Longleat Club Campsite

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Great location, shame about some of the guests

we had a couple of nights stop at this park, the welcome was informative, its about all that can be said, neither welcoming or rude, we were shown a map, then told to go and find a pitch, then report back with the pitch number to collect our wrist bands and gate fob, which we did, the 2 wrist bands were a bit of a pain, as we have 2 autistic kids, that need supervision when in facilities, and we were told that they had to use a wrist band each, so they had to be taken in one at a time, and using both the hooks, which meant for one child to use the loo, then no one else cold come into the facility, which we felt was not the best option, luckily we have a Radar key due to my Lung disease, so we could supervise them that way, rather than blocking all the toilet block for a child. as others have said, there was children every where on scooters, bikes, skateboards, and other wheeled transport, we have kids, so fully understand that kids need space to play and enjoy themselves, but not racing round, nearly knocking people over, and going faster than most cars on the site (none of whom abayed the 5mph speed limit) and until late at night as well so the big question, would we go back again? yes we would if we were going to go back into Longleat park, as the convenience of access is great, and it is also great to sit and listen to the sea lions, would we stop there to visit the surrounding area? most probable not, it was a bit to noisy and busy for our liking, and with how noisy the kids (and parents were) late at night, it upset the kids, and the only thing that calmed them was the excitement of the safari park and animals.

CheshireCBR

Campervanner from Cheshire

Reviewed on 11/08/2020 11:04

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Family Short break

Looking to steal a few days away in the middle of an epidemic is never easy, but the Longleat team did extremely well to make our stay rememberable. Very helpful, explained the restriction implications and followed everything up during our stay. The facilities were generally well Covid managed, but at the end of the day its individual compliance that makes the difference - as a whole it was good. The site was very clean, the plots well kept and the service stations were plentiful. Location was perfect for our plans, whilst the site was beautifully remote (hearing the Safari animals on a night - seals particularly) all local attractions were close enough. The site management were especially helpful and we will be booking our next visit to Longleat very soon.

DannyQ

Caravanner

Reviewed on 10/08/2020 17:43

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The long and winding road

Having been Caravaning for 47 years and regular users of club sites we had never visited the Longleat site (for no particular reason). We used sat nav to get to the Longleat tavern as suggested and followed the caravan signs down the side of the tavern. I don’t mind narrow roads but I was beginning to think I had made a wrong turn as the road seemed to go on for ever. However, at the end of this long and winding road is a beautiful site, well kept, with spacious pitches and sufficient grassed areas to sit near your outfit and still being socially distant to your neighbours. When we arrived there was a queue of about 7 vans in front of us which is to be expected for the first hour of opening. However the pleasant wardens had a good system to marshal arrivals with checking in at the office by one person at a time in the same sequence as the vans in the queue. We found the site peaceful and quiet even in the evening when many were sat out until late. We used our own facilities but the COVID measures put in place appeared to work well. We have now extended our stay here, will return again and have already mailed friends to recommend Longleat.

MossDnP

Caravanner from Lancashire

Reviewed on 10/08/2020 16:13

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Bikes, Scooters & Noise!!!!!

The site is very local to us and managed to get a booking for a 2 night stay. On arrival about 7 vans deep we were told by a Grumpy man to wait until you get to the barrier gate to pay which I understand but nobody else seemed to bother. A nice welcome in reception and off we went to find a pitch. At that very moment I was aware of all the bikes and scooters, some parents just let their kids run riot.. very noisy with literally screams from kids until after 10pm and drunk parents arguing using foul language around midnight. Nobody seemed to adhere to the do’s and don’t, handed to you when you booked in but, overall it could have been better. We didn’t use the shower facilities for obvious reasons so I can’t comment. The sites standards have dropped a little since last years people left and pitch stones we’re all over the site roads. You are all aware of what’s around the site for trips out and I’m not moaning, just telling you as it is.

ClubMember380E0DCE22

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Reviewed on 08/08/2020 16:01

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First trip out since Co-Vid

Booked 9 nights here as our planned trip to Wales was not possible. We chose Longleat as it and the surrounding area is beautiful. I’ll admit having read a previous review I was apprehensive of an unwelcoming site but a brief call and a pleasant check in reassured me all was good. We arrived 25/7 and the site was very peaceful.. ok the sea lions had their moment!!! Didn’t find the site noisy. The site and wardens are trying to keep everyone safe in these testing times but unfortunately ‘we’ don’t seem to be able to follow basic instructions. The band system should work but only if we can follow the instructions. I was surprised to hear from one of the warden how much rudeness and aggression they have been subjected to. I’m not sure what’s the matter with some people. My only criticism and maybe I just hadn’t looked enough was there is no mention of lack of mobile signal of 3/4G. I found it amusing .... my teenage children not so 🤣. Overall a lovely site clean and tidy. I’d certainly visit again

