Novoli Farm

Me gustó: Nice view of hill behind campsite. Pub and vineyards within easy reach.

No me gustó: ‘Peaceful country location’. In reality the campsite is very close to the corner of a busy road, with continuous traffic including large lorries. It is noisy throughout day and night. ‘Access to toilet facilities’. In reality, one portaloo that isn’t clean. ‘Looking out over the lovely vineyard views.’ In reality, the view is a small gap through the entrance, across the busy road. There is no clear sign for the campsite. Just a very small symbol of caravan/tent. Novoli Farm was not signposted. The entry to the field, two solid gates, was padlocked. We were not provided with the code for entry prior to arrival. The campsite was not fully secure. A car was able to get in late at night, park very close to our van, making it very difficult to get out the next day. The owners of the car were nowhere to be seen. Other, more permanent, campers didn’t recognise the car. There seemed to be little regulations for dog owners. Dogs were able to roam off the lead near the pitches, using the camping field as a dog toilet. As a result, we didn’t stay for the second night we had booked.

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Del administrador: Dear Guest, I am sorry that you didn't enjoy your stay with us and it was unfortunate that the weather was so poor that you didn't get to see the beautiful surrounding countryside. To address your points: We are located on the intersection of two country lanes (Barons Lane and Pump Lane), rather than a road, which is generally quite quiet, especially at night. The toilet is a mains connected, flushing toilet and is checked and cleaned every day, rather than a 'portaloo', which I believe is chemical and not mains connected. We have amazing views over the vineyard and a 12 mile view overlooking the Blackwater Estuary, from various vantage points within the site, but admittedly, not from every campervan window. Unfortunately, it rained the entire time, so you obviously did not get out to see them, by walking a short distance There was one dog on site when you visited. I chatted to the owner and made it clear that he must be in control of it at all times and any mess needed to be cleared. We cut the grass weekly and have not found any mess, but if you have any evidence, I would be keen to see it! The property is secured by a padlock and a CCTV camera looking directly at the gate. I was there to greet the car that arrived, to which they refer, so the site is fully secure. Apologies, however, if they parked too close to you. There is also the small matter of leaving without paying, which I followed up on and then the bad review followed, but no doubt a coincidence🙂. Kind regards

Me gustó: Facilities were so poor we stayed less than 5 minutes

No me gustó: Facilities were poor and less than adequate for our needs. We booked for 5 nights, a student working in the area. Without showering facilities we had to book elsewhere and were on the site less than 5 minutes! The host charged us £40 for this!!! Completely unreasonable for the substandard facilities which were basically a portaloo! The host has zero compassion and is purely money driven! Wild camp rather than book and line their pockets! Cleanliness is not high on their priority.

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Del administrador: Dear guest, I am sorry that you didn't stay with us. As you are aware, you (the student working in the area) didn't actually visit the site, and that the site does not have it's own showering facilities, as clearly detailed on the Pitch-up website. What I did, however, suggest as a solution to your partner was that you could use, completely free of charge, the bathroom and showering facilities in our brand new shepherds hut, now on site, for the entire length of your stay. You will also be aware that Pitch-ups commission fees make up the bulk of the amount that you refer to. Cancellation policy is for no refunds within 5 days of arrival, but I refunded you 80%, as it was late on a Sunday evening, and impossible to find a booking for that day. I wish you the very best in your studies, but please read the questions in your exams, more closely than you did the Pitch-up website. Kind regards

Me gustó: Fantastic so near to Maldon and Antony was so helpful couldn’t ask for more help.

No me gustó: None

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Del administrador: Many thanks for the feedback Malcolm. Kind regards Anthony

Me gustó: Lovely location well maintained site with easy access to secure site. Peaceful with shops and pubs near. Bacis facilities clean and maintained.

No me gustó: Short notice and great price nothing to dislike .

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Del administrador: Thank you for taking the time to respond and for the positive feedback, Barry. Kind regards Anthony

Me gustó: I like the open space in the second field, the owner came to greet us upon arrival and communication with himself was pleasant. The view of the horses on the back field was lovely. The toilet was clean

No me gustó: No complaints about the site itself only I would of liked to see a photo of the toilet and washing up area before arrival :)

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Del administrador: Thank you for the positive feedback and lovely photo's, Keiran. Kind regards Anthony

Me gustó: Friendly fellow travellers and location, ability to walk the dogs.

No me gustó: Water point.

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Del administrador: Hi Christine, Many thanks for the review. There certainly is good dog walking and most people like the proximity to our great local pub and vineyard. Hope to see you again. Kind regards Anthony

Me gustó: Quiet and secure place. Clean toilet and a water sink with soap. Close to the beauty spots.

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Del administrador: Dear Laurent, Thank you for taking the time to respond and for the feedback. Really appreciate it and glad that you got out to see our local beauty spots🙂 Kind regards

Me gustó: Opposite New Hall Vineyard, you can see the fields of vines from the site. Back to basics site, traditional camping. Quaint village of Purleigh and excellent pub walking distance. Bus to Maldon 18 mins from the post office.

No me gustó: On the corner of 2 roads , but they were fairly quiet. Only 1 toilet, was very clean but wonky!

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Del administrador: Dear Caroline, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our site and for attaching the very nice pictures. We called in at the Vineyard shop on the weekend and they said that you had been in and by the sounds of it, you visited our lovely pub too, so really appreciate you bringing revenue to other local businesses🙂 Kind regards

Me gustó: Good local base to try our new campervan . Friendly and helpful owner.

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Del administrador: Dear Frances, Thank you for reviewing of our site and glad that you managed to test out the new campervan. Kind regards

Me gustó: Pub 500m walk away which was lovely ,great food and very dog friendly too. A selection of Hard standing pitches very much needed as very wet weather . Lovely view from back of camper ,would revisit for sure.

No me gustó: Would be nicer if it had a toilet block built with a sink under cover to wash up. when I arrived I was disappointed to see a portaloo, but inside this is a full working toilet it was basic but clean. As only a short break no shower was not an issue for us.

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Del administrador: Dear Zoe, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide a review. We really appreciate your feedback. Also, very pleased that you enjoyed our local pub. We hope to see you again and maybe next time, try the vineyard 200m away, where they are always happy to let people try before they buy🙂 Kind regards