The Barn Caravan Park Reviews Summary

Category: Campground

Address: Old Salts Farm Rd, Lancing, BN15 8JG, United Kingdom

Phone: +447801694064

Rating: 4.5
based on 213 reviews.

Location & Accessibility

Pros:

  • "Just 10min walk to beach, & promenade for walking & cycling."
  • "The site was ideally situated for the beach and the town."
  • "Just ten minutes’ walk from the beach, shops, banks etc., (including an Asda supermarket) and a mainline train station and bus route."
  • "Peaceful location but handy for Lancing beach and for getting to Brighton, Worthing etc."
  • "Its a nice campsite with easy access from the main coastal road and very easy to find following the satnav."
  • "Really great location close to the seafront and direct train to Brighton."
  • "Great location, close to beach and town. Good cycle routes to Brighton and Worthing and close to station."

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately we were disturbed by others at the site and were woken just after 7am by loud conversations."
  • "The pitches to one side of us were very busy - obviously a large party who were together but in separate tents dotted all over the pitch and one tent even encroached on our own pitch."
  • "Frequent Over-head aircraft."
  • "Very narrow entrance drive. Fortunately only met one vehicle coming the other way."
  • "Little niggle field directly behind was used for dog exercise hence barking during daylight."
  • "WiFi range is extremely limited, so didn’t reach our pitch."
  • "Not being warned about the fireworks when there was a number of dogs on the site, mine were definitely not happy."

Facilities & Cleanliness

Pros:

  • "The size of the site allows good size pitches which are level and the facilities are clean and well maintained."
  • "Lovely peaceful site. Showers very clean."
  • "Quite peaceful site well maintained pitches good clean toilet facilities."
  • "Clean and tidy facilities, showers always hot and cleaned frequently."
  • "The toilet/shower block was clean and well maintained."
  • "Clean toilets and showers."
  • "The bathroom facilities were exceptionally clean."

Cons:

  • "Would have been good to have hot water available in the washing up area."
  • "Only complaint is the 6A feed to the van, couldn't use a domestic kettle, but that said they know of the issue and are getting their pitches up rated."
  • "There is only a small washing up area which wasn't a problem whilst we were there."
  • "Especially as 3 of the 4 showers were broken!"
  • "Facilities (toilets/showers) are basic and I would prefer them to be a lot cleaner."
  • "Freezer located in ladies toilet area so problem for men who wish to use it. They need more washing up sinks."
  • "The only improvement would be warmer water in the shower and better cleaning of the showers/toilets."

Staff & Management

Pros:

  • "The owner was very pleasant and helpful."
  • "Joe, who ran the place, was very helpful."
  • "Joe the owner is a cracking bloke, always willing to give everyone the time of day and never too busy to have a chat."
  • "Joe was very friendly and helpful, and keeps the site spotlessly clean and tidy."
  • "The very helpful owner could not do enough for us, and ensured that we were pitched together."
  • "The owner is readily available and approachable at all times, generally answered a call or txt immediately."
  • "Joe has created the ideal site, and is helpful and friendly."

Cons:

  • "Really not impressed, especially when we have been charged £20 per person per night! Even for children!"
  • "A little OTT on cost for facility’s provided."
  • "WiFi is so poor it is non-existent and should not really be described as available at this site."
  • "Travelled down from Scotland to be told no plot for us after travelling 12 hours this is the last thing you want to hear."
  • "Manager seemed not to be super motivated."
  • "No one was around on the day we went back to take the awning down."
  • "The owners need to spend some time checking other sites, they are falling behind with grass cutting, tree trimming, waste bin emptying, toilet cleanliness."

Value & Experience

Pros:

  • "Can get a lovely fresh coffee there in the morning - he makes a great cortado!"
  • "Has a small bar which is licensed along with selling a small range of snacks, ice creams and drinks."
  • "Nice area and private with it being out of the way of built up areas."
  • "Small amount of pitches and only sited it one field gives a really safe feeling for the kids."
  • "Absolutely fantastic caravan site, Joe and Kirsty wonderful hosts."
  • "I really liked how the site was set up, all tents motorhomes etc all situated on the outside edge of the field, leaving plenty of space for kids to play in the middle."
  • "Great play area for the children in the middle."

Cons:

  • "The cafe was very good but didn't sell camping essentials; it's not a shop."
  • "Watching planes taking off and landing at nearby airfield."
  • "Recycle bin near toilet block was one bin for everything. Not sure it was dissected afterwards by campsite to go into appropriate recycle collections."
  • "Electric hook ups at £3.00 per night, only 3-5 amps so if you’re planning on running anything more than your lights, forget it.. constantly tripping out."
  • "Facilities have been done on a budget but cost is not budget."
  • "Unfortunately only one male toilet and two male showers, two female toilets and two female showers."
  • "Disliked: Would imagine toilets and showers could get very busy. More would be ideal for peak times."

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