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The location is excellent, all of Wiltshire is accessible with ease, and the campsite itself is a short way off the main A4. The people there are friendly, no problems there at all.
The pitches are huge, but the ones at the lower end of the field were soggy – I got well and truly stuck. The grass was long so I couldn’t see it til I sunk into it – deep. They towed me out with a tractor and found me a better pitch, but why put people in a bog when there are pitches higher up that are better? They blamed the recent rain, but they knew it was soaking where they placed me, so it was daft to send me towing a caravan into it when the field was mostly empty.
You can’t fill an aquaroll, as the taps at the water points don’t pour – they spray water everywhere. They should install a small hozelock connector on each one so the water is directed in a ‘pour’ not a spray? But if you take a tube with you, you’ll be fine.
The shop has the essentials, but it’s frequently closed.
Then to the shower/toilet blocks. There is an old one, which is ok but very beaten up, cracked tiles, but it works ok. The new one is awful. Everything works, but it’s so dark and dreary. Poor lighting, all dark wood, and grimy. It needs a damn good clean. Cobwebs are inevitable on a campsite, but some have been there for years. The light fittings are full of dead insects – horrible. The hand drier only blows cold air and it was a freezing cold week, so that wasn’t welcome.
But the main grouse about this block is the way it’s been built. There’s a ladies’ entrance one end, and a gents’ at the other. But both entrances go into the same block, so it’s not segregated at all. Why on earth isn’t there a wall half way down to separate the men’s and the ladies halves?
They call themselves the premier campsite in Wiltshire. They certainly aren’t that!
Having visited before we were looking forward to our stay.
Toilets not cleaned very often and dirty and cobwebby ( I realise the spiders have to live somewhere but they hadn't been removed for ages )
The one time we saw the loos being cleaned (11pm There were no set cleaning times had there have been we would have known to use the other loos) we were told to use the other loo block which is only a couple of hundred metres away but in the pouring rain its a long way.
Only saw the warden once when we popped in the shop. Shop has a few essentials in but not open when you realise you need them !
Fishing is very good ( so the hubby says )
There is a small park for the children which has seen better days.
We found this to be quite a good site, but could be great with a bit of work. To be fair, it was early in the season, but some of the facilities need a bit of an update. For example the children's play area where the equipment is a bit worse for wear. Having said that, the kids were happy and that makes a big difference!
There is a shop on site, which wasn't very big, but had the basics.
The location was great, with some interesting places to visit and the town of Calne only a few minutes drive away, with enough shops to get what you need. Other towns such as Devizes and Melksham are also quite close. There are also plenty of historic sites close by.
Just returned from a week on this site as part of a Halloween meet in field 6. The site is generally flat, but field 6 has a big hump in it, but easy to get round it, pitches are of a good size with nice grass, electric hook ups were very good, and no trips all week. We had some very nasty weather with high winds and heavy rain, but the ground coped with it and never got boggy, as it drained very well. Toilets were a little dated, but always very clean. The fishing lake was well stocked I was told, but did not use it myself. We had the use of the timber cabin for a couple of nights, but it`s a real shame it has been neglected, as this barn would be very good for rallies to use with some money spent on it, the roof leaks badly in parts, but as said, could be a good asset to the site if repaired. Fire pits are allowed off the grass, and had a few good nights sitting round them, drinking and laughing. There is a nice pub called the Talbot Inn within easy walking distance, but take a good strong torch with you, as the road has no kerbs, and no street lighting, and is pitch black at night. All in all, a very enjoyable week despite the bad weather at times. The site is in a lovely setting, and very peaceful, and would return to it on another meet if one is set up again, or a nice peaceful week for just relaxing, and visiting the surrounding places near it.
Just returned from a week on the site as part of a rally in field 6.
This is a difficult site to review, as we were visiting off-season (late October to early November). First impressions, pitches were large with plenty of space for large units and lots of green grass left free to run around, play etc.
There's a small toilet block at the West end of field 6, which looks lovely outside. It's been refurbished in the sense that the original exterior wall has been clad in very fetching logs. It really gives the impression of a new toilet/shower block. However inside it's very 1980. The shower units here really need replacing, though the toilets and sinks are fine and everything is kept clean. Even here, one cubicle in the gents has no lock and the staff have provided a broom handle to jam between the door and wall. This block also has a dish washing area which is also dated but very functional. There's also a *very* reasonably priced commercial washing machine and dryer, cheaper than launderettes.
The block at the East end of the field serves a couple of fields and is much better. It is either new or has had a recent full refurb, the only issues here were that it was cold (no heating, whereas the old block had radiators) and the roof seems unfinished. The ceiling is simply not there in some points and you can see the water tanks and plumbing. Otherwise a very modern, pleasant toilet block which will be lovely during warmer months. Both toilet/shower blocks had a plentiful supply of hot water. Showers are the usual pushbutton type and took a while to heat up but once going were lovely.
The field was not flat, but most pitches were reasonably flat. Pitches are quite large, EHU was very reliable with no outages. We did have a lot of rain and while there were puddles, the area drained quite well and there were no bogs.
