Reviews
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Steve said...
The initial welcome was cool and officious. Granted the man of the couple who checked us in warmed up and was helpful when I pointed this out. The site, even in sunsine, was very muddy. Our hardstanding was grass with a mat on it (eco hardstanding), not a patch on a real hardstanding.The site was I think about 60% full but the gents had two showers and two toilets available. The toilet block was not well cared for in my opinion. In the shower the sealant had black mould on it, green mould next to the soap holder. The button you have to keep pressing in the shower stays on for 7 seconds before you have to press it again. A very disappointing site I will not be returning.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
RECOMMENDED: 
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Town
Dale Family (Club member) said...
Great location extremly friendly welcome, pitch allocated was very muddy and waterlogged, got car stuck and struggled to pull caravan off pitch, had help from some fellow caravanners (many thanks).
Really nice pub just 5 mins walk, great for families. Childrens play area and river running along site. We will return soon.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED: 
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Maxine (Club member) said...
My first stay at this site, and I was very impressed. The locationis brilliant, near the river and picnic site with plenty of benches etc, and easy access to paddle in the river.
A really lovely site, plenty of trees and access to walks for dog owners and anyone who enjoys some exercise.
Only 30min walk into Clitheroe, which is a lovely town, with a fab big park and Castle.
I will definately return. Excellent!
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town
KYTA (Club member) said...
"Why are tents always placed furthest away from the toilet block?"
The wardens cannot win: they offered us - with a tent - a pitch almost adjacent to the toilet block; we rejected it immediately precisely because it was near the toilet block - i.e. we didn't want the 'human traffic' passing our tent all the while.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town,Country
d and l (Club member) said...
We visited this site in august 2011 as the start of a longer yearly break from the recommendation of previous site reviews. However, there are a few problems that need addressing with this club site! Although the british weather is at most unpredictable, this cant be used as an excuse for the state of the grass itches on this site. After one day of rain we can only describe the grass outside our caravan door as a perfect version of glastonbury! Even a busy site should be able to manage the quality of the grass pitches to avoid the mud bath we have experienced! Also, probably being particular why arent the borders etc around the pitches mown/trimmed as this just looks unkempt and not 'natural' as it should.
Now to the facilities- the shower block are important to us as we dont have these facilities in our caravan, but we were quite disappointed. We aren't particularly put off by dated facilities, but definitely by dirty facilities! a quick flick over with a mop does not amount to a 'clean' facility, proven by the mould growing in the grouting! Although the staff are friendly and (sort of) helpful, everytime we walked out the site they were sitting outside on the benches, chatting (not cleaning). This is particularly annoying when at night We dont like to be critical but we use club sites to make sure the facilities are of a certain standard, but have been let down on this visit.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Town,Country,Lake
KYTA (Club member) said...
We booked Clitheroe in July 2011 for three nights; we loved it so much we went back in August for a further eight.
The wardens and assistant wardens were very helpful - e.g. I phoned the day before arrival to ask if we could change the booking to an EHU and Sylvia sorted it.
The handmade cards for sale at reception (in aid of a breast cancer charity) are superb.
The town itself is great: many independent shops, not least a great butcher's selling 30 or so sausages, and a marvellous wine merchant.
We visited the local library and bought a couple of booklets detailing walks around Clitheroe, including a few from the campsite.
The views from the castle are good - but the best are from Pendle Hill.
This area of Lancashire must be one of the most underestimated in Britain.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town,Country
MTB (Club member) said...
We used this site for an overnight stop. The facilities were basic and dated but reasonably clean. WIFI is advertised as available but in reality it is not accessible unless camped right by the site office. Nearby pub serves good food and pleasant river walk nearby. Hardstandings rather overgrown so damp and muddy in poor weather
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
Pauline (Club member) said...
We stayed there a couple of weeks a go with my 2 young nieces. Wardens very helpful and opted for the family bathroom, which is a must with small children. Very spacious and acommodating to shower and dress youngsters. Tranquil site with lots of wildlife, nice walks, childrens play area next door, no roads to cross, minutre railway and river 2 minutes away. Purchased fishing nets in town and spent 4 hours wading in the river with lots of other families. Plenty of shops in town and friendly staff at castle museum, even a childrens quiz and activities dotted around the museum. Well worth a visit, hoping to go back this weekend with my other 2 your nieces.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Secluded
Jymbo (Club member) said...
Stayed for 7 nights shortly after site had just opened for 2011 season. Grass had not been cut since end of 2010 season due to motor mower blade broken so grass was tall. Spare blade arrived and was fitted by mechanic but no mowing was done by the time we left???
Facilities are a bit dated but were always clean. There used to be a little shop on site with basics on sale and papers were delivered in a van but these have now stopped. A lot of the pitches are sloping, surely the club could make hard standings cut into the slope as at Osestry - just a thought
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Paul@Bank (Club member) said...
