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Subject Topic: What would you REALLY like at a campsite?
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20/7/2006 at 7:23pm
 Location: England.
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Only one request........Peace and quiet......Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

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20/7/2006 at 7:57pm
 Location: Devon
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 I need level pitches, and peace and quiet.

I like a campfire. I have a dog so I'd like to take him too.

Fantastic views.Hot showers with no queues.

Don't need hook up's or bingo halls,

Don't like a swimming pool or crowds.

That's about it.-

Regards,

Helen

 



20/7/2006 at 8:51pm
 Location: Devon
 Outfit: Autotrail Savannah motorhome
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peace and quiet, no road noise.

tweeting birds and bunnies.

dog walks, clean showers, lots of room between pitches

a shady tree next to our pitch

babbling brook/stream in front of our pitch to dip our toes in

shop selling cool beers/cider



20/7/2006 at 10:13pm
 Location: NE Coast of Scotland
 Outfit: Gelert Mayon Vario 6
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Hot showers with plenty of space to move about, somewhere to put your clothes so they don't get wet, heating in shower block when required (and it quite often is in Scotland).

A level site with plenty of space, nice landscaping - I don't like campsites that are basically just open fields, I like the odd tree here and there, hedges and shrubbery for privacy and natural windbreakers!  Erm ...

Somewhere in the country but near enough to "things to do" if we want to do them.  A wee shop on site for essentials.  Friendly, accommodating wardens.  Friendly, considerate fellow campers.  No midgies.  No traffic noise. 



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20/7/2006 at 10:17pm
 Location: Glos
 Outfit: Dandy Designer
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Mine is different from those listed so far and am interested if there is anybody like me as I appear to be in the minority.

An empty field..... A tap....... stunning scenery..... No roads....... Groups of say 4 campers..... A shower would be nice..... and a chemical disposal point.  No electricity is good and NO LOOs because it tends to keep the crowds away. Quite good if the shower look a bit shabby on the outside as that keeps the crowds away also as long as clean inside.  Grass not too trimmed, a field rather than a manicured site.  No lights so it gets really dark at night and you can see the stars..... Shaded area would be good.

A communal camp bonfire area is good too...

Like a couple happy kids and like a nice friendly mutt or two as they provide pleasant entertainment. No television (at least not so I can hear it). 



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21/7/2006 at 7:17am
 Location: Dorset
 Outfit: Lots.mainly Cabanons!
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A mix of what's already been said really:

Peaceful site, a river or running water and some trees, not a formal site ie no marked pitches, clean toilet and shower (i'm nearly with you tentpegjenny but I do need a loo!). I don't mind a couple of well behaved kids and dogs - it adds entertainment.   A local baker who brings croissants onto the site in the morning would be good! I'm not bothered about a shop, we find local shops etc. A nice small bar for the ocassional beer in company but no entertainment.

Actually we're nearly going to our ideal site on Tuesday - off to Belgium to chill and relax next to the river...

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21/7/2006 at 7:53am
 Location: Stratford Upon Avon warwickshire
 Outfit: Abi Jubilee Pioneer
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 How about Baby baths... as some of us know how hard it is to bathe a baby n the shower !!!!


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21/7/2006 at 10:01am
 Location: Warrington
 Outfit: outlander 12 man tent
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You might think this is a bit wierd......

I love sights that are hard to find and you get lost a couple of times on the way.  When you get there then you really feel as though you are at somewhere special!

As for wishes etc,  how about, you arrive at the site and go to the reception.  You're taken to your very big pitch, then 4 scantily clad beauties erect your tent perfectly and unpack all your little fiddly bits like that new cooker that needs all sorts doing to it.  They then cook the perfect camping tea of tinned spuds, tinned steak and tinned veg with a big wedge of freshly baked bread oh and of course a pint of carslberg.....

 

If only carlsberg ran camping sites.



21/7/2006 at 12:03pm
 Location: cumbria
 Outfit: palacio 6
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Somewhere i can take my dog and not get looked down on because god forbid i have a dog

Somewhere i can take my kids and not get looked down on because god forbid i have kids

Somewhere i can't here the bloke next door snoring at 11 oclock because he has pitched his tent so close to me

Somewhere i can go with the aforementioned dog and kids and get a meal when i don't feel like cooking

Somewhere i can get a cold beer again with the above kids and dog

Apart form that im quiet easy going really

 



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21/7/2006 at 12:29pm
 Location: Devon
 Outfit: Daihatsu hi jet with Romahome
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Quote: Originally posted by beezers on 20/7/2006

Think I`m going against the tide here but I would like a site with some nice, friendly kids on so my two would have company.

I would also like as level a pitch as possible, nice CLEAN showers etc especially if you can get those with loo and sink enclosed with it.

A nice family bar, with some form of entertainment on at night for when we decide to stray from the side of our tent and beer that don`t cost the earth.

Plenty of nice scenery and things to do in the area.

EXCELLENT weather and errrrrr, if I think of anything else I will let you know!


I second Beezers post but would have to allow my little dog!


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21/7/2006 at 2:15pm
 Location: staffs
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I find that to many showers dont have shelves or some where to keep your clothes dry.


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21/7/2006 at 3:35pm
 Location: Glasgow Scotland
 Outfit: Royal La Rochelle 4
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lots of hairdryers and hair straighteners!!!!! (in fact i change that to lots of plugs to plug your own in as i dont fancy sharing!lol)


21/7/2006 at 5:56pm
 Location: None Entered
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Wishlist:

Peace & Quiet
Plenty of space
Lots of interesting wildlife
Stone-free ground
At least a tap and CDP
friendly owners
Nice views/ walks

No thanks:

Rowdy club houses
overcrowding
dogs wandering loose
Ball games in the camping field
Grotty showers
Overflowing bins and vermin


21/7/2006 at 6:32pm
 Location: Black Country West Midlands
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Quote: I find that to many showers dont have shelves or some where to keep your clothes dry.

Too right! I think i have only ever found one campsite that has them








21/7/2006 at 8:23pm
 Location: Manchester
 Outfit: Abbey Piper 12.2ex
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A good size level pitch, friendly neighbours and a bar within staggering distance (or an off licence).

I'm easily pleased !




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