Monks Barn Farm

Rated 4 of 5

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Really friendly site owner - loads of info - lovely site

This was a last minute decision for us when we found ourselves in Stratford-upon-Avon a day earlier than expected. Phoned and spoke to the owner who was extremely helpful. The traffic around Stratford is terrible, but we were welcomed on arrival, given a really informative leaflet and shown to a very nice pitch. The hard standings are angled so no regimented feel here. The site is lovely, there is road noise which is mildly irritating if sitting outside relaxing, but barely noticable from inside the motorhome. The facilities available on the site are very good and the owner very helpful. We are already planning a return trip with some other friends when we have a little more time.

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DebD

Motorhomer from Kent

Reviewed on 06/07/2014 17:49

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Rated 4 of 5

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Surprising but in a good way.

This site is managed very well, clean and good facilities. The owner provides you with a leaflet detailing the site facilities, local places of interest, places to eat and other relevant information. There is another field for caravans and motorhomes that we were offered to use if we wanted to be further away from the road, but to be honest the road was only noisy at rush hour and there is a field between it and the CL site so it was not a problem. There are hardstandings as well as grass pitches to choose from. The rally field is quite a way from the CL and it was self contained so did not affect us. We cycled to Stratford on the pavement and then down cycle path on the old tramway. It took us less than twenty minutes. About ten minutes away (by bike) is a Morrisons? you can park here at cost and walk in to Stratford. The walk across the fields to The New Inn was a pleasant amble and the meal was lovely (directions in the leaflet). We visited several National Trust properties in the area as well as Stratford itself. I have to say that Stratford was a little disappointing and very touristy not the quaint old place I was expecting. Also DO NOT GO INTO STRATFORD TO REFUEL!!!!! We went to Tesco's during the day and the traffic was horrendous as it was when we drove through to get to the site. There are cakes, honey and jam for sale and I can certainly vouch for the tastiness of them. All in all a good site, so much so that even before we left the site a caravan was pitching up in our still warm pitch!!!!

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MacBert

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Reviewed on 03/05/2014 17:43

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Nice gem near a larger gem

Having chosen this CL purely based on distance from home for a weekend away, and locality to somewhere interesting, it was ideal. A very easy access, good hard standing in CL, a basic loo & shower (coins), a field for children to run around (this may have vans on in dryer weather). The welcome etc was great, the setting very nice and the eggs and honey for sale were consumed. We spent all our time in Stratford, a five minute drive (past a new Waitrose) and used the free parking on the Greenway country park off Seven Meadows road (A3490) a twenty minute walk along the river into town (that was with a five year old!) The CL was ideal for our weekend; there was road noise as by an A road, but ease of access to it and Stratford compensated. We had the choice of using the CL pitches or the 'barn', choosing the CL.

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Goodmans

Reviewed on 21/02/2014 11:56

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Is this a CL

When we booked we were told we would be in the bottom field, OK never been before so what is bottom field. We arrived and all became clear the CL site of 5 vans was full (6) vans the bottom field was half full 5 vans then there was 2 rally fields one in full use when we arrived. There are 18 electric hook ups on the two fields. Now I have nothing against all this it is a fantastic site, pitches were grass or hardstanding, grass was like lawns plenty of room between and set at angles so no looking in each others windows. There is a pleasent walk to the nearby village, but best of all is Stratford Upon Avon is only 2.8 miles away. there is a park and ride but car parks are plentiful and reasonably priced.. free for bluebadge holders Alcester is worth a visit and not too far . Also Warwick. Toilet and shower ( 20p ) is adequate. two sheds One for leaflets and information, the other when we were there early September had home made jams and Honey also cakes and eggs all very yummy. .

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jeannjohn

Caravanner from Staffordshire

Reviewed on 19/09/2013 14:15

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Rated 4 of 5

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Excellent CL, well worth a visit.

An excellent CL, one of the best we've stayed at. A very friendly welcome, with clean and tidy toilet/shower facilities. Its only a very short drive into Stratford-on-Avon and a great touring base for the Cotswolds. There's 3 major supermarkets within 3 miles and even an Aldi for those like us who are cost conscious! There is a little day-time road noise on some pitches, but we would certainly recommend this CL. We will DEFINITELY go back again!

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pedlarman

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Reviewed on 08/09/2013 14:30

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Nice CL

Easy to find and to get to. Not your usual quiet CL as next field there are 8 plus more pitches and quite a few more in the next field to that. We didn't use the shower or toilet as there were so many people using it you had to pick your time. Emptying grey water a bit messy as it goes in same place as your chemical toilet and you have to lift wheels onto sides or water goes everywhere. Nice lot of info on area and local produce in hut.You can use washing machine and dryer if needed for a very small charge.We found the road very noisey in early morning and early evening when rush hour is on, and we were pitched away from the road. Nice walk into Village but first field was full of sheep and you had a hard job to get through without ending up with poo covered shoes.If you like walking get yourself a OS Map as loads of quiet footpaths to do,and the walk into Stratford is lovely. Lots of National Trust properties to see plus Warwick Castle.The latter was very Disney fied and a right rip off in my mind. We bought our tickets with Tesco Vouchers and with these you get fast tracked into the attraction and at a very reduced cost.But if you want to see further attractions inside you have to pay on top.Also they charge £6 to park. In all a good CL and worth a stay

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Dave P

Caravanner from Cornwall

Reviewed on 29/08/2013 08:44

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Rated 4 of 5

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Good C/l

Made very welcome by owners, facilities ok but we use our own in caravan, home made produce in hut, which is beautiful (produce that is not hut) lots to see & do. good dog walk for dogs. Can recommend this site

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whoopie

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Reviewed on 12/07/2013 14:13

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March Visit

What a fine CL! Large hardstanding pitches, grass if and when the weather improves, toilet & shower. Good walks from site across fields to Clfford Chamers with its pub. Easy access off A3400 from Stratford. Some road noise during the day and in the early morning but peaceful at night. Friendly and helpful owners. Bed & breakfast available at farm. Discounts for pensioners and for extended stays. Will definitely visit again.

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nelliethehooker

Caravanner from Cumberland

Reviewed on 14/03/2013 21:20

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Just lovely

Now this is a find. A CL just a couple of miles from the fabulous Stratford Upon Avon (and if you haven't visited, your missing a real treat). The pitches are generous, access is easy and the owners very nice. Yes, the shower is a little cold and dark so might be worth considering using your van's shower if you wish to stay here. There is a separate rally field and also another small area for more vans but the actual CL site is at the front of the farm. There is road noise but it didn't intrude on us - if your a light sleeper you might want to consider this. Within a short drive of this site is Edge Hill with it's macabre battle scene and eerie atmosphere, and the Cotswold towns of Chipping Campden, Moreton In Marsh and Broadway. Also, just down the road is a (brand new at time of review) Waitrose and a fab garden centre. In Stratford, if you go to Bill's birthplace checkout the quite outstanding deal with tickets - you can get a family deal for all five Shakespeare's attractions for a year with free revisit. And Mary Arden's Farm will delight the kids : check out the events coming up at Christmas and other bank holidays and get back there, for free.

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Karlosmalin

Caravanner from Warwickshire

Reviewed on 04/09/2012 12:42

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