Being relatively new to motorhoming we've been travelling the UK CAMC and affiliated sites for the last 24 months enjoying all the hidden gems that England, Scotland and Wales have to offer. Over that time we've visited over 30 locations and are now converts to motorhoming planning an ever growing list of places to visit.
Having spent four lovely days hiking, biking and exploring Cheddar before moving on to Devon we can only recommend the Cheddar location. However, we do have to feedback the negatives along with the positives and unfortunately the welcome we recieved upon arrival at Cheddar was not only the worst we have recieved on any trip it was completely inappropriate and has to be feedback and reported.
After travelling for four hours from the Midlands we arrived at Cheddar Club at 12:50 which was ten minutes before check in time. We had read that check in was from 13:00 however there was already two motorhomes in front of us and others pulling in directly behind us keen to start their holiday and explore the wonderful Cheddar.
After four hours driving we got out to stretch our legs and chat with the other arrivals while waiting for check in. Reading the sign outside reception it does state check in is not before 13:00 and if you arrive early you should leave and come back. However, with it being ten minutes before 13:00 and five or six arrivals queuing there would be no way everyone could turn around and leave.
While discussing this fact with a chuckle the reception gate was forcefully opened and we were met with our host (Ness) who stated "do you think that's funny"? What a welcome eh. After explaining (like naughty children) we were simply discussing the impractability of turning around six motorhomes the gate was shut again.
Five minutes later our other host Dave came out to add to our welcome by saying " we'll I suppose I'll have to start letting you all in". A completely unnecessary comment which was met with disagreement with the second arrival.
Once our turn had come to check in we mentioned our disappointment at the inappropriate welcome. To this we were asked if we wanted to stay or not?. Again a great welcome eh.
While the welcome did not spoil our stay it did leave an awkward environment for the duration.
The welcome aside we can truly recommend Cheddar. Walking around the reservoir and beautiful towns of Cheddar and Axbridge are a must. If your feeling more energetic hiking or mountain biking up the stunning gorge is well worth the views.
We'll be visiting Cheddar again but it will be another site which is unfortunate to say.
