The Woods Caravan Park

Rated 5 of 5

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Not good.

We arrived to a warm and friendly welcome in a well appointed reception. The views are good and the pitches are quite large. The main problem was the noise from the generator at the toilet block that ran constantly. It could be heard clearly from our pitch and sounded like a car engine running permanently. That coupled with the terrible smell of drains coming from the same toilet block ensured that we will never be returning to this site. The washing up facilities at the same block couldn't be tolerated due to the smell. The one shower taken (we were booked in for 3 nights but left after 1) was not good. The drains were clearly blocked and the shower quickly filled to ankle depth. All of the sinks suffered with the same problem taking a while to clear. The dog walk was in the field used for camping. We stayed away from the tents in the upper part of the field but had to go closer to them to use the dog bin which wasn't ideal. This is just a toilet area for the dogs and not a walk, unlike on other sites. Had the weather been better we would have asked to move pitches to avoid the noise and smell as there was another toilet block further away which appeared to be better. Although the thought of having to pack up and move when the site was not the most peaceful was not appealing when we could move to a far superior site used previously. If you are looking for peace and quiet I wouldn't recommend this site. If I could have ranked it zero for peace and quiet I would have. Another reviewer mentioned the lodges being installed. Work is ongoing on this site and it does appear that the owners are leaning more towards lodge sales and holidays.

CarrieB

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Reviewed on 09/09/2018 17:30

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STUNNING SITE

Easily one of the best sites we've ever stayed on. Although quite large it was very peaceful and the pitches were huge and well spaced out with fantastic views to the Ochil Hills. All recently upgraded to 16amp too. Toilets are simply amazing and spotlessly clean. Very friendly and helpful staff and the restaurant at the site entrance was so good we went twice!

Van1

Reviewed on 22/08/2018 18:51

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VERY VERY NICE.

Just back from this very nice clean site . Had a lovely time , staff are just so nice send big thank you to all the staff . will go back soon.

iceblue

Caravanner from Cumberland

Reviewed on 15/07/2018 20:23

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Not impressed

We used the site for 2 nights in June, we were on the lower part of the site which had lovely views & good sized hard standing pitches, but the shower facilities were not the best in block B there was only 1 hook to hang clothes on, only the disabled shower & 1 other had a stool to put clothes one shower had no shower caddy to put shower gels & shampoo in. It was very hot weather at the time we were there so wanted a cool shower there was no way to regulate the temperature it was far too hot plus you kept having to push the button to keep the water flowing, my husband tells me the gents were of the same standards. There was a TV & a radio in the shower block which to us was a waste when the money could be better spent on fitting out the shower cubicles with better accessories. The site seems to be working more towards the wooden cabins so caravans are becoming less catered for. We were due to spend 15 nights there over Christmas & New Year but we have just emailed the site to cancel, another worry comes it to that decision as the standard pitches are only 10amp EH, we could see that it would be an issue over winter when people will be having heating on & some even heating their awnings, so there could be a voltage drop which could impact on our fridge freezer not working, when you are paying that sort of money for EH why should we get the prospect of having a voltage drop or no electric at all

glynnis

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Reviewed on 27/06/2018 20:15

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VERY VERY NICE.

Good tidy site ,very nice staff with a very clean toilet block . will go back soon . had a lovely time

iceblue

Caravanner from Cumberland

Reviewed on 26/06/2018 21:30

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A nice laid out site with stunning views

My wife and I travelled to this campsite for 3 nights at the end of January. The reception was friendly and welcoming. The Reception is currently in a Portacabin and a new reception block is being built apparently due to a fire in the old one. We checked in and were invited to select any pitch. The site is very large and we selected a pitch in the lower field with stunning views of the Ochil Hills. The pitches in general were very large, hardstanding and despite the lower field being on a slope all the pitches were level. There were 2 toilet blocks but the one in the lower field was closed for the season. The main toilet block was very well appointed with probably the best showers I have seen. The external dish wash areas in both blocks were closed for the winter leaving only the one laundry sink for dishwashing which was inadequate a site open all year should have a better all weather dishwashing facility. There was plenty service areas and good gravel roads around the site. We have a dog so nearby there is the Devonside way path a disused railway, perfect and safe for walking, also Gartmorn Dam Country park which is well worth a visit. Also for more adventurous walks the Ochil Hills.A short walk along the Devonside Way takes you to Sterling Mills Outlet Village where there are numerous shops a large Costa and cafe bakery. A good well run site with stunning scenery, we will return.

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Great winter break.

We have stayed at the Woods several times as it is open all year round and gives easy access to Stirling and Falkirk. Although the weather was freezing there was a warm welcome from the staff who we have always found friendly and helpful and this time was no exception. The facilities are excellent, only one toilet and shower block open in the winter but beautifully appointed and maintained, heated of course with plenty of hot water and easily copes with the number on site at this time of year. The pitches are big and well kept as is the whole site. A positive from the freezing weather allowed the usually impressive views towards the hills to become truly spectacular at sunrise and sunset. Staff are working out of temporary accomodation while a new reception is being built to replace the one destroyed in the fire earlier this year and it is commendable that the site has continued to operate smoothly after what must have been a very disruptive event. Look forward to returning..

vanxa

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Reviewed on 04/12/2017 19:23

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PEACEFUL & RELAXING

Just back from a two week stay on this excellent site. Quite and peaceful with really large pitches all with fantastic views. Friendly staff couldn't be more helpful - more than you can say for some sites we've been on! Really good bar/restaurant at site entrance too. This site probably has the best toilet facilities we have ever came across and are spotlessly clean too. Hope to be back again later this year when other sites are all closed.

Van1

Reviewed on 08/10/2017 12:56

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Five week stay but wouldn't return

Beautiful view of hills but towns rear by a bit rough. Good dog walks and very good restaurant by site. Facilities clean. Not a place if your looking for peace and quiet as very busy, we had noisy babies, toddlers, campervan with radios too high and noisy drinkers from some awnings very loud in evenings, also they start quite early with grass cutters, diggers, and trolleys. Forget the one way and 5 miles an hour or at least the staff do, riding round at high speed in wrong directions in buggy s. Didn't find the female staff very friendly or helpful although the chaps were. They had a fire in the reception while we were there, totally out of there control however a distinct lack of information forthcoming as to when electrics would be back on, had to keep going and asking, obviously never heard of posting information on a board, eventually after two days with no electrics and lots of noise from workmen and machinery, electrics back on.

Carol321

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Reviewed on 07/10/2017 21:50

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Lovely Views and site but watch what is plugged in!

Our first time here and great views and good size pitches. Short distance form the Falkirk Wheel which was really good. We would visit again although the electricity is an issue with our fridge alarm constantly going off when its peak demand. If this was sorted and it is on service pitches this would get a higher score.

Freelanders

Caravanner from Derbyshire

Reviewed on 27/09/2017 13:42

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