Stowford Farm Meadows Reviews Summary

Facilities & Activities

Pros:

• "The site was beautiful clean with plenty of facilities and things to do."
• "Loads to do for everyone, especially the kids!"
• "Mains water taps next to each set of four pitches."
• "Live entertainment was brilliant."
• "Free Wi-Fi everywhere."
• "Good kids entertainment in the old barn bar on a few times in the week."
• "The swimming pool was lovely and warm."

Cons:

• "Sometimes entertainment does not last as long as scheduled."
• "Swimming cost extra, petting farm was disgraceful."
• "Music blasting to 11pm didn't feel great."
• "Facilities (bars/restaurant/food areas) far far too small for the amount of people on site."
• "Wi-Fi not as good as it could be in areas."
• "The cafe in my opinions is understaffed."
• "The small arcade had machines that were broke and the change machine out of order."

Staff & Customer Service

Pros:

• "The staff were very helpful and friendly."
• "Absolutely loved the staff! From a very easy check in, to all team members throughout the site."
• "The staff were really friendly and helpful."
• "All the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful."
• "Lovely friendly staff in swimming pool."
• "Staff were all friendly and welcoming."
• "Staff in all areas of the site were welcoming and friendly."

Cons:

• "I was very upset with my first impression of the park and this was due to a member of staff on reception."
• "We felt really sorry for the two young lads that he was shouting at and bossing about whilst he sat down doing nothing."
• "The older man running it was the most arrogant man we've ever met."
• "Pet handling man was a bit abrupt, rude and not professional."
• "The staff are rude, especially in the reception where the staff really can not be bothered."
• "We were mocked by one of the young girls in reception."
• "A member of staff moaned at me when I walked into toilets with grass on my shoes."

Cleanliness & Maintenance

Pros:

• "Toilets and showers were also immaculate."
• "Grounds were well kept and the shower blocks were clean and well maintained."
• "The overall campsite was amazing, facilities clean, grass cut daily."
• "Very clean toilets and shower blocks."
• "Toilet and shower blocks were immaculate as were the washing up rooms."
• "All facilities spotlessly clean."
• "The facilities were the cleanest I have seen on any campsite, especially the showers and toilets."

Cons:

• "The pool changing rooms smelt very strongly of urine which was unfortunate."
• "The place itself was filthy with plenty of bedding chucked around but very little food and no water for some of the animals."
• "The pens and cages were overcrowded with distressed animals."
• "No good toilets for the disabled cracked tiles in the bathroom the same cow webs in the windows were there 3 days later."
• "The tables in the bar and restaurant were filthy with food and were not wiped down."
• "The grounds are a permanent building site that has just been abandoned and looks very ugly."
• "The site felt dirty and not well maintained."

Value & Pricing

Pros:

• "Drink prices weren't bad in the pub/evening entertainment."
• "Shop had realistically priced goods."
• "Shop prices were reasonable."
• "Multiple eateries with reasonably priced food."
• "Range of food outlets at reasonable cost."
• "Well stocked shop at reasonable prices."
• "The shop was really well stocked very reasonable and the baked goods very tasty!"

Cons:

• "Quite expensive. Plus all extras are expensive- food drinks."
• "Had to pay for swimming sessions, these should be included."
• "The price for electric adapters as first time campers a little memo would have been beneficial on website."
• "Little bit expensive."
• "Shop is very poor and extremely expensive."
• "You have to pay for everything, swimming, mini golf, nothing was included."
• "Very pricey in the club house for drinks also the on site fish and chip shop charge excessive prices for small portions."

Accommodation & Pitches

Pros:

• "The pitches were substantial, flat and very neat."
• "Really big pitches."
• "I was very pleased that the pitches were very roomy and that gazebos were allowed with no additional charge."
• "The pitch size incredibly large? We was able to park an estate vehicle and a 5mx4m tent with wind breakers and still have enough room for a gazebo."
• "The pitch we had was great, however, we had a great big bright yellow light over us."
• "Our pitch was quite level, no issues for our tent which is 7m x2.5m."
• "Lovely flat pitches for tents."

Cons:

• "Was not advised pitches, both grass and hard are not level. we only had a few chocks buy could not get caravan level."
• "The caravan pitches were not level and our mum had to put blocks under her motor home because she was scared of rolling back."
• "Most pitches that I saw had slopes of varying degrees."
• "The ground wasn’t very even and this caused real issues when it rained."
• "It took us a little while to find our pitch on arrival and our electric hook up was hidden within the bush behind a neighbouring pitch."
• "Our pitch sloped quite substantially - at least 50cm front to back, which made levelling the caravan almost impossible."
• "Some of the pitches were on a real incline leading to lots of people needing to use ramps and blocks to try and get their vans level."

Connectivity & Accessibility

Pros:

• "Around 15 min away from the coast so close to many beaches and attractions."
• "Good location."
• "Location is lovely."
• "Location of the site is excellent for exploring North Devon seaside resorts."
• "Close to Woolacombe, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin."
• "The location is perfect for visiting the local areas, woolacombe, ilfracombe, Combe Martin are all only a short drive away."
• "Location is a great base to the best areas of North Devon - couldn’t ask for better."

Cons:

• "Internet signal not very strong so couldn't run a laptop."
• "Couldn't use mobile data on our phones."
• "The phone signal is patchy but that's just parts of rural Devon for you."
• "Wi-Fi was not brill on our pitch - it would come and go."
• "WiFi was free and reasonably good around the camp site."
• "Wi-Fi really poor even by reception."
• "The Wi-Fi signal is appalling- possibly as they have mounted all the Wi-Fi boosters vertically (should be horizontal!) but also phone signal on some networks is zero."