Reviews for OLD MANOR FARM CAMPSITE, HESKETH-WITH-BECCONSALL
5/5 from Stephen
2 years ago
2 years ago
This is a quiet small campsite, a little bit off the beaten track. Plenty of good pubs and restaurants within easy driving distance. Dog friendly.
1/5 from Gary
2 years ago
2 years ago
Awful site.
Music until after 1am.
Kids dangerously out of control, with big sticks/branches, throwing chairs off the slide and some of them being violent.
Permanent residents on the site who were just... Weird.
Big dogs not on leads, some seemed very aggressive.
I didn't feel safe to let my 2 kids roam at all.
When we settled in for bed time, the noise was shocking, with a large group doing some sort of karaoke intermittently until almost 2am.
The toilets were shocking, but the whole place is just run down.
It's got a Camping/Caravaning sign out the front, but I'm sure it can't be...
4/5 from Wayne
2 years ago
2 years ago
Stayed here for two nights, nice quiet site. The staff are amazing here and go above and beyond, The guy in the static carevan was amazing and even put some of my beer in his fridge to get cold.
The facilities are ok, 1 of each male and female including toilet, sink and shower, the shower is 50p per use. My partner did not find the female facilities to be very clean though and even used the male facilities on one occassion as she felt it was cleaner.
We had a nice time here but left with a slightly bitter taste. We had paid a £20 deposit and upon arrival I paid the outstanding £22 for the two nights. I also paid a £20 deposit for a fire bowl. So far this was all notes and 2 pound coins. I then paid £5 for logs (which was more like household wood waste) and £5 for the first days rental of the fire bowl, all in coins which is how I know I paid it.
We returned the fire bowl the next day to a member of staff as the smoke smell was a bit much going to bed and Christine was not around. However when leaving Christine only gave us half of the deposit back saying we had not paid for it and the wood on arrival.
If staying here I would certainly make sure to make a note of everything you have paid for, we only lost £10 but it was enough to leave a bitter taste after what had been a nice relaxing weekend.
Again, the staff in the static caravan are amazing, Thank You.
5/5 from whats
3 years ago
3 years ago
We had an absolute beautiful weekend here! We didn’t get to meet Christine as she was away but a lovely lady called sherry looked after us, she was so sweet and helpful
The place is a beauty spot great for the kids too they have a mini woods that the kids were all exploring and climbing trees but not to big, we could sit around our tent happy that they were safe and sound, lots of friendly people who live in the camp too :) toilets and showers all clean and tidy and some gorgeous very friendly chickens who like to come by the tent 🐓 can’t wait for our next visit!!
4/5 from Toni
3 years ago
3 years ago
Great site for families and kids, lovely small woodland. The residents/staff were awesome, thanks Sherry, Chip the Jack Russell and Chip's Dad!
5/5
5 years ago
5 years ago
Small campsite, nice and flat.
Super friendly staff + super friendly chickens!
Basic but clean facilities.
I enjoyed my 2 days relaxing here.
4/5 from mikey
6 years ago
6 years ago
We stayed here recently and it was a decent enough campsite, and the owner was very helpful. only criticism is that it has 1 toilet for men and 1 for women, same with the showers. It was a good site though.
2/5 from Maria
6 years ago
6 years ago
Place is ok but very muddy and looks like it is on a regular basis. Only 1 ladies and 1 gents toilet which include toilet sink and shower. Host Christine was lovely. Such a shame that the last night we were there we had a family of 10 who decided to have a party until at least 4am. Very violent so stayed put in tent. They then started again about 5am packing up and going home. Tired end to an ok holiday but won't be returning.
3/5 from Lee
6 years ago
6 years ago
We found it very boggy with sand being used to fill in the holes created by vehicles sinking in the mud. There are 2 rooms, each with a toilet, basin and shower. While this may seem adequate for a site of this size we rarely found them empty I only made use of the gents once, at which point I took the photo. My wife did manage a quick shower but had to put up with people banging on the door. It is peaceful and pleasant but you are completely surrounded by trees so don't expect any sort of view.
5/5 from Emma
6 years ago
6 years ago
Our third stay at the campsite. The children love the chickens, the woods and the play area. We love the cleanliness, the quiet and the facilities.
Christine is lovely, always available if we need her and runs the campsite beautifully.
Definitely a place for those who prefer a quieter camp.