Just returned from 2 weeks on the site and would like to leave an honest review of how we found it. The positive points first: Site is easy to find provided you follow their directions otherwise sat navs want to take you down typical Devon single track lanes. Largish site split into 2 areas. The site sits very high hence why it is surrounded by windmills, but this also means that you can get very high winds. On nice days the views are very special and far reaching. When the weather closes in you have very limited visibility but go into Woolacombe and it is completely different weather. Good size pitches a lot of which are on the level. Big dog field where they can run off lead. Friendly wardens. Brilliant location within reach of Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Croyde and many other lovely places. Within 30 mins there is a lot to see. Good size Tesco within easy 10 min drive and local community shop for quick essentials although beware they close at 4.30. Good size recreation field if you have children.
Now for the negative points: Upon arrival it was raining, not a good start but hey ho its a typical British summer, I can't hold that against the site. What I can complain about though is the state of the grass. The site had obviously been mothballed at the beginning of lockdown and although the C&MC were eager to get you to book they were obviously not so eager to get their pitches into a good condition prior to anyone turning up. The grass had obviously been very long (3ft according to a local) and had been cut and left, there were huge clods of cut grass everywhere that stuck to your shoes and got into your awnings, caravans and cars alike. It was like pitching your awning on straw stubble. Just replenishing your services involved getting your feet wet through, I eventually went and bought a pair of short wellies. The smell of rotting grass under your awning was most unpleasant. There was no attempt to cut our pitch while we were there although new people got theirs cut! The site is also very windy at times and storm straps were essential. The dog field although large was initially awful as the grass was so long but over time traffic trod it down to almost acceptable. Some people may also be concerned that there is no security barrier so anyone can drive onto site.
Jeff66
Reviewed on 31/07/2020 21:41
