A 1,200-acre country park featuring a large lake, woodland, and grassland, offering a variety of outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and water sports, including rowing, canoeing, and sailing, as well as a café and picnic areas.
A fantastically placed site. Very busy on the weekends but reasonably quiet during the week. I was disappointed when we arrived that noone came to show us the pitch, it took a couple of attempts despite the map to work out where we were supposed to be. Despite the site being very upto date the cleanliness of the showers and toilets was disappointing. Sanitary bins not emptied over the weekend. No mop in the showers which meant the floors were filthy with mud and grass from the previous occupant. There was also no hair drier available in the showers, which seemed like a basic they had missed. I also wish the family/ disabled showers had been more clear on their maps as we didn't discover these until our last night. Showering 2 under 6's in their small cubicles could have been much easier if info was clearer, or as I say if there was someone more willing to speak when you arrive. However, if you're just here for access to water sport, it is amazing. Barely a ten minute walk to the regatta lake and then access to all the other activities.
The single rooms are tiny, the rooms are very warm but windows open (slightly) onto the car park so it's either privacy or a small amount of air. The shower is ok but again a tight squeeze for a 16 stone man. The entrance is secure but have to ask to enter after 9pm. The location is great, it's on a man made lake with woodlands surrounding . No food or shops but can order to the hotel
Didn't stay over, great range of activities available although disappointed wipeout wasn't allowed for children under 8 as age doesn't determine capabilities.. Golf course is tired and needs fixing however some lovely girls that work there, two in particular on the mini land rovers and golf course that stood out. Mini land rovers was There could also better public transport links on a Saturday
Race for live event today so it was very busy but most seemed to leave right after. We had a lovely walk round the whole of the rowing course. Took our time and explored a few bits along the way. I bit crafty but a great day...
You have to pay for parking even if you have paid for an activity! Rip off, we didnt see any signs and now have a parking fine. The rafting was very disappointing - a few little short bits of white water then you have to carry the raft to a canal and paddle all the way back up. Didnt bother staying the whole session. Staff were lovely but as an experience - save your money!
Visited with hubby (disabled). On arrival found a triathlon in progress. Car parking was shambolic, half staff didn't know whst others were doing - some saying free parking others saying all pay. Never actually found a disabled slot but able to patk relatively easily. Cafe service not bad - quite busy but to be expected. Trying to stroll round country park area was a nightmare. No clear routes marked for public or entrants. However still enjoyed our visit
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Hiking
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
Dogs allowed
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A fantastically placed site. Very busy on the weekends but reasonably quiet during the week. I was disappointed when we arrived that noone came to show us the pitch, it took a couple of attempts despite the map to work out where we were supposed to be. Despite the site being very upto date the cleanliness of the showers and toilets was disappointing. Sanitary bins not emptied over the weekend. No mop in the showers which meant the floors were filthy with mud and grass from the previous occupant. There was also no hair drier available in the showers, which seemed like a basic they had missed. I also wish the family/ disabled showers had been more clear on their maps as we didn't discover these until our last night. Showering 2 under 6's in their small cubicles could have been much easier if info was clearer, or as I say if there was someone more willing to speak when you arrive. However, if you're just here for access to water sport, it is amazing. Barely a ten minute walk to the regatta lake and then access to all the other activities.
The single rooms are tiny, the rooms are very warm but windows open (slightly) onto the car park so it's either privacy or a small amount of air. The shower is ok but again a tight squeeze for a 16 stone man. The entrance is secure but have to ask to enter after 9pm. The location is great, it's on a man made lake with woodlands surrounding . No food or shops but can order to the hotel
Didn't stay over, great range of activities available although disappointed wipeout wasn't allowed for children under 8 as age doesn't determine capabilities.. Golf course is tired and needs fixing however some lovely girls that work there, two in particular on the mini land rovers and golf course that stood out. Mini land rovers was There could also better public transport links on a Saturday
Race for live event today so it was very busy but most seemed to leave right after. We had a lovely walk round the whole of the rowing course. Took our time and explored a few bits along the way. I bit crafty but a great day...
You have to pay for parking even if you have paid for an activity! Rip off, we didnt see any signs and now have a parking fine. The rafting was very disappointing - a few little short bits of white water then you have to carry the raft to a canal and paddle all the way back up. Didnt bother staying the whole session. Staff were lovely but as an experience - save your money!
Visited with hubby (disabled). On arrival found a triathlon in progress. Car parking was shambolic, half staff didn't know whst others were doing - some saying free parking others saying all pay. Never actually found a disabled slot but able to patk relatively easily. Cafe service not bad - quite busy but to be expected. Trying to stroll round country park area was a nightmare. No clear routes marked for public or entrants. However still enjoyed our visit
