Freshwater East Club Campsite

Rated 4 of 5

Rated 5 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 3 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 3 of 5

Good for families

Lovely site if you want to disconnect from the world for a bit..

My wife and I recently stayed at Freshwater East for a couple of weeks. We had been here before so knew what to expect, and in most respects the site is still a really lovely spot. The site is landscaped well, and has a mix of service and non serviced pitches and grass or hard standing pitches. The facilities are maintained to the usual club standards, and the wardens were very friendly and helpful. The site is also located a short walk from a lovely little beach. We enjoyed our stay very much. The downsides were mostly caused I think by the remote location of the site. There is no mobile signal, and almost non existent TV reception. The site was fairly busy while we were there, which may explain why the site wifi was virtually unusable. The lack of connectivity might be an attraction to some, but I don't think I can risk being that "cut off" from the rest of the world again so I doubt I'll be back. Shame, as it's a lovely site in every other respect.

0 replies

TonyEuropa

Caravanner

Reviewed on 14/09/2020 15:34

3 reviews

0 Helpful notes

Report this reviewer

Rated 4 of 5

Rated 1 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 1 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 3 of 5

Location

Rated 1 of 5

Good for families

never again

I booked for 5 nights from 9th September left after 3 we have a motor home and like to use the buses that it said there were, no there are not, we were told no bus, hasn't been since before lock down that should have been told on booking, was given taxi number and told Tenby was £10 no it was £30 each way. Then ask if we could have a paper was told no you can get one at the garage turn left out of the site 3 miles there and 3 back for a 80 year old up hill too much. Then the cows mooing all night. 5 Showers only 2 in use. Rubbish

0 replies

jeannie987

Reviewed on 12/09/2020 17:30

1 review

0 Helpful notes

Report this reviewer

Rated 4 of 5

Rated 5 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 4 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 4 of 5

Location

Rated 3 of 5

Good for families

Same as it ever was.

Just managed to get in for 3 nights and we were mighty glad we were one of the first arrivals of the day and were lucky enough to find a hardstanding pitch. I'd forgotten how many grass pitches there were and though we were told by the wardens that there were a few closed because they were too wet, we saw quite a few 'vans struggling to get onto the remaining ones. The site was as clean as ever and the social distancing rules were adhered to. I'm a bit mystified as to how the rules are chosen, as this is the third site we've been on since lockdown and all three (C&MC) had different interpretations. This time around there were four wristbands available, which seemed to cut down on the queuing (outside at least) though as there were only two toilets available in the gents, there was queuing inside! On such a large site, I wonder whether the ratio of 3 toilets to 6 showers was a sensible option when it was refurbished. One thing that hasn't altered though, is how steep that hill is back up to Lamphey. It's 3 years since we last cycled it but it was far tougher this time around!

0 replies

cyclomaniac

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 09/09/2020 23:32

11 reviews

1 Helpful note

Report this reviewer

Rated 4 of 5

Rated 5 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 5 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

Very peaceful site

Just returned from a very peaceful 4 night stay. Site was spotless, well maintained and we were on one of the hard standing pitches which are all of a good size. Due to the recent bad weather, some of the grass pitches were lost, but the wardens seemed to be able to accommodate everyone. Facilities were spotless, 2 toilets, showers and sinks available. 5 band system in place. All in a tub of cleanser outside the door. Take one and return when done. No band available, no entry. One way system in place also. No issues whilst we were there. All ran smoothly.

0 replies

8342mat

Caravanner

Reviewed on 09/09/2020 12:03

3 reviews

0 Helpful notes

Report this reviewer

Rated 4 of 5

Rated 5 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 5 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

Site so lovely I stayed an extra day

I loved this site - I had a great welcome with lots of information and map, it had great facilities a nice dog walk and was a great location for the beach. I had another, more expensive campsite booked to move on to but this one was so good I decided to spend another night there.

0 replies

Karen30

Reviewed on 10/08/2020 13:16

2 reviews

0 Helpful notes

Report this reviewer

Rated 4 of 5

Rated 3 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 4 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

I must be getting old!

We`ve been to this area and this site several times before, but the allure seems to have faded a little. It`s still in a good spot with easy access to a lovely beach, but our stay wasn`t as enjoyable as we had hoped for or expected. We got a decent pitch right at the far end of the site (90), and we both paid for wi-fi access. Big mistake. Wi-fi at this point is abysmal (30% of the time) and non-existent for the remainder, Basically, if you are pitched there, don`t waste your money. My bigger gripe was the toilet block arrangements .....I fully understand social distancing etc, but with a little more thought a more sensible arrangement could have been arrived at. With two wristbands at each facility block for each gender, I can`t help wondering why they aren`t colour coded differently? Why not (for instance) two pink (for the toilets) and two blue ones (for the showers and cubicles)??? On the day we left there was a queue of four lads waiting for a shower, and one poor guy from a tent (presumably with no `on-board` facilities) faced with a half hour wait for a lavatory? The two areas are at opposite ends of the toilet block! The other point is - we are all on holiday. Whilst it may be nice for the parents to let their off-spring bother others for a while and enjoy a little peace and quiet, I did get annoyed at waiting some 10 minutes to enter a toilet block as there were no wristbands available before I realised the reason there wasn`t any was because several little `darlings` were playing tag with them around the site! Can`t blame the children I suppose, they need some direction. I think CL`s may be the way forward.

