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Midbrooks Campsite
Southbrook Lane
Steeple Ashton
Trowbridge
Wiltshire (Browse area)
   
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 No Tents |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 No Toilets |
 No Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 No Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 No Shop |
 No Bar |
 No Restaurant |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: June 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: SpudGunner |
7 reviews from this member |
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 Back again for at least our 6th visit. We all love this place so much, my boys (aged 8 and 6) just love feeding the animals and they go and check on them each night before going to bed, to say goodnight to them!
The owners are such good hosts, so friendly and welcoming and they are great with the children. Each time we come along we bring someone else new. They all have then become converts as they too fall in love with it.
Only campsite we have stayed at that has toilets/showers in a shed but that is part of the unique charm!
This is the only site we have been to that lets you have camp fires as well - nothing beats toasting marshmallows round a camp fire.
The convenience of being on a small site, having a fridge and the kids being able to hire bikes is great.
The owner proudly told me about how many children have actually learnt to ride a bike at his site - a really valuable skill and he was clearly so proud that he had been of help in them achieving that.
We will definitely be returning again (and again and again!)
A little bit of heaven on earth :) 
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
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| Reviewer: 2greyhounds |
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What a beautiful gem of a campsite.
We stayed at Midbrooks for 3 nights, to enable us to spend two days visiting Longleat.
Sue and Alan are wonderful, friendly hosts and our children really loved helping them feed the array of animals each morning and evening.
The site is really pretty and all grass.
I think there are about 18 pitches in total.
The large pitches are grouped into crescents. The grass in between the pitches is left long which offers some privacy.
The pitches are level but the site is slightly hilly which I think makes it more attractive and interesting.
We hired a bike at the site for our 4 year old son to ride around on and he loved cycling down the slopes
There are hand painted signs telling you where everything is.
The facilities are quite basic with two showers and two toilets for the whole site, but they were always clean and we never had to queue for long. With no hook up it was very useful having fridges to use and there is a nice washing up area. There is also a place to recharge batteries.
The first night we were there we had the whole site to ourselves. By the third night the site was nearly full but had a lovely atmosphere with children making friends and playing together and parents chatting around the fires.
Sue and Alan would walk around the site a few times a day to make sure everyone and everything was OK.
The site is perfect for young families (our children are 2 and 4 years). The animal feeding, bike hire and fires were a real bonus. Its very safe with no roads near by.
Sue and Alan recommended a pub for dinner on our last night which was on the way back from Longleat and had a play area for childen.
Can't wait to go back to lovely Midbrooks!
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
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| Reviewer: TinaFay |
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We have just got back from a 2 night stay over the bank holiday weekend.
This is a lovely, pretty little site, in a gorgeous location and with a nice feel to it. I was attracted by other reviewers comments about how child friendly it is, and we certainly found that to be the case. Due to the size and position of this site, we were able to let our children (2 and 5) have freedom to explore and play. There were a collection of small bikes and scooters for the children to hire which kept our 5 year old amused. The owner, Alan, takes the children to feed the animals on-site (hens, lambs, rabbits and a pig called Molly) twice a day which the children enjoyed, and made up for the lack of play area.
Our pitch was large but not particularly flat, but not really a problem. The facilities were basic but don't let this put you off. I love my creature comforts (I usually base my choice of campsite on award-winning toilets!) but found them to be perfectly adequate. There are two 'sheds', each with a shower and toilet, and due to the small size of the site you only have a short walk to reach them, wherever you're pitched, and we never had to wait long. They were fairly clean, and the shower provided unlimited hot water, although the shed wasn't heated.
This was the first site I've been to that allows campfires which was a real treat - it enabled us to sit out longer into the chilly evening as we could keep warm. You are only permitted to burn logs bought on site (£6 for a large bag).
Overall, I'd recommend this site for a young family for a short break. Due to the facilities, I'd be hesitant to stay longer, but it was lovely for a long weekend and I would definitely go back.
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| Date of Visit: April 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: EVANS FAMILY X3 |
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Just back from an amazing relaxing week long break at Midbrooks! This site has all your basic needs covered and more! (Free hot showers, toilets, microwave and fridge) Our Son loved joining in with the feeding of the baby lambs, pigs and chickens. The site is set back far enough from the road for children to roam the grounds safely. There are even bikes available to rent at a daily/weekly rate. Midbrooks is situated in an ideal location to explore Wiltshire. We can't wait to return in August to taste the Cream Teas!
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Rushzzz2112 |
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Just got back from spending one week at this site. For the most part we were the only caravan on site. The pitches are large, the facilities are clean. The site has a very friendly atmosphere. Alan prefers to call the campsite rules as 'hints' rather than rules. There were many children on site so our 7 year old always had someone to play with. The kids playing on their bikes most of the time and then playing with torches when it got dark. They have a lot of freedom.
