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Reviews of Battle Normanhurst Court Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
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Battle Normanhurst Court Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
Stevens Crouch
Battle
East Sussex (Browse area)
TN33 9LR
Tel: 01342 327 490
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Pitches: 133
Open: 16/03/2024 to 05/11/2024
16/03/2025 to 05/11/2025
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 No Tents |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 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 |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 No Shop |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 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 <5 miles |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Spannaz |
18 reviews from this member |
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 Well, a year later and a return visit to Normanhurst. On first appearances things hadn't changed much.
However, at the children's playpark end, there was an awful foul smell of sewage, and can be real off putting if your down wind of it. According to the wardens this is nothing to do with the site, yet contradicted by another warden saying it is but they didn't notice it? Was there last year, but only faint and as you walked to the 1066 walk, but had grown far worse.
Children's play park is slowly becoming less and less 'child' friendly, reflected by in our opinion, less than friendly attitude towards those with either dogs or children. Those who walk their dogs off the lead off site, may find themselves on the wrong end of the wardens that patrol these woods.
Due to the mentioned dead ends by previous reviews, yes you may find yourself looking around for sometime for the right space, and can find someone already beat you too it. Never have really figured out why they ask you for outfit details then suggest pitches you'll never get into?
Seems the new Caravan Club approach to enforcing club rules and site rules has been noted here. Pity as its more the people that make the site than just good facilities.
Fish and chip van is on site on friday's but is NOT cheap, better off popping into Battle, better portions and better value.
Due to the less than child friendly approach, we won't return, however if your the type seeking a quiet retreat, rarely use the on site facilities, happy to be snug in bed by 9pm, don't have children, don't have a dog, then I am sure you'd be greeted well. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Rickym34 |
28 reviews from this member |
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We stayed at this site over the Royal Wedding weekend as we wanted to spend time at the local English Heritage site, Battle Abbey. This was a great day out and highly recommend it. It is a shame that we cannot say exactly the same about this Caravan Club site.
When you first arrive, you park up and walk around the site to find your preferred pitch as there are lots of pitches in cul-de-sacs. A hint here: find at least 3 as by the time you return to the office someone may already have picked the one you have chosen.
We chose right opposite the play area, which is a fair size and was not too noisy in the evening either. There is also quite a large fenced 'tennis-court' sized area where the kids can kick a ball around too.
The toilet areas are very clean but the one we used was a little old but had all the usual Caravan Club wash cubicles and showers, and the site is pleasant to explore, with some tiered areas. There is a dog walk which takes you into one of the near villages which was very nice, however you must have your dog on a lead at all times.
However, whilst we were there we had lovely weather and hot temperatures, and a very foul smell wafted over from the play area, which managed to come into the caravan and stink it out. I investigated and saw that it was a pool of stagnant water which looked like a waste pipe in an area off to the right of the footpath. I informed the wardens, who, rather than pleased to assist when told of a problem, criticised me for wandering into private property (even though there is no sign saying as much) and informed me in an unpleasant manner that the pipe was not Caravan Club responsibility. I was so annoyed at the way that I had been treated that I wrote to CC Head Office, who apologised for the Wardens behaviour and advised that they would be looking into repairing the pipe and remedying the problem.
With the Wardens manner and how they behaved, we will not be returning to this site - shame as Battle was lovely !
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Sunnygunny |
13 reviews from this member |
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This site provides all the facilities expected from the Caravan Club and pitches are set in attractive separate areas; some terraced, some in small copses and one area that is totally hardstanding. Many pitches are affected by trees making it difficult to get a TV signal either by aerial or satellite. The grass pitches appear to be easily affected by rain and we were told by the wardens on arrival that they were out of service.
The layout of the site means there is no through road and numerous dead ends. You are asked to park then walk around to select a pitch. We appreciate why this system is used but it is time consuming, especially if the site is busy and pitch choices are limited, and you have to hope that a previous arrival hasn't just popped back to the office with your preferred pitch selection.
The walk to Catsfield is very attractive and on arriving too early for the bus we popped into the pub next to the bus stop for a quick cup of coffee (what a great 'bus shelter'). Battle Abbey was well worth the visit and we thoroughly enjoyed the audio tour around the Abbey and battle site.
We tucked into delicious fish and chips from the visiting van on Friday evening.
Good motor vehicle service point.
The time of year resulted many wasps around the site which is only to be expected. However something which could have be avoided were the wasps inside the ladies toilet block. The problem was caused by the proximity of dumper bins kept close to the ladies toilets, along with the toilet door being kept open and no fly screens on the windows.
This final section is a comment on Caravan Club procedures. Unfortunately the main road to the site was closed for resurfacing on the day we arrived meaning that just a few hundred yards from the site entrance we were suddenly diverted off the main road, had to make a hasty grab for the map and undertake a lengthy 7 mile diversion.
Obviously roadworks are out of the control of the Caravan Club but despite being aware of the closure they made no attempt to warn us despite the fact that we booked months previously.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Spannaz |
18 reviews from this member |
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Its true what they say about the Caravan Club standards being very high, and this was the case at Normahurst. The site is beautifully laid out, and quiet corners can be found everywhere, yes it is located some distance from any shops, but then this is ideal for those wanting some peace and quiet. Some may find the walk into the local village too much (about a mile if I recall correctly) but we never once heard our kids complain!
