Ideal if you're a into Fishing. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother.
We'd normally only stay at a CL with a 4.5+ rating, but I had to try this one anyway, for one main reason. I'm almost certainly related to the owners and it would have been nice to meet them. They obviously weren't interested. But I think that's what summed this place up, unfriendly and impersonal. But you have to appreciate, this is a massive Fishing business and the CL probably only makes up 1% of its revenue, resulting in the effort placed upon it being very low.
Don't get me wrong, this could be a really good site. The CL is a massive level grass field, but for some reason, they've placed the ONE bank of four EHUs in one corner. Why? So, as per the photo on their webpage, if there's more than one Unit, they're going to be on top of each other. Being stuck in that corner of the field presented another problem, the TV signal, which varied between Appalling and Non Existent. It really messed up what we were hoping was going to be a relaxing five night break. Yes, I did have some stuff Downloaded, but I like to keep abreast of the News and my wife watches some stuff in the late afternoon. I went to the Office to get some advice about how I might get a better signal, from the only staff available. They were both very lovely ladies, but their knowledge of the CL site was severely lacking. I was hoping they'd at least say, “I'll try and find out for you”, but No, they didn't bother. I tried my (Brand new) Aerial again when I got home. It worked perfectly and I live in an area with awful TV reception.
The other issue with the positioning of the EHU, is that it's about as far away from the shower block, waste disposal, etc.
Another thing that wound me up, was the Rubbish disposal. After us separating our recyclables, we found that their bins were ALL just General Waste. Never had that before and I expected better.
From looking at Google Map, Cottington Lakes is set in a beautiful area, but don't get excited, because we're not allowed access to any of it.
On a positive note, the shower/toilet block was clean, tidy and well stocked and the showers worked brilliantly.
To sum up, I'd only recommend this place if you're going there for the fishing.
