Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Caravanning and Camping Abroad

Topic: Netherlands

Page: 1 2

Wherenext

22/7/2018 at 1:59pm
Location: North Wales
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 26/6/2010

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 104

Site Reviews Total:	42

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	6
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	1
Site Reviews 2019:	1
Site Reviews 2018:	6

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	26
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	7
Site Nights 2019:	4
Site Nights 2018:	6

Spent a week on the way out to Germany at a small site near the border. It's in ACSI under Beesel, called Petrushoeve. Excellent site (but no dogs). Near the motorway but quiet. Good large pitches although you do have to park away from pitch.
On the way back we stayed at a site a bit further south, called Sangershoeve at a place called Ohe-en-Laak, near Echt. Again the car wasn't allowed on pitch but both sites very Dutch, very friendly and in really interesting places for cycling and walking. Maastricht by train from Echt is about 15 euros return. Great cycling everywhere. If you are into cycling then the Netherlands is the place to go.We always make a point of stopping somewhere different in the Netherlands and for a few days even if en route to Germany or beyond.

Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!

Stackman

23/7/2018 at 10:03am
Location: North Dorset
Outfit: Eurohike Buckingham 6 Classic

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 28/6/2004

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 171

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Why were you so pleased there were no Brits on site? The only time I have ever had trouble abroad has been with ignorant Dutch families (although the vast majority have been fine). Brits on sites in the UK can be problematic but those that travel abroad are as well behaved as any other European campers.
That's a terrible statement to make imho.

The main reason we like going to sites where there are no Brits is that my wife suffers from anxiety and this sometimes takes the form of a social phobia. She is very nervous of strangers and hates it when people talk to her. That's much less likely when there are no Brits on site.

Although the Dutch are very friendly and as a rule speak excellent English she did not feel any stress during our stay.

The other reason is that the only time we have experienced difficulties on site abroad is with British families who don't understand the ethos of campsites where loud drunken behaviour is not tolerated.

One other thing to add about the Netherlands is the price of fuel. While diesel was about the same price as at home, unleaded petrol is about €1.70 per litre. Fortunately this year we were in our diesel so no nasty shocks. If you drive a petrol better fill up in Belgium !

Post last edited on 23/07/2018 10:12:02

-------------
I can remember when this was all fields.

Phishing

23/7/2018 at 7:52pm
Location: Merseyside
Outfit: Coachman 575

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 26/3/2014

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 218

Site Reviews Total:	26

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	2
Site Reviews 2020:	1
Site Reviews 2019:	3
Site Reviews 2018:	5

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	21
Site Nights 2020:	6
Site Nights 2019:	28
Site Nights 2018:	35

I too used the no brits tag line in a positive manner.

I will qualify it as no British cultural reference points and I like that.
I could not buy UK newspapers, get fish and chips, and none of the bars were called the Rovers Return. The influence of popular British culture has not penetrated Dutch society in any great depth, I salute the difference. Most of the restaurants and shops did not have English menu or signage. Our site did not have a website version in English.
Politeness and community responsibility is alive and well, considerate parking and road manners were observed at all times.

thedanman81

31/7/2018 at 1:27pm
Location: Wigan
Outfit: ABI Manhattan 490 5

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 20/6/2010

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 52

Site Reviews Total:	5

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	1
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	3
Site Nights 2018:	0

We off on our 7th summer trip to Netherlands in a few weeks. We always use the Ardoer sites and agree it's rare to bump into other British campers. We love the Ardoer sites and they are always super quality. We really cannot understand why its not more popular with the Brits

Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!

katycymru

31/7/2018 at 5:06pm
Location: Barry (Not quite the island)
Outfit: Bailey Platinum 642

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 26/5/2010

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 366
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	12

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	4
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	9
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by thedanman81 on 31/7/2018
We off on our 7th summer trip to Netherlands in a few weeks. We always use the Ardoer sites and agree it's rare to bump into other British campers. We love the Ardoer sites and they are always super quality. We really cannot understand why its not more popular with the Brits

Agree with all of this. Gutted I missed most of our short trip to Paardekreek 2 years ago with sunstroke as I loved the place.

-------------
2019: Hurn Lane CAMC, Cirencester Park CAMC & Lytton Lawn

2020: Brecon Beacons CAMC, Bladon Chains CAMC, Brecon Beacons CAMC, Les Iles (Normandy), Easter Compton (BOC Rally), Deanwood (BOC Rally), Abbey Wood CAMC

dawnanne53

31/7/2018 at 7:06pm
Location: Staffordshire
Outfit: Elddis Magnum 860 Hyundai Santa Fe

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/8/2007

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 210

Site Reviews Total:	32

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	1
Site Reviews 2021:	3
Site Reviews 2020:	2
Site Reviews 2019:	1
Site Reviews 2018:	4

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	7
Site Nights 2021:	18
Site Nights 2020:	15
Site Nights 2019:	5
Site Nights 2018:	17

Can’t speak for campsites as we have never stayed on one, but we have Dutch friends in the Limburg region. I can only say how gorgeous it is and not flat like the rest of Holland. It goes with out saying how warm and friendly the Dutch people are too.

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Jump To Page: 1 2
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravanning and Camping Abroad - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

9496 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024

UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder