http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/ http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/images/stories/ma_bevelled-small.jpg http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/ 1389-163 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/40-cornwall/1389-higher-bochym-farm-caravan-cl.html Excellent site, we loved it and so did our dogs!! Superb dog walk on site, excellent pitches and peaceful location. Andrew (site owner) very helpful and friendly, would definitely recommend to other CC members! Poldu beach is good, as is the adjacent Gunwalloe Church Cove - lots of little inlets to explore at low tide. The welcome pack, with fresh eggs and a jar of preserve is a really nice touch. The curry company in Mullion is well worth checking out as well!! ]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:43:14 -0600 1069-161 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/41-devon/1069-ladys-mile-holiday-park.html Would i recommend this sites well yes, because its has lot on site from indoor to outdoor pool that staffed, has bar on site with take way fish shop and also laundry room, toliets need room for improvment and have showers/bath but don't have baby friendly places. The patches well they fine not problem there really the places was tidy and well look after in places, i would go back but not for bit i have email them about the baby side and we see if taken note. ]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:45:55 -0600 814-158 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/44-wiltshire-/814-plough-lane-caravan-site.html My hubby and I spent 3 lovely weeks at this site and will reccomend to anyone. We will certainly be re turning next season. Helen & Roger and their staff work very hard at making their guests stay problem free. Best non Caravan Club site we have stayed at. So many interesting places to visit and the booklet available on arrival lists most places of interest with mileage and post codes for sat navs. Roll on next visit. Loved the little touch of fresh flowers, shower gel, body lotion and sweets in the shower block. This was also spotlessly clean. Many thanks Belle & Haydn Ward ]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:53:32 -0600 1031-148 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/45-gloucestershire/1031-red-lion-riverside-inn-caravan-and-camping-park.html My partner and I stayed at the Riverside campsite last week and were immedietly dissapointed to find the campsite is not 'nestled on the banks of the River Severn' as is described on the campsite website. The river is on the other side of a road, hidden by trees and bushes- hardly 'nestling' really. We then found the owners, especially the lady to be so rude and short with us it was actually quite shocking. We politely asked if, as the site wasn't that full and our tent was only small, if we could situate ourselves nearer to the bushes on the edge, we were then what I can only describe as being shouted at by the woman owner saying; "Absolutly not. No way. The outside is reserved for people wanting the electric hook ups. No chance". Ok, ok we both thought, a simple; "I'm afraid that may not be possible, sorry" would have done! As it transpired, we stayed there for two nights (we did pay for three nights, but found the atmosphere to be not that friendly so left early) and the site was never full with loads of free space around the edges we could have snuggled our 3 man tent into. Come on guys- lighten up and treat your paying guests with more respect and give us a smile at least! The final straw came when we were rudely waved away from a parking space by the woman owenr one moring when we were going to use the shower blocks- a face as miserable as thinder, she wagged a finger at us and told us to "move"! Again, we were so shocked at her rudeness is was getting funny by this time. We tried a meal in the pub they own next to the camping, and we had to complain as we had scampi and chips, and were only given a measely 5 pieces of small scampi. The man owners reply was a curt; "We've always sold it with that many, that's the way it is." It's a shame the owners seem to have such a chip on their shoulders as the campsite itself is fine- flat pitches and shower and toilet blocks. Again though, they shouldn't be advertising it as sitting on the banks of a river, because it certainly is not! You can't even see the river from the field. A very dissapointing experience means we will not be reccomending this site to any of our camper friends for sure! ]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:03:54 -0600 1008-143 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/43-somerset/1008-seven-acres-caravan-camping-park.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:40:40 -0600 1401-142 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/41-devon/1401-haven-meadows-yurt-camp.html The yurts are in a beautiful setting, really tucked away from the world. For a group of adult friends, if you hired all 3 yurts together (and if they had different beds in them) it would be great. We were a party of 7, squeezed into a yurt which would comfortably sleep 4. I really wish the owners had said to me when I enquired about booking that there really wasn't space for 7 of us. Having stayed in other yurts in Devon, I can tell you these are not luxury yurts as it suggests on the web site. The most unfortunate thing about our stay was the beds. They were soooo uncomfortable. The owners have chosen to buy cheap futons with very thin mattresses, through which we could feel every single wooden slat