Gosford Park
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We used this site as a stop-over on the way to Cornwall and I guess alarm bells should have been ringing when I called about availability for a single night and the response was that they were sure they could fit us in somewhere! Now, I have to be honest and say that I do not like this approach to CLs. I want a CL to be a 5 van site not a 5 van site with an adjacent area for permanent/seasonal pitches and an overflow field etc. as this site has - and all share the same facilities. Anyway here are some pluses and minuses.
On the plus side, it is a very neat and tidy site and is clearly well kept and looked after. There are delightful views overlooking a few fields and local hills but also feels sheltered. It has a toilet (but bring your own loo roll!) and shower (although we didn’t use the shower so we can’t comment on that) as well as laundry facilities. It is also ideally situated very close to the A30 for convenience.
On the negative side, travelling down the approach road I thought we would get stuck! It is so narrow for our 8-foot wide caravan that I was amazed that it didn’t come out scratched and damaged from all the hedge growth screeching down the side as we slowly travelled towards the site. Heaven forbid if you meet something coming the other direction! We later learnt that you can access and depart from Gosford Road (as opposed to the ultra-narrow Gosford Lane) but why weren't we told this on booking just a few days prior - especially after saying we were a large outfit?!?!? The toilet waste area is reasonable - in fact, being under cover would probably be a good thing during inclement weather, but, as per the pictures on the website I wouldn’t want to do my laundry there as the washing machine and drier are within a couple of feet of the toilet waste! Most unhygienic! On-site, the close proximity to the A30 makes road noise pretty much inevitable. As a one-night stop over we weren’t overly concerned by this but it would put us off staying for any longer. And then when we came to pay we couldn’t find anyone or any way of paying! When we arrived the previous evening we were greeted and shown where to pitch but no mention of the alternative access or who, how, or when to pay (to be fair after a four-hour tow with grumpy children and a dog desperate to stretch his legs I really just wanted to get set up). So we left a note in the letter box with our contact details asking them to contact us for a bank transfer payment. In the end, as we drove out we met the owner so we managed to settle up there and then but it added another stress. All in all a convenient stop-over and is much better for the modified access (although even that is also tight in a couple of places for an 8-foot wide twin axle van) but not somewhere I will be rushing back to although it does definitely have some very good points.
Return visit again!
Just returned from another stay at Gosford Park. Site was clean, freshly mowed and John and Anne welcoming as usual. A bonus this visit is the new access roadway from the farm shop entrance through to the caravan park, instead of using the narrow Gosford Road. Well done to John and Anne for this. We used to live nearby and love to return to visit friends. The site is close enough to travel to the coast, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Seaton, Branscombe and more. Otter nurseries just down the lane, always worth a visit.
Will definitely be back again as is only 40mins away from our home.
Rosie Posey
Reviewed on 28/07/2022 18:57
Lovely
Pulled in on Friday evening forgot our hook up lead John came to the rescue the site is lovely quite does what it says on the tin.
The farm shop is amazing the smell of John baking his sourdough bread and normal bread is amazing free range eggs straight from the farm as well as a selection of home reared meats.
John's wife was lovely & welcoming cod have chatted to them both for hours.
I can highly recommend the site but also if you want to support local businesses and shop sustainably this is the place the lamb was amazing as was the home made bread & pasties.
We will be back
Well maintained CL
The 'Club' field is spacious and well maintained but the owners are using adjoining fields for non members so beware of invasive traffic and chatter from other visitors. This was not an issue for us but members expecting the tranquil CL formula of max 5 vans might want to keep clear.
Great Views
A quiet super site with a great views from all caravans/motorhomes looking south. With easy firm access, if you are looking for peace and quiet, this site is ideal. Only 8 miles from Sidmouth and the coast, this is an ideal site to explore the East Devon area. Easy access from the M5, A30 and A35.
On-site, there are laundry facilities, very welcome as we were on an extended holiday, and a good supply of fresh eggs on site. But beware, the supplying hens do like to have a look in all caravans!!!!! A delightful stay.
Beautiful views
We spent 2 nights here on our way home from Cornwall. The site feels very spacious and the pitches situated so everyone gets an unhindered view of the beautiful countryside. We walked across fields to Ottery St Mary. Lovely to see the bullocks, sheep and chickens from the motor home. Couldn't find a local pub within walking distance except for across the fields to Ottery.
Lovely Views
Visited this site for 2 weeks at the end of April early May.
Slightly sloping very well maintained field with fantastic views, handy for Sidmouth, Honiton, Budleigh Salterton and several National Trust properties, A La Ronde, Killerton and Knighthayes Court.
Free range chickens roam the site and there are sheep and lambs in adjacent fields.
Excellent TV reception.
However the single toilet is in need of some TLC, and is shared by the 4 seasonal pitches in the adjoining field.
Enjoyable stay.
This nice site has very large grass pitches with lovely views over the countryside. 1 toilet, metered shower (£1/£2) and washing machine. Free range eggs from the chickens that roam around. Good base for walking and cycling direct the site and Exmouth, Sidmouth, Exeter a short drive away plus National Trust properties and Cadhay House is well worth a visit if open. Ottery St Mary is a surprisingly busy little town and well worth a walk round. We'd certainly come back, thank you.
Serene Escape
Context: we were seeking an unplanned overnight local stay away from hustle and bustle. Highlights: a warm welcome, serenity, inquisitive chickens, bouncy lambs, beautiful sunrise over local hills (Woodbury Common). Only minor issue is a little road noise which diminishes early evening to be replaced by sounds of wildlife, then peace. Delighted. Will certainly visit again for a serene escape.