Daleacres Club Campsite

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Too many dogs

We live close to this site so it's easy for us to come for an early season visit. The new wardens seem to be coping well but I did not feel that on signing in campers were informed about the 5 mph speed limit as we witnessed vehicles far exceeding the limit Each time we visit there seems to be more and more members with dogs. This time we saw some couples with two and three dogs. On a daily basis some of these members stopped on the road in front of our pitch to allow their dogs to defecate. Yes the mess was picked up but it's not what I want to see as I'm eating my breakfast thank you. Members children are being charged for on all sites and to date I have not seen any kids going to the toilet on the pitch. Dogs however are allowed on site free of charge and can make as much mess as they like and yap and bark at every person or car that passes. It's time that the club woke up to the fact that not everybody likes dogs. In general Daleacres has a lot too offer visitors but beware its too dog friendly in our opinion.

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Stilroamin

Reviewed on 16/04/2024 07:34

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Found a nice little site by accident!

We stayed for two nights midweek just before Easter. We shouldn't have been staying at this site, l thought l had booked for the Blackhorse site in Densole, (senior and blonde moment!!), as were wanted to see family in the area. And l am so glad we did, its a lovely little site, quite rural and unlike the Densole site no buses nearby, which as we have a motorhome is a consideration. Having said that only being about a hour from home we will take our car as well next time as we plan to take the grandchildren. Lovely and clean and the pitch, hardstanding due to the time of year was massive. The toilets were clean and as a previous reviewer said very dark at night because its so rural, added to the fact as you come out of the toilets there is quite pronounced raised manhole which to my mind is a trip hazard. The warden when we checked in did say people had said it was dark at night by the toilets, not sure if it was a light out or just bad lightening. Lovely washing up area. Nice little playground area for children which is good because there is a lot to do for children in the surrounding area. There was an information room with lots of leaflets, taxi firms etc and hopefully something you wouldn't need but it had a defibrillator in there. The warden checking us in was very pleasant and helpful. My main gripe is there was no WiFi, and while l note that sites are being upgraded it is something many people even us oldies want and need now, but if taking children unless very young tots its an issue in today's world. The Wifi had stopped working the previous week and hadn't been repaired apparently. But previous comments from last year l think its a bit of an issue. The only other possible issue is there is only one shower block and they were shut from 10.30-12 which while l appreciate they have to be cleaned l thought was quite early in the morning. The site wasn't very busy but not sure if that would be a bit of an issue in the busier season. All in all a nice site, and reasonable.

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Dwoody

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Reviewed on 03/04/2024 17:00

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Nice site great staff

We stayed at the Daleacres site for three nights on a serviced pitch. The pitch was large and clean, water taps are not directly on the pitch so remember a extra hose. We were greeted by a lovely couple called Bev and Pat, they were very welcoming and spent time explaining everything about the site and the surroundings. They helped us through the barriers and advised us upon the pitching placement, which is different from any other club sites we have been on. The site is very clean and generally easy to navigate, my only two complaints are that firstly the lights on the pathway leading to the facilities block do not work, the path is old and uneven so some light would help especially for people that forget their torch. Secondly the facilities are very old, they are kept spotlessly clean however they are below the standard we have experienced on club sites. We were very pleased to receive information about the area from the site staff, in particular Bev and Pat who always made time for us and other guests even when they were not officially on duty. There are lots of things to do in the area around the site, we would recommend a visit and will return ourselves. Keep up the good work.

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derek150

Caravanner from Essex

Reviewed on 24/03/2024 19:30

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End of season

We stayed for the last three days of the 2023 season, sadly the weather was shocking. It was days after Storm Ciaran had passed through, but it rained and rained and rained even more. The grass areas became swamps and some of the pitches, including my own were flooded and under water, we even had a four hour power outage whilst PowerGen repaired some overhead storm damaged cables. We have made several visits to Daleacres this season, in fact a total of 26 nights, and we have enjoyed our stays immensely. Always clean and well kept and in a very pleasant locality. We have a motorhome but if it were a caravan we would seriously consider leaving it here all season on a seasonal pitch. There have been rumblings that the present wardens may not be here next season, this would be such a shame, but we understand that the burden of the yurts is proving to be too much for them. If the presents wardens do seek pastures new, then we wish them well, however, if they decide to stay on then we will be very happy to see them again in 2024. Daleacres is a lovely site and is well worth a visit to enjoy a pleasant and peaceful stay in beautiful rural Kent.

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seastones

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Reviewed on 09/11/2023 21:45

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Reliable Daleacres

We have been coming hear for 10 years and never been disappointed, fantastic friendly staff so hardworking, the site is always immaculate and the toilet blocks are clean, (eventhough they need updating) we are in the process of moving to the area so we will really miss coming hear in future.

