Small Private Sites

Takethedogalong replied on 30/06/2019 15:50

Takethedogalong

Posted on 30/06/2019 15:50

I know a few members are like us and mix in a few none Club Sites into a tour. Thought I would open up a thread for folks to post website links to any nice sites they come across, that might interest others.

This one to start with http://www.thamesheadinn.co.uk/camping-caravan-sites-cirencester-glos.html

Just off A433 few miles from Cirencester, so ideal for Cotswolds area. Plenty to see and do in area, Pub is nice for food.

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This thread is for posting links and/or reviews. Please don't use it to discuss the merits, or otherwise, of other people's choices.

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EmilysDad replied on 07/03/2020 09:26

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Posted on 07/03/2020 08:35 by Fisherman

I witness regularly the selfish way dog owners behave. Exercising their dogs on football pitches, childrens playgrounds, On club sites even when they have dog walks. etc. Multiple dogs on leads in towns getting in everyones way. But most annoying is dogs off lead with livestock. The dog owners stock answer " my dog is OK with sheep"> Lot of nonsense as the increase we see in Sheep being killed.

Posted on 07/03/2020 09:26

But not much in the way of livestock at Port Merion .....

JVB66 replied on 07/03/2020 10:00

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JVB66

Campervanner from Hertfordshire

Posted on 07/03/2020 08:35 by Fisherman

I witness regularly the selfish way dog owners behave. Exercising their dogs on football pitches, childrens playgrounds, On club sites even when they have dog walks. etc. Multiple dogs on leads in towns getting in everyones way. But most annoying is dogs off lead with livestock. The dog owners stock answer " my dog is OK with sheep"> Lot of nonsense as the increase we see in Sheep being killed.

Posted on 07/03/2020 10:00

I note also , just how many dogs of farmers and hunts get their excrement picked up, when traversing public areas

Takethedogalong replied on 07/03/2020 10:04

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Takethedogalong

Posted on 07/03/2020 10:04

Polite interruption, but please don’t risk getting this thread stopped. It’s about posting site details for others who might be interested in them. Thank you.

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brue replied on 07/03/2020 10:18

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Posted on 06/03/2020 13:53 by Goldie146

Some of you may already know of Low Sizergh Barn Shop (especially if you've stayed at the CAMC Kendal site).

They have just opened their new campsite - a C&CC CS.

5 caravan pitches, 10 tent pitches and a camping pod.

https://www.sizerghfarm.co.uk/

Too near for us, but handy for the M6 etc.

P.S. I had better mention that the farm, shop and now campsite are run by a branch of our family!

Posted on 07/03/2020 10:18

Thanks Goldie, we walked to the shop and café from the CAMC Kendal site but to be able to stay there will be good. We didn't quite get enough time there to see the castle and visit the pub last time. A much easier walk from there! Very nice shop and café with parking for anyone passing too.

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Fisherman replied on 07/03/2020 15:03

Fisherman

from Gwynedd

Posted on 07/03/2020 15:03

Agree not the place to talk dogs, I did mention the Portmeirion site.

nelliethehooker replied on 07/03/2020 19:22

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nelliethehooker

Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 07/03/2020 15:03 by Fisherman

Agree not the place to talk dogs, I did mention the Portmeirion site.

Posted on 07/03/2020 19:22

It was you that mentioned dog owners, Fish, in the first instance!! Why, when this was about small sites?

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InaD replied on 07/03/2020 19:54

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InaD

Caravanner from Lancashire

Posted on 06/03/2020 13:53 by Goldie146

Some of you may already know of Low Sizergh Barn Shop (especially if you've stayed at the CAMC Kendal site).

They have just opened their new campsite - a C&CC CS.

5 caravan pitches, 10 tent pitches and a camping pod.

https://www.sizerghfarm.co.uk/

Too near for us, but handy for the M6 etc.

P.S. I had better mention that the farm, shop and now campsite are run by a branch of our family!

Posted on 07/03/2020 19:54

I've had a look at the website, as it would be of interest to us. But I couldn't find any prices anywhere on the website; I do like to know what I'd be paying before booking. One other thing that would put me off is that arrival time is from 2pm. By the time you've set up and sorted yourself out, a lot of the afternoon would be gone.

Maybe the website needs to be updated with site fees info?

The site does look very nice.

lornalou1 replied on 07/03/2020 21:00

lornalou1

Caravanner from Lancashire

Posted on 07/03/2020 19:54 by InaD

I've had a look at the website, as it would be of interest to us. But I couldn't find any prices anywhere on the website; I do like to know what I'd be paying before booking. One other thing that would put me off is that arrival time is from 2pm. By the time you've set up and sorted yourself out, a lot of the afternoon would be gone.

Maybe the website needs to be updated with site fees info?

The site does look very nice.

Posted on 07/03/2020 21:00

Go on accommodation and click camping and caravans. click start date and end date and the price for your stay is displayed under the calendar. just checked any date in June and 4 nights is £60, so take it during summer it's £15 per night.

InaD replied on 07/03/2020 22:29

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InaD

Caravanner from Lancashire

Posted on 07/03/2020 21:00 by lornalou1

Go on accommodation and click camping and caravans. click start date and end date and the price for your stay is displayed under the calendar. just checked any date in June and 4 nights is £60, so take it during summer it's £15 per night.

Posted on 07/03/2020 22:29

Since posting I had another look and also went to the booking part and found out the price that way.

Perhaps we'll try it out, although still don't like the 2pm arrival time.......

Takethedogalong replied on 08/03/2020 10:55

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Takethedogalong

Posted on 08/03/2020 10:55

InaD, I wouldn’t worry too much about that. We know many CLs that for some reason or other put a less than suitable arrival time. We usually give them a quick call, and invariably find that arrival times are usually negotiable if the site isn’t busy. For example, we have been allowed on a pitch as early as 9am, and as late as midnight! Fully respect when it’s busy that it might be off by 12 noon, and no arrivals by 12 noon, but when not busy, most places are very accommodating. That’s part of the reason why they are just so much nicer at times than Club Sites. We don’t take things for granted though, like to check.😁

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