Unfortunate to have had very heavy rain during stay at this site that lead to waterlogged pitches. The hard standings comprise plastic grass frames not gravel pitches and work in dry/moderate weather but create holding cells for water in torrential downpours. Location of site adjoins River Ribble and lots of walking/cycling directly from site. Clitheroe centre easy walk just over a mile and has good shops, Booths, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Llidl supermarkets. Pub 5 minutes’ walk over bridge offering good selection of beers, wine and food. Site advertises that it has Wi-Fi connection, but the warden advised this is only available in a limited number of pitches close to the reception. No shop on site for even basic provisions. Toilet block is functional but in need of modernisation. Facilities block with family bathrooms, laundry and wash up. Toilet and facilities block central to site. Municipal leisure pool and sport facilities/gym etc. opposite site entrance. Ideal family friendly site with lots of activities in the immediate area – even in wet weather !
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
pat, dave howard (Club member) said...
we went in june it rained on arrival. the site manager showed us where to site and gave us all the information we needed for the area. there are some lovely walks around the site takes about 25 mins to walk to town on the road a bit longer if you walk through the fields a bit muddier, for a good meal the edisford bridge pud is about 5 mins away the food is excellent but not cheap you get what you pay for A TOP SITE FOR A QUITE BREAK
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Jon and Jo (Club member) said...
Lovely, clean site, great location near a beautiful park and the Edisford Bridge serves quite nice meals at reasonable prices. The service was excellent in the pub. However, the service on site was disappointing. We are a family with two small children and placed in an unkept, out of the way, plot of grass right next to a open gate along the riverbank. Security was totally disregarded here.Upon arrival along with 2 other parties, we were left to wait for over 20mins at reception, and then without an apology, snapped at all of us during the booking in process. Especially to those with tents. Are we less important? 'The Friendly Club' debatable. Why are tents always placed furthest away from the toilet block? Would go again if treated with a bit more respect please.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Town,Country
Chris and Tony (Club member) said...
Very friendly site well situated very near an excellent pub - the Edisford Bridge. We had one of the nicest meals (not expensive) we'd had in a long while and we know it was all home cooked as the chef was kind enough to come out and tell us the recipe. Thoroughly recommend it.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Andy, Rach & Harry G (Club member) said...
Our 1st camping adventure with Harry, who absolutley loved it! The site was lovely and clean and well situated next to a park, and the river Ribble. A trip to Bowland Wild Boar Park is a must.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
john vickery (Club member) said...
This is the second time we have stayed at this site, and would go back in a heart beat. I took my two young sons and we were in a tent towards the lower end of the park. The pitch was flat and in a great spot.The welcome we recieved was excellent again, very friendly and they showed us to our pitch. The toilets/showers etc again were very clean and hot water for early morning showers...great !!
The river is only meters away with lovely walks and places to sit and relax. All in all a great site for families and couples alike, quiet,clean, and relaxing with enough close by to keep the kids busy. Cant wait to get back again !! 5/5
DATE STAYED: June 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Jill (Club member) said...
Just read all the positive comments already posted as this is a lovely quiet peaceful site, there is a huge park area right next to the site for the kids and a lovely relaxing riverbank stroll too. We will definitely return. I have been caravanning and camping for 14yrs and this has to be one of the nicest sites to stay.
DATE STAYED: May 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Peter Murphy (Club member) said...
This is an excellent site,it was our 2nd vist ths year,marred only by a bit of rain. The site managers are very friendly & helpful.The site is very well maintained & is only a five minute river side walk to the Eddisford Arms which is very friendly & allow dogs in a small room ,were you can get very good & reasonable priced meals. Clitheroe town is only a short drive ( about 1 mile ) from the site & has a outdoor market Tuesday,Thursday & Friday
also a Booths Supermarket were you can park free for 2 hours.Whalley is only a short drive from the site & is avery nice town.Been twice this year & will be going again soon. This is a very good and well located site
DATE STAYED: May 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
helen (Club member) said...
first ever experience with my family.mey other family that gad done it all befor. great relaxing laid back 2 days rest.children loved the nearby park and river . even the dog came along and was very well behaved defo would do it all again,and revisit this site again very friendly couple on arrival .
DATE STAYED: April 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Groups,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
John & Chris Birtles (Club member) said...
Our visit was just what the doctor ordered, a very pleasant welcome immaculate facilities, freindly and and helpful site managers who even provided the sunshine.
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families
LOCATION: Country
Michelle and family (Club member) said...
Booked onto this site after relocating from a local CS which didn’t suit our needs. Lovely site, tidy and clean. Toilets very clean at all times of the day. Showers always hot. Wardens very helpful greeting us on arrival and showing us to the pitch – even helping us moving the van into position.
No Complaints at all – Well done C & CC
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Town
dusty bear said...
Pitched a tent with car alongside on a Sunday afternoon for one night and cost me £15.90, not cheap but I felt it fair for the amenities.
The nice cheerful chap on arrival said I had on suite facilities; drinking water, a bin, drain for waste water, pot washing room, shower and toilets with toilet paper. All as clean as candy.
With the exception of someone trying to play smoke on the water on acoustic guitar and a few dog barks there was very little noise after early evening, it was a Sunday evening but still I get the impression one wouldn't take boisterous children or a crate of ale to this site. Nice for a relaxed base from which to explore the glorious countryside and river ribble from. Also there's a pub over the bridge (lovely bridge) that does nice ale.
DATE STAYED: August 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
