We had considered giving only one star; solely to ensure that there would be spaces free when we returned. But, being honest campers, that would have been most unfair to Tom and Mark who are the perfect hosts. Nothing seems too much trouble, help and advice is always available with an initial greeting on arrival that we have never known bettered. We can’t add much to what other reviewers have written about the facilities, only to confirm that the shower and toilet (with hand basin) are indeed kept in immaculate condition. Of course, there are no electric hook-ups which to us is a bonus; made even better by no generators being allowed, so don’t forget your solar panel if you’re staying for a while! The perfectly sound reason for the ban on generators is that they upset the two resident rescued donkeys (‘The Girls’) who are at least as charming and friendly as Tom and Mark. If you want to feed them, that’s fine, but please check first what is allowed as they are on a special diet. The only problem is that you may get so attached to them you won’t want to leave the site. Incidentally, our review isn’t based on the usual one or two nights stay; we had booked for 14 nights and finally stayed for 17, only leaving because we absolutely had to go home! The ground generally slopes but we found levelling to be quite straightforward and encountered no difficulties during our stay. A fully-fledged thunderstorm with torrential rain whilst at Grove Farm showed that the ground drains very quickly when necessary (well, it is Britain!). All-in-all a remarkable CL. Some may call it ‘basic’ through the lack of EHUs but that really can’t be applicable when considering the pristine facilities together with the welcoming and helpful attitudes of Tom and Mark (not forgetting ‘The Girls’). Would we go there again? Well, we are returning this year and the wait is too long! Oh, just one thing we forgot ... “Thank you” to Tom and Mark.