We had a day at Salisbury, two days at Longleat, (one isn`t enough) one day in Bath (spent 3 hours touring the roman baths)an afternoon at Laycock where cream teas near the church is a must and a day at Brokerswood country park (this place still has a long way to go)We also had two visits to the Barge inn at Cleeve which does great food.
When I come back next year I will definitely use this site again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: HillsFamily |
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We can only echo what Peggypoo has said about Midbrooks. What a gem of a site. My boys loved the bikes and enjoyed feeding the animals twice a day. The site's location make it a great place for children to experience the 'freedom of play' - just as we used to when we were young.
It was a joy to be able to have a campfire each evening. Our only regret was that we didn't get round to enjoying a Cream Tea - as we have it on good authority that they are delicious!
We will definitely be back.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Peggypoo |
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Have just come back from a 2 night stay.
This is a lovely small site, and Alan is a lovely man, very friendly and helpful.
I was, I admit, horrified when I saw that the shower and toilet were sheds! But when I opened the door my fears were eleveated as they were immaculate inside and well appointed.
My boys were able to hire a bike each and although they arent brand new, well worth the £1.00 / £3.00 rental fee, and Alan checked them both before handing them over, ensuring brakes worked.
As its a small site and down a very long track it is very safe for the children to be given their freedom.
The microwave and fridge are a good idea as is the hairdryer, and there is a plug that can be used for recharging electrical items. And a washing up area that is clean.
Having 2 teenagers the animal feeding wasn't really interesting for them, but we did watch the pigs being fed and enjoyed Alan showing us his cars.
We had a campfire both nights, and the £6. 00 bag of wood, lasted us both nights. We went to bed quite early and although there were people still socialising around their own fires, none were over loud or inconsiderate.
We also enjoyed the fresh eggs.
We were in 'the paddock' next to the sheep, and were not awoken by a cockerel? or any other animal. I don't think I would have liked to be pitched next to Molly the pig as she snores like one! This we only noticed when we went to the washing up area, so I can't really comment on what sleeping next to her was like.
We walked into the village, about a mile. The pub has a large play area. The shop has essentials only.
We visited Longleat during our stay, which is worth a visit and about 25 mins drive away. You can also drive to supermarkets etc easily.
I would recommend a visit to Midbrooks without hesitation and should we visit this area again will definitely return.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Bobnog |
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Lovely site. My 7 year old daughter loved all the animals and helping Alan to feed them. She didn't want to come home! Bikes to rent also a great touch, as is buying the fresh eggs.
Toilets and showers basic but fine. My tall husband found them too low but ok. Small but busy site, lots of children and safe to let them have freedom.
The Longs Arm pub is 20 minute walk and served good food and has beautiful garden with play equipment. Longleat was a huge hit and a full day if not two day trip as there is so much to see and do. Lovely walk by the canal from The Barge Inn at Seend Cleeve.
I would definitely go back again. As my daughter has just said, 'It was well good!'
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: G-Sears |
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Just got back from here after a 5 night break & what a brilliant basic site. Kids had great fun and the feeding times with the animals was great. The toilets are in sheds, but are much better inside and always kept clean. Alan is a real character and the kids seem to love him. The site is completely safe and the kids rode around with plenty of room.
The village shop is basic, but sells essentials, and supermarkets are close at hand. There is a map on the site which shows where various shops etc are.
Having a campfire at night was great and priced at £6 was not bad.
1 gripe: Some of the parents didn't monitor the toilets after children had visited and they were left in quite a state. No fault of the campsite.
Remember that animals are on this site and do make a noise. Esp the cockerel at 5:30 am.
All in all a great basic site with large pitches. Our 8m x 4m tent, cooking tent and gazebo fitted easily.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Curlytoes |
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We thought this campsite was a real gem; small, friendly and unique. Alan the owner was very welcoming. He has a lovely manner with children and our three young kids loved going to feed the animals with him. Our five year old isn't even that interested in animals but he enjoyed hanging out in the gang of kids doing the rounds and Molly the pig and her 14 piglets won a place in his heart.
The site doesn't have a separate play area and the field where the kids could play ball etc ran downhill into our pitch so we received lots of balls! This didn't bother us at all. In fact with young kids it was actually easier that everyone was playing together within full sight of the tent. A handy windbreak could fix this if you were worried.
The facilities were good for the size of the site. The showers and toilets were in sheds but were better inside than they looked; clean with plenty of hot water. The use of a communal fridge and power point was handy, there is no hook up.
Also we bought logs for £6 and enjoyed 3 small campfires from this.
We used the site to visit Longleat. It took about half an hour to drive there. We would live to return to this site and will stay longer next time, exploring more of the area.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Yellowrose852 |
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This was our first camping experience since having children, we have two aged 2 and 5. What a lovely site for our first go! It was lovely and quiet, felt very safe for the children to play.
