Skegness Sands

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Nice clean site

We stayed here in March just as the season starts to open. On first arrival the staff were very helpful and explained everything well. We booked a hard standing plot which had plenty of space for a awning and a car. The ground is very hard so anybody wanting to put up a awning may need metal pegs and a decent mallet. We was allocated plot 24 which is the closest you can get to the waste/water points and also the ablutions. So we were a little concerned about the noise levels but it was actually still quiet which was nice. The showers are toilets were spotless and seemed to be cleaned 2-3 times a day. The showers were clean and powerful so we used those instead of the caravan shower. The beach is a matter of minutes away from the pitches. A 2 min walk from the hard standing and a 30 second walk from the grass pitches. Once you forfeit your caravan club members card you are given a gate key for the beach key which leads straight onto a flat promenade. The beach is dog friendly and was very quite. This could be due to the time of year we went. A short walk away on the beach front there are two places to get food. A greasy spoon and somewhere to order a range of things including afternoon tea and alcohol. A 5 min walk away from the beach and you will find a spar shop, post office, subway takeaway, Chinese takeaway and a Indian takeaway. There is a fish and chip shop but this was closed being refurbed at the time. Also for kids beach accessories there is a bits and bobs shop selling buckets/spades, wind breakers ect. My only few little problems were the site does not allow children to be children. Yes there is a park. But no ball games, scooters and dogs must be exercised off site. It’s not a big issue as you are close to the beach. The site can be busy with cars and people so I understand the logic behind the decision so we accepted that. The other issue we had was our dog cut her pad on one of the many broken plastic awning pegs on the pitch. So we had to clear the pitch of shards of plastic. She recovered in the caravan but meant we were restricted for our stay which was a shame. All in all a good clean site and we will visit again. We will just be more careful with the broken pegs and we will be trying the grass pitch next time.

M Bond

Caravanner

Reviewed on 22/03/2022 10:12

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Nice site.

Nice site stayed recently for one night, staff nice a friendly. Close to the beach, not a lot of places open for evening meals.

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Reviewed on 20/08/2021 14:04

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Disappointment

I stayed here in April on a superpitch which was booked after 2 previous bookings were cancelled. I booked again as soon as I returned home as I wanted the location which is good for someone with walking difficulties. On my booking, I request over 4 different pitches as suggested by the lady when I booked in and on the emails Skegness Sands send. My time in April was lovely but having to face the wind on a daily basis was not nice so on my return, I asked for a pitch that would be facing the other way around. As I will be working in the day in the caravan i then can enjoy my evening. Receiving my confirmation today after booking nearly 2 months ago and also following up with my request which working in the industry I know is only a request but I do my best to accommodate. I get told I'm right outside the toilets I don't need the toilet I have my own and I don't think people are going to be very happy when walking past that my dog will bark and she is a big dog Old English Sheepdog. Anyway, after the plans, I have got in place of my friend staying with me for w few days all I get offered if a full refund this isn't customer service. At this late stage am I'm going to find a decent pitch for 9 nights 4 days away. The facilities were locked up apart from the laundry. the site is well maintained close to the beach, so good to walk your dog. a bit early to be shutting the gate at 5 pm as most sites it up to 7 pm. The staff were friendly and as they gave me the tip to ask for various pitches when booking was very pleased. I think a little less strictness and more personalable service would go a long way into making this site a real winner. Tip for any off the hard standing pitches need a metal mallot to get the pegs in the ground is that hard.

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Reviewed on 21/06/2021 14:45

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Disappointed

The site is very car park like lacking grass and atmosphere, The wardens couldn’t raise a smile or a hello and were surly. The lack of fresh water and waste water points was a real surprise over 100 tourers and motor homes and only one chemical toilet waste point was a joke. Location was good But all amenities were to few Won’t be returning

markkill

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Reviewed on 27/04/2021 18:59

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No views but very close to sea front and prom

Not a great first impression, being adjacent to derelict Derbyshire Miners’ Welfare sanatorium and the site being full and the feeling of being cramped, and not at all spacious. The facilities are slightly dated, but appeared clean (although we were self-sufficient, and did not use). At night we were aware of far-away road traffic ‘hum’, but it wasn’t too bad. However, the fact the site is so very close to the sea front, and the flat prom, is its saving grace. If you’re content with no view, and being close to your neighbour, but to be just a very short stroll to the beach, this site is perfect. We will return for its location alone. Sadly, the stroll along the prom is ruined by anti-social doggy owners who do not pick up their beloved pet’s faeces. Disgusting! Also folk who could not care less about the environment, and just drop their empty beer/cider cans and plastic bottles and other litter. This is obviously not a reflection of the site. Also it’s not the site’s fault that some dogs are noisy or yappy and spoil the peace of the site.