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janice 22

Caravanner from Kent

Reviewed on 12/10/2023 12:26

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Lovely Site with very friendly staff

This is a lovely site in a good location, close to shops/pub but far enough away to really feel the country ambiance. Spent 8 days here and had no problems, site staff are so helpful and friendly, they reopened the shop as I arrived they were closing. The pitch was big enough and the water, waste and EHU all great, the bonus was the TV signal was very good. The only downside for me is the WIFI. It says there is free WIFI, but this is only in a hotspot, the only other alternative is in my opinion a rip off at £7.99 a day or worse £4.99 an hour. CAMC really need to sort this as the pitches become more expensive and like us we can work from our caravan we would welcome a better WIFI at an affordable rate. Overall lovely site good facilities and great staff

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Caravanner from Kent

Reviewed on 05/10/2023 11:10

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A lovely little site, made to feel VERY welcome. / Wifi charges are a complete shocker! :(

We only stayed for one night. Pros. We found the site easy to get to. We had a warm and helpful greeting on arrival. As it was towards the end of season ( (September) we had a choice of pitches! :) Very clean / tidy/ well maintained site. The ambience was nice. We set up our MoHo quickly and felt really pleased to have found the site. We noted the pub up the lane (Probably about 15 minute walk. However the lane is unlit and might be a little risky to walk / stagger back from in the darkness, so we decided to stay on site. we were delighted to find out that a fish & chip van was on site ( Mondays only I think!?). I have to say their fish & chips were really good! All facilities ( water, drainage, EHU's ) are all good! CONS ( and its is a PROPER CON' in every sense of the word)>>>> THE WiFi. The only REAL (AND BIG ISSUE) for us was the Wifi ! The site says there is WiFi... And there is..... BUT its BT and if ( like us) youre NOT a BT customer, the charges are EXTORTIONATE!!!!!!!! £4.99 for an HOUR!.... 7.99 for a Day!!!!!! That is a REDICULOUS fee! WHY RUIN THE EXPERIENCE BY TRYING TO RIP PEOPLE OFF!?? :( If it hadn't been for this they would have got a straight 10 from us, but we resent being ripped off..... and thats how we felt about the WIFI / this site. Lovely site, Great experience. Such a pity that it is spoilt by profiteering!

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ClubMember26CE7E2FC5

Motorhomer from Hampshire

Reviewed on 26/09/2023 15:14

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Second visit this year

We love this site, we only live a short distance away so this is our go-to site for weekend breaks. Its lovely and clean, the wardens are friendly and helpful, generally a nice place to be. There are yurts there too, so our non caravanning friends were able to join us - their yurt looked amazing. Nice pub nearby and a little further along is a nice bar and cafe called Unit 1. Great for lunch and local ales. Looking forward to going again.

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audicab26

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Reviewed on 20/09/2023 14:53

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Shame About Caravaners!

Great Site, Great Staff, Fantastic Area with Plenty to See & Do. Day one...caravaner from a grass pitch walks past our unit within two feet of the windows/door several times a day walking over our plot for a short cut to the shower block. Ended up blocking the route with tables & chairs...now they have to walk the correct way and stop being lazy. Day three caravan arrives next door and puts up awning, two fantastically loud yapping dogs. Next day they start to erect a large windbreak with steel supports and see through windows...we go out for the day. Arrived back and was unable to open car door without touching / hitting the windbreak / metal support poles as they had extended out from the awning towards my unit from the edge of the grass of their hardstanding to my edge of the grass of my hard standing...this is part of the "Fire Bridge". Looking out of my window virtually nose to nose of them sunbathing. We kept our blinds closed the whole ten days. Was returning from the shower block minutes later on my way to complain to the wardens when a warden was coming the other way and said before I could open my mouth "I've told them to take it down". Why are more and more members becoming so selfish and inconsiderate? I've been a member for 17yrs and never had so much trouble and seems to be on the increase. On another issue I have to mention the water stations and the hose pipes (this is all sites)... 1. the pipes point in the wrong direction, not down to the drains. 2. the hoses used are too short. 3. the hoses are not the right sort, too stiff and they end up splitting from members bending them in the correct direction (towards the drains). 4. The new stations installed at Daleacres have so many design / build faults...too small drains, no camber results in water going everywhere (except the drains), platform built level so the water floods towards the bin area and stays due to them being level...warning you need to wear wellingtons to access the bin area. This is no reflection on the brilliant wardens who work so hard and do an amazing job.

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StinkyPete78

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Reviewed on 11/09/2023 20:53

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Great for our first Motorhome trip.

This was our first trip out in our new Motorhome and we could not have picked a better site. There was a possibility we could arrive late and we called ahead. The reception we received on the phone and on arrival (we were not late) was friendly and helpful. Everything about the site is first-class. The facilities, owners and staff could not have been better or more helpful. Great location for exploring and cycling and different takeaway food vans on both nights served excellent quality and well-priced food. The only minor irritation was a yappy jack Russell got next to us but this is not a reflection on the site but the owner of the dog. I am sure we will be back.

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Reviewed on 06/09/2023 16:33

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