Baltic Wharf Club Campsite

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Good for families

Great value/location

Baltic Wharf is not our normal choice for a site, however, we were pleasantly surprised. Straightforward journey to the site. Easy to walk into the city, yet you felt you were miles away! So much to see and experience! Lesley and Chelle were welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable of the area. The site was tidy, and facilities spotless. Will definitely return 👍🏻

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 28/02/2024 17:27

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Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

Great Location but ...........

We have stayed at Baltic Wharf, love the location as described by so many reviewers. Especially good for us as we visit family who live in and around the Bristol area. Its just so sad to see many parts of the site going passed its best over the past few years. The Wardens we met were again very friendly and trying to to do their best with a what they have. The facilities, were always clean, but so urgently need updating, as does the Wifi and TV points, and as do many of the pitches. I get the fact the CMC lease on the site has been a subject of closing, then extending, then closing, then extending, and understand the reservations to invest if they do indeed lose the site at the end of the year. It always full or nearly full, and at nearly £40 per night it has an income of over £0.6m per annum. If the sun does indeed set on this site it will be sorely missed by many, myself included, but as it stands, it is certainly not what we all expect from a Club site in this day and age.

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peaf1997

Motorhomer from Flintshire

Reviewed on 21/02/2024 16:08

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Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

We love Baltic Wharf!

Still one of our favourite CAMC sites and boy will we miss it once it's gone (finally!). Booked to stay with friends who'd never been - by the way they loved it (and Bristol) too. We'd not stayed since 2018 but knew what to expect. Really friendly, excellent wardens currently on site. Easy check in and chose our pitch. Our friends turned up a bit later than us due to the usual M4/M5 hold ups! We were still pitched not far away from each other, although it was busy for February. Facilities are looking a bit tired now but always very warm and clean, a credit to the hard working wardens. Undercover washing up area, laundry, information room and recycling all on site too. It's all about location with this site. Back gate (security code required to get back in) onto the waterside. Easy walk into Bristol. Pub next door (didn't use this time) and Morrisons Daily a 5 minute walk from the entrance. Bristol itself has so much to see and do and would easily keep you busy for a week. In 3 days we did the city, walked to Cabot Tower and Clifton/the bridge. Hoping the local council will extend the lease but will try and get booked for another short break before the end of this year (just in case!). It's not a cheap site but in our opinion it's well worth it, just for the location.

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Bude Camper

Motorhomer from Cornwall

Reviewed on 21/02/2024 10:41

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Good for families

Tired Car Park

Baltic wharf is one of the most popular CMHC sites in the country, so due to this, getting a spot can be difficult. We haven't been here for some time; had forgotten how enclosed it is, by the glass on one side and the boatyard on the other. The location is the greatest draw, easy access to Bristol old town along the quayside, SS Great Britain very close; the Cottage Inn a 100yds away. Unfortunately, the site has become terribly tired. It is a glorified car park with old gravel, tired toilet block and no WiFi apart from a hotspot close to reception. In fairness, Baltic Wharf has had its death knell hanging over it for some time. Bristol Council have been threatening to take back the lease fir a few yearsnow. As a result of this, I understand why CMHC had not spent any money improving its appearance. I don't think we'll be returning any more.

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bigpolish

Caravanner

Reviewed on 04/02/2024 11:56

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Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

Great location

This site has a great location for the city of Bristol, easy walks (apart from the hills) to see all the attractions. Back gate on to wharf for a nice flat stroll along to visit many restaurants. The site itself is more a parking place with mainly hardcore surface with a few area breaks, the facilities are good but showing their age, as the site is constantly under threat of closure can’t see any major improvements being done. The WiFi should be fixed as very poor coverage and only works at reception area. The staff are very helpful and knowledgable. Definitely worth a trip before it is eventually closed - maybe with continued high use might be saved😀

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erlendwc

Reviewed on 05/12/2023 08:51

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Good for families

Great location with very friendly, helpful wardens.