The fishing lakes looked good, and our friends commented positively on the dog walk. Generally the site is attractive and upkeep is adequate.
There is a barn, dubbed 'covered BBQ area' which could be a great addition to the site. Indeed with some TLC it could be the jewel in the crown. Sadly it's been left to decay, and while our rally used it we had to put up with a leaky roof, de-activated facilities (bar, field kitchen with cooking pit, BBQs all left to rot). The barn could be something really special with some money spent on it. Indeed the site in general looks like it's part-way through a refurb that was never quite finished. I was told they have spent money on the barn but it's not repaid them in usage (you have to hire it). Maybe they're charging too much?
Overall we had a lovely time, and this is a tricky review to write as we've never been camping this late in the year or out of season. Staff were friendly, check-in was handled quickly. We didn't use the shop but others reported that it's small but adequately stocked.
I certainly wouldn't suggest you avoid the site. I think it falls into the 'nothing special' category unless you are a keen angler. But with a bit more TLC and money spent on it, the site could be excellent.
So overall there's nothing especially wrong here, but some of the facilities show signs that they could be much better than they are. The site is located in a lovely part of Wiltshire, not too far from the motorway (30 minutes mostly on good A roads), and there are a couple of pubs within walking distance. There are several towns nearby (Calne, Trowbridge, Melksham for example) where you can stock up. Longleat Safari Park is about 45 minutes away, and there are some local attractions.
Had only two nights here but must say how great it was. Initially We could not get a Satellite signal but was allowed to move away from trees then it was fine.
The fishing was amazing, my best day ever. Fishing Stans Lake I caught 55 fish in total including Perch, Roach, Tench, Bream, Hybrids, Rudd, common Carp and Mirror Carp. The Carp ranged from 4lb to 12lb. A fishing Paradise.
Just had a fantastic week at Blacklands. Its a beautiful lush green and tranquil site with good fishing! It's a safe site for young children with a small playpark for them. The main toilet and shower block has just been refurbished and the showers now have lovely slate tiled floors.
There are no arcades or bingo you go to places like Blackpool for that! To recharge you batteries and enjoy the bird song and wild life this is THE place. Plus its not far from Bowood House, Stonehenge Longleat etc, we can't wait to go back.
We are a family of five and stayed at Blackland Lakes for 5 nights camping after a pre-dawn/sunrise visit to Stonehenge. (If you haven't, it's worth the trip)
From Blackland we also visited Silbury Hill, West Kennet Long Barrow and Avebury as they are all within easy reach.
The section where we pitched was glorious, the grass was gert lush and the ground was bowling green flat, all around the perimeter there are large trees which provide great wind protection.
It's like a clearing in the middle of the woods but from the 'Shire'. Peaceful, really relaxing.
We turned up at the site on spec after a brief phone call and found the staff very helpful and accommodating.
There is a shop on site which has all the basic needs. There's anything else in nearby Calne.
The shower and toilet facilities are reasonable and clean.
It is perfectly safe for children with plenty of room to run around without disturbing anyone else's pitch and keeping them within sight and earshot.
There are swimming & fishing facilities on site, however, we didn't partake, so cannot comment on those aspects.
We will definitely be visiting this site again in the future. With the rod and tackle next time. Thanks.
An ideal site for a short break to just get away from everything. I found the site to be ok for our needs enough to keep our youngest happy with the park and the ducks around the various lakes. We pitched in Field 9 and had plenty of room. The ground drained well after rain and a short burst of sun. The unisex toilet block was clean and tidy and no issues with hot water or ques for the showers. No issues with noise at all from anyone on site or off site as the A4 is far enough away not to cause any disturbance. Ideally placed for exploring the sites of Wiltshire with good routes that lead you back to the M4.
Just got back from a great time a blacklands. We travelled with 5 other families with kids ranging from 3 to 13 and everyone had a great time. We were in paddock 7 which gave us great access to all facilities as well as the 2 lakes.
Washing and shower facilities were good with family rooms available - you need a key from reception for the family shower rooms and my only complaint would be that some people hold on to these and do not give back to reception [we had an issue with people on long stay pitches holding on to the key], would be better if reception asked for pitch number and returnable deposit to keep a track of the key.
If you like your fishing the lakes are accessible and prices are cheap, they are quite small and do get very busy so plann ahead if you want to fish.
Staff are friendly and helpful giving good advise on the local area and places to go. Caln is only 1 mile away with all shops, facilities and softplay area for smaller children. We visited Devises locks while we were there [only 15 mins away], a great place for all ages and a good cafe.
The only complaint would be some noisy campers who partied well into the night - there did not seem to be any control on when noise should be reduce, not helpful when you have small kids (that said it was only one group and they left after our 3rd day).
We all enjoyed our stay and will look to go back in the future.
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Is Blackland Lakes Holiday Centre child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
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 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids Playground 
No 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 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Just returned after a week at Blackland Lakes. 
