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Title: Campsite needed
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 10 May 2009, 17:40:48
I am after a campsite that meets the following criteria:

1) Accepts Dogs

2) Has a nice pub (not your weatherspoon rubbish) within a 2 mile raduis - which also welcomes dogs.

3) Has showers and basic facilities onsite

4) Is in a nice part of the UK/Wales/Scotland (location unimportant, as long as scenic)

5) Allows small, contained campfires.


Suggestions or recommendations very welcome  :y


Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: LordShiplane on 10 May 2009, 17:59:56
I love the Lake District personally and although never visiting this camp site myself, I favour cottage breaks, this one comes highly recommended.  check it out or others nearby. The scenery is simply stunning!

http://www.lakedistrictcamping.co.uk/campsites/northwest/castlerigg_farm.htm
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: tunnie on 10 May 2009, 18:00:53
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I love the Lake District personally and although never visiting this camp site myself, I favour cottage breaks, this one comes highly recommended.  check it out or others nearby. The scenery is simply stunning!

http://www.lakedistrictcamping.co.uk/campsites/northwest/castlerigg_farm.htm
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

That looks familiar!!!!

First lakes meet campsite?

Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: LordShiplane on 10 May 2009, 18:04:18
have you been to this one Tunnie?

Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: CaptainZok on 10 May 2009, 18:11:42
No Tunnie you're thinking of Colditz Burns Farm.
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: Andy B on 10 May 2009, 18:13:02
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No Tunnie you're thinking of Colditz Burns Farm.

That's the one .... I was trying to think of its name!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: tunnie on 10 May 2009, 18:22:17
the background shot looks very familiar, if its not the lakes meet one, then great!

Fantastic scenery around there  8-)
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 10 May 2009, 18:22:51
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the background shot looks very familiar, if its not the lakes meet one, then great!

Fantastic scenery around there  8-)

Agreed - it's a nice part of the world :y

Price look very low too !!!
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: CaptainZok on 10 May 2009, 18:24:05
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No Tunnie you're thinking of Colditz Burns Farm.

That's the one .... I was trying to think of its name!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
What Colditz? ;D ;D
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: tunnie on 10 May 2009, 18:24:33
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the background shot looks very familiar, if its not the lakes meet one, then great!

Fantastic scenery around there  8-)

Agreed - it's a nice part of the world :y

Price look very low too !!!

Its defo not the lakes meet site then?

Tempted to pop up there myself for a weekend away  :)
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 10 May 2009, 18:24:46
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No Tunnie you're thinking of Colditz Burns Farm.

That's the one .... I was trying to think of its name!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
What Colditz? ;D ;D

What exactly was the problem with Linda's campsite?
She was very pleasant to us  :-/
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: star_whites on 10 May 2009, 18:27:40
Kipford Caravan Site, on the Firth of Solway.

Its a great site and allows dogs. Local pub is just under a mile walk which gets you ready for your first pint and always accepts dogs (been taking ours in for years).

Only thing is not sure about open fire. I know they will allow bbq but not sure on the open fire. Lovely woods nearby where u can disapear for hours without seeing a person (great for couples  ::) or familys  ;D).
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2009, 18:57:18
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No Tunnie you're thinking of Colditz Burns Farm.

That's the one .... I was trying to think of its name!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
What Colditz? ;D ;D

What exactly was the problem with Linda's campsite?
She was very pleasant to us  :-/
Nought wrong with the site, just the owners...

Mad rather bint.  Precisely why incest is illegal.
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: Jimbob on 10 May 2009, 19:03:30
Search for scotgate in keswick

Great family friendly site

good toilets / showers on site

shop and cafe

nice jennings pub 200 yrds away


stayed there many times

Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: Jimbob on 10 May 2009, 19:04:08
holy shite


they have refurbed since we last stayed and are now expensive at £20 per night!

http://www.scotgateholidaypark.co.uk/
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: Andy B on 10 May 2009, 19:45:46
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No Tunnie you're thinking of Colditz Burns Farm.

That's the one .... I was trying to think of its name!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
What Colditz? ;D ;D

The owner could have been quite at home in Colditz ..... my last memory of her was as she was storming towards our caravan to pull the plug on our 'van cos we were 'stealing her electric'!  :-?  :-?
 ;D   ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: MickAP on 10 May 2009, 20:15:14
Check this site out http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/
Could help you out if it's just caravan sites, I know quite a few in good locations (no open fires though)  but if you want tents, try the link above.

Mick
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 11 May 2009, 01:06:17
try this one James

http://www.wdlh.co.uk/Parks/Highlands-End.aspx

Its where i go nearly every year.....used to always have a static van....last couple of years do camping  :y

Pub/resturant/shop onsite

And im going again this year shortly......

Only downside.....not that cheap....and they charge extra for dogs

But the facilities are spotless clean.......several toilet/shower blocks/hot water always  :y

And just added they dont mind bbq's......if you get the throw away types....they even provide bricks so you dont burn the grass  :y
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: albitz on 11 May 2009, 01:15:28
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I am after a campsite that meets the following criteria:

1) Accepts Dogs

2) Has a nice pub (not your weatherspoon rubbish) within a 2 mile raduis - which also welcomes dogs.

3) Has showers and basic facilities onsite

4) Is in a nice part of the UK/Wales/Scotland (location unimportant, as long as scenic)

5) Allows small, contained campfires.


Suggestions or recommendations very welcome  :y


Eh!??? :-?
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: Andy B on 11 May 2009, 01:19:11
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.....Eh!??? :-?

