The Rodney Stoke Inn Reviews Summary

Site Management

Pros:

• "Tom, the manager, is a great asset - obviously takes great pride in the site which is very tidy."
• "A well kept site thanks to Tom how looks after the site, he is a lovely guy really friendly and helpful."
• "Tom was very helpful and informative and good information leaflet."
• "Tom the manager makes this campsite what it is. He is the receptionist, gardener, cleaner and handy man."
• "Tom greeted us on arrival. Very friendly and helpful."
• "Lovely quiet, friendly and well kept small site, with handy bus stop and pub nearby, but what really makes this site so exceptional is the site manager Tom, who cannot do enough to make everyone's stay as happy and comfortable as possible."
• "Tom the manager was fantastic, he was amazingly helpful when we had problems."

Cons:

• "Pitches weren't very tidy. We thought the site required a little TLC!"
• "Excessive and sometimes unnecessary rules spoilt what could be an excellent site."
• "Lists of things not to do as long as your arm!"
• "No information about bus times, local attractions, nearest shops etc."
• "Manager riding on his lawnmower every morning and afternoon came across as intrusive to the campers."
• "Beware, site warden is a Covid denying, anti Vaccination conspirator. If you value your health stay elsewhere."
• "The Rules list is extensive with a passive aggressive overtone."

Facilities

Pros:

• "All facilities were in close proximity."
• "Lovely small site, showers and toilet block spotlessly clean, very friendly."
• "The washing facilities were immaculate."
• "The shower/toilet block was super clean and warm."
• "Exceptionally clean washroom block."
• "Shower & toilet facilities were immaculate!"
• "New shower and toilet block which are kept very clean and tidy."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately, we did not find the facilities clean."
• "The toilet and shower block were clean although there is an issue with the shower trays not being deep enough."
• "Some people failing to clean up after themselves in the ladies facilities, which left Tom constantly having to clean them throughout the day."
• "Mouldy shower trays and toilets constantly running out of toilet roll."
• "Although there was a new shower block for the ladies this was constantly flooded from what looked like both shower cubicles leaking."
• "Showers not great, water escapes outside the shower door so floor gets very wet."
• "The showers are badly designed and the sealant around the tray needs replacing."

Location & Surroundings

Pros:

• "It was lovely and quiet, with lots of quiet lanes to walk the dogs."
• "Lovely secluded little site and in a perfect base for touring."
• "Location is handy for Cheddar and Wells."
• "Situated in a great place to travel to Glastonbury Town, Weston Super Mare and of course Cheddar."
• "Location was ideal. Walking distance to pubs and cider barn."
• "Proximity to Cheddar Gorge."
• "Great location too .. 3 miles to Cheddar and a few pubs nearby too."

Cons:

• "Although there was a pub next to the site, there was nothing else within reach unless you drove."
• "The nearest pub is about 1.5 miles and no shop nearby."
• "To walk out to a local pub meant a dangerous walk along a busy narrow country road. Taxi recommended both there and back."
• "No local pubs with food. Rodney Stoke Inn closed, Strawberry Special Inn doesn't do food."
• "The only downside to this site is that The Rodney Stoke Pub adjacent to the site has been closed for 7 months yet is still advertised as open on Google."
• "Virtually no signage so easy to miss, which we did on first attempt."
• "Drive away awning essential if you want to travel around as public transport and taxi service very poor."

Peace & Quiet

Pros:

• "Loved how it was adults only and so peaceful."
• "The site was very peaceful, a lovely sun trap other campers were lovely."
• "It was really quiet and everything was clean and well looked after."
• "Absolutely amazing and very tranquil."
• "Peaceful site with very little traffic noise."
• "The campsite was peaceful and a nice size."
• "Lovely quiet place to stay, very well maintained."

Cons:

• "There was a public footpath right behind the hedge so we heard noise from people going by - sometimes late at night."
• "Not the fault of the site, but what could have been a peaceful place, was spoilt by lots of noise at night, specifically yapping dogs."
• "Noice after 10pm, when warden was calling his dog."
• "Dogs constantly barking."
• "Barking dog also!!"
• "Can hear traffic noise from the road at night."
• "Guests nearby were very noisy albeit not too long after curfew."