Smiths Farm

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Quite location, bit lacking in guidance for those new to CL sites.

This was the first CL we had visited, on arrival (end of April 2023) there was nobody to explain the facilities on site. For people who use CLs regularly I am sure this is not a problem. Fortunately there was another caravaner already at site who explained he just emptied his grey water by the fence. The toilet emptying facility is a hinged manhole type drain cover with a string handle. It would be easy I think to add some basic instructions to the booking confirmation that is sent out, this would help people like us that are new to CL sites. This site is not particularly level and there are some quite large dips that hold water if it rains. On a positive, the location is nice, paddocks behind you with horses gazing.

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lessur

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Reviewed on 08/08/2023 12:31

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VERY PLEASENT SITE

I have stayed quite a few times over the last few years and it is a perfect CL to relax and chill out at.Derek is very welcoming and helpful.The site is very clean and tidy and I always enjoy my stay there.I always go back there when im in the area.

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jay2180

Caravanner from Kent

Reviewed on 19/07/2023 21:42

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One of our favourite sites

Well the previous reviewer said it all and we can confirm it! Since discovering this lovely site it is the one we immediately go for when we’re in the area. It is very well maintained, far away enough from the road to be peaceful with secure access and surrounded by fields and paddocks. The site is well located for visiting places of interest in the area. The owners are so welcoming and friendly the kind of people that make you smile when thinking of them.

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ChrisandCarole

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Reviewed on 28/07/2022 13:30

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What a Gem!

This little place is an absolute gem! We only booked the day before arrival and managed to reserve the last remaining pitch.........and we were so pleased we did! From the initial telephone call to arrival on Site and Meeting the Owners, everything was so relaxing and straightforward. The directions given by the owner very good and easy to follow. Olney, which is a lovely little town, is situated just 1.5 Miles and has some lovely artisan shops and numerous Cafes and Coffee Shops. Emberton Park is 2 Miles away and ideal for picnics, fishing and family days out. Other attractions within just a few miles include Salcey Forest, Castle Ashby, Stevington Windmill and Piddington Roman Villa Museum to name but a few. It was so nice to just relax with the sounds of the countryside around. The SIte is kept in excellent condition and a lot of hard work has obviously been put in to make it what it is. Fresh Water is available from two points, Rubbish and Recycling Bins are in a tidy Bin Store, along with the Chemical Disposal Point. The Pitches are clearly marked and spacious. We have just one regret with Smith's Farm............................We didn't find it sooner!!!! There is no doubt that we will return very soon.

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Reviewed on 15/06/2022 12:18

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Best CL Site I've been to

We stayed at Smith's Farm in April whilst visiting family. Daffodils lined the road up to the site enhancing the clean and tidy Farm. Derek was extremely welcoming and the views across the countryside were amazing. Grass is in perfect order. I agree with all the positive comments and would certainly come back again. This is the first time I have been to Olney. Attractive town with interesting shops, cafes and ironmongers.

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Reviewed on 08/06/2022 17:21

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Another pleasant couple of nights

Another weekend on this peaceful well kept site which is located 1-3/4miles outside of Olney. Nothing has chnaged since my last review of this in 2020. It is still very well maintained and it is a pleasure to stay here on a fine dry weekend. From 2020: We had another enjoyable long weekend on this lovely site and were once again made very welcome by the owner Derek and his family. This is a well maintained, quiet site located in the countryside 1 mile from the interesting town of Olney where there are all services available. The River Great Ouse flows on the outskirts of the town next to which is the Emberton Country Park, a popular area for picnicking, fishing and walking. The five grass pitches are well marked and are in a fenced paddock overlooking rolling countryside. Water is available on both sides of the paddock making it easy to refill motorhome tanks with a hose. The chemical disposal and rubbish recycling point located conveniently just at the entrance to the paddock and again a motorhome waste tank could easily be emptied here using a hose. Stagecoach’s number 41 bus route, Bedford to Northampton via Olney, runs hourly past the site but there is no nearby dedicated bus stop and it was not established, if as a country bus, whether this could be flagged down. Good easy walking is available a short distance away via the side road leading to the Olney Park Farm Estate. This takes you into rolling arable farmland with fine views and woodland.

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peedee

Motorhomer from Bedfordshire

Reviewed on 01/05/2022 14:40

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Excellently placed for moving on to Santa Pod

We’ve just enjoyed our first (likely of many) overnight stays here before moving on to Santa Pod. It’s a great spot, with excellent security, beautifully maintained pitches and a really quiet and relaxed atmosphere. The owners couldn’t have been more welcoming or helpful. Highly recommended.

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CMtheBGB

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Reviewed on 29/04/2022 14:59

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Perfect Pitch!

We arrived during the early evening to find a beautiful sunny location with meadow views and horses grazing. Having been given excellent information, by the owners, prior to our arrival, we knew how to find the site and what to expect when we arrived. We were made to feel very welcome and very much enjoyed our stay, albeit only 2 nights on this occasion. The pitches are well spaced, reasonably level and the entire site very well maintained. Well worth a visit and lots to see and so in the area.

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Reviewed on 04/07/2021 22:20

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D Dean - First timers

Been members for 2 years and this is our first CL site, Wonderful! Everything my wife and I wanted, I was working locally in Bedford and also visited a relation in Deanshanger (about 30 mins away. Lovely owners and well kept site within easy reach of a lovely town Olney. If this is the Cl standard we'll be searching for a lot more in the future. Thank you the Smiths!! we'll be back! Dave and Sue

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Dave Dean

Reviewed on 10/05/2021 16:58

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Lovely Bank Holiday Weekend stay

We've just returned from a Bank Holiday weekend here and had a really lovely stay. The first thing to mention is that the entrance can be easy to miss when coming from Olney so take care! Whilst that entrance from the road is wide but potentially missable, the driveway through the farmyard and up the track is decidedly narrow but our 8ft wide twin axle caravan was OK! The track opens out as you climb the incline onto a wide-open space with far-reaching views over the countryside. Very pleasant indeed. The owner just lets you get on with it - he's very relaxed and just wants people to enjoy themselves, as long as they are not annoying other campers which is fair enough (although one person's fun can be another person's annoyance!). Our slight issue with this is that the field itself is so small there is nowhere appropriate for the kids to run around and let off steam. Just be mindful of this if, like us, you have kids that need to burn off energy. It must be bordering on the smallest allowed site bearing in mind allowances for distancing between vans and not blocking the entrances to the gates at either end of the field. I think this might also be partly why the owner doesn't allow groundsheets as if you wreck the grass it has no time to recover as there is little alternative as to where or how to pitch. It must be said that the grass was lovely and short whilst we stayed there with no cuttings left around either which was appreciated. There are EHU points and a water tap on each side of the site and the CDP is in an almost over - convenient place - it's in sight of all pitches. This site is close to various attractions including Emberton and Irchester Country Parks and Olney itself is a charming little town with lots of independent shops and free parking! Wellingborough is about 15 minutes away as a larger town with all your regular shops and amenities including a Morrisons that sells LPG so you can top up your Safefill cylinder there as we did. Overall we had a lovely stay and is a well-kept site with an open feel but be wary that it is very small.

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tadhatter

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Reviewed on 03/05/2021 15:31

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