Small Private Sites

For anyone wanting a full facility site in the grounds of an historic property in Cheshire, and close to numerous other such properties both N/T and HHA, this one is ideal, Capesthorne Hall.  It has about 50 pitches, both grass and hardstanding, with EHU and limited wifi. The price is, at present, £27:50 pn but rises to £35 during Bank Holidays (minimum 3 night stay).

https://www.capesthorne.com/caravan-park/

Just down the road from the CAMC site at West Ayton Scarborough is a private site that looked appealing when seen from a distance. Having had a look at prices for the 2 days following today the club site works out at £83.40 for standard H/S and St.Helens works out to £50 plus metered electric with maybe a discount if 1 member an OAP, plus free wifi. The website seems to show it in good light and certainly on a par with the club site.

So, although I haven't sampled the wares so to speak, I would seriously consider it if my preferred CLs were not available.

https://www.sthelenscaravanpark.co.uk

I assume it's this one N1805?

http://www.summerlandscaravanpark.co.uk

http://www.willowcroft.net

This is a friendly, well run little site set in the heartland of the Norfolk Broads, about a 15 minute walk alongside the river Thurne to Potter Heigham.

The site itself is Adult only and all pitches have their own EHU and Water Tap with drainage into hedges. Some pitches have 3 sided hedges, others are delineated by trees. All pitches are spacious. They are mostly grass although the owners have installed 5 Hardstanding pitches. There are about 30 pitches. Some slope slightly.

There is a very clean, well maintained toilet and shower block with 3 showers and 3 toilets in each. Separate facilities for men and women. There is 1 covered washing up sink and a standard Elsan point. The pitches are mown whenever a guest leaves straightaway. As I said before it is a well run site and you'll always see Kandi around the site. A wealth of local advice.

Whilst the site cannot be directly compared to the Clubs Ludham site as most of the serviced pitched are grass the comparison price wise for the time we stayed was about £11 per night cheaper for 2 adults.

The owners hope to instal a laundry room this winter.

All in all I would return here if staying in the Broads again.

https://www.orchardpark.co.uk/

We haven't stopped at this site but did call in as we were passing it. The friendly receptionist lent us a barrier fob so we could have a look around.

It's split across a minor road with touring on one side and seasonal and statics on the other. It's a bit like a French municipal having some pitches in shade, some in open, some grass , some hardstanding and some hedged or not. All slightly different shapes but all pitches are serviced insofar as each has its own water and EHU.

None of this £0.10 more per night type of annoying pricing the club has. Each night is £25 for 2 adults (It's adults only). That's it. Minimum 3 nights for Bank Hols.

If you're  into fishing then it has its own fishing lakes.

Certainly looks worth a try if you are in the area.

https://www.pennineviewpark.co.uk/

Situated on the edge of Kirby Stephen between the Pennines National Park and the Lake District - a small privately owned site with approx 50 pitches for caravans / motorhomes and about 20 camping pitches in a separate area, together with three pods. Generous sized pitches, excellent toilet and shower block. Storage facilities on-site. Free Wifi.

For those that want it, there is an on-site bar which serves basic food ( pizzas etc) and it's open throughout the week. It is tucked away in one corner of the site and not at all intrusive.

Stayed here a couple of times and always found a warm welcome and a friendly atmosphere.

Thanks, David.

Barley Meadow

Ideal as a stopover when heading southwest. Located around 12 miles west of Exeter, just off the A30. A pleasant site with modern facilities and friendly staff. Easy to find with good access. Around £28 pn (based on two sharing) inc electricity.