3 replies

Jigsaw

Caravanner

Reviewed on 08/08/2020 22:54

4 reviews

2 Helpful notes

Report this reviewer

Rated 4 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 3 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 4 of 5

Good for families

Great area, average site

Stayed for a week in July 2020 and will head back, but only for the access to beautiful beaches nearby. Despite a patronising reversing lecture on arrival and wardens being overly protective of their one pound coins when asked for change to use their washing machine, we enjoyed the stay. Don’t expect a sea view, the site is long and thin. Aim for a pitch on the right of either loop as you drive in, as they seem to get more light. Our pitch on the left of the lower loop was a bit dark and boggy off the hardstanding. Oh, and definitely don’t arrive before 1 as the road is coned-off leaving people who have had a good run with little room to turn/park, especially if it’s a nice day and the adjacent car park is full of beach goers’ vehicles. Dog walk is poor - uneven passage between 2 hedges. Site entrance only 100 metres from sandy beach though, and short drive to Stackpole Court, where you can walk to the beautiful Barafundle Bay (where if feels like you could be in Turkey or Italy) in 30 mins, even with a pushchair or little person. West Angle bay also worth a visit, the cafe does great food, the car park is free, and the beach is likely to be quieter than Barafundle. Highly recommend Pembroke Castle for a few hours, even if some areas closed due to pandemic. Dogs welcomed too. Would recommend buying food etc from the garage in Lamphey rather than the McColls you pass between site and Pembroke.

1 reply

invisibleman82

Caravanner

Reviewed on 03/08/2020 19:57

2 reviews

1 Helpful note

Report this reviewer

Rated 4 of 5

Rated 5 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 5 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

LOVELY SITE NEAR FANTASTIC BEACH

Visited September 2019. My husband had booked this site as it was central, as meeting a couple of friends at the same site. When I read some of the reviews I was a little cautious as other caravan and motorhome sites we had stayed on were so friendly. What I will say is you can take on board reviews but visit and find out for yourself. On booking in I walked through the door and was greeted with a Hello Mrs ***** think it was a good guess due to our numberplate but it was an excellent start. The lady was very friendly and gave good advice on where best it would be to pitch up as our friends would be on the pitch next door. The site itself is very big but well maintained. The toilet/shower blocks as usual were of a high standard and very clean. I had read one review that no staff were ever seen on site - however this was not the case there was always someone around, collecting rubbish, cleaning, mowing the grass etc and they were all very friendly. We have a very old dog who cannot walk very far so we have to use a pram so very limited on walks but it was a 5 minute walk to local pub and beach which was lovely. There is another nice pub in the village but its up a very very steep hill BUT it was well worth the walk as good location and very nice food and friendly staff. Visited Tenby about 15/20 min drive away which was lovely. Excellent stay and likely to stay here again in the future. Wifi on site is hit and miss and has to be paid for but it is what it is as phone signal in the area is terrible but at least you can't be contacted which added to the peace and quiet.

0 replies

AJ1730

Reviewed on 08/09/2019 16:29

3 reviews

3 Helpful notes

Report this reviewer

Rated 4 of 5

Rated 5 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 4 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

Campsite next to the beach

An August bank holiday stay, the site is in a an excellent position to discover all the different beaches in the area. Freshwater East is calm and sheltered, Freshwater west is quite wavy and good for surfing. Barafundle is a great sheltered beach. Dogs seem to be allowed on most if not all the beaches in the area. Most car parks at the beaches are national trust. The site had excellent WiFi coverage throughout the whole site, it does go a bit slow in the evening, and is at its fastest in the early morning. No mobile phone coverage at all on the site, you’d have to go to the beach or the top of the hill for a signal. The rear of the site is quietest, at the top for families with kids using the playground, at the bottom for members wishing to stay clear of the kids and the playground. Toilets are usual high quality. Two toilet blocks. Would recommend the Stackpole Inn for food, not cheap but excellent quality. 5 min drive, 20 min cycle or an hour walk. 20 minutes from Pembroke Dock with retail parks and Tesco/Asda. Smaller shops and a co-op in Pembroke which is about 12 min drive away.

0 replies

steveb50

Caravanner

Reviewed on 07/09/2019 20:33

1 review

1 Helpful note

Report this reviewer

Rated 4 of 5

Rated 5 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 5 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 4 of 5

Location

Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

An enjoyable mid summer break

We last visited this site about 10 years ago, and decided to come again during school holidays with our 14 year old granddaughter and the dogs. We pitched at the far end of the site on the second level and had good pitch which was quiet. The facilities were as ever spotless with good showers. the wardens came round in the mornings and afternoons to clear the waste bins and hose down the chemical loo disposal area, and were very friendly. The beach near is great with good swimming and Barafundle is only an hours walk over the coastal path. The only pub at the top of the hill doesn't take reservations during the holiday times so we had to wait 40 minutes for the order to be taken, but the food then came quickly and was very good. Overall we really enjoyed our visit to Freshwater East and the surrounding area. So much so that our granddaughter was asking about next year's booking !!!!

0 replies

clivea

Reviewed on 01/09/2019 09:54

6 reviews

1 Helpful note

Report this reviewer