Great - don't tell a soul!
My visit was for 4 days during October 2015. The colours in the trees and hedgerows around this site were fantastic. Some of them were edible - the hedges were dripping with overripe blackberries. Yum yum! The ground is gently sloping and I had to use the first “step” of a ramp to site the van at the point with the best view – but most of the CL would be usable without. The lowest corner of the field should be avoided if there is a threat of rain... movers are well known for getting caravans out of boggy fields – especially if you (like me) don’t have a 4WD. But would you have enough “juice” in your battery after 4 or 5 days “off grid”? Should I get a solar panel to keep the battery in trim… mmm maybe.
The amenities are great – ’though one of 2 the drinking water taps is a bit high up. The loo disposal is easily manageable and the bins are in a fenced enclosure.
I did not try the TV signal – the telly is a bit thirsty when one is “off grid” – but the DAB radio signal was spot on. The phone signal on O2 was consistently good enough for calls and SMS – but a bit patchy for surfing. The 3 network was consistently good for the interweb – but signal strength for calls was poor most of the time. Don't ask me why!
The most amazing thing about my trip was the fact that all 3 vans on the site were Hymer outfits. I rarely share a site with another enthusiast.. but 3 in one CL has to be something of a record.
The site owner was charming and helpful. He made numerous suggestions about local visits – alas my 4 day visit was already full of family obligations so I was unable to follow his advice. So I will have to go back and walk the Ridgeway, visit all the local stately homes, obelisks and museums. I can’t wait.
Is there a downside? Mmmm maybe. My 4.9m car pulling 7.4m of caravan is a bit of a tricky swing in and out of the gate. But its worth it for 6 quid a night. D’you know there some people who go to club sites and pay over £25. And they think I’m bonkers.
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