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First impressions were not great! Tried contacting to book for Easter, and had to keep calling them as my calls weren't replied to. I ended up emailing as that seemed to get an answer!
The site is easy to find and has 3fields. We stayed on Frankie's, as we wanted to be near the fishing. The fishing is not that good and some of the fisherman were even arguing with the bailiff over reserved swims!
The actual site is very basic and there are no toilet rolls in the loo so you need to take your own! The club house was only open at the weekend and is in need of a bit of work. It's a bit run down but we only used it to register so didn't bother us.
The chemical disposal is a hole in the ground with a tap next to, so be careful when using it! there was only one bin for the whole site, so a lot of rubbish was thrown by the side! making it look untidy.
Apart from the ending a little tlc, we did enjoy our stay and will go back for a long weekend.
We were attracted to the site for its picturesque, quiet location but mainly for the fact that it is dog-friendly (though NO poo bins!) and we were under the impression that we would be able to use our kayaks in one of the two watersport lakes. On arrival we were told that the lakes are all privately rented to different syndicates and not for visitors use.
Even though it was Easter we were allocated a well spaced pitch (with EHU) and the rates are very reasonable (£17 per nt with no hidden extras. Our little camper van, awning, 2 adults and small terrier)
We enjoyed 'on lead' dog walks although were a little alarmed to find ourselves almost in the paint-balling area. NO warning signs !
We will more than likely make a return visit but lack of adequate waste disposal/signage/elsan points/ablution facilities and non admittance to boating on the lakes were a bit of a disappointment.
All in all a no frills, cheap and cheerful site but be aware. Showers/toilet facilities leave a lot to be desired and the watersporters and paintballers are very noisy.
The actual camp site is lovely but when it rains it is like sandy clay in the fields and the fields are very slippery and trying to drive on and off the fields can be tricky.
The site really needs to have more toilets and showers built as we were there over a busy week and the toilets were not adequate. Ideally each field should have their own toilet block. The showers were like being back at school where only the brave who were all right with the shape of their body used them. I have had a lot of surgery through illness and like privacy when I shower or undress and just a shower curtain does not allow this. Even when the shower curtain was pulled across the shower area,
If the door was left open to the toilets the people outside could see anyone getting dressed or undressed.
The toilets we used near the clubhouse when we arrived were diabolical and an absolute disgrace.
This is the worse campsite I have been to! The website looks great, the reality is not. Everything was shut up when we arrived and had to hang around waiting for staff. We were directed to Gerald's Ponds field. It was like being in the middle of an industrial wasteland! There were fag ends and bottle tops all over the field. The toilets were filthy and no loo rolls. Also wasp infestation. There were only two other tents on the field - unsurprisingly. Clubhouse remained shut throughout.
Don't be fooled by the website, this site is minging!
We visited this site for a two night break and were very happy with our decision. This is a very big site, but broken down into smaller areas so we didn't feel swallowed up in a huge field.
We chose to camp in the Frankie's Pond area with EHU, and although this was a longer walk to the toilet block (which we knew would be the case) we enjoyed better views and it was a quieter area too. THere are EHU in other areas, including hard-standing and tent only fields. Frankie's pond was a mixed tent / caravan / motorhome area. The tent only field is huge and closer to the toilet block, we saw several larger groups camped there.
There is plenty of room for children to run around and play games (but no dedicated children's play area), but do be aware that this is a watersports area too, expect to hear loud engines etc at times during the day. There is also lots of fishing going on, but this didn't disturb us at all, even though those fishing obviously started very early in the morning.
There is a large clubhouse with bar, which also provides hot drinks and food--breakfast included if you are having a real break. I would imagine this would be a haven if the weather was bad! There was a wedding on over the weekend we were there but we were not disturbed.
The toilet and shower block look relatively new, they would have benefited from better planning--there are only two showers and three toilets for each sex. These were clean when we visited, but I'm not sure they would be sufficient on busier weekends. There are only curtains dividing the showers from the toilet area, didn't cause me a problem, but be warned. There are additional toilets and showers in the clubhouse. There is one sink for washing dishes which is definitely not enough.
The staff were all friendly and helpful, including offering to supply toilet roll if needed (there is no roll left in the toilet block due to previous misuse).
We will be staying here again, there is plenty to do, even just walking around the park would keep you busy!
We stayed at grendon lakes campsite last weekend and had a wonderful stay with the guys there, myself, husband, 2 year old daughter stayed with a group of 4 friends who had 3 children under the age of 10.
The camping trip was in aid of doing something different with or group of friends, so we wanted somewhere fairly local. We live in MK so Grendon not too far to travel.
We really enjoyed the whole stay and found the site to be run by friendly people who couldn't do enough for us. We thought the site was lovely, with beautiful lakeside views.
We stayed on Frankies Lake which was very peaceful even though it was busy - you didn't have any people causing noise problems & we really liked that their was a separate family area unlike other campsites we have been to where you could end up pitching next to a rowdy group without young children. This made us feel comfortable from the start
There was lots of grass for the kids to play right where we were camping. Some people have reviewed that there is a lack of facilities here, but I just don't see where they are coming from.
