Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field

Positiv Lovely site with good facilities. Owner was very helpful. 20 minute walk to a lovely beach. There is a fantastic kitchen available for campers with sinks, hot water, a kettle microwave and oven.

Negativ Nothing to dislike.

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Positiv The portable toilet was clean.

Negativ Coming from a festival with spartan sanitary facilities and in bad weather, we didn't enjoy our stay at all and decided to limit our stay stay to one night, forfeiting the second night we'd already paid for.

We found ourselves alone in a field with a portable toilet and a water hose.
This setup may be ok in better weather conditions or for those who have more amenities 'onboard'. If you lack both, you're better off elsewhere.
The beach is in fact only a 25 minute walk away, but that didn't help us much, either. Theoretically, there are two pubs within walking distance, but one of them was about to close when we reached it at about 8pm.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Dear Bettina,
so sorry that you did not enjoy your experience here, I did see that you had arrived and found your pitch, which I had allocated you in the most sheltered place I had.
Yes, other campers who had stayed over the weekend did mostly leave by Sunday evening as the weather was an amber wind weather warning.
You were in a large camper van, so presumably you did have some facilities with you ?
I don't think that you found the toilet/shower block which has underfloor heating as well as the camping facilities room with electric light, sockets, microwave, oven, hob, kettle etc and more information for local places.
Yes, some pubs do close earlier on sunday nights, I guess you went to The Black Horse which does close earlier, the other pub The Oyster Catcher closes at 10pm on Sunday's.
You did not call me at all, so I did not know you needed any help.
I do think your review is unfair to Woodpecker Camping Field as it is mostly about the weather and other facilities outside of my control.
kind regards,
Alison

Positiv Very impressed with this site. Everything was catered for. Loved the underfloor heating on the showers. Freezer block swap shop, the fridge was a good size. In door washing up sinks. Good size pitches. Would definitely coming back.

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Positiv We had a great holiday at Woodpecker camping site. The facilities were really good & kept very clean. Loved that the beach was just a short walk. Also loved the wonderful Bangers cafe just by the campsite entrance. There were lots of local attractions to visit. We walked along the coast for a nice day out in Littlehampton & got the bus back. Loved Arundel Castle and the Arundel Wetland Centre-both great days out. There were also 2 really nice local pubs a short walk from the campsite.

Negativ Nothing!

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you, for your comprehensive review, pleased you came to visit,
kind regards, Alison

Positiv lovely campsite with plenty of room at each pitch , tap on each pitch with a bucket and alison is a very helpful lady

Negativ nothing to dislike

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Vom Platzbetreiber: thank you, pleased you came to visit,
kind regards, Alison

Positiv Loved this site will be visiting again we liked the bus stop wasn't to far to walk to,we didn't meet the staff

Negativ It would of been nice if one of the shower with toilet had a disabled shower seat and rails to grip in the shower and toilet as my husband isn't steady on his feet but other than that nice little site

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Positiv Was excellent. Superb facilties. Very 'rural. Walking distance to beach..and pub..

Negativ Not a dislike and was mentioned before booking, Noisy road..

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for review, as I advised at the time, there is no charge for your friend's van parking there all day to visit you,
I just needed to know about it and how many people/vehicles were in the Camping Field for safety and security reasons. Glad all went well,
kind regards, Alison

Positiv Alison was very helpful and a fantastic campsite owner. There were many noticeable thoughtful touches to make staying at Woodpeckers a pleasant experience. Lots of signs and information.
Shower facilities were very good, especially with young kids.
We liked the size of the campsite, not too big but a nice atmosphere.
Well defined and separated pitches.

Negativ Main shower block/facilities were a bit of a walk from the edge of the south field.
Portaloos were a bit smelly by the end of the bank holiday weekend.
The only thing that would be the icing on the cake for us would have been a small play park.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Dear Daniel,
thank you for your review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay overall and will consider your feedback regarding gate and play area.

I am unsure of how to solve the portaloo question other than removing them from the field and then everyone will have to walk to the toilet/shower block, which as you say is a short walk away from some parts of the Field.
It simply is not practical to arrange for them to be emptied during any weekend, especially a bank holiday weekend. None of them were actually full, but the combination of plastic tank, warm temperatures etc will make them smelly. I do put in additional chemical during such weekends, but overall they are what they are.
If no one used them then of course I could remove them, but they do get used, so must be a convenience for guests overall.
kind regards, Alison

Positiv Relaxed atmosphere; that there was a noise cut off on the site (10.30).
Roomy pitches
Friendly owner

Negativ Portaloos- not the freshest...
Our pitch had several tent pegs stuck in the ground - not good for tyres or my big toe when I stubbed it on one. Impossible to pull out by hand
Road noise bad
Kitchen/ washing area was some distance away

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for your review, I agree portloo's are not the freshest as they are what they are,
Unfortunately you stayed on a Thursday before the bank holiday and the portaloo empty guy came to empty and clean them on the Friday. They were not full and never be without an aroma. As I have noted in previous answers to review comments - These type of chemical toilets do have an aroma, but are only there for guests convenience.

I did not know that the tent pegs had been left, so apologise for your toe stubbing.
I removed them as soon as I saw your review.

On reflection, I could have moved you to another pitch further away from them on the day that you stayed. I know there will not be a next time here, but it is worth asking any campsite manager if you can stay on a different pitch. Then your stay could have been a bit better.
kind regards,
Alison

Positiv Well organised and connected camp site, easy to access by car, bus or bike. Kept as natural and sustainable as possible.
Great location, clean water supplied, some pitches have electric points.
There’s a common BBQ area if anyone wants to use it.
Main shower rooms have a toilet, all super clean and supplied with toilet roll and clean bath mat at all times. In addition there are well situated portaloos around the camp.

Very friendly and helpful owner who looks after the site & the campers.

This is an exceptional camp site at a very affordable price!
Super close to the beach and a short walk to Littlehampton via public footpath as well! Ideal for adventures on a bike too.
There is also a Cafe next to the camp opened full on breakfast or lunch which is handy. Plus a pub near by.
We loved our stay there, felt safe and recommend throughly.

Negativ N/A

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you very much for your review,
I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay and our lovely countryside so much,
kind regards,
Alison