Far Peak Camping Reviews Summary

Category: Campground

Address: Northleach, GL54 3JL, United Kingdom

Phone: +441285700370

Rating: 4.4
based on 114 reviews.

Facilities

Pros:

  • "Toilets and showers on site and are in good working order, the site also provides freezers so your food won’t get too hot in the summer."
  • "Showers and toilets were clean."
  • "Good shower blocks, well maintained."
  • "The facilities are spotless."
  • "Toilet facilities and showers were clean with hot running water, plus plenty of hand sanitiser dotted around."
  • "The sanitary buildings are clean and have a power outlet for hairdryers, shavers or charging phones."
  • "Clean showers and washing facilities, a mini shop for essential groceries and onsite cafe, climbing centre and cycle hire."

Cons:

  • "However the toilet and washing block is really quite poor."
  • "The amenities could be improved as only a few showers worked well."
  • "Washing facilities were ok, although basic, glade became very smokey with all the fire pits burning in the night."
  • "The Automatic lights did not work in the toilet block which meant very dark night time visits with no hope of trying to disinfect it afterwards."
  • "The bathrooms are outside, unheated and only cleaned once a day."
  • "Very basic facilities and often filthy."
  • "The showers and loos are pretty basic and there's no where to put your stuff to keep it dry in the showers beside a hook on the back of the door."

Staff and Management

Pros:

  • "The managers were friendly and the site was pretty clean however we were overcharged for our stay by the owners despite the friendliness."
  • "Staff friendly when we saw them."
  • "Staff were helpful and friendly."
  • "Lots of young staff who were all friendly, helpful & working hard."
  • "Great staff always helpful and great coffee in the coffee shop to keep you going all day."
  • "The staff we’re extremely helpful and polite."
  • "Staff are extremely helpful and friendly."

Cons:

  • "The owner was very aggressive."
  • "Reception almost always unmanned."
  • "Woeful response from owner who went missing the whole of the weekend."
  • "He was shouting very loudly and angrily at some guests."
  • "Finally, the guy who collected the bins would bomb around the field on his quad bike far too fast."
  • "The wardens went around to groups before that time warning them to stop music and lower our voices, becoming loud and very aggressive themselves."

Location and Environment

Pros:

  • "The location is in the middle of the cotswolds, with beautiful surroundings and lovely villages."
  • "Campsite is excellently placed for walks and heading into the Cotswolds."
  • "Excellent facilities, secluded location and a lovely view of farmland."
  • "Far Peak is a beautifully placed Campsite."
  • "Set in a beautiful location, with lots of space."
  • "Beautiful place surrounded by countryside and woodlands and old British market towns."
  • "It's a beautiful location with excellent climbing walls, low ropes."

Cons:

  • "It was a bit close to the road and we could hear the traffic, but that didn't matter to us."
  • "We were put in the top field which runs alongside the main road, the noise from the road made it feel like we were sleeping by the M25!"
  • "Part of the campsite next to the main road is a bit loud with the traffic so not ideal if you wanna rest from the outside world."
  • "The noise from the helicopters was extremely intrusive on what should be a relaxing experience."
  • "Very noisy road."
  • "Oh and very noisy main road immediately outside the back of the site."
  • "The field that we were in is right next to a main road and the road noise is excruciatingly loud."

Activities and Entertainment

Pros:

  • "You can buy food and drinks on site, including wood fired pizzas."
  • "A wonderful campsite with fantastic facilities."
  • "Best parts though are the cafe on site and the ropes course park."
  • "Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Darren and his team for helping with our camping, such a lovely place for getting together with friends and stargazing."
  • "Also there are walking trails, archery targets, and a yurt to explore."
  • "Playground and climbing wall for kids also climbing tower for kids and adults."
  • "The activities on site are great for a weekend away with your family or friends."

Cons:

  • "Play areas there's only 1 free area (designed more for older children) the others are chargeable."
  • "Actives on site did not come up to expectations, that are on the website, archery was not on, climbing tower was very expensive."
  • "Children eventually only spent 15 minutes on the very small rope course - everything else was unavailable - very disappointing."
  • "Most activities not available (and they actually aren't part of the campsite), poor facilities."
  • "We paid £25 to do 'low ropes' as it was the only thing available. The low ropes course is old and elements of it are broken."
  • "I was a bit disappointed that the low ropes was not available to paying guests as it has been every other time we have been."
  • "The kids play area is poor and mostly closed off at the moment which is a shame - needs an update."

Value and Pricing

Pros:

  • "A well equipped, good value campsite."
  • "Rates on our stay were reasonable."
  • "Not particularly cheap camping, but does deliver value for money."
  • "Fair price for the site itself for two adults."
  • "Far Peak was excellent! It has far more amenities than a basic campsite but still retains a basic campsite price."
  • "Highly recommended for a camping stay."
  • "Very good site very helpful and very accommodating."

Cons:

  • "The campground is extremely expensive for what you get."
  • "£60 is a ridiculous cost for 2 people to stay in a noisy field (2 night minimum)."
  • "Just looked at booking one night for myself and two children 5&2. £50 for one night on a non-electric grass pitch! Ridiculous, clearly profiteering during school holidays."
  • "It's a good site for people with kids as there are several climbing activities on site, however it's all very pricey."
  • "We hired a firepit for the evenings... and had to pay £25 which I thought was rather expensive for two nights."
  • "Expensive even though in the Cotswolds."
  • "With this in mind I felt that the cost per night was much more expensive than many other campsites with better facilities."

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