Wortley Hall

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Unique CL in peaceful surroundings

Having read many positive reviews we decided to give Wortley Hall a try. Location is good with access to walks and the village with its coffee shop, pub(limited opening times) farm shop ( also limited opening hours) Pitches are on the small side but ok for us as we have a small motorhome but anything large would struggle. Also the pitches are sloping you will definitely need ramps. Pitches are allocated to you when you arrive at the hotel reception, you need a key to unlock a gate into the site, it’s a pain as the gate has dropped and you need a little force to get the lock off and on. I’m not sure why it needs to be locked. Shower is clean and well lit and a short walk from the site. Generally a nice site in grounds of an old historic hotel, the gardens are looking a little shabby but that’s understandable after the year we’ve had. I much prefer a CL to a club site and this one is definitely a revisit in the future.

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JCH26

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Reviewed on 23/09/2021 15:32

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Fantastic

We spent six nights here when restrictions lifted in April. Arrival was straightforward and levelling was fairly easy. The grounds are breathtaking and a delight to wake up to. I have never seen so many ducks in one place in my life!! We visited the tea rooms for our daughters birthday and they were more than accommodating. And we visited Wortley Hall’s grounds for drinks on a few occasions. The bar is well run and organised. The site is very well situated for shopping (we went to Meadowshall shopping centre) and as we would normally visit the crucible this time of year we will definitely return when we’re able to go back there. All in all a very pleasant stay. Very picturesque.

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Reviewed on 30/04/2021 23:26

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Beautiful But

This site is beautiful, wonderful scenery and views , pub close 10 mins walk away and also small shop , Would definitely return , But they need a couple of skips to remove the old bathroom suites piled up near the new toilet / shower block , We took our dog and disappointed not to find dog waste bin , hence people not picking up after there dog near where we where pitched , Also we had a very noisy neighbour who thought it was acceptable to have Ibiza rave in his camper on his lonesome till 1 am We did report it to reception who where very obliging to speak to him he also didn’t leave till after 12.30 pm the next day , he obviously had his own rules of camping club , Luckily he was there only for one night Or else we would have left ,thankfully we had a better second night and would definitely return

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Bolero101

Reviewed on 10/11/2020 18:03

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September 2020

Lovely clean site, very secure, really good contact from reception prior to arrival. Keypad entry to site and for showers/ toilets too (but we use our own). Secluded little part of the vast grounds and very pleasant walking available throughout. Loved the walled garden in autumn sunshine. The Hall has a really nice restaurant and bar food available (as well as afternoon tea). There is a safe off the road bridle track walk to the next village. However the village of Wortley itself is an easy 5 min walk and has a pub, coffee rooms, farm shop and a lovely old village church. Will happily come back here for another short break.

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Janine Morris

Reviewed on 20/09/2020 21:26

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Fabulous CL

Stayed here for 2 nights. What a lovely location, with toilets and showers. Probably the best CL we have stayed on to date. The bar in the Hall is quiet and the staff especially Dave behind the bar are very informative about the history of the Hall. There is a pub called the Wortley Arms 10 minutes walk away, which has a good selection of drinks and also does fine dining. Next to it is the Mens Club. This was a great find with friendly locals and fish and chips served on a friday. Locally there at lots of walks and cycle rides on the Trans Pennine Trail. We loved it.

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Reviewed on 11/01/2020 08:51

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What a fabulous CL!

Set in a tranquil and scenic location, Wortley Hall is a treat - easy to find and access. The CL area is beautifully landscaped and kept, though the pitches aren't that level so bear that in mind. The shower/toilet block is excellent - clean, new and very well appointed. Poorly lit access in the dark/rain though, so don't forget your trusty torch and the door code they give you. The disposal/fresh water services are close enough to the pitches, offer everything you need and are practically designed and well-thought-through. There's a little shop in easy walking distance and there plenty of info in Reception. The history and ownership of the Hall are interesting too and the gardens and "pond" are stunning. Look out for the ducks... The only bizarre note was the fact that the chef decided to close the kitchen an hour early on a whim...I could understand it for the restaurant at which I'd always expect to make a reservation, but not for bar food....and this was a right pain frankly...especially as I checked the timings when we booked in. That aside we'd go back like a shot...

