Another enjoyable stay at Freemantle Park Farm (Aug 2017)
This was perhaps our third visit to the site (twice that year). Its a lovely unspoilt CL field perched right on the top of the Downs with fantastic views out over the surrounding area. This CL has the advantage of electric hookup (useful in the early/later season months).
There is a network of walks and footpaths from the site and for those fit enough you could even walk down the hill into the lovely village of Kingsclere (but it would be quite a climb back up). Its possible to walk to the pub at Hannington via a reasonably flat route.
Local places of interest such as the town of Newbury and Hungerford are easy drives (allowing not just shopping but lovely walks along the river/navigations).
As it may have been mentioned, water pressure from the water tap sited just off the field is quite low (probably due to the height pf the hill) so just be prepared to wait for your water barrel to fill up).
Access to the site is reasonable with the final drive/road in having a high hedge each side (but by then you are off the main road and this portion is only about 100 yds or so).
If you have any difficulty with the directions then look out for the very tall TV/radio mast at Hannington/the side of the Downs slope as thats where the CL field is.
The field itself is reasonably flat but does undulate in places so its just a question of picking a spot (but all that is made up for by the views).
We have met the owners a few times when they were out and about and they are chatty and friendly.
All in all a wonderful peaceful site with fantastic views.
Our first trip for 2018 is already booked.
RobnTracy
Reviewed on 18/05/2018 18:16