We stayed here for 3 nights in late November. The location was excellent, right on the waterfront of Bristol's "floating harbour". The wardens, Robin and Annette, were extremely friendly and helpful, providing lots of information about where to go, both in Bristol and along the River Avon. Over the 2.5 days we were onsite, we managed to walk almost 20 miles and loved the variety of landscapes and architecture in and around Bristol. The rolling club warnings about closure of the site probably mean we will not return, but we had a great time while we were there.

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Essdeebee

Reviewed on 04/12/2023 15:47

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Good for families

Nothing too much trouble for the wardens

We love this site and have visited regularly over 15 years. Location is excellent. The facilities are always immaculately clean (although a bit dated now). The last visit the new wardens were exceptionally helpful. A pile of leaves had accumulated overnight ( it was quite windy!) and Robin came over straightaway to clear it all away from our car and caravan doorway. Then, when hooking up the electrics to our car to leave, we hit a problem - again, Robin came to the rescue immediately and knew what the issue was straightaway - he realigned the socket so the connection could be made and told us how to resolve it if the issue reoccurred in the future. Cannot fault the customer service of Robin and Annette.

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Anelky

Caravanner

Reviewed on 01/12/2023 16:41

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Good for families

Great site

Wasn’t sure what to expect but was pleased with the site. The toilets and showers were very clean, the site itself is in a fantastic position for visiting Bristol, also bus and train into Bath etc etc. During our stay it was very quiet with only the occasional siren in the distance as one would expect in a city. The walk into Bristol was approximately 20 minutes along the docks, Bristol itself is a thriving city centre with lots to do and see, including some great watering holes! We also had a lovely walk along the gorge under and over the Clifton suspension bridge ( a little muddy due to all the rain last week) then through some lovely streets and small parks back into the city. Next time we will book for a week or more and also take our bikes. We felt very safe.

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MOSS59

Campervanner

Reviewed on 27/11/2023 21:37

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Good for families

Better than expected.

I was not expecting much from this site as it had been sold to me as a car park close to the City. However, despite its small size meaning that every available piece of land is given over to pitches, we had a great stay here. The site was looking rather grubby but that was due to all the recent rain and leaf fall and I imagine that this is a very different looking site in summer. Check-in was fast. Some pitches are not level and ramps are required, levellers were in use of some pitches. TV reception is a bit hit and miss but there is a connection on the hook-up post that can be used. The wi-fi is non existent unless you go to reception. I don't see this improving with the loss of this site only a year away. We only used the disabled facilities which were always nicely clean with good water pressure - no complaints here. We experienced no noise from the nearby pub, but there were several emergency vehicle sirens, but this is a City Centre after all so should be expected. We did not come across drunks, druggies or beggars during our stay. There is a mini-Morrisons nearby which has all the basic food items you might need. Cycling - Not far to get access to the Bristol to Bath path which is in incredibly good condition, if somewhat poorly signposted so be aware of your route before you go. In the opposite direction we went to Ashton Court which was pretty much traffic-free and well worth the visit. Good tearoom there too. We went on to cycle the path along the Avon Gorge and under the Clifton Suspension Bridge. It was very wet on our visit but in the dry this would be even better. There is a motorhome waste point, but it is a lift the lid type, and we had to face the wrong way to use it - again this won't change. Finally, this site served us well. We did all that we wanted to do. We felt safe and we were comfortable. The site was better than expected. We are likely to return.

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Scilly Boy

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 19/11/2023 12:03

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Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

Here again.

Good choice of pitch unlike some sites this year,when pitch has been allocated. Lots of rain but doesn't bother us.we are always glad to be here. Facilities a bit tired and awful rank smell after running water in wash cubicles. Makes a change to arrive via Hotwells and no noise from roadworks. Buses in evening are useful. Spent money in shops and pubs.its a shame council don't appreciate this site,as more and more people seem to be buying caravans and motorhomes. After 25+ years we still look forward to coming here and keep booking for events in the city.

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Paula Watkins

Motorhomer from Nottinghamshire

Reviewed on 22/10/2023 08:34

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