site Nights 2021: 34
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Submitting a review will earn more photo allowance too!

Also, they will show up on one's site and night counts.

I do not always write a review for sites that I stay at regular intervals though, unless there is something new to write about, rightly or wrongly.

DK

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* Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest And Play! *
- 2025 - inc. FR & DE
- 2024 - 10/56 inc. FR & NL
- 2023 - 48 inc. FR
- 2022 - 49
- 2021 - 34
* Ex-tenter & solo female camper *
* Treat life events like a dog: If you can't eat it, play with it, or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away! *


via mobile 01/8/2024 at 2:47pm
 Location: Luton (no jokes plea
 Outfit: Coachman and Hyundai
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Forum Posts:   12699

Site Reviews Total: 384
Site Reviews 2024: 21 
Site Reviews 2023: 26 
Site Reviews 2022: 37 
Site Reviews 2021: 26 
Site Reviews 2020: 11 
Site Reviews 2019: 30 
Site Reviews 2018: 31 
Site Nights 2024: 102
Site Nights 2023: 119
Site Nights 2022: 154
Site Nights 2021: 140
Site Nights 2020: 63
Site Nights 2019: 132
Site Nights 2018: 134

We try to never go to the same sites, unless it's a stopover. I do have 3 reviews to do from our last trip, and from where we are now. Olympics are getting in the way.


Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!


01/8/2024 at 3:39pm
 Location: Liverpool
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 560
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Site Reviews Total: 121
Site Reviews 2024: 15 
Site Reviews 2023: 15 
Site Reviews 2022: 14 
Site Reviews 2021: 11 
Site Reviews 2020: 8  
Site Reviews 2019: 17 
Site Reviews 2018: 8  
Site Nights 2024: 78
Site Nights 2023: 75
Site Nights 2022: 66
Site Nights 2021: 57
Site Nights 2020: 39
Site Nights 2019: 68
Site Nights 2018: 44

Quote: Originally posted by franbee on 01/8/2024
I always review sites, even for 1 night stays. And now that our camping nights are counted by the nights stated on the review, it's a matter of pride to send them in. However, I have now noticed that some sites that have say 5 reviews, they are all mine......Before I would update every year or so. Or maybe it's only me who goes to the same sites very regularly?



I’ve noticed the same thing for us. I always do a review of every site we stay on, as I like the fact I can look back on where we have been as a reminder. However, this year we have been to one site on 3 occasions and last year we went to it twice, so almost all the reviews for the site are by me! I try to think of something different to comment on each time, hence why one of my reviews last year was more like a review of the nearby minor injuries unit, however, you never know, that might be useful to someone!

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Pixie


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01/8/2024 at 6:01pm
 Location: Cirencester
 Outfit: VW Caddy Maxi Life
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Forum Posts:   166
Tent Reviews:   3

Site Reviews Total: 18
Site Reviews 2024: 7  
Site Reviews 2023: 6  
Site Reviews 2022: 5  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 28
Site Nights 2023: 22
Site Nights 2022: 24
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by Pixie_Hez on 01/8/2024
Quote: Originally posted by franbee on 01/8/2024
I always review sites, even for 1 night stays. And now that our camping nights are counted by the nights stated on the review, it's a matter of pride to send them in. However, I have now noticed that some sites that have say 5 reviews, they are all mine......Before I would update every year or so. Or maybe it's only me who goes to the same sites very regularly?



I’ve noticed the same thing for us. I always do a review of every site we stay on, as I like the fact I can look back on where we have been as a reminder. However, this year we have been to one site on 3 occasions and last year we went to it twice, so almost all the reviews for the site are by me! I try to think of something different to comment on each time, hence why one of my reviews last year was more like a review of the nearby minor injuries unit, however, you never know, that might be useful to someone!



We are the same, we have a few that aren't too far and we like. I feel if the site has an up to date review people are more likely to take notice than the 2021 or 2022 reviews.