of the base. I was woken up every time I turned over,by the discomfort. I came home with slight bruising to both hips - not the kind of holiday memories you hope for. On the plus side.... The compost toilet was fantastic, really loved it. Liked the eco friendly aura of the place too. What can I say? Get some different beds, stop calling this a luxury yurt holiday, and lower your prices to reflect this. I have paid £100 a night to stay in yurts which were bigger, had more privacy and had fixed, really comfortable beds. There is potential for these yurts to offer people a great get away, with just a few changes. ]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:17:21 -0600 1401-140 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/41-devon/1401-haven-meadows-yurt-camp.html This site is for the serious back to nature visitor. we visited with 5 children and stayed in the largest yurt, it was a different experience and the yurt looked nice but would not recommend it for young children. The site prefers visitors without cars but with 5 kids and all the baggage that goes with them this was not an option and unfortunately we had to park away from the yurts and lug all our bags over to the yurt in the rain. Because we arrived after 7pm due to accident on the motorway, we were not greeted by the owners and never saw anyone the whole time we were there. We had only 1 tiny solar powered light and candles, it was hard to unpack and get the kids ready for bed and make up beds in such dim light. The Futon beds were the worst beds I have ever slept on and had an awful 2 nights sleep, you could feel every wooden slat through the mattresses. The compost toilet wasn't as bad as I expected but was abit of a jaunt in the pitch black and wet, we were constantly changing the kids clothes and shoes as the grass is long in the field. You wouldn't know that you were on a farm apart from the sheep in a nearby field but we have been there and done it but won't be doing it again. The only difference to this and proper camping was the fact that you haven'tt got to put your own tent up. Give me my airbed any day ! This should be advertised as not for the faint hearted. ]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:18:51 -0600 1380-137 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/41-devon/1380-stowford-farm-meadows-.html My wife and i arrived at stowford farm meadows on Mon 25,April 2011. Befor we had checked in to the reception, my wife had a fall(this later we found to be a stroke).The help and assistance we recived from all members of staff was really everything i could have wished for.I could could go on about how wonderful you all were but i think anyone reading this will know just how thankful we both are for that extra service you provided in our time of need. Once again A BIG THANK YOU, i will always recomend Stowford farm Medows to anyone looking for that little bit extra. ]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 11:39:51 -0600 1380-129 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/41-devon/1380-stowford-farm-meadows-.html Myself and my parents visit the site often as we have family there. We stay in a caravan on a large pitch with an auning and we still have lots of room on the pitch even with the car. We have only ever stayed in field 4 the block it very big and clean but it can get cold in the early months because the doors dont shut. The activities and stuff are good they have 3 parks, heated inside pool, petorama (a hude indoor barn where you can get up close and personal with the animals like rabbits), crazy golf and my favourite the riding stables. They offer hacks and lessons for all ages and abilities, at a cheap price and for different time ranges from 1/2 hour to 4 hours. I am an experienced rider and i strongly recommend the 1, 2 and 4 hour hacks where you trot and canter and gallop! buts its optional if you want you can just walk. The horses are really nice and friendly and love a good groom!! The owners of the stables David and his partner are very nice and understanding and all th staff are very experienced. the staff are really nice i know them all really well as my grandparents work there they are more than happy to help with any of your problems from collapsed aunings to escaping tortoises (yes tht really happened) and they will quite often say hello wen they are doing there jobs around the site The on site shop is very useful we buy some of our groceries there its very good price and sells everything, the chipy is really good the food is sensational and if you go you just have to try a battered mars bar! it doesnt sound nice but give it a try you might like it. Often in high season the chippy is packed at around teatime (5-7pm) so you might want to get in there early overall its a brilliant site perfect for families like mine and really fun and enjoyable! very clean and tidy and i really really recommend you visit there to have the time of your life Beth Bolton ]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:17:55 -0600 1186-107 http://www.touringtenting.co.uk/component/content/article/42-dorset/1186-hertson-leisure-caravan-and-camp-site.html Had wonderful holiday Sept 2010 with family,Lovely site,friendly staff,Thanks Linda for getting our paper every day! Well stocked little shop,if they haven't got what you need they will get it next day. Super steam train to Swanage. Great bar,free entertainment, Clean free hot showers. A great play area is being built for next year,we can't wait to go back. Well done Herston!! ]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:02:14 -0600