North Norfolk Camping and Glamping

Liked Setting - lake is nice and can get a short walk all the way around.

Disliked Hygiene (or lack of).
Not as described. No welcome hut. Shower block is actually a ply wood screen with warm water; however the screen is too high, so children can be seen whilst showering, it’s never been cleaned and was green with algae.

Car park looked like a dump with loads of old building materials left all over the place (good for some kids who used it as ramps /kickers for their bikes)

Toilets were not clean when we arrived and not cleaned once whilst we were there. No toilet roll, no soap (both ran out on day 2 of 4).

Bins/recycling not tidied up once and not fit for purpose. Given the limited number of pitches, this doesn’t seem to be collected regularly.

Toilet blocks have been built with incorrect materials (standard ply and CLS) so everything is warped/ falling apart and numerous screws poking through.

Sinks, whilst having hot water (assuming no one else is using a tap or flushing the toilet), flow straight on to the ground. Soap suds and all. Not good for the environment.

No mention in the description of the constant shotgun fire to scare the birds of neighbouring fields starting at 4am

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for uploading your photos from your recent stay. We are very sorry to hear about your negative experience at our site. We are pleased that you enjoyed our nice lake setting and the short walk around it. However, we take your detailed feedback regarding the overflowing rubbish bins, general untidiness, toilet and shower facility conditions, communication, and environmental concerns very seriously. Please rest assured that we will take all of this information on board as we look to make essential improvements and changes for the future. Thank you again for bringing these specific matters to our attention, and we wish you all the best on your future travels.

Liked The area was clean, tidy and loved the lake setting. Check in was easy and straight forward.

Disliked The facilities were awful. There was one working shower for the whole campsite on arrival that then broke and ran cold halfway through the weekend with no fix. Showering my son with cold water was horrendous and left him in tears but no choice after a beach day.

The toilets had no cold water ironically for either tap in the men’s toilets and then when the hand towels ran out a very worn and used towel was left which is very unhygienic for all.

I reported via WhatsApp about the shower with no response and when I spoke to staff she said there was no fix and did apologise.

For the price paid (we know it was bank holiday) the facilities definitely should be in working order.

I would recommend but the showers need to be in working order. It was the only thing to ruin a brilliant weekend.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback and for your kind recommendation to your friends. We are absolutely delighted to hear that you loved our beautiful lake setting and found the area so clean and tidy. It is also wonderful to know that our easy and straightforward check-in process gave you a smooth start to your trip, and that you otherwise had a brilliant weekend enjoying the area. We appreciate you highlighting these positive aspects, and we note your specific feedback regarding your experience with the shower and toilet facilities, the hand towels, the WhatsApp communication, and the Bank Holiday pricing. Thank you again for your visit, and we truly hope to welcome you and your family back for another peaceful stay by the lake in the future.

Liked Lake

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the recommendation! It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your stay enough to plan a return visit and share the word with your friends.

While your review was short and sweet, we are thrilled that the lake stood out as your favorite feature. We take great pride in maintaining the natural beauty of the water and the surrounding shoreline, as we know it’s often the heart of the site for our guests. Whether you spent your time there watching the sunrise, enjoying the local wildlife, or just soaking in the quiet atmosphere, we’re so glad it added that extra bit of peace to your trip.

We already look forward to welcoming you back for another lakeside escape

Liked Nothing

Disliked Photos are not as shown
Pitches weren’t marked out clearly at all
Nobody met us on site
Freshwater system not working (was informed this before arrival)
After doing a lap of site ,site looked to be abandoned
Was offered refund, still not received two weeks later

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From the manager: We appreciate you taking the time to provide this valuable feedback on your recent experience. We are sorry to hear that your visit did not meet the standards we aim to deliver, and we truly regret the disappointment you felt upon arrival and the subsequent issues.

Focusing on Swift Resolution
We want to assure you that we are taking immediate steps to address the specific points you raised, with a strong focus on improving our guest experience and site presentation

We sincerely regret that you have not yet received your refund. You will receive this soon and will get an email from stripe when it has been processed
Thank you again for helping us identify areas where we need immediate improvement. We hope our swift action on these points, particularly the refund, shows our commitment to resolving this matter completely.

Liked Absolutely loved our stay here this weekend! What a beautiful site nestled away in the woodland. Clean and warm toilets and showers, fresh running water and fire pits right next to the lake. We were so happy, we hardly left the site

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From the manager: Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you loved your stay with us this weekend. We work hard to maintain our site, and we're so glad you appreciated the clean and warm toilets and showers, the fresh running water, and the fire pits right by the lake. It's the highest compliment to hear that you were so happy you hardly left the site! We hope to welcome you back to our woodland retreat again soon.