01/8/2024 at 8:05pm
 Location: Milton Keynes
 Outfit: Bailey Alliance 66-2 Motorhome
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Forum Posts:   9602

Site Reviews Total: 257
Site Reviews 2024: 1  
Site Reviews 2023: 6  
Site Reviews 2022: 15 
Site Reviews 2021: 7  
Site Reviews 2020: 1  
Site Reviews 2019: 16 
Site Reviews 2018: 15 
Site Nights 2024: 3
Site Nights 2023: 22
Site Nights 2022: 62
Site Nights 2021: 33
Site Nights 2020: 4
Site Nights 2019: 56
Site Nights 2018: 15

Don't forget that ukcampsite has a massive catalogue of reviews over thousands of campsites so not one everyone will have regular reviews. When I was touring I tended to "over Review" sites especially those I went to on a regular basis.

David


Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!


via mobile 01/8/2024 at 9:11pm
 Location: Luton (no jokes plea
 Outfit: Coachman and Hyundai
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Site Reviews 2024: 21 
Site Reviews 2023: 26 
Site Reviews 2022: 37 
Site Reviews 2021: 26 
Site Reviews 2020: 11 
Site Reviews 2019: 30 
Site Reviews 2018: 31 
Site Nights 2024: 102
Site Nights 2023: 119
Site Nights 2022: 154
Site Nights 2021: 140
Site Nights 2020: 63
Site Nights 2019: 132
Site Nights 2018: 134

As I said, we have our "go to'" sites en route to somewhere, we don't tend to "re review" them unless things have obviously changed


02/8/2024 at 8:25am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Karsten 350
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Site Reviews Total: 12
Site Reviews 2024: 2  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 1  
Site Reviews 2019: 2  
Site Reviews 2018: 3  
Site Nights 2024: 14
Site Nights 2023: 7
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 10
Site Nights 2020: 14
Site Nights 2019: 14
Site Nights 2018: 8

I have found if I don't write a review straight away I forget to do it, unfortunately that's what happened last year.


02/8/2024 at 7:30pm
 Location: Ayrshire
 Outfit: Auto-Sleeper MHs
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Site Reviews Total: 234
Site Reviews 2024: 18 
Site Reviews 2023: 8  
Site Reviews 2022: 12 
Site Reviews 2021: 10 
Site Reviews 2020: 4  
Site Reviews 2019: 9  
Site Reviews 2018: 18 
Site Nights 2024: 37
Site Nights 2023: 25
Site Nights 2022: 32
Site Nights 2021: 25
Site Nights 2020: 20
Site Nights 2019: 28
Site Nights 2018: 30

I always review, sometimes only briefly to note the differences if I've reviewed recently. I find my own review useful if I'm wondering about going back, like a diary entry - might not be any use to anyone else though!
I'm especially particular about posting if there have been some bad reviews and I find things to be very different (i.e. better): it's only fair for the site.

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2024 = 20 sites / 41 nights. 2023 = 9/23. 2022 = 13/35. 2021 = 11/29. 2020 = 4/20. 2019 = 13/35. 2018 = 20/33. 2017 = 10/22. 2016 = 19/33. 2015 = 15 sites / 27 nights. Didn't count 1976 to 2014.


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via mobile 03/8/2024 at 9:38am
 Location: North Wales
 Outfit: Campervan
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Site Reviews Total: 725
Site Reviews 2024: 42 
Site Reviews 2023: 24 
Site Reviews 2022: 36 
Site Reviews 2021: 16 
Site Reviews 2020: 9  
Site Reviews 2019: 59 
Site Reviews 2018: 45 
Site Nights 2024: 84
Site Nights 2023: 52
Site Nights 2022: 66
Site Nights 2021: 39
Site Nights 2020: 12
Site Nights 2019: 81
Site Nights 2018: 115

Quote: Originally posted by Fiona W on 02/8/2024
I always review, sometimes only briefly to note the differences if I've reviewed recently. I find my own review useful if I'm wondering about going back, like a diary entry - might not be any use to anyone else though!
I'm especially particular about posting if there have been some bad reviews and I find things to be very different (i.e. better): it's only fair for the site.