The pitches were nice and flat, at first sight the toilet and shower looks like a little shed but inside they are nice and clean.
The children loved feeding the animals. There is no play area but it's not needed as the children make their own fun and the animals provide entertainment. When we went there was pretty much non stop rain but it didn't dampen our spirits, we just got a lot of use from our wellies! The owners were lovely and helpful and the village pub was very nice.
A visit to longleat safari is a must!
We will be back to this site one day. Thank you for a lovely time :-)
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Andyem |
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Just got back from our first trip to Midbrooks and we will be going back (weather permitting) It was more than a little damp on site and the main tracks were heavily churned up.
The toilet and shower were very compact but the wardens managed to keep them relatively clean given the amount of mud on the site.
Every morning and evening the warden would take the children on the site to feed the animals which was a really nice touch.
You can buy a brazier and logs on site to have an open fire, it cost £6 and there was more than enough logs there for our 2 night stay.
The village was quite a walk away, but had a lovely pub and a reasonably well stocked shop. Overall a very nice site and if you have children, they will love it.
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Troutysass |
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A proper country camping site with the luxury of a shower block, wash up facilities and loo, facilities are adequate for the size of the site. There were some bikes to hire and fires are allowed! The shower and loo look like they are in a shed, but they are more luxurious inside and were very clean. Owners are very friendly and seem to love kids. Our little girl loved feeding the animals- it was an amazing experience- feeding time tours are a must for everyone. We hope to be back again soon.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Kevinm01 |
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We stayed at this site for 5 nights during Easter. What a fantastic place to stay!
The owners gave us a lovely welcome when we arrived and showed us to our pitch.
We have an 8 Man tunnel tent, Trailer box and a large car and still managed to fit onto the pitch no problem.
This peaceful away from traffic noise site is basic with 17 pitches, 2 toilets, 2 hot showers and 1 washing up area, all of which were kept perfectly clean throughout. Also there are recycling facilities available.
There is a local village shop which stocks basic stuff, if a little pricey. However there is a Tesco and an Aldi about 10-15 mins drive.
Camp fires are allowed and firewood can be purchased on-site at £6 a bag.
We have 4 children aged between 1 and 9yrs old, all of which had a fantastic time feeding all the animals with Alan the owner. It is a real Peter Pan moment seeing him being followed by all these children. He is really good with the kids allowing them to each handle the animals.
We felt our children were safe to play anywhere around the site.
Although Alan and Sue check to make sure everything is ok we never felt we were being watched. They really trusted you to respect the area.
We would definitely recommend this site to anyone and it's at a decent price too!
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Aldersv |
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We stayed her for a long weekend in August after hearing so much about the place we were all very excited.
We arrived on the Friday early afternoon and was met by the owner, who told us which was our pitch and gave us a bit of an overview and generally gave us a warm welcome.
The pitch we had was of a fair size for our 5 man tent but some of the larger tents might have struggled slightly (depending on shape), some of the grass was a bit bear in the middle but at this time of year after a summer of camping its to be expected the grass may have suffered. All the pitches except a couple looked very flat.
There are a couple of (unisex) toilets and showers which were kept lovely and clean even after the rain when it was a bit muddy. There were a couple of fridges and small freezer, a hairdryer and you could use a spare plug to charge phones (as there is no EHU). At the top set of toilets and shower is a washing up area (it would have been great to have a waste bin next to it as that was further down the field)which hardly ever had a queue and a had a light for a little late night washing up!
The two highlights were feeding the animals, the owner took great pleasure in taking the children to feed Molly the Pig, hens, rabbits etc
He was like the pied piper with all the children following. :-) The option to have a campfire was lovely which we took full advantage of buying logs from the site each night.
The site is small and felt very safe for children playing and riding bikes (which you can hire for £3 for the weekend). The site was full while were there and being August was school holidays so I appreciate that there would be lots of children (we had our 5 yr old and 8 yr old with us) however one of the things I struggled with was lack of respect a minority gave to other people, privacy, and control of there children.
I have to say that people did respect quiet time from 11 - just a few people quietly talking around the campfire which was great.
We ate in the pub in the village which was lovely and had a very nice/large garden at the back with a slide and swings. Although a little drive away we also went swimming at the fun pool in chippenham which had slides etc There is a shop in the village and nearby Trowbridge has lots of shops including Tesco. We also visited Hope Nature centre - charity set up to help young adults with learning difficulties where they run a animal park and nice cafe.
Before we left we had one of the fantastic cream tea's they offer - would very much recommend!
Have to say the site was very well kept and clean, although more on the basic side. The kids totally loved it and want to go back again and we will return again.
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