Lonton South Farm

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Over rated not acurate information

First is the CHARGE = £15.00, she claimed a mistake in the Club book. The site is very wet, on most days you will be towed onto your pitch, they are very sloping sidways although with 6" of blocks it was difficult to be level. Access is through three gates, two are closed at all times. A very disoppointing CL which is grossly over-rated. we will not return.

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Reeling

Reviewed on 29/03/2016 16:13

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Rated 4 of 5

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Very Nice Farm CL in Beautiful Countryside

I think the last reviewer must have been on a different site! We arrived at this farm CL and pitched up on one of the hardstandings with no difficulty. Mrs Watson called the following day and she was a very pleasant lady who we chatted to for some time. After paying our £14 per night (we had paid £20 deposit) we only saw her in passing and were otherwise left alone. Basic facilities as per most CLs with waste water emptied in the hedge/fence/wall boundary. A horse in the adjoining field was no bother at all but a few dogs did bark when disturbed - but it a farm after all. The site is directly next to the Teeside Railway Walk and we walked to Barnard Castle (9 miles) one day getting the bus back with a busstop at the farm gate. High & Low Force waterfalls are also within walking distance. It is about 3/4 mile walk in to Middleton in Teesdale and we can recommend The Forresters Hotel for an excellent meal. The Crown at Mickleton is a 20 min walk along the Railway Walk and serves excellent food also. The Conduit Coffee Shop in Middleton Village is also excellent. All three venues offered an excellent choice of gluten-free options. You could easily spend several days on this site without using a car if walking is ok for you.

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biltonwilson

Caravanner from North Yorkshire

Reviewed on 18/07/2015 18:40

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Our experiance was slighly different. As we arrived the owner dashed out to tell us how much we owed her i paid but wished i had not. Beside the very stiff gate bolt that my wife was unable to open. A w.c. sat in a field with no flush (except a tap) no concrete surround and no fence somtimes with a horse nudging as one was emptying. We were told to through our water into hedge (there are no hedges) just dry stone wall i did as last revewer but found that the water was trickling under ground sheet. Whith my car, van and awning as i think is correct the distance between car and next van was much less than 3 metres? overall i was not satisfied with this site and at 14 pounds left a lot to be deired. I have caravaned for quite a while now but this was our worst experiance. If i had not paid i would have moved the next day. Oh yes i did talk with the owner upon arrival later on i was told by another caravaner that i had been referred to as a moaner well i can tell you this i will not be returning to this site. I also intend to write to the Caravan Club Oh nearly for got yes it was quiet except for a pack of dogs that woul;d bark when any one arrived. All of the other comments re views etc i would agree.

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redcourt

Reviewed on 28/06/2015 18:20

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Just the job for us

Site was cl of the month in the club magazine and it did deliver. At first site a bit rough and ready but once set up proved to be an ideal place. Of the 4 hard standings on only 1 would it be difficult to erect an awning. Levelling blocks are needed on all pitches. Grey waste is not a problem - as we most often do on CLs we buried our 5 metre waste pipe extension in the rough grass and from then on it looked after itself. Views all round. Handy for Teesdale where the Bowlees Visitor Centre has all the information you are likely to need as well as helpful staff. Site is also close to Barnard Castle. We also took a trip to Killhope lead mine which was extremely interesting. Had a super evening meal at Cafe 1618.

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BarrieLivermore

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Reviewed on 26/06/2015 20:59

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Facilities below par.

Lovely situation, little choice in the area. Sloping, rough site with hard standings requiring levelling blocks. Possibly difficult when wet. No Grey water disposal, told to chuck over the wall.

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marianken

Reviewed on 23/06/2015 09:54

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What a delightful location. We were met by the owner and directed to the CL the cost was £14 per night. The CL is in an enclosed field with hardstanding pitches. Some of the pitches require levelling ramps, the chemical disposal is in the field next to the site. Television signal was excellent The farm is located beside the main road but there is very little noise from the road, a bus stop is located outside the farm. At the back of the field is the old railway line which is an excellent walk for ramblers/dog owners. You can walk into Middleton from the site. If you turn left you can walk into a small village that has a pub and a few shops. We definitely recommend this site and will be returning

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Dieseldoris

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Reviewed on 22/09/2014 15:23

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Fantastic location

We were given a very warm welcome by Mrs Watson, the CL enjoys lovely views across the valley. Located quite close to Middleton in Teesdale and an ideal base for exploring Teesdale and the surrounding area. Certainly worth a visit.

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Reviewed on 01/08/2013 11:40

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