The glamping garden is spacious and pleasant with privacy space around each pod, lovely mature birch trees at the back and a little brook at the back of my pod. Not sure how wheelchair users would access these pods however? Could they not have a ramp too - think this would be a simple thing to do, but then would need disabled toilets and at present there are none.
The pod was uncomfortably hot upon arrival and I was very concerned about my dog staying in it - not me, just the dog, lol but, after leaving the doors and window open it did cool down at night. I asked if they had a fan but they didn't - this surprised me, as it has a small wall-mounted heater and you'd think a cool switch/option for the heater would be the minimum for the Summer, and as this was August 2022, the week after the heatwave. Therefore, I had the added cost of ordering a portable fan from Amazon. However it did have USB ports in the plug socket to use these type of connections. There was a sturdy, wooden nest of tables, which was handy for coffees etc.
The mattress on the double bed in the Alfie arch pod was appalling - old style camping/spring one - very lumpy, and I didn't sleep at all on the first night (although I think this is just me on holidays in general missing my own bed etc) The bed was strong enough to take a normal divan or memory foam mattress, I think perhaps this was a waterproof, camping one, that's why cheapest, crepe-type duvet provided - no support, no corners even, -doesn't have proper corners, and just lump in the middle, The door curtains had quite a few pulls on them and the cushions had seen better days.
There's a good kettle - but the coffee cups are tiny -well, just 'normal' coffee cup size AKA - not big enough for most people - best bring your own mugs. Lights are okay but one over the bed not working - probably just needs bulb changing ( halogen type)
Veggie option of bean burger was okay - although the pattie was a bit cold, could have been heated through more thoroughly - good gherkins/pickles with the burger and this pub has some of the best chips I've tasted for a while.
Other campers seemed pleasant and friendly and overall, it seemed to have a peaceful family atmosphere which seemed safe. I'm not sure how 'single-friendly' it is - when checking in, I was questionned, " JUST' you then?"
However, the website also states there is a 'shop' for buying milk and other camping neccessities etc. When I asked about shop opening times, I was told, " First, we do not have a shop!" - although this is on the website and there is a big sign pointing to it on site! Whether this is to do with staffing or whatever, I'm not sure? but the way they responded to me, made me feel like I was being ridiculous even asking, so I didn't! had to virtually beg/buy the last pint of milk from the bar!
There is a big difference between the glamping toilets (at the side of the pub/part of the building) and the cramped campsite toilets that are in a smelly block, with ridiculous lights that go off after 2 nano-seconds! I had to do an impression of John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever, flailing arms around, just to avoid being left in the dark in the shower, toilet or when brushing my teeth
Other peoples' hairs on shower etc - not pleasant, but good strong shower jet and toilet flushing! I thought these were the only ones at first, so glad to find the other showers that they give you a code on a business card to get into.
Generally a good pub/camping location but bring your own bedding and don't expect to buy anything from the shop advertised on...
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