Hoddom Castle Caravan Park

This is a beautiful location and only a short drive from J18 of the M74 going North - coming south you have to come off at J17 which is a bit of a longer drive (about 15 mins as I recall). We were using this as a one night stop-over heading back to Cheshire (don't enjoy driving miles and miles without a stop these days) and unfortunately arrived later than planned; despite the Covid restrictions, the receptionist was extremely helpful, ringing me up half an hour before the office closed to check when we might arrive and arranging to leave the instructions on the door.
We had time to stroll around the park the next day before we left and it is a totally charming site; the remains of the castle are fabulous (some of which are still being used for the restaurant and bar and offices) - a postcard of the site back in 1930 shows the castle was twice the size it is today and must have been truly magnificent then. This was in late October when the leaves had all turned and were floating gently to earth like coloured snowflakes; Despite the torrential rain the day before, the pitches were all in good order and no problems getting the 3.5 ton rig off the next morning. We will definitely come back (Covid permitting) in higher season and explore the whole area.

As I mentioned, we arrived late, and it is not easy to navigate in the dark; first, SatNav takes you to the EXIT and, in the dark, we found it tricky to retrace to the entrance. Once along the long drive, we came to area where the reception office is but that took a bit of finding in the dark. Then finding our pitch wasn't plain sailing as, due to the (sensible) one-way system, you have to head towards the exit before you get directed back into the main site - all bit confusing if it's your first visit so don't arrive in the dark for your first stay!
My only other observation is I felt it was a bit pricey at £30 for an over-nighter when there were no eating or drinking facilities available (only on Friday/Sat/Sun and we were there on Monday) - then again, this is the new world with Covid-19 and I guess their costs haven't changed and it is good that they are still open in these difficult times so grin and bear it - def worth a re-visit when restaurant and bar are open.

Friendly staff well spaced out pitches and lovely walks on the doorstep.

Long walk to Chemical toilet disposal.

We will be returning in the future

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Location very good

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Gorgeous surroundings, friendly staff, coach house restaurant on site is fab!
The toilet facilities were immaculate :)
Really dog friendly- my retriever had a great time!!

Handier you have own water supply at your touring pitch but general water supply wasn’t too far away
Hubby said it would be amazing to have tv outside when footie is on in summer :)?

Very nice setting and staff are very helpful. Some lovely walks next to the river as well! Site service are very clean!

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The site was excellent, clean, tidy, well spaced out. Staff were really pleasant and helpful; would thoroughly recommend this site

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The site was well set out with lots of country walks. There is a small shop on site for any essentials you might have forgotten to take and a restaurant at the Coach House whose breakfasts were first class as is their pizzas and a well stocked bar. The site was well set up with regard to Covid. The toilets were spotless with hand sanitiser outside and clear instructions inside and advised to walk on the left hand side to meet social distancing directions. There is also an excellent playpark for kids. There was also good wifi connection.

The only thing I disliked about our stay was that the little shop didn't stock rolls or bread.

The location and many walks around the site.
Never used the bathroom facilities, so can’t comment.
Plenty of water and waste water facilities.

A long walk to the chemical waste facility.
Also, a purely personal preference.
We do not like so many permanent touring pitches which is not shown on photographs of the site.

Beautiful setting. Friendly staff.

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