Gayton Marina

Rated 3 of 5

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Noisy but nice

We’ve stayed here numerous times visiting nearby relatives, summer and winter. As others have said, the nearby A43 is busy and, if you listen for it, noisy. We’ve never had trouble sleeping. For a CL £26 is fairly expensive but that includes EHU and there are toilets and a shower about 100 metres away. It is also protected by a locked gate for which you get given a code in advance meaning you can arrive at any time. The lanes are indeed narrow but ok for most units. The area nearby is lovely so as long as you understand there’ll be a bit of traffic noise it’s a good choice.

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Campervanner

Reviewed on 05/01/2024 15:32

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A well run, pleasant site by the canal

We have just spent the Easter Weekend at this ABC Marina site. Thought I would give my positive review as there seems to be a few negative ones!. The site was easy to find from the A43 and the code for the gate had been sent by previous email along with our pitch number. Plenty of room to pull in whist waiting for the automatic gate to open (We are 7mtrs) which is only a matter of seconds. Our hardstanding pitch was on grey stones which we have also stayed on some Club sites (not a problem) The grass area at the end was occupied by families with children who were enjoying playing their games and not causing a problem. The toilets & showers were immaculate and although used by the marina we never had to wait. The ladies in reception were very friendly and helpful. We enjoy walking and made circular walks along the canal and footpaths to Blisworth, Milton Malsor, Rothersthorpe & Gayton all very pretty villages with pubs. We did find the free Wifi was only available near the reception, but if you do need it while you are relaxing on holiday take your cup of tea and sit on one of the many picnic tables in front of reception by the canal. Only one negative for us and yes the A43 is noisy but we did not find it a problem either sitting out in the sun or later getting to sleep. You just have to accept the canals were built near to industrial areas and sometimes that will include busy roads and railways. Would definitely return.

J and K Motorhomers

Reviewed on 13/04/2023 10:54

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OK for a night stopover as very easy for M1

We were travelling between Dorset and Yorkshire and wanted an overnight stopover, due to road closures etc we were travelling on A34/A43/M1 so booked this CL. We found it very difficult to find and the approach road from A43 is very narrow. On arrival at the marina we were told the caravan park is further along the road which meant reversing, turning and re joining the road. We had been given a gate code however there is not enough room to drive across the road then enter the code and allow the gate to open without blocking the road. If there are 2 of you the passenger needs to walk over and then once gates open the driver can drive straight in, not sure how that would work if you are on your own or the passenger is disabled. The benefit of the locked gates is it is very secure. The ground is level however it is very stoney. There is water and chemical disposal on the caravan site though reception, toilet, shower and rubbish bins are a short walk through into the marina area. The road noise is VERY loud and although it goes quieter during the night it starts again very early so is in no way a peacefull stay. In our opinion the nightly fee is expensive The journey to the M1 was very quick and easy. Overall we would not stay again even for 1 night

Ralliers3

Reviewed on 04/08/2022 13:44

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Nice site but very noisy

Nicely created site, but nearby major road very noisy day and night. We left early to get some sleep!!

Lel B

Reviewed on 18/06/2022 09:33

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Disappointing

We stayed on this site for 1 night in Feb. We arrived late and left early as it was only a quick stopover. Sadly the site is overpriced for what it offers. Signage and access are poor, facilities too far from the parking area. This is more like a car park than a CL. It feels like the owners are trying to exploit the motorhome boom. There is quite a bit of noise from the main road. To balance the review I would say that the pitches are flat, the site is gated, there is dog walking along the tow path and on an adjacent field. We wouldn't stay here again.

SharonPeteLucy

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Reviewed on 05/06/2022 23:43

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Disappointing. Wont be back

Having visited Grove Marina in Leighton buzzard who are part of the same group, we had good expectations. We were sadly very disappointed. They couldn’t be more different sites. Site was a stone chip car park. 3 pitches on hard standing and two on weeds/mud. Had to walk through a gate and car park to the facilities. One ladies and one gents toilet and one unisex shower. Toilets were clean but the shower was very muddy and horrible shower curtains. I showered first, then hubby went in and there was no hot water left. you share the facilities with all the boats in the marina so only one isn’t sufficient. Site is off a country lane that is used as a race track and then the other side is the busy A43. So not peaceful. Disappointed to not see one canal boat go by the whole time we were there, definitely not worth £22 a night and won’t be going back.

