Having booked this through what we thought was a reputable camping/caravan magazine we assumed, incorrectly that the place would be clean and free from bugs!
We were wrong. The only reason we didn't blow our tops was because we didn't pay the full, peak rate! But we were still rather ... Read review
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Advantages: nice area of the country, beautiful sandy beach nearby Disadvantages: unclean, bugs, dead mouse in outdoor pool
Having booked this through what we thought was a reputable camping/caravan magazine we assumed, incorrectly that the place would be clean and free from bugs!
We were wrong. The only reason we didn't blow our tops was because we didn't pay the full, peak rate! But we were still rather annoyed.
The lodge itself was small and seemed dingy on arrival. We were disappointed, but tried to carry on thinking we would get used ... ...better as we thought of it as a place to just sleep and we would be out all day anyway.
Then the bites began! My husband and I were getting bitten every night and this could only be due to bugs in the bed. Fortunately my 20 month old daughter was in her own travel cot and did not get bitten though the uncleanliness and dustiness caused her eczema to break out (which quickly subsided once home).
Having booked this through what we thought was a reputable camping/caravan magazine we assumed, incorrectly that the place would be clean and free from bugs!
We were wrong. The only reason we didn't blow our tops was because we didn't pay the full, peak rate! But we were still rather annoyed.
The lodge itself was small and seemed dingy on arrival. We were disappointed, but tried to carry on thinking we would get used to it.
The second day seemed better as we thought of it as a place to just sleep and we would be out all day anyway.
Then the bites began! My husband and I were getting bitten every night and this could only be due to bugs in the bed. Fortunately my 20 month old daughter was in her own travel cot and did not get bitten though the uncleanliness and dustiness caused her eczema to break out (which quickly subsided once home).
Needless to say we left three days early registering our complaint.
Lastly, please don't get this confused with the place situated directly next door which is just for caravans. This site has only lodges/small cottages for hire. I believe both are owned by the same people as they are called the same.
Advantages: Friendly, Quiet, Good Sports Fascilities.Nr Bude. Disadvantages: You do need a car. Chalets can Vary.
...No two are the same.....
Penstowe Park started its life as a Private Manor house built in 1862. in a Place called Upper Stowe. Hence the name Penstowe. It is on the outskirts of a village called Kilkhampton, 4 miles North of Bude.....
The Manor house is set in many acres of land which was at the time beautifully landscaped with lush trees and shrubs. Many of which still remain, In the springtime the gardens benefits from the Rhododendrons and Azaleas, ... ...bedroom.
Some are owned by Penstowe themselves, some are purchased freehold privately and some purchased leasehold.
There is accomodation in the Manor House itself which although I have been there many times I have never seen these apartments.
On the upper drive that leads to the town are maisonette type flats and a few houses.
All are let out to guests for holidays during the eight months, March until October. The privately owned chalets can ...
elinor.z 01.12.2006 (19.03.2008)
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Advantages: Location Disadvantages: Site Management
...for you and your family. Penstowe has no atmosphere and no staff, don't get me wrong there is a woman that can be occasionally found, but everyday you are greeted by a hand written sign on the office/reception door telling you of her unavailability. Oh, but I mustn't forget her husband who is on hand to shout at you if you come looking for any assistance.The toilet/shower block was not cleaned for three days. And I don't mean not cleaned properly, ... ...the sinks for this period was testament to this. Build up of human excrement, rubbish and bugs provided further proof. The fact there was no soap provided in the ladies toilets for these three days didn't help. We did find the elusive site owner to complain and were told there would not be a delivery of soap for a week so we suggested that she could buy some from the local shops, but she said that would be unhygienic. Yes she really was that mis ...
KFRANCES 17.08.2007 (16.08.2007)
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