Southover Woods

Tyckte om: Absolutely stunning place! First thing first, parking was great! Didn't have to walk far with all of our stuff to the to the villager pitch and 2 wheel barrows were available to borrow. The compost toilet was actually great to use! You could have a pee/poo with a view and didn't have to worry about people seeing you as the other pitches were really far away, also not once did it smell. The scenery was absolutely breath taking. So peaceful and beautiful. I loved getting up early and listening to the birds and watching the squirrels rin around the firepit. The pitch was really well laid out, there was plenty of room for my 5m bell tent and we put up a gazebo. The fire pit was great! There are activities to do on site although we didn't do them this time. I will definitely be bringing my 2 boys and husband next time and I We'll go for longer! The location was great, not too far from anywhere. The staff were really friendly and helpful.

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Tyckte om: Liked the environment

Tyckte inte om: Quite expensive

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Tyckte om: A peaceful spot in the middle of the forest. Clean composting toilets and bucket showers. Each pitch comes with a firepit and seats. 15 minute walk to a lovely pub with nice food and great staff.

Tyckte inte om: The drive in is long with bumps and potholes.

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Från föreståndaren: Thank you so much!

Tyckte om: This is an extremely well thought out site and I just don't get why there are negative comments about it. The pitches are well laid out and I didn't hear a peep from other campers - they were there somewhere....as evidenced by the car park! I can by myself, but would definitely and would come back again for sure either solo or with friends and family. I read some negative comments about the unpaved road leading up to the site. Yes it's about a mile long, but drive sensibly (I have a "normal car") and you won't have any issues. (my photos don't do the site any justice - the weather was a little grim at the time)

Tyckte inte om: Nothing

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Från föreståndaren: Dear Adam, Thank you so much for your review.

Tyckte om: We have been to this camp size a couple of times now and it’s one of our favourite places to visit

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Från föreståndaren: Thank you so much!

Tyckte om: Loved the wild camp site. Stayed by myself with my 8 year old for the first few days, and felt very safe. Loved the parachutes providing shelter to cook and have a fire. My son loved being able to roam freely. Chloe was super helpful and welcoming. Will definitely return

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Från föreståndaren: Thank you so much!

Tyckte om: We liked the back to basics camping, the campsite we had was really big with plenty of space, a fire pit was already there with log seating around it. Plenty of places to go for a walk and a lovely setting. We liked that we were secluded and the other pitches were not too close by. Beautiful place to stay if you are looking for back to basic camping.

Tyckte inte om: It was a little tricky to find and the track road is pretty rough but that were the only things we disliked.

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Tyckte om: Nothing here.

Tyckte inte om: Certainly not with the money. Because My tent is roof tip I could not get to the pitch site. Its a long walk from the touring fiel to toilets and showers The track to the site is full if potholes and a danger to vehicles The postcode led me to a private house. Signage to the actual fields and woods is not obvious hence trouble finding the site It is obvious the person running the site does not know the local area very well. They were no help in getting me to the correct site.

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Från föreståndaren: Dear anonymous commenter, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your recent experience at our woodland campsite. We genuinely appreciate all feedback, as it helps us improve our services for future guests. We understand your concerns regarding the suitability of your 'rif tent' for the woodland pitch site. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. It's important to note that our woodland pitches are designed to offer a more wild and immersive camping experience, which may not be suitable for all types of camping equipment. However, we do offer alternative options, such as the meadow pitch, which would accommodate your roof tent with ease. Regarding the distance to the toilets and showers, we acknowledge that our shared facilities are located a short walk from the meadow pitch area. We strive to provide clear directions and maps to assist guests in navigating the site, and we will continue to improve our signage to ensure ease of access for all visitors. We understand that the access tracks to the site can be challenging at times, especially during inclement weather. While we do not have tarmac roads or urban surroundings, we believe that the natural beauty of our woodland campsite is part of its charm. We appreciate your understanding and patience in this regard. Regarding the issue with the postcode leading to the main estate Manor house rather than the woodland campsite, we apologize for any confusion this may have caused. We have taken steps to improve our signage and directions to ensure that guests can easily find their way to the correct location. Lastly, we want to assure you that the person running the site is well-versed in the local area and is committed to assisting guests. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of our service. Thank you again for bringing these issues to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to our woodland campsite in the future and provide you with a more enjoyable camping experience. Warm regards.

Tyckte om: Outside space. Proper back to basics campsite. Space between pitches. Very quiet.

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Från föreståndaren: Thank you!!

Tyckte om: The forest was very nice and relatively quiet. Out pitch was quite close to an activity centre (not related to the camp site) and was a bit noisy late in the night.

Tyckte inte om: We were not told on pitchup about the true conditions of the camp site. In order to have a shower you need to fetch your water and heat it up on the fire pit. That might be fun once but quite an effort especially when you have younger children with you. We weren't given any details on how to find our pitch, no map of the place so we had to ring the campsite owners and she gave us good guidance on the phone. We couldn't see (and we weren't offered) any activities on site despite what is said on Pitch-up. The access road is unpaved and very bumpy and about a mile long. The bushes and shrubs are not well cut back so there is a risk of damaging car paint. Overall a nice campsite but surely not what was described on Pitch-up. We would not go again.

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Från föreståndaren: Dear valued guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience you experienced during your recent visit to our wild woodland campsite. We understand your disappointment regarding the lack of accurate information provided. While we strive to ensure that all guests are well-informed about the conditions of our campsite, we recognise that there may have been shortcomings in this instance. We regret any inconvenience caused by the absence of shower facilities. As part of our commitment to embracing nature and encouraging a slower pace of life, we encourage guests to experience the simple pleasure of heating water on a fire pit for their personal use. However, we understand that this may not be suitable for everyone, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Regarding the availability of maps and details, we are grateful that our guidance was able to assist you during your stay. Please accept our apologies for any confusion regarding the booking of activities. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all guests, and pre-booking activities ensure that we can offer the best possible service. We appreciate your understanding in this matter. We acknowledge that the access roads to our campsite are unpaved and may be bumpy at times. While we understand that this may present challenges for some guests, we believe that the natural beauty of our surroundings more than compensates for any inconveniences. Once again, we apologise for any shortcomings you experienced during your visit. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continuously strive to improve our services and provide a memorable experience for all our guests. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to our campsite in the future. Warm regards