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The Norman Knight Inn
Whichford
Shipston On Stour
Warwickshire (Browse area)
   
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 No Tents |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 No Toilets |
 No Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 No Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 No Shop |
 No Bar |
 No Restaurant |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Ronnie Egg |
5 reviews from this member |
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 This is a lovely, out of the way campsite. You are quite enclosed in the grass area behind the pub, but it does feel cosy somehow.
The pub did not get rowdy at all and the owners are really friendly. They are quite happy to tell you all about the brewing process that they have there.
You do have people coming and going from the car park next to you, but our friends caravan was turned sideways, so it did not bother us.
There was a turkey called Russell, which the children loved talking to and he turned different colours, depending on his mood. There were chickens as well, which did come out and poo on the grass around the caravans. There is a park across the, very quiet, road for the children to play in.
The toilets are in the pub and the back door is left open during the night. The 2 showers are in a hut on the sight, which are cleaned daily (a few cobwebs linger in those hard to reach places) and work very well.
All in all, a good holiday was had. 
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| Date of Visit: February 2011 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Turnipmeister |
14 reviews from this member |
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Just about enough room for 5/6 caravans or motorhomes, but the grass pitches were very sticky, our wheels span while trying to turn around so we ended up parking at right angles to the only other visitor who was on the one hardstanding pitch. Luckily we were`nt too close and they did`nt seem to mind.
Very pleasant people who run the pub, always willing to help out and give advice. They have a little pug called Winston who has a great personality and is very friendly. They also have 5 hens and two turkeys who roam free. The hens are ok, it is quite nice to watch them coming in and out of the roost, pecking away. The turkeys however are a little different. They are very inquisitive, spent a lot of time around our motorhome which wound our dog Scruffy up, but that was his problem. If you are lucky you can get quite close to them, but beware of the male, he is very possessive of his mate.
Facilities are ok for a CL though the outside showers were not working for some reason, (I`m sure this will be rectified very soon) so we used those in the toilet block which is open 24/7. There are no facilities for washing up, but that is a minor thing.
Food and beer is excellent, especially the real ale brewed on site, I recommend the Kiwi. They also have bands playing saturday nights and the occassional friday, well worth a listen, espeacially if you like blues music. There are no shops in the village, no bus service on saturday or sunday and the next village is about 2 miles away. There are plenty of walks through either Whichford woods or over country through gated fields.
All in all we did enjoy our stay but would be put off returning due to the lack of weekend buses which we would use to visit Chipping Norton or Shipston which is a great shame.
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| Date of Visit: March 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Gazmister123 |
32 reviews from this member |
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Just came back from the third stay at this fantastic CL,
Its quite a squeeze to get 5 units on this site but that didn't bother us, Its in a wonderful peaceful location tucked behind a little village pub, There is a village green across the road with a fantastic little play area for the kiddies and plenty of room if your little footballers want a kickabout!
The village is extremely quiet and literally has a pottery shop, the pub, church and some houses, No shop but Shipston is about 3 miles away.
There is a bus stop next to the village green which takes you into Stratford is you want to leave the car behind and the bus drivers do allow dogs on if you take your 4 legged friends with you. The bus comes once an hour.
In Shipston there is a small somerfield, small co-op and a handful of little shops, there is also a shop that sells local organic produce that is quite pricey but the food is lovely, parking there is free aswell.
Its about 10 miles away from Banbury and about 12 miles away from Stratford if your in need of some retail therapy,
The Norman Knight itself is a fairly small pub, but has quite a good range of food on the menu, cooked by the in house French chef that works there, not badly priced and the drinks are about average with what you would expect to pay. They will even deliver food over to your caravan if needed.
The pub owners leave the back door open all night for campers to use the toilets and there is a small shower in both the mens and ladies toilets, (showers had lots of power and very warm) the toilets always seemed to be kept very clean also.
We absolutely love this CL and is probably one of my favourites even though we live 40 minutes away its ideal for a weekend getaway, Its in an ideal place for exploring the Cotswolds, Warwickshire and Oxfordshire. Its also only about an hours drive away from Birmingham or the NEC if you are going to an Exhibition.
Only downside for us is its not open all year
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Markis42 |
15 reviews from this member |
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Just had a very pleasant weekend break at the Norman Knight. Nice little pub thats opposite the village green. This has a very nice kds play area and is safe for the kids.
Shower and toilet open at all times and were quite adequate given the price!
The village is very pretty and quiet but there is no shop so get all you need in advance.
Handy for Banbury and Chipping Norton if you fancy a run out.
This is a very nice little Cl that we will visit again without doubt.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Cussie |
12 reviews from this member |
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Only just enough room for 5 caravans in the pub garden, lovely location, and really peaceful site apart from the Cockrell and Church bells at about 8am every morning, it all added to the atmosphere though
The great thing for us was that you could safely leave our dog in her cage after a long walk and a few feet away you are in the pub being waited on which makes a change while camping.
Pub food is exellently cooked by the French Chef.
He even picked the apples off the trees amongst our caravans to make apple pie for the menu.
Prices are quite reasonable but you don't mind paying as the food was really top quality.
The facilities are very basic with only one loo and one shower but we never found it a problem.
The village is very friendly and you really get the sense of community spirit and we were made to feel really welcome.
There are plenty of walks around this really dog friendly village. The town of Shipston is 7 miles away which has everyting you should need.
Worth while making a note that the pub doesn't serve food Sunday evenings, Monday & Tuesday lunchtimes.
This was our first experience of a CL site and we were quite impresssed and intend to try a few more.
The people we were sharing the garden with have been using this CL for 20 years so they were able to show us the ropes which was very kind of them.
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| Date of Visit: June 2006 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Richard Parker- |
5 reviews from this member |
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We spent 2 nights here, it was so quiet that slept in till 9.15. Great little site, dog friendly, good walks, but the best was the great atmosphere and superb beer. Will be going back. One drawback for us was no food or ale mon and tues lunchtime but hey dont let that put you off.
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| Date of Visit: September 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Patmcbride |
3 reviews from this member |
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Opposite very pretty village green, complete with safely conscious play ground. Lovely site with adequate toilet and shower facilities. Good wholesome pub food. No shop nearby so do not forget anything, nearest 1.5 mile away. Friendly staff and oh yes .the beer is great too! Will certainly use again, Thankyou !
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| Reviewer: dlegros |
2 reviews from this member |
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May 2004
All hail the ale!
The Norman Knight is a brewpub with a small (5 pitch) campsite behind.
The facilities are basic but kept very clean. The site and pub are run by Steve, who is very friendly and looks after the site well.
The brewery (Wizard Ale) brews a range of beers with fantastic names (Mother-in-Law, One for the Toad and Apprentice) and are fine ales.
Additionally, the Hook Norton brewery is only 3 miles away and offers fantastic tours (including tasting) but this must be booked in advance and spaces are limited.
Lunch at the Norman Knight is fantastic value pub-grub (Lunchtimes only except Friday/Saturday).
All in all, a great quiet little place to escape it all.
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