Buckland Farm Camping

Μου άρεσε This site provided the perfect stop over for us on the way to Cornwall. The site is so well thought out and simple but with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
We booked a Bell tent, the beds were comfortable, the tent clean and spacious.
Our dog was well catered for with the generous dog exercise area and the fire pit and kindling and wood available on site meant I could cook and entertain the kids without completely unpacking our van.
The compost loo’s were very well maintained and affective, even my three year old was happy using them despite being intrigued at first. The spacious plots and great views make this site feel very relaxing.
Excellent value.

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Από τον διαχειριστή: Hi Nicole
Thank you for your kind review.
We're glad you enjoyed 'Whisper' Bell Tent and the clean and spacious nature of the tent, and that you were able to have a relaxing stay and enjoy the views.

Μου άρεσε Very quiet site in the middle of nowhere which we liked , the pitches are very spacious . Very well laid out . Nearest pub is about 2 miles away,not a deal breaker .We met the lady owner who was very nice and chatty. Also has a shed with solar panels to charge all your devices as the site is off grid with no ehu.Lovely walks and views . Plenty of pitches away from trees to suit solar powered caravans and mohos .flattish enough and no problems found leaving the wet field . Signs on the access road only visible from one direction and it’s easy to fly past the entrance . Easy fix , add another sign. Only composting toilets available , showers basic but hot . Would we go back? Yes .

Δεν μου άρεσε Toilet waste point is a 1000 litre farmyard container , there is no fresh water tap to wash your hands or clean out the caravan waste tank . You have take water from the drinking tap via a bucket or whatever vessel you have to perform the cleaning operation.A bucket was offered but never arrived. Luckily I found a fold up bucket I’d forgotten about.It’s not a great idea having only one tap for both , it’s easy to contaminate the drinking tap with nasties. I personally made a great effort to ensure this didn’t happen. If they would cut the grass leading to the poo tank and fit a tap it would be an easy fix and make life easier.Easy fix ,add a tap and mow the grass .

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Από τον διαχειριστή: Thank you for your review.
Firstly, your issue with the elsan! Yes, it is basic. This is why we do not advertise it as a facility on our listing. It is there for emergency use if needed. We provide six loos around the site, plus urinals, (which are all maintained and cleaned very regularly and as are the rest of our facilities) so it is really used very little.
When we talked, we agreed that a watering can would help with washing off your waste tank, and I provided you with one immediately. I must have misunderstood that you needed a bucket as well as the watering can. A message or phone call (or I was on site regularly) would have solved this. It is not possible to provide a tap where the elsan tank is because of the run off risk to the stream.
Other than that, I am glad you enjoyed your stay, and we are pleased that you would recommend us to your friends, and visit us again.
It's a shame we lost a few stars - we really do try our best for everyone!

Μου άρεσε Lovely site, good amenities, clean toilet/shower, quiet and nice views, good setup so not too close to other campers and you’ve got your own private space, good facilities for dogs. Charging stations available were useful. Play tent for the kids was also a great addition and helped keep them entertained for the weekend. We had a bell tent which was lovely and spacious and a good option for us as we were there with a baby so there was enough space for a travel cot. Fire pits available for hire which was another great addition so we could chill out in the evenings around the fire. All around great place!

Δεν μου άρεσε Not necessarily a massive negative but there were tractors going through the field nearby late at night, which we didn’t mind and it wasn’t every night but may be something to bare in mind when choosing your pitch!

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Από τον διαχειριστή: Hi Beth
Thank you for your kind review. I'm glad you enjoyed 'Whisper' bell tent, and your family/friends also enjoyed their pitches - you were good to host!
Apologies about the tractors. When conditions are right, occasionally we do have to work into the night to get the harvest in. Some guests enjoy watching them, especially the combining. Just don't ask my son to talk about tractors, as he likely won't stop!!!
Nice to see that you would recommend and visit again - we really hope you do. :-)

Μου άρεσε This is a lovely site. It's well thought out with enormous pitches mown into the long grass. I liked that you could choose which pitch to use.
I didn't have a dog with me, but could see the fenced pitches are ideal for people who want to be able to ensure their dog (or children!) don't stray.
The roomy showers are hot and so is the water for washing the dishes. There was washing up liquid and sponges provided too if you wanted to use them.
I used the charging points and the freezer for my ice blocks. The bell tent with books and a play area made a welcome shelter from the wind for an hour or so.
The toilets had lights at night. A nice touch so that you didn't have to wear a head torch, or juggle holding a torch if you needed the loo! They were well stocked with toilet rolls and Carol replaced the hand sanitiser when I pointed out that it was running low.
Carol was very friendly and came around the site each day to say hello to newcomers and check that everything was ok. She invited me to contact her if I needed anything.
You can hear a faint hum of the motorway in the background, but that fades away when you can listen to birdsong from the shower, or watch butterflies while drying the dishes. The site was so quiet at night.
It's the first Greener Camping Club site I've stayed on and it's motivated me to see what other sites are registered with them.

Δεν μου άρεσε I would have liked a sink with cold water for brushing my teeth, but that may just be me!

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Από τον διαχειριστή: Thank you so much for your kind review, and kind words about our little campsite. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay.

Μου άρεσε Beautiful, spacious site with long grass between the large mown pitches. Lovely views and nice and quiet. A very pleasant way to spend a few quiet days. Friendly helpful owner.

