Meadow view glamping — Local services in Broxtowe

Lovely quiet mini break with the kids.

We booked last minute for a two night stay during the school holiday. It's a small, quiet site situated between Derby and Nottingham, with access nearby to a park and ride into Nottingham. There's an Aldi very near by as well as some nice cafes, chippy, and Whetherspoons.

The pod was really nice. All wood cladding inside and a non-slip type flooring throughout. It's smaller than a typical static caravan (I think?) But the space is used well. I didnt think to take any pictures until we had unpacked and the two small kids had already caused chaos. But the pictures and virtual tour on the website are pretty true to life. There is outside decking which is slightly wider than the pod itself and plenty deep. They were working on installing the drainage for hot tubs when we visited; but even once there's a tub on the deck, I think there would be plenty of room to make use of the BBQ and patio chairs which are provided for guest use. Either side of the door there are little storage boxes (built in) for muddy boots etc. We didn't need them, but I thought that was a great idea as there are some nice local walks around. The kitchen/dining room/living room worked great for us. The kids sat on the bench seat and watched a little TV (placement in the upper corner keeps I out of the way but always in view) or played on the floor while I cooked. I didn't want to move the crockery and cookware around in the cupboards (all provided so you don't have to bring your own) so I did find myself wishing that there was a shelf to put our non-fridge food stuffs on. We kept putting the bread and cereal, etc, on top of the microwave, but i don't really like doing that. A simple shelf in that corner, or part way along the wall would have been perfect. Be aware: there's no oven, but there is everything else (microwave, 2 burner hob, toaster and kettle) so you can still cook good meals. It's more than I have in the tent anyway, so I was happy.

The bathroom has everything you need, toilet, electric shower, sink AND a heated towel rail. I'm really gonna have a hard time going back to a tent after this.

The bedroom was a simple but nice use of space again. The beds are built in to the space to fit it. There's a double bed on one side and the bunk beds on the other side. The bunk beds each have a little side light with their own switches. My daughter (4) thought that was the greatest thing ever. I really liked that the mattresses had little toppers. I don't know why. I guess the idea that the mattress itself is a bit more clean because the topper can be washed between each guest, whereas a mattress can't. They do provide bedding (I didn't realise when I booked), but we took our own, so I can't comment on that.

The main living area and the bedroom each had a thermostatic electric wall heater. We were not cold at all. Set the thermostat to the temperature you want and leave it at that. There is also a little nook where you can put.your bags and shoes, and a rail to hang coats and clothes.

There is free WiFi, but I found it to be too slow to do much with. I'm not sure if I was doing something wrong, but I have quite a big data plan so I didn't bother asking. So that could be user error. Seamus was lovely and I'm sure would have helped me sort it, but I didn't ask as we were only there a short time. Another "Be Aware" note: they would like a £20 deposit for the key fob which let's you through the site gate, so take some cash when checking in. It is a deposit, so you get it back (if you don't lose the key& fob).

We were all really happy and plan to come again once the hot...

Dangerous and unresponsive management - avoid at all costs!

My friend and I spent two nights at Meadow View Glamping from 4th-6th May, and shortly after leaving the site, we both developed bumpy, red skin rashes across our chests and along our arms. Soon after, I also developed a very high temperature and fainted during my commute to work, which forced me to take several days of sick leave. I went to see a GP, who told me that I’d contracted an infection called folliculitis in the hot tub in our pod at Meadow View. This was due to the hot tub not being cleaned and maintained properly, allowing harmful bacteria to thrive in the tub. My friend then went to the GP and received the same diagnosis. I was prescribed antibiotics called flucloxacillin.

We reached out to Meadow View to explain our experience and request a refund for our stay. They asked us to provide our prescriptions, which we promptly did, along with photos of the rash. Since then, we have been completely ignored.

I strongly urge everyone to avoid staying at Meadow View Glamping - it’s not worth risking your health. Both me and my friend were seriously ill for over a week, and the lack of response and responsibility from Meadow View Glamping’s management is appalling. What we wanted to be a nice trip away has been a nightmare and I wouldn’t wish this on my...

We just returned from a family trip here from North Wales and I CANNOT recommend Meadow View more! From the second we arrived Seamus was there to ensure we had everything we needed, and continued to do so for the whole duration of our stay nothing was ever too much trouble and he was the perfect host! The pods were immaculate when we arrived, so well equipped with everything you could possibly need and it really is the coziest place! There is plenty of information on local places for food (Aldi is a 4 minute drive away) and where to explore while you’re visiting the area; we spent the day in Nottingham which was just a 20 minute drive from the site.

The Hot Tub was AMAZING and the fact that you can use Bluetooth and play your own music as the sun goes down with the fairy lights on was an absolute bonus. You instantly feel at peace here and we loved being in the hot tub and watching the sun set.

Thank you to all at Meadow View and especially Seamus for making sure we had the best time making memories as a family, we will 100% be back...