Glenmore Campsite, Aviemore Reviews Summary

Facilities

Pros:

• "Toilet and shower blocks are spotless."
• "The toilets and showers are spotless."
• "Facilities are clean, although the showers were unbearably hot!"
• "The amenities were spotless."
• "Two lovely modern shower block, toilets and washing facilities."
• "Facilities are great (showers, toilets, grey and chemical disposal and fresh water)."
• "Facilities immaculate & cosy with the heated dishwashing room and the large toilet/shower blocks."

Cons:

• "Rude staff, usually one of the toilet blocks is closed due to the double height ceilings and excessive heating."
• "The showers were unbearably hot!"
• "No TV reception and wifi reception is very poor."
• "The facilities are in need of a face-lift and a little bit tired."
• "Facilities were far away from forest pitch but clean and fine."
• "Campfires are banned!"
• "Washing machine needed coins after the overpriced entry."

Staff

Pros:

• "The staff are very helpful, and are always available."
• "the campsite staff are very helpful and welcoming."
• "Staff are very friendly and helpful and the facilities are clean plentiful and well equipped."
• "Staff are super helpful."
• "Reception was very friendly and helpful."
• "The staff on reception are wonderful and couldn't have been more helpful with local tips and advice for our onwards journey to the NC500."
• "Staff members William and Helen were amazing in assisting us."

Cons:

• "The staff are absolutely useless and clueless and I wouldn’t bother wasting your time with these people."
• "Wardens are strict and make a grown adult feel like a child, terrible customer service."
• "The booking operator told me she had reserved my camping pitches but today it turned out she had not and they are now full."
• "Seems like a very badly run, insular, incompetent organisation, which should have been trying to maximise it’s profits during peak tourist season."
• "Will never return under current management."
• "The wardens were rude, jobsworths."
• "The wardens act like prison guards."

Location

Pros:

• "Nice site with beautiful views of the Cairngorms."
• "Absolutely beautiful. The views of the mountains spectacular."
• "Loch morlich litterally on the edge -walks mostly on paths and views spectacular."
• "Beautifully positioned camp in the forest, well set out fantastic for walks, cycling climbing sailing."
• "Great location for access to the beach and loch, plenty of hikes and watersports available."
• "Wow! Location of the campsite is awesome, being a dog owner with two dogs this is a fantastic campsite."
• "Just stunning. Camping in the woods next to the Loch."

Cons:

• "Location is always raining being in the mountains."
• "Not good for phone signal but that is peaceful and a plus."
• "Okay campsite, but no television reception or mobile internet, which isn't so good for someone with limited mobility."
• "It's like being in a poorly maintained POW camp."
• "The ground for pitching tents is boggy and so many stones."
• "Some of the pitching area's are on the small side and need more definition."
• "May as well pitch your tent in the middle of the road, the ground will be softer."

Value

Pros:

• "This site was only a few pounds more expensive than 99% of where I've stayed."
• "It is very reasonable priced."
• "Cost at backpacker rate was very reasonable, and I enjoyed my stay even though it was for 1 night only."
• "And very sensible prices."
• "Good value for money."
• "Pricing is good, 8 of 10."
• "Great value for money, stunning location."

Cons:

• "It’s incredibly expensive for a bit of grass."
• "I would advise everyone to steer clear, even as far as simply wild camp at least you won't suffer the horrible attitudes of the staff here."
• "Be aware, however, that they restrict each camp to a single *vehicle* unless you pay for an extra."
• "Not a cheap campsite but a great location to stay for the mountains."
• "Expensive - we were charged nearly £140 for two tiny backpacking tents for two nights."
• "£34 for a single three man tent is scandalous, and I would in no way pay that again."
• "Not worth the £69.68 to pitch a tent for 2 adults and 2 small children!!"