Longleat Club Campsite

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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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Reviewed on 04/08/2020 09:46

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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

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Reviewed on 03/08/2020 16:55

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Best site we have visited to date

We have been touring for 4 years through Europe and the UK but this was our first visit to the Longleat club site. I am glad I spoke to the staff before arriving as the satnav would have sent me down a very hair-raising road to the site but their directions were short and easy to follow. The staff are very friendly and the site is one of the best organised we have visited. It is clean and nestled in the trees on the outskirts of the Longleat estate. You can hear the animals from the safari park especially one that sounds like an indignant sea lion. This makes it very idyllic in the morning. Unexpected news during our stay meant that we had to stay for longer than planned. The site was already booked up on one of the days we needed but the staff were amazing and managed to fit us in so we could stay. Our visit was just after Covid restrictions were eased and we had arrived at Longleat following on from a site with no facilities open. Longleat had the toilets and showers open with processes in place to keep people safe. The facilities are clean and we will definitely be returning in the future. We would also recommend people try the Cross Keys pub and shop down the road. There is a milk vending machine and a chilled vending machine that sells butter, cheese and meat. The shop inside sells most of what you would need for your stay and the pub is great too.

Adrianne

Reviewed on 23/07/2020 09:41

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Excellent staff and good facilities

This was our first stay at an official CAMC site (previously stayed at CL sites) and we received a warm welcome upon arrival when the staff member greeted us by name, which felt like a nice touch. They took the time to go through all the Covid guidance and changes and we felt the measures in place were good. The pitches are large and the toilet blocks and such are well situated so you're never too far away from one. From our pitch (156) we could hear the seals at Longleat calling to each other throughout the day! It was a busy weekend, being July and only a week or so since lockdown was lifted, but it felt well managed as the check out is 12pm and new arrivals can't arrive until 1pm due to the narrow lanes on approach to the site. We would recommend the site and would book again.

KH23

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Reviewed on 15/07/2020 13:26

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This site was our Winter Wonderland

Longleat provided the perfect winter break for us over new year 2019/20, but it's not it's proximity to the safari, although that is brilliant. It's not the fact that you are serenaded each night by either the bark of the sea lions, the howl of the wolves or roar of the lions, although that is awesome. It's not the fact that you have a brilliant view of the fireworks on new years eve, although that is spectacular. It's about the whole experience and for us the site you're staying on is integral to that and Longleat C&MC didn't disappoint. It always starts and ends with the wardens and here they are so friendly, helpful and attentive. The grounds and pitches are immaculately cared for and the facilities spotlessly clean. All the service points were well maintained, clean and in working order. We just couldn't find fault with anything. We enjoyed out stay so much and the hospitality extended to us by the team on site, that we're heading back for Easter and for sure some more trips after that too.

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Reviewed on 11/01/2020 20:51

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Amazing Christmas and New Year in the caravan

Booked into Longleat for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year 2019. We were greeted with a warm welcome from the wardens Gail and Mark. It was lovely to see the lights in Longleat plus all the animals. It was lovely that the wardens put on a New Year's Eve party in the family room so we could see in the New Year with other fellow caravanners. Overall all 10/10

IainBaileyOwner

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Reviewed on 09/01/2020 21:09

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Christmas with the Lions

We have stayed many times at Longleat and are always impressed by the way the site is cared for by the wardens who work really hard to maintain excellent standards. We love listening to the animals in the safari park. At Christmas the wardens really go the extra mile inviting members to join them in celebrating the holiday and seeing in the new year. The proximity of the site to Longleat House and at this time of year, the Festival of Light make this site a magical experience for young and old alike. We look forward to returning in the new season.

AEGB

Reviewed on 07/01/2020 10:06

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