We stayed here again this year for the second time, this time for a full two weeks. Our experience started with a seven hour journey from hell which left us arriving at 8.45pm. Nothing for it then but late night arrivals. Not a bit of it. A warden, fresh from her shower arrived and sorted us out. Brilliant!
Apart from having great wardens (again) the site is truly superb, provided of course you like separated areas rather than regimented rows and you enjoy the company of semi-tame Sitka deer. I agree the shower blocks could use an update. I have to say that if the thought of toilets you don't flush worries you then don't come here. FYI they don't smell and are perfectly acceptable (although a touch drafty on the nether regions). They most certainly are not suitable for children (its a long way down to the "dump").
There is noise. The trains sound their horns as they go past the level crossing nearby but you soon get used to that ( unlike being nudged by a deer asking for food when you're half asleep on a lounger). There's also road noise, but not much. I never heard any Quarry noise 'cos we weren't close enough.
Now, the positives. The word "bucolic" describes this site beautifully. In addition it's very close to the Station and that opens up a whole new world of access to local attractions without having to bother about the car (or motorhome). There is a pub nearby but is's mediocre in that the beer isn't brilliant and both it and the food are overpriced. Get a train and go to the Ship at Wool (near the station) instead. Or just laze around the site and enjoy as much peace and quiet as your'e likely to get in our overcrowded little island.
This site isn't for everyone, certainly not for families with young children but for old farts like me and the domestic authority it's worth 7 hours getting to it. Next year? France, which is why I'm sharing this site with you. Believe me I wouldn't have told you if I thought you would rush to it and keep me out next year.
ENJOY.