Δεν μου άρεσε Not really a dislike, but a warning. It's a secluded site and not possible to walk into nearby Wellington due to the roads and lack of footpaths. Taxis also don't want to know, so it's drive, or bike. No pubs nearby either.

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Από τον διαχειριστή: Hi Andrew
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Wellington is over four miles away, so I don't think many people plan to walk. There is a shop in the village (1-2 miles) open Thursday to Sunday, and many really nice pubs within 5 minute drive ... at least four that we recommend when asked.
There is also a cider farm within walking distance - maybe you didn't see see our pamphlet for this.
I'm also surprised you couldn't find a taxi- again, there are many around and we do have guests who arrive by taxi.

Μου άρεσε Friendly owner, hot showers, location

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Μου άρεσε I base this review on what this site actually is and not what I am used to from camping. And for what it is, this is a really lovely site. To camp here, you have to be a member of the Greener Camping Club. This was a nominal fee paid on booking and lasts a 12 month period. It allows you to then camp at any other Greener Camping Club site.

We booked this site as an end of season Camping trip and decided to book their bell tent to save having to pitch up our own tent after a very long drive. The tent itself was spacious with a double bed (frame cut low to the ground) and two single futons. There was also a chest at the end of the bed but this was decorative only and did not act as a storage space. It was good, however, for card games! There are two bedside tables. Plenty of fleece blankets are provided for extra warmth. Overall, it was a nice space.

Outside, our pitch, like all the pitches, was really really big. In fact, probably the biggest pitches I've seen on a site and there are no hedges to mark edges so even the biggest tents with guy ropes fully extended would have no problem fitting in. We had a picnic bench and firepit included in the price of our bell tent pitch.

The facilities are basic. But the owners are clear about that from their advertising. There were no hidden surprises and whilst, for me, I struggled with the drop toilets, I knew what to expect upon booking. It was just a little challenging for me, especially dealing with my monthly period at the same time. For me, it just wasn't an environment I was too comfy in dealing with feminine hygiene. We also went at a very quiet time and I'm not sure what the compostable toilet situation would get like in the heat of summer and with a full campsite.

Moving on to the showers..... probably the best I've had whilst camping. There are 3 individual cubicles with hooks to hang stuff and enough room for moving around in. The water is from the mains flow and heated by gas. Very good water flow, very good heat (not sure how you'd get on if you like a cold shower). None of that pressing a button and getting 45 seconds of water before having to press again.. nope, switch that tap on amd enjoy a really decent shower!

Some other good spaces at the site are a huge paddock for dogs.... totally enclosed and safe. Other campers had good etiquette in allowing users to exercise their dog before entering. Also, a communal bell tent with comfy seats, games and a table for people to commune at.

The surroundings are so peaceful. A feint hum from the M5 but otherwise its just the sounds of the countryside. Plenty of walks nearby.

Overall I would definitely recommend this site for people wanting to disconnect from the rush of "normal" life. Take a good book and some decent walking shoes and enjoy it for what it is.

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Από τον διαχειριστή: Hi Sonia
Thank you for your review.
What a shame we dropped two stars - we do try our best to make our guests’ holidays as enjoyable and relaxing as possible!!!
Our website/advertising is, as you say, very clear on exactly what we offer. We do keep our composting loos very clean, as can be seen from comments from other guests in their reviews – even in the height of summer and when full. Bins are provided in each loo for sanitary waste.
The chest actually is a storage space – I wish you had mentioned your concerns whilst here – maybe the lid was stuck – although it didn’t appear so when I cleaned after your stay.
I think by your opening sentence, you don’t usually stay on this ‘type’ of site - but we are pleased you described it as a lovely site, you enjoyed the showers, the off lead paddock and the shared areas, and the peace and quiet. We love the fact that you would recommend our site for people who wish to disconnect from the rush of normal life. That is exactly the experience we are offering – in fact reflected in the very first sentence on our website!!
Best wishes

Μου άρεσε Lovely campsite, with plenty of space. Individual space is the really important for us, as we don't liked being crammed in. Good gaps between pitches as well. Good walking trails around the area. Little hum from the motorway, but didn't affect our stay. Lovely lady who runs the site. Tidy site, we will return.

Δεν μου άρεσε A couple of noisy dogs of which the owners of the dogs did not seem to want to stem them. Not the campsite fault. Didn't spoil our stay.

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Από τον διαχειριστή: Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to your return. :-)

Μου άρεσε Myself and my two children (14 & 16) spent 13 days here and had an amazing time. The campsite was clean, well maintained, well situated, spacious and had all the necessary amenities. The showers were hot and the compoost toilets clean (as long as you don't look down lol 😂) and always stocked with loo roll. There was a freezer for us to use for ice packs and there were plenty there for use. The charging ports for phones/small devices was a great help too! The bell tent we stayed in was amazing and beautiful. Carol (the site owner) was friendly and helpful and obviously takes great pride in her business as she can always be seen checking everything and popping by to ensure everything is OK. She even looked after my dog when he escaped from the bell tent like houdini 😄 and messaged me to say he was safe. The site is central and close to the M5 so we were able to go to beaches both South and West.
Overall I would recommend this site to anyone!

Δεν μου άρεσε Could do with lights in the showers as showering at dark is difficult

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Από τον διαχειριστή: Hi Zoe
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay - your family (including your very lovely little dog!) were a pleasure to host!
Carol

Μου άρεσε Out door washing up area with hot water
Toilets & Showers.
Organisation of pitches.
Dog walking area.

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Από τον διαχειριστή: Hi Ruth
Many thanks for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.