Ranch Caravan Park

Stayed at the Ranch for the second time in 12 months. First time last year was great no problems at all. This May bank holiday what a nightmare!!! With in half hour of arriving, put on the kettle and the mains tripped. Thought may be just a blip? Boy, was I wrong? Every time we turned on a Tv, Kettle,water heater, anything really, the mains would trip out! To cut a long story short, we spoke to two members of staff who informed me that I must have a fault on my van or all the items I was switching on. I was then told to switch everything off and only use one item at a time as I must have faulty items and the site was only a 10amp site. I told them when we stayed there last year I used the same items and more at the same time with no problems at all, and I have just had the van fully serviced and had the same service company re-check the electrics on my van as I explained to them the comments made by the Ranch staff. They have once again gave it a full pass om both the electrics and gas system? I have e=mailed the Ranch and explained once again, also that two other campers next to me had also had the same problems and for a few days longer then me, my reply was a basic ( I have a faulty van, electrical items, and there site is much better then most of the others!!!! So, would I return there? No way!
There are many better sites out there where you do get the respect as a paying customer. We are part of a large group of campers and word of mouth does mean a lot. As I Have already said in my review, I only had on a 1800watt kettle when the electric tripped out! Then the next time was a small tv! And my electrics have once again been checked and passed. I will email the ranch the paper work but find there response was they are not interested!

Stayed at this park in the off season and was impressed at how clean and tidy it was. Staff were very welcoming and we are looking forward to returning in the summer season to take full advantage of the attractive facilities that are on offer here.

Date of visit: 27/5/06 - 30/5/06

Easy to find, well sign posted. The weather over the last 3 weeks had been almost constant rain, meaning the tractor had to tow caravans onto the grass pitches. Unfortunately within 24 hours the weather got even worse & our awning was 'swimming' in mud, as was most of the rest of the grass! The all weather pitches looked good (they were all taken) and the site was good for the kids with a well kept play area and plenty of space for football, cricket etc. The pool had only just opened for the season & although it was a good size, the water was cold (not sure why it wasn't heated during our visit), Toilet & shower block in excellent condition, although only 3 showers in each m & f section. Overall, good level pitches, well spaced & good facilities.

We stayed on this site for a couple of nights in 2003 to break our 300 mile journey home from Devon.

A nice clean site with a playground for the children, and friendly staff. A nice little bar on site as well.