we are just back from spending 2 weeks with Nick & Steph at Barons Court CL. What a wonderful site! In the 8 yrs that we have been staying on CL's, we have to say, this is our preferred site as everything was just perfect! Prior to arrival, everything was very professionally handled and we received written confirmation of our booking with what was expected in terms of payment etc. Upon arrival we were greeted by Nick who showed us around the site - the goats, the sheep, the dog walk facility, the recycling and the shower / toilet block - which has heated towel rails and is clean, spacious and with nice hot water! Loads of reading material and walking books available too - as well as fresh eggs laid by their chickens on site. The site is so peaceful with wonderful views. Plenty or room between the 5 pitches with electric hook up and water direct to every pitch which we love. The site seemed to get pretty much 24 hours sunshine so it was lovely to be able to sit out after a long day of walking and enjoy the peacefulness, the scenery and the wonderful warm sunshine we were lucky to have!
Nick and Steph are living their dream and are big animal lovers. They are very approachable, friendly and helpful without being "in your face" - the nicest owners we have ever met. The site is within easy walking distance to the village where there are 2 pubs that were open (one serviing food which we cannot rate highly enough - the Goose & Cuckoo. Ignore the 3 star hygiene rating on the window - the food is superb! Trust me, I am a fussy eater in as much as I like quality and hygiene and it really was the perfect little pub and so friendly too - both staff and locals - and dog friendly too so you can take your pooch into the bar area which is carpeted without issue providing it is on a lead), a butchers, a post office and newsagent and a grocery store - so the perfect little village with plenty on offer. All they need is a bakery or a tearoom and this would be the icing on the cake! Although we did see a coffee shop a little further out from the village but not sure if open as we did not go in. You can actually walk a circular walk to the village - along the river and through the fields and then back along the very quiet road (or vice versa) - the road being the shorter way (and drier underfoot if you are unlucky to have wet weather). We loved every bit about this village, the scenery, the site and its owners and would not hesitate to recommend this to others and we will definitely return if ever we are lucky enough to be in the vicinity again in the future. Many thanks Nick and Steph for providing such an idyllic site and giving us so much inspiration and such a wonderful relaxing and enjoyable holiday! We loved every minute!
