The Hop Farm

Gostou Only thing good was that it was close to where we wanted to be. Not sure how this place got a 4 star rating- that must be years old.

Não gostou Everything is the best description I can give. From arrival onwards this site does not know what it is suppose to be. First all you see are trucks full off cars, an outdoor car wash and cordoned off fields, follow the road and you come to a reception barrier. Staff were prepared for sign in, so that was okay but there was a big warning sign when I was asked if we are part of the wedding party. No we were not but there was a group of around 20-24 people in a couple of bell tents set up just in front of us. Why we were placed behind a big group I can't understand as there were plenty of other empty pitches on other camping fields. But no, we were right behind the biggest group. First night, the noise continued and increased due to drinking to well past midnight, although to rules stated quiet time is from 10 pm onwards and started again from 7.30 am on when they prepared breakfast... Toilet/ shower facilities- never seen anything so dirty. We were given codes to access the facilities but the lock to the Women's block is broken, door permanently open. When I first checked it out, I noticed mud, leaves and dry dirt around the entrance which was still there when we left 2 days later, I didn't notice anyone cleaning the toilet/ shower facilities in the time we were there or saw anything different between morning to ev, same dirt was still there. No privacy to wash yourself, all open space and with an unlocked door I didn't feel comfortable to go there to wash. Showers- even worse. You open the door and you are in the shower, no space to put up your clothes or towel yo keep them dry unless you leave everything outside on the hooks - not an option for me - again unlocked door one reason but I really don't think leaving my clothes outside is appropriate nowadays.
Camping field - that's what it was a field with a trail track for cars/ caravan or motorhome to go around and then done waterpoints and electricity hook ups, grass not even mowed.

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Gostou Beautiful site, lovely to walk around and walk along the river
Water point right by the pitch
We were near the facilities but the site is so vast, a lot of people were driving from their pitches to the toilets etc.

Não gostou Our pitch was next to the path which in itself was fine, but the EHU point for our pitch was on the other side of the path so our cable was on the path. This upset a couple of people.

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Do gerente: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review.
I will pass on your comment re the electric point and cable to the manager and seif it is possible to change this.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

Gostou 99.9% of the place

Não gostou The large family opposite our patch was quite disrespectful with noise talking like it was 12 o’clock in the afternoon when in fact it was gone 1am was meant to be a child’s birthday party but turned out to be more for them to have a party

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Do gerente: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and that you enjoyed yourselves despite the loud talking, unfortunately some people do not realise how far noise can travel in an open field.
We look forward to your next visit with quieter neighbours.

Gostou A HUGE site so didn’t feel too crowded. Great for group gatherings and free and easy launch access to the river for SUP, kayaking or a dip.
Good position for visiting local sites of interest.
Toilets/showers were clean and pleasant to use. I had EHU and water on pitch.

Não gostou Not a dislike but for awareness, a longer than average EHU lead may be needed - I had to park “badly” half on grass and gravel to attach mine 😂.

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Do gerente: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and that you enjoyed yourself.
I will check the length of cable required as on Pitchup it says "a cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups " and if a longer length required this can be amended.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

Gostou Nice flat pitch

Não gostou Maybe more to do

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Do gerente: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review as they do help people when deciding where to stay.
When you book on Pitch-up we do not advertise as having any entertainment. We have country and river walks with the emphasis on being outdoors enjoying each other’s company.
We hope you will visit us again despite there not being any entertainment.

Gostou As good as always, good facilities, friendly reception.

Não gostou Road has gone really bad. Need fixing

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Do gerente: Thank you for your loyalty in choosing to stay with us and that you enjoy your visits.
Maintenance are going to fix the road way to the Americas field as soon as possible.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

Gostou Fields were well cut and mostly flat. Toilet block and showers were clean.

Não gostou Driving between fields, ie the Americana field had very deep potholes full of rainwater. None too pleasing when my new vehicle had only just been purchased the day before. Had the potholes not been there I could have used my mobility scooter to access the toilets etc.

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Do gerente: Thank you for choosing to stay here and for leaving a review as even negative ones help us to improve your stay.
I have requested with the manager to have this area fixed as soon as possible.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

Gostou Where we were on the site was lovely. A huge field and no restrictions on where to park
The closeness to the river was lovely especially for my dog who loves water

Não gostou The site as you come in looks tatty and regimented. Lots of tents and vans all placed very closely to together
The loos that era open were not that clean
Very close to the river which was wonderful but we were not advised there has been a ban due to blue green algae
There was a constant noise from the road

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Do gerente: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review.
The electric pitches are smaller and closer together and they can be seen before going into the huge non-electric fields.
Apologies if the cleaning was not up to our usual standard as we had a different cleaner the weekend you stayed.
We were advised by the Environmental agency that the blue green algae was no longer present in the river therefore no longer a ban.
The campsite is close to the road and dual carriageway depending upon where you pitch road noise can be heard at times.
I am disappointed that you will not visit again with your dog as there are lots of walks through the fields and along the river for you both to enjoy.

Gostou Plenty of space

Não gostou Lack of facilities in the 2 disabled washrooms. Could only use the toilet in one and then the shower in the other. Which was a bit of a problem

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Do gerente: Thank you for choosing to stay here and for leaving a review as even negative ones help us to improve your stay.
I will pass your comment on to the manager re the disabled facilities to see if it is possible to turn the disabled toilet and disabled shower into one room instead of being separate.
We look forward to your next visit.

Gostou Welcoming, friendly and spacious. Great toilet and shower blocks.

Não gostou Only stayed one night and we were perfectly happy.

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Do gerente: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review as they do help people when deciding where to stay.
We look forward to welcoming you again.