Wilksworth Caravan Park - Shorefield Reviews Summary

Category: Holiday park

Address: Wilksworth Farm, Cranborne Rd, Furzehill, Wimborne BH21 4HW, United Kingdom

Phone: +441202885467

Rating: 4.3
based on 183 reviews.

Facilities

Pros:

  • "The facilities were fairly clean."
  • "Very friendly staff, clean facilities couldn't fault showers."
  • "The serviced pitch was great, first time that we have stayed on a pitch with water, drainage and electricity."
  • "The site has a lot to offer: Swimming pool, BMX track, Park, Free Wi-Fi that actually works! Massive bonus, Clean facilities that are spacious."
  • "Excellent sized pitches, great toilets and showers, great location with easy route to Poole and surrounding areas."
  • "Friendly, clean park with good facilities."
  • "The outdoor pool was warm and well controlled, session numbers were kept low by use of wristbands."

Cons:

  • "Showers were very luke-warm - we had to dip in and out and the kids got cold."
  • "Wifi useless."
  • "The shower block needs updating and maybe a thorough clean also didn’t like the push button function to operate the showers."
  • "The shower blocks were looking rather tired and weren’t as clean as they could be."
  • "The advertised award winning shower block is just like any other and nothing special."
  • "Shower block became dirty very quickly, best to shower with flip flops on!"
  • "One shower/toilet block for whole site with only 5 showers which were poky, were never particularly clean and had black mould."

Staff and Service

Pros:

  • "The lady in reception was brilliant - seemed genuinely happy to help, it didn't feel a bother to ask her questions- she was great!"
  • "Staff are very friendly and able to extend my stay for another two days."
  • "Most lovelyest couple running the site. Made us so welcome."
  • "Staff were really friendly and helpful in the shop."
  • "The reception staff are super friendly and helpful."
  • "Very friendly staff and informative."
  • "The staff where welcoming and kind with any contact."

Cons:

  • "The owners of this caravan site rang up and cancelled on us 3 weeks before we were due to stay as we had a camper."
  • "Reception staff not very helpful."
  • "The life guards were rude. Very blatantly talking about us and staring at us."
  • "Although we had an issue that was initially dealt with in a poor way."
  • "The grumpy grounds man driving around the park in his buggy is very rude, none approachable and his attitude is appalling."
  • "Got impression they didn’t really want camping anymore at this location. Staff not overly friendly didn’t like being told was dirty facilities."
  • "A member of staff jumped straight on us telling us we were not allowed to park on the field."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "A well stocked shop too."
  • "Great value for money."
  • "Site, facilities were clean and well maintained, handy shop on site at good value."
  • "The shop was well stocked with fresh sausage rolls and other pastries and you could pre order!!!!"
  • "The site shop was stocked with all the basics that you would expect."
  • "Washrooms are also kept to a high standard."
  • "Excellent venue, helpful friendly staff, clean well maintained site, essentials shop, great washing facilities."

Cons:

  • "£285 for 5 nights... (30 for dogs..and they get nothing!!).. ridiculous."
  • "The shop is very overpriced so best to ensure you have all your essentials."
  • "Although some markup is expected for having the benefit of an onsite shop, there is not a lot of consistency in pricing and some items are reasonable whilst others are very expensive."
  • "Photos of the site are deceiving as parts have been removed (kids play area) all ball game area left to disrepair."
  • "Overall I would say poor value for money. There are much better sites around for the price you pay here."
  • "Over priced so won't be returning."
  • "The site is expensive given the quality of them."

Family and Child-Friendly

Pros:

  • "Kids lovely the park and football pitch with goals and nets."
  • "The tent only area was fabulous for a family with young children."
  • "A lovely play park and pool and well stocked shop."
  • "Activities for the children were good with a football pitch, park, basketball court and volley ball."
  • "Play area for the children was amazing! so much for the kids to do, kept them entertained."
  • "Great facilities for kids - we were travelling with an 18-month toddler and 4yr old."
  • "The large play area was a bonus meaning our children could enjoy riding their bikes safely."

Cons:

  • "Our pitch was very near automatic gate, gravel stones and a fountain that was going 24/7."
  • "The touring field seemed cramped - everyone was very close to each other, and I felt sorry for those backed onto the playground."
  • "Showers not the best and small for sharing with child."
  • "The bike track with tyres was non-existent and the dog park area was dangerous as huge pile trees etc in it."
  • "Unless you want to be kept awake by teenagers shouting all night don’t go here."
  • "It's like camping on a kids playground, even though its not even the school holidays yet!!"
  • "Being crammed into field with others when there was a nearly empty field for tents on the same site!"

Location and Accessibility

Pros:

  • "The location of the park was also fairly good, it's about 45 mins to Swanage which has a lovely beach."
  • "Great distance to Wimborne Minster with plenty of lovely pubs nearby."
  • "The site is well located far enough away from the busyness of big towns and roads but only a 15 minute drive to bigger shops and places to visit."
  • "First impressions are that this is a nice little site to stay. Friendly welcome by the ladies at reception."
  • "Nice quiet campsite, decent size pitches and spread out."
  • "Quiet area with a nice grassy field supporting ball sports and picnic benches."
  • "My favorite campsite in the UK!"

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