Reviews
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Abigail & Jack said...
Had a lovely stay during beautiful weather last Sept. Have just booked again for May. Spacious pitches in stunning countryside, perfect for cycling and walking. The Forresters Arms was a added bonus within walking distance, cracking food, sunny garden and super friendly management. Village shop did nice croissants for breakfast, get there early. Can't wait for May!
DATE STAYED: September 2011
RECOMMENDED: 
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Mrs T (Club member) said...
Gorgeous wooded campsite. Warm and helpful welcome. Pitches secluded and surrounded by woodland. Just a short (5mins) walk to see stunning views of the South Downs. Although on a hillside our pitch was level and very large. Mind food left in awnings - woodland creature made its way in and stole a loaf of bread and some crackers! Plenty to do and see in the area for kids and old alike. Our Autumn visit was perfect and especially for the changing colour on the trees.
DATE STAYED: October 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Active break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
val said...
we were most impressed with graffham very friendly and helpful staff, lovely peaceful area, good clean showers and toilet facilities, secluded pitch if required, lovely walks,the surroundings area is beautiful really enjoyed our stay, it seemed like we was in the middle of nowhere, excellant would come back and would recommend.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
dissapointed.com (Club member) said...
we booked this site for four nighs, where do i start,i cannot think of one good thing to say that is possative, oh!if you have got a dog there is a lovely dog walk ,every pitch is secluded by trees and bushes, very dark site,no sun gets through to most pitches,they are in the dark all the time,very depressing,the small toilet block at the bottom of the site is very basic and outside with a corrigated roof,not for me, the main block is not bad but again not up to normal site standards that i have seen, we have come home today a day early so we can sit in the sun in our garden,it was our only hope of seeing it before the weather changes,but on a possitive not,if you are a walker you will love it,the area is lovely,the white horse public house is the best pub i have been into for a really good meal,lovely garden and resturant,and dogs are welcome into the bar area and the garden,as for the site thumbs down for me sorry to all of you that love the place.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED: 
SUITABLE FOR: Groups
LOCATION: Secluded
john (Club member) said...
what a fantastic site pitches surrounded by trees staff were always friendly and helpful the toilets and showers were spotless
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Secluded
Archer (Club member) said...
We have been coming to this site for years.New managers this year could not have been more helpful. First time we had stored the caravan on the site and it was always on the pitch ready for us. Facilities always clean .The warm welcome at "The White Horse" as always with the excellent food makes for a perfect relaxing holiday in beautiful, natural surroundings.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
N&R (Club member) said...
Negatives:
Lack of site information.
Very minimal ablutions for such a large site.
Weird cleaning times (way too early).
Positives:
Peaceful & secluded pitch.
Uninterrupted nature.
Sheltered amongst the trees.
As close as you can get to wild camping (if you go out of season!)
DATE STAYED: September 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
len t (Club member) said...
the pitch i was allocated was very small dark, dank no grass, with very black soil? the dog bin to our knowledge was not emptied, during our 6 day stay. one morning at approx 9.45am the soap dispenser in the men's toilet was empty (toilets cleaned at 7,am) was the dispenser checked then? when i lived in sussex we used this site quite often.regrettably not anymore
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
LOCATION: Secluded
EmmmaS (Club member) said...
Hubbie and I are getting back into camping after years and we went for a 'test' long weekend with all our new kit and our reluctant 16 year old daughter. Recently joined the C & C Club so wanted to try one of their sites. Google earth is excellent to check out the lay out of the site, so you fully know what you are getting before you book - secluded individual pitches etc. We stayed in pitch 35 which was excellent, fitted our large tent (just) and close to the loos & showers (but not too close!)Had no problems with tree roots or bent tent pegs. The dusty ground was a pain, but as pre-warned in previous reviews took dustpan and brush (and what do you expect - grass does not grow under trees!) Ladies in the office were a bit frosty but the chap who showed us to the pitch was really friendly, gave us a choice of pitches and told us about the local pubs and was quick to say Hi all weekend (the ladies, not so much). 3 showers in the ladies block, all ok and cleaned well, shut between 10.30am and 12pm - we chose to shower in the late afternoon and never had any queues. Hubbie reported that 3 showers in the men's but one was out of order - a note advised that it had been vandalised. Only 2 cubicles though for the boys. Washing up room was good, nice and clean (although someone pinched our washing up liquid when we left it there by accident - thanks!)Site was quirky and better than the 'car boot style' sites - no rows of white plastic boxes, but I feel that it could be more special if it was run with a bit more enthusiasm. Site was pretty, the Rhododendrons will look great in May so will probably visit again then as the South Downs gorgeous. Local pub The Forresters Arms did a great roast and free wifi. Wifi was available on site but we didnt bother as it looked like you could only pick it up on the picnic table outside reception. Arundel castle is expensive but worth it - great gardens as well as a very well run stately home/castle.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
T Johnson said...
