Black Knowl Club Campsite

Rated 4 of 5

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Peace and quiet

Rated 3 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

Ideal forest setting

We stayed for 4 days in early November,weather was mild and some light showers at times. The site offers immediate access to open heathland, walks and cycle trails. Site was quiet and peaceful.Due to time of year grass pitches not in use so site was maybe at half its summer capacity. We didnt use site tiolet facilities. Downsides are toilets closed mid morning (why cant this be left to after 12.00 like other sites?) . The access road (not under CC control) has some high speed ramps - taken with extreme care we didnt ground the caravan. Lastly the site rules require a departure by 11.30.

Would we come back? - possibly , but if the Camping in the Forest site Aldridge Hill was open (this site served by the same access road) we would go there instead.

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mikebav

Caravanner from Lancashire

Reviewed on 08/11/2015 19:08

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Rated 5 of 5

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Good for families

Great weekend

Had a great stay at Black Knowl, prior to arriving I was a bit tentative due to the reviews I had read regarding the facilities however although they are not the best I have seen they were always clean and functional.

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HowardJ

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Reviewed on 08/11/2015 18:50

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Rated 4 of 5

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Peace and quiet

Rated 1 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

Going Downhill Fast

Been to this site several times over the years and have seen the facilities deteriorate each visit. Black mould, broken tiles, shower heads falling off housings, most shower cubicles without holders for soaps/shampoos etc, toilets that don't flush properly, all in all these are now the worst facilities I have had the misfortune to use. Some of the hardstanding pitches flood when raining and cause a lot of problems for people who have awnings. Something else I objected to was that I didn't have the opportunity to choose my own pitch as I usually do.

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theoldPeople

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Reviewed on 08/11/2015 15:19

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

Good for families

First time back after 10 years

Last time we stayed we had kids, now they are both in their 20's. However the site has just not changed one bit. Its a great location and although not special looking in itself , you walk out of the gate and you are in the most glorious forest with walking wherever you wish. Local town Brockenhurst still has a good butcher, but also now a Tesco and Sainsburies local. As far as the facilities go, we don't ever use them , the outside looked as it did, 10 years ago.

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cliffords55

Reviewed on 01/11/2015 17:28

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Rated 2 of 5

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Good for families

At long last news on toilet improvements

Our favourite site despite the loos, pleased to hear improvements are in hand. Dissapointed no newspaper arrangements and warden commenting no plans to arrange newspapers next year! Surely with at least three newsagents in Brokenhurst & a little effort something could be arranged - I like my news with breakfast without an hours walk or getting in the car.

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Tango

Reviewed on 28/10/2015 17:36

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Rated 5 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

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A brilliant site

Great site, friendly wardens and warm welcome. Facilities dated by some club standards but very clean and warm. Overall, a brilliant site! Will be staying there again.

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Keithap

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Reviewed on 22/10/2015 18:48

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Rated 1 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

Showers - A Let Down

You can’t fault this site for its location; in fact it’s probably my favourite and that of many other members. It’s not the cheapest site so why oh why do we have to put up with the antiquated showers. The club now own this site so what is the delay in having new toilet blocks. The system can’t cope but much worse is the age and condition of the block, which apparently was built in the early 70’s. Broken tiles, shower trays with the surface so worn it’s down to the cast concrete, mould in the grout, taps that leak or don’t even turn off, flaking emulsion paint on the walls/pipe work and one toilet in the gents that has been out of action for some time with the door fixed shut. In my marking I gave the facilities 1 star. I must add that I can’t fault the cleanliness; the wardens do a great job with what they’ve got. They must be as frustrated as the members and yet keep the block up to an acceptable condition. However they are fighting a losing battle. This can’t go on for much longer. The location must be a jewel in the CC’s crown but not until they give the members something decent in the way of a new shower block.

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harryb

Caravanner from Nottinghamshire

Reviewed on 18/10/2015 21:27

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Rated 4 of 5

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Peace and quiet

Rated 1 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

Showers - A Let Down

You can’t fault this site for its location; in fact it’s probably my favourite and that of many other members. It’s not the cheapest site so why oh why do we have to put up with the antiquated showers. The club now own this site so what is the delay in having new toilet blocks. The system can’t cope but much worse is the age and condition of the block, which apparently was built in the early 70’s. Broken tiles, shower trays with the surface so worn it’s down to the cast concrete, mould in the grout, taps that leak or don’t even turn off, flaking emulsion paint on the walls/pipe work and one toilet in the gents that has been out of action for some time with the door fixed shut. In my marking I gave the facilities 1 star. I must add that I can’t fault the cleanliness; the wardens do a great job with what they’ve got. They must be as frustrated as the members and yet keep the block up to an acceptable condition. However they are fighting a losing battle. This can’t go on for much longer. The location must be a jewel in the CC’s crown but not until they give the members something decent in the way of a new shower block.

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harryb

Caravanner from Nottinghamshire

Reviewed on 18/10/2015 21:26

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Rated 4 of 5

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Peace and quiet

Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

Not again !!!!

This has to be our all time favourite site having visited it many times But as it seems to be on all sites now why are units allowed to pitch with doors facing each other ? Surely the wardens should check that pitching is done in the way that is instructed on arrival

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dossett

Reviewed on 17/10/2015 22:17

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 3 of 5

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Good for families

Shame about the Showers!

As we came up to the site, there were ponies and cattle grazing by the road side, such a wonderful sight! The road leading to Black Knowl is pot holed and fitted with many sleeping policemen, not fun with a caravan behind, or without for that matter. Part way down the road we thought that we had gone wrong; but as we turned the corner, the site was ahead of us, thank goodness. Wonderful location, and friendly staff greeted us. The most disappointing point about the site, is clearly the toilets/showers, the idea of WC, basin and shower in each cubicle, is sound, but they are very sad and tired, and too few! We would love to come again, and do hope that issues can be resolved to make this a top class destination for visits to the New Forest.

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kkennell

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Reviewed on 16/10/2015 20:44

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