We took tonnes of games for the kids to keep them entertained & that's all we wanted, we didn't want parks & rides, we wanted camping & good old fashioned outdoor fun. The toilet block was large & clean. I met both cleaners who were there in the morning & afternoon and again they were very friendly & working hard to keep the facilities clean & tidy.
The block was a short walk away. We didn't take part in any of the activities on site even though they looked lots of fun, we did sit out on the lawn & have lunch watching the watersports which was very entertaining. The food in the clubhouse was very nice and reasonably priced - we had a lunch & breakfast there which was a nice break away from the campsite BBQ!
Overall, we loved it & will definitely return. A lovely place which offers Rural camping - 'no frills' like they say on their website & this is just what we wanted to give our kids a proper camping experience.
The one thing that would be great in the family area is a fence along the waters edge to to keep children safe from the water.
The web site looks great. However the site is NOT! The toilets & showers were dirty for most of our stay no hot water either(should have been 3 nights could only stay 2 as needed to come home to shower.
Some of the ladies loos & all of the mens had no locks none had any loo roll, mens urinals leaked and several ceramic tiles had fallen / falling off the walls due to damp & the shower had fungi growing in it.
We did report this but was not fixed. Only one toilet/shower block for all 3 fields.
You could not use the laundry room as this was full of overalls used on the paintball field & you were expected to use this room to wash dishes!
The fields were very uneven not really suitable for caravans they were like ploughed fields.
There was a lot of rubbish thrown around, bottles cans etc, this could be because there are no bins around the site.
No signs around to say where chemical waste bins etc. Are.
No staff were in reception to check in when we arrived.
On the camping field staff drove a RTV vehicle around at quite high speed and this started at 6. 50 am. We will not be going to this site again. Really disappointing, as this could be a great site with the lakes & views.
The campsite was in a lovely location and was 'off the beaten track'. The booking in was easy and done over the phone. The facilities in general were ok but basic. A tip is to avoid any stag or hen nights as their was a 'hen night' during our stay. And so the site was really noisy until really late and we struggled to get to sleep! This may have been a 'one off'.
Overall good site in a very picturesque part of Northamptonshire.
After reading the reviews we were hesitant about booking on this site, but its central location to friends overruled the reviews, and I am glad we decided to give the site a chance.
Once on site you could be anywhere in the country, a beautiful complex with friendly staff.
We booked on to the Family area, which was gated off, allowing peace of mind with young children and cars etc On booking we had been told there was no Childrens play area ( I do feel this would be a welcome addition to the site) so we went prepared with ball games etc, as did other campers in this area. We had a huge family v family game of rounders and had a blast! Although the weather was 'British' we had a great time. We spent Saturday evening in the clubhouse and the staff couldn't have been more helpful, providing Playing Cards, pens, paper etc for us all. The food was lovely and good value. Drinks no more expensive than your local pub, which was a refreshing change for a campsite.
The site was busy, The campsite toilets although not immaculate, were by no means dirty.
On chatting with the owner early sunday morning, it is clear this a well loved family run site, all staff could not help us enough.
Will be booking in again for next summer. If you read the reviews Grendon Lakes Thanks for a Great weekend and have a think about a play area
Well, myself & husband are fairly new to camping, its not something we do often but decided to buy a tent for a cheap weekend away and do something different.
A friend recommended grendon lakes to camp, and we checked out this review site & read a mixed bag of reviews. We booked as we don't live too far away so in the worst case scenario we would have gone home. But I honestly do not see why people would find the facilities on the campsite negative at all.
We thought the whole set up was great and the toilets were open 24 hours which I was so grateful for as I was worried about needing the toilet and not being able to go. They obviously were not as clean as my own toilet at home, but - this is a campsite. This said, there was nothing offensive about them at all. I have seen far far worse at country parks around the county.
I was pleasantly surprised when we pitched up as I went to check our the block & I was very happy with what I found. It made me relax and feel comfortable and from here on in, I really enjoyed our stay.
We arrived on a Saturday afternoon and stayed just the one night (like I said - we are new to this so baby steps!) The site had lots going on and seemed full of lots of different groups of people doing all sorts of different things with different agendas.
There was stags, triathletes, couples, families. A real mix and everyone seemed happy and friendly. I thought the site was lovely, clean & just what we were after.
We stayed in Frankies Lake area which was nice and quiet with lovely views over the lakes. What a pleasant way to wake up in the morning! There was wildlife around and we found it very relaxing. We had a BBQ which the site allows and we felt very at ease as the clubhouse was a short walk away.
All together a very pleasant experience & we will definitely return. The facilities are more than what you expect to find on a campsite & although we were only a short drive from home - we felt like we had really escaped day to day life for a while
& all for £10! Bargain! I noticed that they have opened up a Glamping Area which looks amazing - have already started talking with girlfriends about booking that later in the year. A lovely site with lovely people who in my opinion have received negative comments which are not justified. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and this is mine.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
No Shop 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
No Playground 
TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing On Site 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
Watersports On Site 
Boat Launch / Mooring On Site 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Lakeside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
First impressions were not great! Tried contacting to book for Easter, and had to keep calling them as my calls weren't replied to. I ended up emailing as that seemed to get an answer!