My first time camping in ten years and was looking for a local campsite to take my 5 year old son on a little adventure. Greating was friendly and efficient. Great location in a secluded part of a wood, very dark and quiet at night, the only noise was the sound of the owls although flights into gatwick can be heard from 5:30 onwards which is normal for this part of the country. I was very pleased with the facilities, they were very clean and pleasant. We only stayed the one night to see what my son thought, he loved it and didn't want to leave which is a great endorsement in itself. I will definately be going back here for a longer stay in the near future.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
PHIL (Club member) said...
Unfortunately the welcome at the site is not as it was, there being nobody in the office when we arrived.The new management not as friendly as the previous ones.The shower block being closed at 10.00am is not very convenient, leaving only a small toilet block available until 12.00 noon. When on holiday why should you rush around to get a shower(most shower blocks shut from 12.00 til 2.00)
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Secluded
the boomerang (Club member) said...
The site is tucked away in the middle of nowhere.
The facilities are clean, but there are never enough!
Pitches are sand/forest ground based and leave mess everywhere- would recommend taking an extra groundsheet and definitely a dustpan and brush with you.
Nicely located, shop a short walk away (expensive!), plenty of wildlife in and around site and walks galore from site.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Stuart said...
I really wanted to love this site, but couldn't quite. An unfriendly welcome (too busy drinking tea and smoking), a policy of closing the toilet block at 10.30am for cleaning and placing our tent on a sand and stone pitch which bent most of our pegs are the negatives.
Its location, the Landscaping and total darkness at night real positives.
Finally, the no charcoal and/or fires is a lazy way of reducing the fire hazard. The whole tone was of the 'lecturing' caravan club that I remember from when I was a kid. Most of the notices started with a 'No...'.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Linda and Dave (Club member) said...
We have just got back from a very enjoyable stay and the dogs loved it to. We will deffinately be returning soon. The staff where very helpful and facilities clean at all times, highly reccomend this site
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
TheGlovers (Club member) said...
We camped here for 10 nights with our three children (aged 16, 7 and 4) and enjoyed it very much.It reminded us of Scout campsites, which is both a good and sometimes less good thing. Good: unusual, in that it is in the middle of woods with secluded, discreet camping plots. Lots of exploring and shelter-building for the children. The site was very peaceful - even in August - and brilliantly located for all of the attractions - natural and tourist! Less good: we thought the facilities were all fine but just a little basic for more than a short stay. The lack of grass made our site pretty sandy/dusty, leaving a constant film of dust everywhere - made worse when you have children running around.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
camper1971 (Club member) said...
Beautiful site with lots to do for the children. Great also for walking, cycling and also if you want a peaceful time as pitches are wellspaced and secluded within the trees and bushes. Pitches in amongst ancient woodland which made for a great stay close to nature. No lighting at night which made for an even more authentic country experience but be sure to bring your torch!!! Facilities all very clean and tidy.Great all round. Will certainly be returning to this great site...
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
from_me (Club member) said...
What a different site, with pitches crammed between trees often with very difficult access for towing cars/campervans. I saw on many occasions campervans having to reverse several times before being able to get onto their pitches.
I had booked a grass pitch, but my allocated pitch was pure sand with tree roots (over which I managed to fall twice) sticking up thro the surface.
The pitches were very small and opposite were a twin pitch on which 2 tents were pitched. The tents had only 4meters between then and when I questioned the Holiday manager he just shrugged and said, what can I do.
There were only 3 male showers for the hole of the site and only 2 male WCs in the main toilet block, this meant having to queue in the mornings.
I could not recommend this site
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
LOCATION: Country
Jo&Roy said...
First time camping in a while & what a lovely place to reacquaint ourselves!
We had a fantastic, good sized & secluded pitch.
Gatwick flight path was noticeable but doesn't go through the night... & we didn't seem to notice after 1st night!
As it was start of the summer holidays the site soon filled & getting to the shower was all about timing, before the designated closure for cleaning. Hot water was never a problem!
Very nice!
DATE STAYED: July 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
j wingate (Club member) said...
A lovely site, people were friendly and all facilities were clean and tidy. There are pockets of woodland clearing for caravaning/camping etc which are lovely but if i could have one gripe it would have been to have the area where we were situated to have had the grass cut as it made our area look a little untidy.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Glenn (Club member) said...