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NOISE from road is unbelievable

On arrival there is big signs for Gayton marina but thank god we didn’t turn in as turning around would have been an issue, no signage to say go past the first set of gates and turn into the next set, I emailed the previous day to ask for arrival information and was sent an address and that it was over two narrow canal bridges nothing about a different entrance, there is no CAMC sign up and god forbid if you arrive after 5 as reception is closed and you need a code to open the gates, was never asked for an arrival time either. When you do drive the 150 yards past the marina you go through the gates into a carpark on the side of a BUSY NOISY A45, that’s how it feels, we arrived at 4.30 it’s now 23.30 and still the road noise is horrific, the only thing separating you and the road is a canal and hedgerow if I could attach a sound bite I would as I’m sure only those that can sleep in ear defenders will come. It’s not full serviced, it’s hardcore thrown on some waste ground with a patch of mown weeds if you want a grass pitch. There is one toilet for each sex and just 1 shower. These are shared with the marina, there are no bins, you have to walk to the marina to find a bin, the water pressure to fill up a 40l aqua roll is laughable, it’s so slow you can leave it running empty the grey waste, make a cuppa and then go collect your aquaroll. This site really is an after thought, it’s a case of we have a bit of waste ground let’s throw down massive hardcore (don’t bring an air awning) and let a few vans stay on it. Rant over I can’t sleep TO NOISY

Madtrace

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Reviewed on 17/09/2021 22:41

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Bigwig Toy Poodle Reports

My owner agrees with previous comments about the reception staff and the lack of welcome. I, as a four legged person enjoyed a run in the camping field which was safe for me (although escape artists could have got down to the canal size with a lot of effort I guess). Lovely walks on the towpath in both directions but one does have to do a short road walk with no pavement and a narrow bridge so take care of your hounds and keep them in close. Interesting to look around the marina and have a short walk; there is a swing bridge which is a bit scary but I was brave after the first crossing. There is road noise but I have hairy ears so it did not bother me. My driver reports the facilities were clean but a 3/4 minute walk from camper van. I think she was a bit worried about leaving me in the van as it was hot hot hot.

Bigwig

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Reviewed on 05/08/2021 19:22

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Won't be returning

I only wish I had taken the time to read previous reviews before visiting this site but I think I was too busy focussing on the pictures of the marina - but you cannot see the marina from the site. It is unwelcoming, looks like a car park and not worth £21 per night. When I booked it was advertised as fully serviced which it most definitely isn't. The toilets and showers are shared with the marina, so a bit of a walk and potentially busy (only 2 loos and 1 shower) but very good. It doesn't display the CAMC badge so it's easy to drive by, and if you don't have the gate code which we didn't then you have to go into the marina first. On a plus side, it is easy access to the canal path for cycling and walking

Dawnbcou

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Reviewed on 30/06/2021 11:35

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Once only visit

On arrival electric gate broken leaving caravan out in live traffic,had to get maintenance guy to open it( was only 3mins). Was told our pitch was 3( on top of roughly spread type 1 stone) not much good for air awning & sons air bed. Had to go to office & try to move onto grass which we did, it is basically waste ground with weeds,I don't think the bricks or broken glass was extra cost,the ground is level near canal Bank then slopes slightly down towards hook up points 10ft from boundary fence it goes very deep slope also drainage channel. Was on full wind down of legs with blocks. Other couple there pointed out gate been broken since yesterday. On day 2 lock for ladies toilet broke so you couldn't access them, maintenance man was trying to open next morning but still not working 2 days later. The road noise is very loud A45,smaller lane from 6.30am till 9pm,rubbish bins are in marina, not water tap on each pitch as advertised. Did not see any marina staff all week, marina grass is perfect site well maintained .Appears as if touring site is an after though to make more revenue. Canal walks are lovely,lots of nice places to visit around area.Shower room( did need floor moping off at times) & toilets where very clean never had to que

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Reviewed on 12/06/2021 12:04

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