Just making sure he's not missed anywhere out!  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: albitz on 11 May 2009, 01:26:29
Wales and Scotland are part of the UK. ::) :-? ;D
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: omegaman2 on 11 May 2009, 10:06:31
yellowcraigs north berwick
local pub on the green at dirleton 10-15 mins walk
dogs allowed
spotless toilet blocks(caravan club)
beach with firepit 2 mins away
im takiing the van there in august
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: cam2502 on 11 May 2009, 11:30:30
check out southerness or kipford. both on the solway coast in south west scotland. southerness is the bigger of the 2 and has 4 pubs within the campsite,kipford is a small fishing village with 2 pubs. both are very scenic and very popular. dogs welcome at both. :y :y
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: bob.dent on 11 May 2009, 12:55:31
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No Tunnie you're thinking of Colditz Burns Farm.

That's the one .... I was trying to think of its name!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
What Colditz? ;D ;D

What exactly was the problem with Linda's campsite?
She was very pleasant to us  :-/
Nought wrong with the site, just the owners...

Mad rather bint.  Precisely why incest is illegal.

 ;D ;D ;D

not one to mince his words is Jaime!!
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: notacarbuff on 11 May 2009, 13:18:00
James, I would recommend 2 sites:

1) Edale - Coopers campsite. Facilities are basic although there is a cafe on site and a good pub just outside the site gates. Dogs are welcome at both site and pub. Prices are very reasonable on the site. Countryside is fantastic.

2) Ashbourne (Derbyshire) - Callow top. At the other end of the spectrum, facilities are great. Outdoor pool, assigned pitch numbers, pub on site. Dogs welcome. A bit more expensive, in line with facilities.

Both are on ukcampsite.co.uk
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: TheBoy on 11 May 2009, 13:24:10
One I've used (and still do) in Cornwall is Calouse Caravan park, about 5m from St Ives.  Nice quiet site, onsite clubhouse and games room, outside pool etc.  Trouble is, anything off site will be a car trip...
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: TheBoy on 11 May 2009, 13:25:30
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One I've used (and still do) in Cornwall is Calouse Caravan park, about 5m from St Ives.  Nice quiet site, onsite clubhouse and games room, outside pool etc.  Trouble is, anything off site will be a car trip...
http://www.calloose.co.uk/
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: smoothomega on 11 May 2009, 15:07:56
Try here James, Its beautiful, have stayed many times and a nice pub 10 min walk away, very peaceful.

http://www.bridgecaravanpark.co.uk/
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: tunnie on 11 May 2009, 15:11:25
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Try here James, Its beautiful, have stayed many times and a nice pub 10 min walk away, very peaceful.

http://www.bridgecaravanpark.co.uk/

That website is errrr, 'basic'
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: smoothomega on 11 May 2009, 15:23:47
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Try here James, Its beautiful, have stayed many times and a nice pub 10 min walk away, very peaceful.

http://www.bridgecaravanpark.co.uk/

That website is errrr, 'basic'[/quote]

The site more than makes up for the basic website, its beautiful, kingfishers fly up and down the river behind where you pitch, buzzards and eagles etc regulary fly overhead, quite, peacefull and relaxing, it all depends i supose what you want from a camp site, if its loud music and club house then its not the place to go. I have been there many time although not for the last few years and think it is a wonderful place and a good centre to explore the forest of Dean and Wye Valley, Simmons Yat etc etc.  :y
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: holtender on 11 May 2009, 23:04:42
This one is just north of Norwich and is like real camping used to be when you were a Boy Scout!

Fantastic little known camp site where you can burn wood on an open fire all night long!

And the people who run it are brilliant, you even have the run of the big hall that is on the camp site and the use of a fridge and cooking gear.

http://www.whitwellhallcountrycentre.co.uk/camping.htm
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: Vamps on 11 May 2009, 23:18:02
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This one is just north of Norwich and is like real camping used to be when you were a Boy Scout!

Fantastic little known camp site where you can burn wood on an open fire all night long!

And the people who run it are brilliant, you even have the run of the big hall that is on the camp site and the use of a fridge and cooking gear.

http://www.whitwellhallcountrycentre.co.uk/camping.htm

That sounds like a great campsite, proper camping........... :y :y :y
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: holtender on 11 May 2009, 23:50:32
I've taken my 3 teenage kids a couple of times and we reckon it is the best camp site in England!

 If you go in the school holidays the place is empty, they even provide the fire wood, it really is camping as it used to be years ago.
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: Vamps on 12 May 2009, 00:09:25
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I've taken my 3 teenage kids a couple of times and we reckon it is the best camp site in England!

If you go in the school holidays the place is empty, they even provide the fire wood, it really is camping as it used to be years ago.

That surprises me, as I would have thought that Cubs, Scouts, and other youth groups would have been using it........... :-/ :-/
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: holtender on 12 May 2009, 00:21:38
I think because it is set up as an educational camp it works on the same time scale as the schools,  all I know is in the school holidays it is empty apart from families.
Title: Re: Campsite needed
Post by: gsdtrainer on 12 May 2009, 20:54:52
Try this website,James-www.fforestfields.co.uk. It's in mid Wales,just outside Builth Wells.Ticks all your boxes.Have three dogs and no problem with them at all.Miles and miles of walking.been going there for about 7 years with tent,trailer tent and caravan which now is on a seasonal pitch.       Terry