Merry-sur-Yonne

Rated 3 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 3 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 3 of 5

Good for families

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Rated 4 of 5

Rated 4 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 3 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 4 of 5

Location

Rated 3 of 5

Good for families

A quiet little gem of a site

Our stay at Camping Merry-sur-Yonne was in the third week of May but even then the site was fairly busy with a majority of Dutch caravans & motorhomes present. That said it was also respectably quiet and peaceful. Following a very warm welcome, we were able to select a pitch and opted for plenty of shade as the weather was becoming warmer. The pitch chosen threw up a snag with electrical connections but, the site owner soon fixed our problem by lending us an adapter (the two we carried allowed for either polarity but were of the continental - two pin variety). Our pitch was approximately 225 sq mts in area in a combination of a concrete hardstanding and grass. The showers & loo facilities were never over stretched but could be considered to be in need of better ventilation, with the other facilities being adequate, and there was a small and very well provided for shop on site (which also doubles as the village store) at very reasonable prices; there is also a bar with indoor seating and an outdoor terrace. However, the highlight for this little site is the fact that not only to they provide a fast food takeaway in the early evening, but there is also an "a la carte" restaurant available too with some incredibly innovative dishes available. This was most unexpected and a delight to experience! Beware, access to the site is narrow when crossing the Nivernais canal but it is fairly easily negotiated - as is the narrow access to the main site at the other end of the village but, rest assured that the effort is worth it!!

YoungSpud

Caravanner from Avon

Reviewed on 07/07/2022 18:34

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Rated 4 of 5

Rated 4 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 1 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 1 of 5

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Rated 1 of 5

Good for families

Disappointing visit

Visited this site in late July 2020 after reading positive reviews. After making reservation by telephone, on arrival, site informed us there was no booking for us. As site was quiet, we were told to go choose our pitch, which consisted of a few patches of concrete, with poor access to electric and water. Not many pitches with views or privacy. In fact later that day a family pitched a large tent, behind us, on what we thought was part of our pitch. The bathroom facilities were dated, dank and mildewed. We booked an evening meal after reading the fabulous reviews and that was a mistake. We were the only people in the restaurant, the food was very disappointing. Although reserved for two nights, we left the following morning but we were still charged for two. Never so glad to leave a campsite.

W M White

Caravanner

Reviewed on 18/11/2021 18:31

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

Good for families

Beautiful, quiet and stunning surroundings

We stayed here for one night on our way to the Alps. There is a narrow bridge to get to the site but we managed to cross it ok, even with our large twin axle caravan. The site is very pretty, quiet, and the owners are friendly and the restaurant served good food (pizzas were really good). You can pre order croissants and bread for the morning. We stayed here during low season so the shower blocks and toilets were quiet. The site has a friendly atmosphere, and it actually felt like we were in France, compared to some of the larger sites we've stayed at in the past. The village itself is beautiful, as are the surrounding areas, we would love to come back and explore the area more in the future.

JPaul40

Caravanner

Reviewed on 07/03/2019 17:55

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Rated 2 of 5

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Challenges Ahead ...

Although new to the club, this site is well established but with new ownership. When we were there the site was full and folk were being sent away, having overcome accessibility issues provided by narrow roads and narrower bridges. There are some good and positive points - the restaurant, in particular produced a delicious meal and the scenery is lovely. The nearby canal side cycle/walkway (towpath) is excellent. Also, for now, the site is managing. The main example for concern is the washroom facility. For a significant sized camp the washroom is inadequate. In the male block, there are three showers equipped with domestic grade equipment. (I’m told the female is the same.) Consequently the showers are in pretty constant use each evening with a queue in the morning. I would expect the showers will simply break down at some point. Another concern is the electric hook ups. They appear to my lay eye to be a little ‘Heath Robinson’. Certainly I saw a scramble amongst new arrivals taking place to secure a supply to their units. I also saw, noteworthily, a staff member working to ensure that a supply was made available. Indeed the proprietor was engaged and ‘out there’ to deal with people’s issues. The wi-fi did not work, despite showing a signal. I wish success to the site. But it has challenges.

GoneRoving

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 06/09/2018 19:16

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