Maltesermumma

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Reviewed on 07/08/2020 20:09

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Listen to the Lions ....19/07 - 26/07

4th visit to the site , love the location and love the estate although it is not as dog friendly as it used to be . We chose our pitch and set up, possibly not the best pitch we could have chosen but OK . You live and learn! Don't pitch under a big tree ! The first evening the lions were in full voice and continued so throughout our stay which was great, as were the sea lions ! Having been there for most of the week we were asked to move our "dog fence" as it was partially on the grass (about 6 inches ) on one side , not impressed but you do as you are told ! Poor dog had to lie on the pebbles then . The "rubber band system " of 2 persons in the facilities did not work due to the amount of people who ignored the two bands on the hooks, forgot their bands and left them there, or did not even bother to take them to the building at all . The system is impractical for the size of the building particularly when two people were using the showers which takes the longest time, causing long queues outside when people wanted the toilets or sinks . Having worked throughout the pandemic a much needed break was needed and as the phone signal is none existent it was just that . Good walks nearby for the dogs , take a trip to Shear Water, a lovely place and a good cafe too .

Gamb

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Reviewed on 04/08/2020 14:09

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Easy access to the safari park, but ...

Our welcome to Longleat was - as has been mentioned earlier - not especially enthusiastic. I suspect too, that the site team were particularly challenged here by some of the behaviour witnessed here. Lots of kids - and very young kids - using bikes and scooters - seemingly unsupervised. And the use of the toilet block, on my one visit, poor. I think perhaps just two hooks are insufficient. Maybe a separate hook for the use of the toilet, where the toilets are on one side of the facilities and the showers on the other? While I waited to go in (because there were two bands) quite a few visitors went in and out, to use the toilet. The location is good for walking with (or without) a dog - beautiful countryside. We stayed just long enough to visit the safari park. Yes, you need to book ahead and online but this is just something we need to get used to, when visiting attractions these days.

BearsRetreat

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Reviewed on 04/08/2020 10:50

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Great for the cyclists and safari goers.

So...the site itself is fantastic We didnt have much to do with wardens apart from checking in..i didn't find the welcome enthusiastic but also like other reviewers opinions, not rude either..i think they have a lot to deal with when people aren't reading instructions about arrival etc. Pitches are spot on..really level so saves time sorting on arrival. You hear the sealion often..seems to be whenever the boat chucks the fish out for them to entertain guests at Longleat...we didn't hear lions or wolves...ah well, maybe next time? The site is big, and makes for a lovely walk after dinner..or it would if the parents of some if the kids were more alert. Some parents just let their kids run riot.. very noisy with literally screams from kids until after 10pm..bit late for a racket...and the speed of their bikes was a bit of a joke..come on Mums n Dads, its everyone's break, not just yours..show some thought for others? We parked on the back line so no sun in the morning, but plenty in the evenings. If you want Longleat Safari...prebook as their numbers are limited and had a 7 day online booking wait Some great walks and cycle routes..very pretty :) We would book again, but maybe in a quieter corner. Lol

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Very Busy Site

The site was packed when we went for the weekend. The staff did their best here but were overwhelmed. Why were people so aggressive and thinking they were the only ones entitled to use the facilities? We experienced people saying we could not pitch on a plot we had already had booked out to us, taking wristbands off the shower block and putting their own on it, just walking into the shower block regardless of queue and saying the queue was only for the showers. Throwing wristbands into the bushes and generally being thoughtless about social distancing. Lots of children riding around the site on bikes and scooters with no parental guidance in evidence. Drivers going well over the 5mph regulation. We were all there to enjoy ourselves and get away for a while. Sadly we did not feel safe on this site, we were on a four site break and this was the only negative one. Come on campers tow the line and let us all have a well deserved break.

AndyChrisW

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Reviewed on 03/08/2020 17:42

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Busy site

Great welcome and staff great at explaining the new system at the facilities, shown the motorhome points on the map. We had a reasonable pitch and it was level and well kept. The site was very busy as we were at the first week of the school holidays. We had hoped to visit the Longleat park but a) the online booking was full and b) the 20% Club discount has now been discontinued. We didn't explore the area much and used the out town supermarket in Frome. Site was noisy with children and the only real gripes....... Children and Adults cycling/skateboards/scooters not using the one way system and of course the old chestnut...... Vehicle Speeds.....Slow Down

mikexgough

Motorhomer from Cambridgeshire

Reviewed on 03/08/2020 16:55

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