Liked Beautiful spot, lovely lake and woods - couldn't believe the place was so empty, but the prices might be putting folk off?
My campervan pitch was cheaper than tent, so the pricing structure is a little odd.
Lots of bad feedback if you look at the reviews, but tbf we actually really enjoyed it ! Yes it's basic, the toilets are simple and clean, no frills, same for the washup area, and the shower is an experience - warm, yes, private, less so - but nobody can see anything (and we were pretty much the only folk there it felt like) - but it's all part of the rustic charm ! And it looks like the site is a work in progress, so I bet it's constantly improving, but you can't improve that lake view and woodland - that's unchangeable !
Spoke to the guy in charge on the phone, Nigel I think - he was super helpful, so too was Blaze the host on site
Oh, and the big firepits were awesome !

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for this detailed and honest review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time and appreciated our beautiful lake and woods—we agree, the view is a showstopper. We're also delighted you found our staff, Nigel and Blaze, to be super helpful. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to them.

We're glad you enjoyed the rustic charm of our site and its basic, but clean facilities. You're right, we are constantly working to improve the site while preserving its natural beauty. We truly appreciate you seeing it as a work in progress and enjoying the "experience" of our showers and firepits!

Your comments on our pricing are very helpful, and we're always reviewing our structure to ensure it's fair and transparent. Thank you for your honest feedback and for your kind words. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon.

Liked Great campsite! Nice, quiet and very pretty.

The staff were lovely. Plus the toilets and showers were spot on.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are so glad you had such a great stay with us.

It's wonderful to hear that you found our campsite to be nice, quiet, and very pretty. We're also thrilled that you found our staff to be lovely and that our toilets and showers were to your satisfaction.

We can't wait to welcome you back again soon.

Liked Lake

Disliked Most things
Disproportionally expensive
Very noisy from local farmer bird scarers which began at first light to the end of the day - sounds like canons going off every ten minutes so, so don’t go if you suffer from PTSD

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you liked the lake. We are sorry to hear that you were unhappy with other aspects of your stay. We take all feedback seriously, and we will be sure to address your concerns with our team. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon.

Liked It is a truly beautiful location but...

Disliked ... it is not peaceful, as advertised. It says "the camping field is peaceful and quiet," and repeats the word "peaceful" again in the next sentence, but there are bird scarers which sound like shot guns placed all round, meaning from 4.45am to 11.30pm you feel like you're being shot at. It is really jarring! And very noisy. It spoils the whole experience. We left after one night. Owner refused to discuss on phone, insisted on an email which he said would be responded to within 7 days (which felt a bit much!), but we still haven't heard anything and we're past that point. Not promising! Looking at previous reviews suggets this has been known about for well over a year, so leaving the "peaceful" description feels like false advertising.

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you found the location to be beautiful, but we are truly sorry that your stay was not peaceful, as advertised. Your experience is completely unacceptable, and we sincerely apologize.

You are absolutely right that the bird scarers are jarring and not at all in line with a "peaceful" camping experience. We apologize for the constant noise that ruined your stay
We also sincerely apologize for the lack of a timely and proper response to your complaint. We understand your frustration at being told to email and then not receiving a reply. This is a failure on our part, and we are reviewing our customer service process to ensure this never happens again.

We understand your decision to leave early. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to making these necessary changes to provide a transparent and honest experience for our guests.

Liked the location just outside of Holt is absolutely beautiful.

Disliked While the website mentions a lake for kids to paddle in, we were disappointed to find numerous signs prohibiting swimming upon arrival. This was particularly challenging to explain to my excited son, who was looking forward to splashing around.

During check-in, we were directed to the 'welcome hut,' which turned out to be nonexistent. With no one around and a lack of signage, we found ourselves guessing where to go next.

The campsite itself is somewhat cramped, with no designated spots, which made it feel quite crowded. Unfortunately, we also had a campervan nearby playing loud music late into the night.

Additionally, the washing-up facilities & toilets appeared to be in dire need of cleaning.

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you found our location just outside of Holt to be beautiful.

However, we are truly sorry that your stay was so disappointing. Your comments about the facilities and management are completely valid, and we want to apologize for the experience you had.

You are absolutely right that the website is misleading regarding the lake. We sincerely apologize for the frustration this caused you and your son. For safety reasons, we do not allow swimming, and the website should reflect this. We are taking that photo down and updating the description immediately.

We are also sorry for the confusion at check-in. The lack of a 'welcome hut' and clear signage is a failure on our part. We are also sorry that the crowded layout and a neighbor's loud music negatively impacted your stay. We are reviewing our pitch layout and how we manage noise.

Finally, there is no excuse for the cleanliness issues you encountered. We sincerely apologize that our facilities were not up to standard. We are implementing a more rigorous cleaning schedule to ensure this doesn't happen again.

We understand your frustration and feel terrible that we let you down. Your comments are incredibly valuable in helping us improve our site and provide a better experience for all our guests.