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GalizaStaffs

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Reviewed on 01/10/2019 16:58

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Wortley A Stunning Place

We stayed here over late May Bank Holiday(yes just got round to doing my review). Quaint CL site situated behind Wortley Hall near the Walled Garden. All the pitches are surrounded with their own privet hedge for privacy..yes they are quite small compared to some but we managed with our twin axle and kampa air awning adequately. The toilets and showers are so modern and clean. The grounds are wonderful for walks with abundance of wild life..and you have access all around . We loved exploring with out dogs. A small walk into the village from the estate where you will find the pub....club...shop...post office..tea rooms..enough for what we needed. My only gripe as stated before was the continuous visitors to the hall to various weddings ect.( there were 2 weddings the weekend we stayed) who thought that they could just wander around the Cl site..I really didn't like this... as you don't know who they are or what they are up to..as a caravanner for many many years I have never been concerned about what we leave in our awnings when going out..but here I did..Wortley Hall need to put up very clear signs that there is a Strict No Access to the Caravan Site unless you are staying on it.

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Hettyfeather

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Reviewed on 06/08/2019 09:10

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Almost Perfect!

Wortley Hall is an excellent CL. As the name implies it is in the grounds of Wortley Hall set behind the Hall and far enough away to avoid any excess noise. The Hall itself has an interesting history as in the 1950's it was purchased by the Trade Union movement to use as a Conference Centre and a place for holidays, a function that continues to this day. The five pitches are all on hardstanding with an area of grass alongside. Unfortunately they are on a bit of a slope which is probably a bigger problem for motorhomers than those members with caravans. In fairness this is pointed out on the webpage for this site. There is a very neat and nicely done water and waste water disposal point and a chemical emptying point in an enclosed shed like building. The excellent toilet/shower facilities are contained in one of the outbuildings a little way from the pitches. They are spacious and completed to a very nice standard. The outbuilding has a key pad lock for access. Given that there is still a lot of empty space within the building housing the facilities I wonder if this will be used for future provision of services? Wortley Hall has a restaurant called the Ruddy Duck and there is also The Fire Brigade Union Bar where we had a nice lunch one day. No WiFi at the pitches but I understand this is available at the Hall. The 4G signal was pretty good. You are free to wander around the grounds of the Hall and the walled garden. Sometimes non CL visitors find themselves by mistake at the CL when they take a wrong path! It is a fairly short uphill walk into the village of Wortley which has a pub, post office, shop and coffee shop. Unfortunately public transport is a bit limited but there is an infrequent bus service along the main road. Highly recommended.

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DavidKlyne

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Reviewed on 09/07/2019 21:59

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very good overall

Everything was fine nice site with excellent facilities, one minor point needs sign on toilet door to remind people to make sure door is locked after use as people from hotel wander around. A bigger point is that the gate should be put further up to stop people wandering up to site, a sign would help stating no public beyond this, also this would make it easier ,as where you park to go to reception you block people in . The site it self is excellent pub within easy walking distance , good ale food pricey for what you get. Hall good drinks, and food good so I was told and cheaper. The dog loved his walks around the gardens we were on pitch 5 which overlooks duck pond. We will be back I am sure.

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Reviewed on 24/06/2019 11:05

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Wonderful Wortley Wowed us!

WOW a Very nice peaceful site with all hard standing pitches separated by a hedge for privacy, toilets and showers very nice and clean and modern, waste and rubbish facilities are very good, the site is tucked away in a nice corner near the walled garden and duck pond and is secured with locked gates which each camper has a key for the duration of the stay, it has some beautiful walks around the estate, lots of wildlife to be seen from Ducks who visit the caravans daily, pheasants, squirrels and hares. Just a 5 minute walk to the entrance of the estate is a local grocery shop & post office and Wortley WMC & Wortley Arms who serve Cask Ales and food. My only recommendation to improve this site is to stop walkers who visit the Hall wandering up into the caravan site and being nosy as they walk past as you don't know who they are and what some of them may be up to when you aren't at your caravan which makes it feel a bit less secure. it needs clear signs at the entrance to the site stating No access to members of the public.

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pennypoop

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Reviewed on 28/05/2019 11:10

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