Agree with Fiona , especially on last point. Often see a bad review is from someone who has only ever left one review. Sometimes a few recent reviews can give a more balanced view.


Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!


via mobile 03/8/2024 at 9:47am
 Location: Luton (no jokes plea
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Site Reviews 2024: 21 
Site Reviews 2023: 26 
Site Reviews 2022: 37 
Site Reviews 2021: 26 
Site Reviews 2020: 11 
Site Reviews 2019: 30 
Site Reviews 2018: 31 
Site Nights 2024: 102
Site Nights 2023: 119
Site Nights 2022: 154
Site Nights 2021: 140
Site Nights 2020: 63
Site Nights 2019: 132
Site Nights 2018: 134

Some people put the most ridiculous reason to find fault.


03/8/2024 at 10:12am
 Location: Devizes Wiltshire
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Site Reviews 2024: 9  
Site Reviews 2023: 9  
Site Reviews 2022: 8  
Site Reviews 2021: 9  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 45
Site Nights 2023: 47
Site Nights 2022: 46
Site Nights 2021: 34
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by Mrs. Bonce on 03/8/2024
Some people put the most ridiculous reason to find fault.



I find that is true with any reviews, hence I prefer to read the good ones as well as the bad ones, and to check out the proportion of good vs. bad.

DK

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* Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest And Play! *
- 2025 - inc. FR & DE
- 2024 - 10/56 inc. FR & NL
- 2023 - 48 inc. FR
- 2022 - 49
- 2021 - 34
* Ex-tenter & solo female camper *
* Treat life events like a dog: If you can't eat it, play with it, or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away! *


via mobile 03/8/2024 at 10:25am
 Location: County Kildare Ireland EU.
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Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 1  
Site Reviews 2021: 5  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 6  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 1
Site Nights 2022: 1
Site Nights 2021: 7
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 3
Site Nights 2018: 9

I always post a review of any sites I visit and I also send in details of any new sites as well. Now the kids are grown up we don't tend to go to campsites unless abroad. Our backpacking usually involves camping in the middle of nowhere.

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Hypercamp Alaska
Vango Force 10 mk3
Vango F10 Helium 1
Coleman Cobra Pro 3
Coleman Cobra 2
Naturehike Star River 2
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03/8/2024 at 10:40am
 Location: East Herts
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Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 2  
Site Reviews 2021: 2  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 2  
Site Reviews 2018: 3  
Site Nights 2024: 7
Site Nights 2023: 8
Site Nights 2022: 12
Site Nights 2021: 18
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 21
Site Nights 2018: 18

I always review sites we have visited for the first time, but don't always review ones we go to regularly, like C&CC Sandringham which we go to nearly every year to visit friends. Sandringham doesn't change very much, although I did notice that the ready-camp tents weren't there this year unless they have moved them.

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Best Regards,
Colin


04/8/2024 at 9:13am
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: Lunar Delta TS 2017
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Site Reviews 2024: 2  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 2  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 12
Site Nights 2023: 5
Site Nights 2022: 14
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by Pixie_Hez on 01/8/2024
Quote: Originally posted by franbee on 01/8/2024
I always review sites, even for 1 night stays. And now that our camping nights are counted by the nights stated on the review, it's a matter of pride to send them in. However, I have now noticed that some sites that have say 5 reviews, they are all mine......Before I would update every year or so. Or maybe it's only me who goes to the same sites very regularly?



I’ve noticed the same thing for us. I always do a review of every site we stay on, as I like the fact I can look back on where we have been as a reminder. However, this year we have been to one site on 3 occasions and last year we went to it twice, so almost all the reviews for the site are by me! I try to think of something different to comment on each time, hence why one of my reviews last year was more like a review of the nearby minor injuries unit, however, you never know, that might be useful to someone!




Glad you did your review on Haw Wood Farm as we were looking at going there and you swayed us with your excellent review. Not too far from us, off there in about 6 weeks time. Thanks

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Claire and Colin






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