Dufferstwo

Reviewed on 11/10/2020 14:55

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Very pleasantly surprised

Stayed for 3 nights in Sept in our motorhome, staff very helpful and efficient, pitch excellent and Covid restrictions explained fully and in evidence across the site. Location of site excellent. Will definitely be back.

Hucc2

Motorhomer from Gloucestershire

Reviewed on 15/09/2020 18:07

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excavations

I was informed that one of the entrances would be closed. What i wasn't told that it was closed due to major excavation work in process. The noise was terrible from morning until night. when i pitched i had stood in dog muck on our hard stand pitch that was only noticed after i had walked it though my motor home. I was on a fully serviced pitch and the gray waste drain was that disgusting i would not put my drain away piping into it.. no warden-security visible after 4.30pm when reception closes.the toilet facilities were spot on and also the lady in reception was very pleasant. I would only return because of the location and good cleanliness of the toilet and shower block. ( it was a pleasure to go home for some peace and quite)

chunkie81

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Reviewed on 03/03/2019 02:56

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Second Visit

Came back to this site for 2 days after being here just over three weeks ago and was very disappointed. There are two entrances to this site and as before we drove to the side gate as this is more convenient to gain access. On arriving at the gate at approx 1pm on a Friday we found it locked, we then had to turn around our motorhome and car in a very tight space and head for the main entrance approx half a mile away. As we were turning round a further two motorhomes were also heading for the same gate as there was no signage at the end of the road informing arriving guests that there would only be one entrance available, ( a simple sign would had stopped a lot of maneuvering for arriving guests - especially caravans}. On arriving at reception it was evident that considerable work was being carried out on an old building overlooking the pitches and work vans were blocking the area around the reception. After we arrived and most of Saturday noise of excavations etc rang out around the site. When we booked for these dates we should have been informed that this work would be ongoing and given the chance to cancel as it has not been the relaxing time we anticipated. We also noticed several units which in my (ex warden) experience looked decidedly unsafe and would wonder if reception had asked them for a copy of their habitation record to prove fitness. I was very glad these units were not next to mine for fire safety reasons. We will have to re evaluate as to whether we return here, as there seems to be no warden-security visible after 4.30pm when reception closes. Same really as the toilet block is first class.

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So glad we stopped here

Stayed here in January in our motorhome for 2 nights. Great site with great facilities A previous review stated it was not motorhome friendly.....due to the motorhome service area. I had no.problem with this and our van is 7 mtrs long. The shower block is great as is the pitch size. The lady and the manager in reception were helpful happy and professional, they even printed off an email I needed,I just made a donation to the charity boxes. Having been a site warden myself it was a joy to stay here and we have booked again for February.

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Nice site but not very motorhome friendly

This was our first visit to a affiliated site since joining the C&MH club so I really can’t compare it to the others but in general I found the site to be clean and well maintained. We had booked a hardstanding pitch and was pleasantly surprised at the size of it, there was a good tarmac road leading to the pitch with stone chippings so no grass to walk over which is a bonus in wet weather. EHU units were within easy reach but drinking water and grey waste disposal were in one place only in the centre of the toilet block, this is where things get difficult for motorhome owners. To fill up my water tank I had to reverse down the side of the toilet block to access the tap which blocked the road to some of the pitches so anyone arriving would have to wait while I filled up. The grey water drain off grate was also in an awkward spot right on the corner of the same building and it was so small I had to make several attempts to line up so the drain tap was over the grate, it would have been easier to fill up a container and carry it to the drain. The toilet and shower block was heated and kept very clean and there was always plenty of hot water which was also the case with the pot washing facility. There was a laundry room which we did not use and there is a unisex hairdressing salon also in the same block. The location is right next to the beach where there are bars,restaurants and an amusement arcade all a couple of minutes walk from the site entrance, five minutes walk the other way is a fair sized Spar supermarket, a Subway outlet and several takeaways including a really good Fish & Chip shop. On the same corner is the bus stop where buses will take you to Skegness station, Ingoldmells, Chapel St. Leanords, Mablethorpe and Louth with connecting services to places like Boston and Lincoln making this a good base for getting around on public transport. Would I use this site again ? Maybe but I would have to come better prepared for water carrying and waste disposal in a Motorhome. I would recommend this site for touring caravans. WiFi is third party chargeable but there are freee WiFi locations on the seafront and if you have the Virgin Media app there is a secure hotspot at the Garden City and Beachcomber pubs.

RayandCheryl

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Reviewed on 18/11/2018 07:51

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