Bolton Abbey Estate Club Campsite

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Great location, expensive site for what it is.

This site is in a perfect location, on the bolton abbey estate.  If you are in to walking you do not need to move the car.    Bolton Abbey has 75miles of footpaths however please be aware that dogs are restricted from a number of areas, other areas require the dog to be on a lead even in the woods/fields. There is a great circular walk if you go to the strid turn left over the bridge, then follow the footpath for about 3/4 of an hour to the cavendish tea rooms then follow the path on that side of the river for another 3/4 of an hour back to the camp site.  Foot paths are gravel and whilst there are several slopes they are not difficult and there is even a route suitable for wheelchairs. Thats the good bit. Approaching the site you have to pass through a narrow arch in the road.  This is tight but if you take it slowly its ok, its on a straight bit so not too much of an issue.  But not sure I would want to take one of the new wider vans through. Arrival at the site is 1pm if you arrive early you have to wait for the wardens to let you on.  Departure is 11am.   When we arrived we were told the bottom area of the site was the quietest, free from kids etc.  This is not true, there is a slope leading down to the bottom area which the kids love to race the scooters/scateboards down, so you get lots of traffic there.  The other thing that is not mentioned is that the bottom area of the site is near some sort of septic pit, and the stench is not pleasant at all! I normally stay on CLs so when I pay the main site fees I expect a bit more.  The site has many hard standings, but very few are level, if the site is paying to have hard standings put in, it is not unreasonable to expect the builders to make them level side to side.  Many are small not catering for an awning and car to be side by side.   All pitches seem really close together so if you are a bit anti social you are not going to like the fact that everyone is so close. The showers are clean although at busy times you can expect to queue.    There is a nice dog walk on site, but there are several campers who don't pick up!   

Because of the trees there is no TV reception on site.  Booster cables are available but these are only for an analogue signal so if you have a new digital only TV (Avtex) take lots of videos if you are into TV.  

There is no mobile phone signal on site, nearest phone signal is a couple of miles away.  This seems to be the case for all networks.   Site wifi is good however, and there is a call box for phone calls.

mdr

Caravanner

Reviewed on 01/09/2015 09:51

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Nice site in a beautiful setting

Arrived on a Sunday afternoon and had no problems getting a white pitch in a good location.I have read a few negatives about the wardens but I found them to be helpful and not at all difficult, but perhaps they are not over friendly. I dont mind this if the site is up to standards and it was. Shower block was clean and well maintained, and I would definitely stay again. No kiddies play area and no mobile phone signal might put some people off however 

Aultdearg

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Reviewed on 31/08/2015 20:29

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Don't upset the Sergeant Major

I recently spent two days at the site, after several years of trying to book but always has been full.  Arriving at 1235 (OK, 25 minutes too early) I parked in the waiting area and had a walk round the site until the office opened at 1300.  Got back to my unit at 1255 to find the warden there waiting for me and proceeded to read the riot act to me for arriving too early, not in a manner that an EMPLOYEE of the Caravan Club should use to a club member, or anyone else.  A few words were exchanged and only after threatening to leave HIS site, did he relent somewhat.  I requested a site close to the toilet block as my wife has walking difficulties due to long term heart problems, only to be told that I was to be sited at the lowest part of the site at the foot of a fairly steep incline.  I was informed that all pitches near the toilet block were taken.  I had to point out to the warden that that was not true as FOUR sites within 30 yards of the TB were vacant and the keys were hanging on the board next to the warden.  I was very reluctantly, given the key fob to the pitch nearest to the TB. In addition to there being no reception for mobile phones on site, the WiFi was also unavailable. The toilet block was probably the poorest maintained block I have ever encountered in my 13 years of club membership. Somehow, I don't think I will be back at Bolton Abbey site, very disappointing and certainly not helped by the Bolshie warden.

GeoffNI

Reviewed on 28/08/2015 00:50

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Stay for the location NOT the site

Just had a week at Bolton Abbey. This site is in a wonderful location for visiting the beautiful Upper Wharfedale. Really a 5 star for location doesn't do it justice. As a result the site is extremely popular.  We arrived Sunday 16th and stayed for the full week. On arrival we had first the clear our pitch of dog poo....then we could set up. That was certainly a first...or maybe we'd been lucky, A stroll round the dog walk later with our own dog and it was clear that we have members who refuse to scoop the poop. The site has around 50 hardstanding pitches. Sun is in short supply due to large over hanging trees. The toilet block is a little busy at peak times...one could say inadequate. As a result of its popularity it wasn't up to the normal high standard of cleanliness, you get used to on club sites. First time I have had a gripe at a site - honest. So will really now vent my spleen ;-)   **Kept awake at night with several dogs barking...turned out chief culprit had 4 large dogs - what is that about? Surely there should be a limit? ** One pitch had 12 occupants, that is large motorhome and three x 2 man tents...did I say this was a popular site? The users of the pitch were no problem at all - I admired their efficiency when serving dinner...but are you allowed to sleep in tents - If so maybe I'll follow suit? ** Finally would have been nice of the warden to re attach my EHU after he had mowed the lawn. If only to save my ice cream...my neighbour was suitably unimpressed as he had been un-hooked too. Finally - though it wasn't a problem for us. A notice telling you to be off by 11:00? Think that is a bit out of order, especially given that you cannot arrive before 1pm.

johnflynn

Motorhomer from West Sussex

Reviewed on 25/08/2015 17:14

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lovely and friendly clean site.

We have been here twice now and really like the site. The wardens are really friendly and very helpful. This is our first year of motorhoming and we love it! but there have been a few hiccups along the way...arriving to this site with your exhaust box just gone-well they knew we had arrived! The wardens looked up nearest garages and handed us a list. Second visit forgot tin opener, not a problem used theres. Think they know us by name now lol...we have 3 dogs and the strid and barden bridge for walking is beautifull and its right next door.

betsy123

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Reviewed on 25/08/2015 09:27

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Great time

Great site, loved driving through the narrow gate :)  wished we had longer but we will be back

Paul1262

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Reviewed on 24/08/2015 16:52

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Great time

Great site, loved driving through the narrow gate :)  wished we had longer but we will be back

Paul1262

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Reviewed on 24/08/2015 16:51

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Wonderful site

This is an absolutely lovely site. Nice and quite, relaxing and very clean facilities. The only niggles I would have are the advertised walks which are limited and basically a walk round the edge of the park  Possibly 5mins and your back where you started, . the welly walk etc that other people are mentioning are about 5 minutes by car down the road and cost around £8 per car to get in. and the owners/workers lack of enthusiasm when we arrived. We felt awkward and ushered out the office as quickly as possible. 

Trustbears

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Reviewed on 21/08/2015 07:55

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fantastic

Stayed here for a long weekend and enjoyed every minute.   The wardens were really cheerful and helpful and lots of walks and wildlife on your doorstep.  No children's play area but that didn't worry us.  Really peaceful relaxing break.  Would recommend and would definitely go back. 

mely

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Reviewed on 20/08/2015 21:45

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A natural gem

In the woods of the Bolton Abbey estate this gem of a site blends with nature and abounds with wildlife. A perfect base for walking and exploring, our grandchildren loved the "Welly walk" with all its challenges. The site lives up to the best traditions of the Club and is well worth a visit.

Aviess

Reviewed on 17/08/2015 21:25

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