Dougal's Dog Blog. Entry 9: Cadeside, Somerset
The atmosphere in the car after Henley was a little frosty to say the least. The Human That I Own told me that he'd seen positive reviews about the Dog Walk at Cadeside in Somerset on Club Together, but I was going to reserve judgement this time.
Cadeside made the ideal place for us to stop for the night on our long journey West to Cornwall. It's only a couple of minutes from the M5. There are only 16 pitches and no facility block, but the Human always uses the 'ensuite' in the Tin Can on Wheels anyway, as he says it prevents having to leave me alone in the van while he goes off to shower. Huh, I think he's still trying to get round me.
Anyway, we arrived without a booking after 6pm, yet the lovely warden still checked us in in under a minute flat with no fuss and a friendly welcome. I liked her.
Once the Human had set up the Tin Can on Wheels, we went off to check out the dog walk.
OK, I have to say that he's now forgiven. I was quite impressed. The dog walk spans three sides of the ENORMOUS storage area, and it takes about five minutes to stroll from the gate to the end of it. Or a bit longer if, like me, you like playing ball. There was just enough space to play ball in a 'straight line', as the walk is a path through pretty shrubs and trees. And the wardens have even put chippings down to make the path all the way through, so there were no muddy paws to worry about.
A ten-minute round trip isn't really enough for many dog's daily exercise, so we're not talking as good as Commons Wood or Alderstead Heath. But it's a wonderful facility for a site that can take a maximum of 16 units. Cadeside is a site definitely worthy of a waggy tail, and I score it three bones out of five.
The Human is - almost - forgiven.
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I did enjoy this story and it gave information which I often find it difficult to obtain in advance. Interesting how much better at using the key board the dig was in comparison to some other users.
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Thanks for the comments folks, and glad you're enjoying it! I have to admit that the Human that I own does help me with the typing as my paws aren't so good with the keyboard.
Right now we're on a tour of Club Sites in Cornwall. Lots to report... I guess I'd better get on with entry 10.
Hope to see you all on site during our travels! Happy touring
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I loved this tale,looking foward to my next trip with my humans. Aston Dog.
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Skye & Iona here ... thanks for the update, glad to see you are having a good time, keep up the good work. Our human's like to know if we can be looked after at a site, otherwise we go on strike and that is not funny for them but a hoot for us.
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Zebedee always grades the sites we use by a rough measure, best this season was Hereford with a lovely long stretch around the site in an almost enclosed path partly alongside the Avon Gwe (River Wye) with a chance to give the ducks a mean look. Zebedee
gives Hereford 7 roughs out of eight which is as far as he can count.0 -
We having been staying at Cadeside for many years now as our daughter, son in law and boys live locally, and we really enjoy this pretty little site, just off the M5. We use our own facilities, which is just fine and it is a very pleasant walk into Wellington
and there are many lovely places to visit from the site. The wardens are always very friendly and helpful and we look forward to being back for a week or so in May or June, 2013.0
Loved your tale, it's nice to hear a dog's point of veiw for a change.
