Nice, but….
This is a really nice site, well placed for Sissinghurst Gardens (gem) and striking distance of Rye ( magical). The receptionist and the maintenance guy were really great but … We were informed in advance of our plot which turned out to be right behind the shop/reception with a view of its black building and a broken washing line and rubbish in its ‘garden’. There were other lovely pitches available so it seemed odd but I (incorrectly) assumed that certain pitches were reserved for Club members. First night fine, second night the residents of the accommodation attached to the shop/reception had a karaoke party - five metres from us. At 10.30pm I went to ask when the party was likely to finish - I assumed it was something management must have known about which made our pitch still more illogical. I was subjected to a tirade of foul language. Not happy. The party stopped at about 11pm and I have to report that I got an apology from both the receptionist (who said she knew nothing about the party and explained that I could have asked for a pitch elsewhere) AND an apology from the person who had been abusive. I accepted both apparently genuine apologies but it raises questions about the set up. Only one facilities block was open and that was closed for cleaning from 9.30 to 11 which seems early for a holiday place and left tent campers devoid of toilets for an hour and half at the start of the day.
It’s a really lovely site but I wouldn’t visit again until issues are sorted and I think the Club should have discussions with the management there about its status as an affiliated site.