Lovely and helpful welcome. Beautiful site with clean sinks and showers. Great pitches
Only downside as with most sites is there is always 1 pitch that makes a noise in to the early hours keeping everyone awake. Not sites fault thought.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
susan (Club member) said...
we were most impressed, lovely peaceful area, good clean shower / toilet facilities, secluded pitch if required, lovely walks / surroundings, really enjoyed our stay, it seemed like we was in the middle of nowhere, excellant would come back and would recommend.
DATE STAYED: May 2009
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Carpenters (Club member) said...
Another excellent weekend spent at Graffham. The pitches are well spaced and some very secluded. It is a peaceful site for a relaxing break.
DATE STAYED: May 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Daniël Tulp said...
We visited several campsites in the South East of England but this was the only that could please us. Secluded in the woods with private plots for tents as well as caravans, this was absolutely the best campsite we've stayed on during our holliday in GB.
DATE STAYED: July 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Emma (Club member) said...
This wooded site was charming. The staff were very welcoming and couldn't do enough for me. Facilities were clean and in good repair. Although I really enjoyed the woodland setting, winding paths and hilly terrain of the site, this wouldn't perhaps be suitable for less agile campers or small children. Plenty to do and see in the local area, Petworth House is well worth a visit. I look forward to visiting this site again.
DATE STAYED: May 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Karl (Club member) said...
The setting was brilliant. Pitches are well set out and surrounded by woods. The children loved exploring and had a lovely time.
DATE STAYED: May 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Sharon Wells (Club member) said...
I had a lovely weekend here. Peaceful and quiet..friendly welcome..clean toilet block and a well stocked shop just up the road in Graffham. My pitch was surrounded by trees and I loved it here and will return asap...
DATE STAYED: April 2008
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
vicky (Club member) said...
We have visited this site a couple of times and love it. Quiet forest setting with loads of walks on your door step. We always take our 2 dogs and they have a great time. Nicely laid out site with lots of hidden away pitches. Probably not suitable for disabled due to uneven ground. Also very dark at night. This site really feels like proper camping but with facilities thrown in!
DATE STAYED: June 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Lucas Family (Club member) said...
Our favourite site we go back every year. Woods and walks. Southdowns. Singleton historic houses museum welcomes families and dogs. Midhurst lovely village and Petworth great for antique hunting. East Dean Gardens for the gardeners, lovely to walk round (no dogs though). Beaches and Portsmouth Dockyard Heritage Centre, Gunwharf shopping Centre and Winchester city can all be easily reached by car. However we end up chilling and walking, staying local, nearby pubs good for food, tend to only venture out for food supplies. The whole family enjoys staying on the site. Only wish pot holes on entrance track could be filled.
DATE STAYED: July 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Rachel & Tony Scott (Club member) said...
A really lovely wooded forest site with extremely friendly and professional site managers who unfortunately for us are moving to Knelvdon Hatch in Essex. However this site will now be added to our 'must visit sites' next year as after speaking to numerous fellow members they all seem sad to see Annette and Bob leave so therefore will be following them to their new site which is a bonus to your club.
DATE STAYED: October 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Derek & Sally Archer (Club member) said...
We use this site every year, it is so peacefull, and great for long country walks with the dog. The managers are fantasic, hope there are there next year.
Very clean toilets etc, Local shop is just up the road and there is a great pub (The white Horse) for food and frink, the manager (Adam) make you feel very welcome. We will be back next year.
DATE STAYED: September 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
Snuffy said...
We stayed camped with our 3 small children and dog. This is a beautiful campsite, surronded by woodland. Pitches are a good size and fairly private. Toilets and showers very clean and modern.
We were given directions for a lovely walk across countryside to the village,where there is a great pub.The reception staff are extremely helpful and accomodating. A fantastic place to stay
DATE STAYED: July 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Amanda said...
We loved the individual pitches and the peacefulness of this site (despite the fact it was the middle of summer).
Loads to do in the surrounding area, will definitely be back!
DATE STAYED: August 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Neutr-al said...
Stayed 3 nights at the end of July. Deliberately wanted a campsite off the beaten track a little and the setting - being in the wonderful South Downs - was perfect. No packing in like sardines, the pitches are very well spaced and some are really secluded.
Staff were always helpful and passed on whatever information we asked of them. The only downer being that the shop wasn't open very early in the morning. Not a major issue, but it would have been good to be open earlier nevertheless. The local village shop was ok for most things.
The loos, showers and facilities were very clean and the place neat and tidy. If I want to visit the area again I will definitely use this site - it was excellent.
DATE STAYED: July 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
