This was our first attempt at cycling to a campsite with everything we needed. Richard had spent countless hours researching blogs, and website to put together the best list for us. As it turned out it was pretty close to being fine with only a few amendments required for next time. The most notable omission was the lack of alcohol for post tent erection thirst quenching and there could had been plenty of space had we not been carrying two completely redundant thermos flasks! The omission was sorted at the local pub so all was not lost. The other omission was an egg - critical in the making of pancakes.
On arriving at the campsite we were met by the chickens followed by Graham and official paperwork was completed and signed while Jo chatted to Liz (Graham's wife.) We were told where everything was, informed of our pitch number and off we went to the field.
The field is quite long and surrounded by trees with pitches up each side and lots of space in the middle for playing and walking back and forth to the toilet block which was at one end. The distance to your neighbour was not massive but there was enough room for tent and car without feeling like you were in a camping car park. As we had a small tent and bicycles we had plenty of room.
The toilet block was clean with 2 showers, 2 toilets, 2 washing up sinks, a water tap and disabled facilities. Plenty of hot water at the shower and a proper shower control so you didn't have to keep pressing a button every 17 seconds like you do at some places.
Graham and Liz advertise the site as a peaceful, non-party site and it was clear that campers were like minded. As darkness fell, campfires were lit and quiet chatter could be heard from others but nothing obtrusive.
All in all it was a very pleasant site, well looked after, in a quiet area. We would be quite happy to go back.
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