Southland Club Campsite

Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

Disappointed

This was our 5th visit to this site since 2009. Lovely welcome from the wardens who were always smiling and worked tirelessly during our stay. Unfortunately, during our stay, we were forced to make a complaint about noisy neighbours occupying one of the Experience Freedom safari tents behind our pitch. We don't want to stop people enjoying themselves but, when the noise went on until 1:40am on one occasion, we thought enough was enough. This was obviously a single sex (female) party comprising of about 7 or 8 people. They obviously weren't members as they had no respect for others. We have made a formal complaint and are awaiting a response. This will probably be our last visit to Southland.

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IJH

Reviewed on 21/07/2021 12:44

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Rated 4 of 5

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Really enjoyed our stay

It was easy to book this site include the ferry crossing using the club. The two wardens we saw the most, Nic & Debbie were really friendly and helpful and worked very hard with their colleagues to keep the site looking very tidy and clean. There's plenty to do and see on the IOW - watch out for some poor drivers on the small roads though. Do follow the directions on the club site rather than a satnav as the most direct routes will likely see you get stuck. Our pitch was very level, well maintained and a good size. We did however feel very close to the people opposite - there was just enough room to drive a car through the gap between us (N.b this seemed to only be the case in the particular part of the site we pitched in). The site drained very well after torrential rain and was generally peaceful. There were plenty of water/waste points which were very regularly cleaned. The Covid measures were very simple and easy to understand - it was just a pity that a minority of people during our 2 week stay didn't seem willing/capable of following the rules and thinking of others.

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Joff and Gill

Caravanner

Reviewed on 19/07/2021 14:45

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2nd visit this year

2nd visit this year as the Isle of Wight is gorgeous and wanted to explore it more. Nick and Debbie really friendly and do a wonderful job keeping the site clean and tidy. Well located.

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Bella 1213

Caravanner

Reviewed on 18/07/2021 21:11

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Summer Break 2021

Have just returned from another stay at Southlands. This is our eleventh year and again we were so impressed by the hardworking and friendly wardens. We always recommend Southlands to our caravanning friends , from the beautifully kept gardens and trees to the spotless showers and toilets. The site is a gem. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Michael, Jill and Webley Dog.

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Reviewed on 15/07/2021 15:33

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

Good for families

Very pleasant site.

This a very pleasant site, friendly and helpful warden team. I was concerned that to assist with social distancing clients are being asked to limit the use of the shower and toilet block but the Club has introduce tent camping and safari tents onto the site and these users have no onboard faculties which puts additional pressure/users on to the Covid reduced faculties' !

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Suffolk Camper

Reviewed on 10/07/2021 16:46

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

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Good clean site

This is a site review only and no reflection of IoW! The site has excellent wardens who keep the grass and hedges very well maintained and very clean facilities. Has good selection of mostly grass pitches, many with hedges or trees and unless you are fussy do not need levelling blocks. The new part of the site is usual club formula layout of pitches. Reasonably convenient for most tourist hot spots, must follow site directions (ignore at your peril). Would we return? Unlikely, it is too club formula and like many club sites lacking character.

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flatcoat

Caravanner from West Yorkshire

Reviewed on 07/07/2021 16:29

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Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

Excellent site.clean. pitches plenty of room.

Best site for having Wardens that were so friendly, cheerful and helpful on this well managed site

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Reviewed on 07/07/2021 16:19

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Rated 4 of 5

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BEST SITE WE HAVE STAYED ON SINCE JOINING THE CLUB

We have just come home from a 15 night stay at Southland Site, its our 3rd visit to the site although we have been coming to the IOW for over 30 years and I feel it is one of the best if not THE best site on the island. It is friendly, clean well run by very organised friendly wardens. They are always there to help where necessary but not interfering in your enjoyment of this lovely island. They keep the site looking beautiful but always have time to talk to you and recommend any places that may be of interest to you when asking for help. I will definitely come back to this site either later in the year or next June. From Carole and Stan and the Corgi's

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Caroledg

Caravanner

Reviewed on 01/07/2021 22:23

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 3 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

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Great place to stay for all the family including dogs

Just had 7days at this site using it for the first time although have visited I of W 3times previously. Had a great grass pitch in a quiet corner with plenty of space. Very helpful wardens although this was their first season. Very impressed with the high maintenance all round the site but especially with the hedge trimming. Three nights a week a couple of cheerful young ladies arrived with a converted caravan which when they dropped the front of the enlarged side window hey presto a mobile bar called appropriately " The Thirsty Camper". Only downside to the site was there was nowhere outside the site gate to just enjoy a short evening stroll as no footpath and narrow roads. Great play area with views and a very good dog walk.

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Katrinka

Caravanner from Cambridgeshire

Reviewed on 28/06/2021 19:15

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Wonderful site

Probably the cleanest and best site we have stayed at,great pitches and spacing,superb facilities,real credit to all staff,thank you.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 28/06/2021 14:36

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