Crows Nest Caravan Park Reviews Summary

Category: Campground

Address: Stonepit Ln, Gristhorpe, Filey YO14 9PS, United Kingdom

Phone: +441723582206

Rating: 4.2
based on 897 reviews.

Facilities

Pros:

  • "It was very well equipped with all you need, showers, private wash basins, electrical outlets (with USB ports for a quick phone to up."
  • "Facilities were fab, well stocked shop with fair prices."
  • "Facilities clean, the play area was a winner with our four year old."
  • "Everything is there - nice modern toilet block, shop, pub, fish & chips."
  • "The site had a pool, bar, shop, arcades, fish and chip shop, laundrette, washing facilities, good shower and toilet cubicles."
  • "The toilets and showers were really clean and well looked after."
  • "The facilities were amazing, the showers were big & modern, they were also hot & powerful."

Cons:

  • "Pot wash area not very clean."
  • "Portable toilets were disgusting and needed cleaning and emptying more regularly."
  • "I braved the shower block but unfortunately the showers were pretty rubbish."
  • "Not enough washing machines and dryers, toilets and shower area need cleaning more often as they were disgusting at one point of the day."
  • "The ladies toilet/shower block wasn’t very clean, used sanitary towels on the floor, dirty toilets that hadn’t been flushed and broken hairdryers."
  • "Toilet and shower block not great toilet after toilets was never flushed after use showers was just a trickle they just was not clean."
  • "Cleanliness of toilets and wash facilities weren't great."

Staff and Service

Pros:

  • "All of the staff were very friendly and helpful."
  • "This place is a “cared for” site with great staff in all areas."
  • "Everything about this place was fantastic. The staff were so friendly."
  • "We were welcomed at reception and given a map and directions of the site."
  • "The bar and shop have really friendly helpful staff and are extremely reasonably priced."
  • "Staff very friendly and site it spotless."
  • "Staff absolutely brilliant. Very polite and Friendly."

Cons:

  • "The staff didn't really care or seem sympathetic and only just agreed to move us to another pitch as someone hadn't turned up."
  • "There's no enforced curfew or even a curfew mentioned and the staff don't seem to care much for any issues you may have."
  • "Swimming pool attendants didn't control some very roudy boys that spoiled our swimming session."
  • "Didn't see staff after check in or at pool, campsite felt like a bit of a free-for-all."
  • "They didn't do anything about the dog situation which needs sorting asap before someone gets bit child or your dog."
  • "Staff are not very friendly and are not knowledgeable."
  • "Staff are not very friendly and are not knowledgeable."

Location and Views

Pros:

  • "We located ourselves near the edge of the cliff so we could have a sea view!"
  • "The location was prefect for Filey and Scarborough."
  • "Location spot on, views up near cliff was amazing on a morning."
  • "The views were absolutely stunning."
  • "Beautiful view of the coast."
  • "The views of the sea from the site were stunning."
  • "The view is unbeatable, amazing to be so close to the sea."

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately the weather was not good with gale force winds snd rain and because the hard standing was like concrete we were unable to put our pegs in that would stay and the awning was not secure so had to come down."
  • "The toilets were portable toilets and they were disgusting."
  • "The whole site is over crowded and expensive."
  • "It was a free for all. We were crammed in like sardines."
  • "The fence along the clifftop is a bit worse for wear and could do with replacing and regular litter picking."
  • "We were extremely unlucky with the weather, and being on a cliff top you’re open to the elements."
  • "The site is very laid back, if you are taking your dog and do not like to be around other dogs off the lead don't go to this campsite!"

Entertainment and Activities

Pros:

  • "Everyday was packed with activities."
  • "Kids enjoyed the entertainment."
  • "Entertainment too which was amazing."
  • "The playground, swimming pool and washing facilities were great."
  • "The entertainment was appealing to several generations."
  • "Evening entertainment was really fab, not your usual cheesy kids stuff - live bands which were great!"
  • "All the facilities were great especially the indoor pool, games room and live entertainment."

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately, the bar closes early on several nights a week and only has entertainment on twice a weeks."
  • "Entertainment was on one evening for 2 hours and the area was full."
  • "Due to the number of tents over the weekend the toilet and shower block needed to be cleaned more regular, also the entertainment in the club house was only on Saturday from 16:00 to 18:00 ?"
  • "Kids loved the disco although it wasn’t on every night which would’ve been nice."
  • "However.. it's ruined by non family groups and couples drinking, playing music, shouting late into the night."
  • "The site seems to close down in early Sept. Shops found to be closed no pool.open and pub has last orders at 8.30 pm."
  • "Probably over booked for August bank holiday, very crowded."

General Experience

Pros:

  • "I loved the location of the campsite. You can find everything you need on the site."
  • "On site chip shop brilliant food."
  • "The site is very clean! We headed to Scarborough on the Saturday & popped to the car boot sale over the road on the Sunday."
  • "Great park for kids, they loved the pool."
  • "The play area is fantastic for all ages."
  • "Loved every minute of our stay at Crows Nest."
  • "We really enjoyed our stay & can’t wait to return."

Cons:

  • "A lot of people staying didn't show much respect or consideration towards others (not the fault of the site owners)."
  • "There seems to be a spider issue, our tent was infested with hundreds of spiders seem like they need to maintain the grounds with insecticide."
  • "The camp was swarmed by flies, we must have had about 30 flies in our tent at 1 point."
  • "That cold wind coming off the North sea 😂😂😂 wrap up at night."
  • "Noisy campers (not the fault of the site of course)."
  • "We had high hopes but it was a disappointing site, won't be going back here."
  • "Never visit again."

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