Old Barn Touring Park

Positiv: We had initially booked to have an electric camping pitch but with the horrific wet weather we upgraded to a camping pod. We were allowed to pitch our gazebo in between the two pods (2 adults and 2 children in one and 2 adults and 1 child in the other) so that we could have a communal space for meals, spending time together and when the children went to bed. The campsite was basic but very clean. I loved that, even though the toilet block was dated, there was showers with doors and a space to dress- NO SHOWER CURTAINS! Also, the sinks were cubbies with lockable doors for privacy. Usual price for the showers of 20p and ran long enough for a good few rinses of long hair and get scrubbed clean. The hairdryer actually did some drying too. Pods were spotless, kettle is always welcoming. Emma made it clear where the boggy areas were so that we didn’t get stuck in the cars and advised where we could park. The campsite was quiet and accessible and a great location.

Negativ: I can see that the campsite owners are making improvements where they can from what must have been a very run down site. Areas could be tidied up such as the brook and maybe the stiffness of the taps but it is visible they have made changes and continue to do so.

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Positiv: Customer service was the very best. I was warned about the soggy ground due to the appalling weather, told how best to park to enable towing off if necessary. 5 minutes into the visit, got bogged down and towed out as promised. I felt like an idiot, but the owner happily towed me out onto the roadway, with smiles and banter. The site was well laid out, and the facilities were clean and in good order. The 20p showers were just right, and long enough for me to shower and rinse and dry off before it stopped. The site was like just about every site in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, in that it was very wet, but the hosts could not be more welcoming and cheerful. Good value site and reasonably priced hookup, I can't wait to return when the weather improves.

Negativ: The weather, which was nobodies fault, not even the Romans.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for your lovely review and we look forward to seeing you in the future when the sun is shining!

Positiv: Had a great stay, Emma greeted us and was so friendly, nothing was too much trouble! Even having to be towed out of the mud twice!! See you all again soon, thank you for making us feel so welcome.

Negativ: The rain!! Still had a great stay though!!

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and can't wait to see you again (hopefully the sun will be shinning!)

Positiv: Great location x site was great x showers hot and very clean x hosts were really lovely x

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for your lovely review, and even though the weather was shocking we are so happy to know you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to seeing you again.

Positiv: Very nice and quiet place 100% recommend for family’s All facilities near and shopping center

Negativ: 20p shower

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for your lovely review, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you and your family again in the future.

Positiv: Emma and her partner were amazing. Couldn't do enough to make our stay great.

Negativ: Clean but basic site. Can only improve with these lovely people running it.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, unfortunately the weather has been against us and we will be looking as making improvements to the site as time goes on.

Positiv: Central location for getting around

Negativ: We arrived at 5.30pm as stipulated when we booked, so we had to call a number. The gentleman that came to check us in welcomed us with the comment “another VW camper, exactly what I didn’t want to see” despite the fact we made the booking as such. As he continue to speak, it transpired it was due to the heavy rain and flooding, and previous customers ripping up his campground as it was so wet. We had tried to contact them earlier in the day by email and phone to check the latest situation. Had the rain been such a problem, perhaps they should have called their customers and cancelled their bookings rather than make us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. Site is right on the road side, a lot of noise from traffic. There are 2 showers each, and they are 20p for roughly 4 mins. They are clean enough, but in need of a refurb. They had painted their tiles, and paint was flaking everywhere. We stayed two nights and by the second day only one of the four toilets had loo roll in the ladies.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay. Unfortunately we can not do anything about complaints once you have left the site. If you had spoken to us while you were here we could have rectified the situation at the time. We hope this doesn't put you off visiting the Island again as it is truly a special place.

Positiv: In a good location, near to Shanklin and other attractions. Supermarkets were local too, which is a must for motorhoming!. Friendly and efficient service from the owners. A great discount on ferry tickets, too!

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.

Positiv: Site was quiet and private just what we were looking for with our Dog who loved all the friends he made on the site! We would definitely return to the site as its position was perfect for local amenities and some lovely walks.

Negativ: nothing

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Positiv: Adequate

Negativ: Additional payment to shower

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Vom Platzbetreiber: We are sorry to hear you wouldn't visit us again. We do advertise the 20p charge for showers to make sure it doesn't come as a surprise to anyone visiting us.