Marina Base Camp

Hot water

You access this yard via a “working” garage full of old vehicles and projects. I was greeted by the man attempting to repair a portable shower which clearly had never worked who told me where thing are, and then set off for a weekend away. The portaloo style toilet was ok, and had hot water, for a sink that was tiny. The “site” itself consisted of 5 or 6 “pitches” on gravel covered in the remains of old rotting astroturf making it look green but which also left bobbles of black rubber everywhere. My camper was full of this poppy seed. The chemical disposal was unsafe and a health and safety hazard. The clean water standpipe and hose was filthy. There are cables everywhere. Everything felt dry “steptoe”. I had booked to stay for 3 nights in advance whilst my better half attended a reunion. I stayed the one night, and went elsewhere. £15 a night for this was a joke. Would I stay again? Never.

The site was nice and quiet. The toilet facility was clean.

Not very well sign posted from the road. There’s only one toilet available. Not much room to manoeuvre a van or motorhome.

Guy was friendly...at first

1) It says adults only but there was a kid tearing around shouting

2) It's basically a tat yard

3) The guy was rude to me when he found out his wife had given us a refund on the grounds it was not an adults only site .

Old industrial key side location.
Really convenient for railway station, Dean Forest Railway and town of Lydney.
Really friendly people.
Reasonably priced.

Some people might find the site's facilities a bit basic.
Not safe for kids.

Nothing

No one there to meet you. Phoned and lady directed us on the phone where to go. In.middle on ind estate
This is not a campsite. No shower or washing up areas. One toilet is a Porta loo. Wires everywhere. Very old Astra tuff to try and look like grass on floor. See photos of entrance to site and place you park up

Nice spot, loved the walk down to the harbour and a cup of tea for just £1. 2 pubs with food nearby, and a medium sized Tesco. Waking up to swans and ducks on the door step was special. Nice clean toilet, fresh water to hand, electrics if asked for. Most important very flat pitch, so slept very comfortably.

Only stayed in area 1 day

No frills, no hassle, quiet stay in a unique location

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Fantastic little quiet spot and a very friendly owner

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Simple straightforward site with a nice view from the van - levelish pitch. I
Single toilet was clean and the heater appreciated. Personally I quite enjoyed finding my way through the cars being fixed on the way in but others might not. I also enjoyed the walk to Lydney Harbour with its rotting boats.
It was cheapish and was a handy stopover.

I have a very basic van so the lack of a washing up point was an issue for me and the way of disposing of the washing up water - a hole in the ground with a piece of plywood over it - is perhaps a tad too rustic even for a basic site.
It was cheapish and a handy stopover for me but I won’t be back.

Facilities were good, warm toilets and warm water, friendly welcome.

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