We opted for something near the kiddies play area, and found ourselves settled in perfectly. Kids loved the facilities, clean, safe and well maintained. Everyone observes the rules here, and those that don't stick out like a sore thumb, so dogs are kept on a lead, and people observe each others privacy.
The site has a lovely dog walk, and a fish and chip van turned up on the friday saving us a trip into Battle.
This is a lovely site, and one that we will be returning to more as it has everything we need for a pleasant weekend away!
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: HydraGirl |
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I was really looking forward to visiting this site as I had been unable to at the beginning of the year.
The grounds itself were very pleasant and quiet. Lovely areas that gave privacy and a good site to have a walk around. The site is perfectly situated for trips to Battle, Hastings and Eastbourne or anywhere else on the Sussex coast.
The toilet/showers were in the main clean, unless you went later on in the day and other campers had not tidied up after themselves. There were private sink cubicles and plenty of toilets in each of the two toilet blocks. I did however feel that three showers in each block was not adequate unless you went in the evening for a shower. On most days I had to queue for the showers and with not much space I was always in the thoroughfare for the exit.
Having looked forward to visiting this site my only disappointment from my week away was the abrupt and abrasive manner I was dealt with by one of the wardens.
Overall I nice site, good location and a peaceful retreat.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Adambrown2499 |
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I really like this site
Lovely location well kept site
The only complaint is that the wardens said that the electric points are a maximum of 25 metres away and my 25 metre electric cable didnt reach so I told them and they said they cant do anything about it. So had to go buy a longer one. Not very helpful wardens and other people had the same problem.
Area was good with lots to do and see
Caravan supplies is just a short drive away
Would return as nice area
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Madamcholet |
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We had a wonderful, relaxing three-night break at Normanhurst.
On arrival the very nice woman on the reception desk told us we could choose our own pitch and then advised us which ones were still available and their respective merits. She was really friendly and helpful.
The site is set in the most beautiful grounds and the pitches are well laid out. The playground was great, the toilet facilities were nice and the showers were free with lots of hot water.
They were dog friendly and had an excellent dog walk.
There was a small shop on site for essentials.
We had a lovely meal at the nearby Squirrel pub and enjoyed a trip into Battle and a day at Bexhill seafront.
Such an excellent mini-holiday that the children are badgering us to book up for next year. We don't need badgering, it is a certainty!
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| Date of Visit: March 2010 |
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| Reviewer: R+HL |
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Having stayed at Normanhurst Court as a child it made sense we visited it for our first proper outing in our new van. The site has changed over the years but for the better - a new play area and activity area two very good additions.
We arrived the day after the site had opened for the year and before the foliage on the trees and plants had come out. Nevertheless the site was well presented, the toilet blocks warm, with plenty of hot water and kept clean and tidy and the wardens only to happy to help.
Being on the grounds of a demolished house (Normanhurst Court), we had some fun looking for clues as to its former purpose. The site is on a number of levels and, if you want a pitch with a view, try and get one near the lower toilet block, past the ha ha.
Battle, just down the road, is a lovely town with some good eateries (we would recommend the Pilgrim's Rest) and, of course, Battle Abbey. Hastings is not too much further and has a large shopping centre and a massive Tesco! If you want good beaches and free parking try Bexhill.
A good site, well maintained and friendly. Well worth a visit.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: GailV |
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This is a lovely site with landscaped gardens and pitching areas mainly in 'cul-de-sacs'. Be sure to arrive as early as you can to get a good choice.
It does take a while to walk round the site and try and find somewhere to pitch up. Some pitches are quite small and yet others are very spacious. We were very lucky to find a large pitch with woodland and rabbits behind us and a view across everyone else. But we needed every one of our levelling blocks and had to borrow more. So be sure to take plenty just in case.
Battle has lovely shops and restaurants. There are fish and chips on site, at 6pm on a Friday. Hastings 'Old Town' is well worth a visit (give the newer part of Hastings a miss), as is Cooden Beach near Bexhill.
The castle at Pevensey makes for a nice gentle stroll and there are a couple of pubs near the castle for refreshments. Supermarkets a few miles away in Battle and in Bexhill.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: TheOnlyMaster |
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A superb site. The layout is in the form of lots of 'enclaves' spread over a large area and several terraces. Being in the gardens of an old country house (no longer exists) the whole site has lots of trees and bushes.
There are two toilet blocks, one on the top terrace and the other on the bottom terrace. Thank goodness for showers without push buttons.
Be warned the 'goods' at reception are not always available even in the morning. When we were there at least on one day there was no milk or bread in the morning and one elderly couple was told in a not very friendly manner they would have to wait for the following day or walk the 1 1/4 miles to Catsfield!
Talking of which, its a lovely walk to Catsfield along the 1066 walk besides beautiful bluebell woods which also have an abundance of still flowering primroses. What a beautiful site - carpets of bluebells with primroses on the fringes.
Catsfield is where you catch the bus to Battle (31 mins past the hour going and 23 mins past the hour from Battle). The village is very small with a Postoffice / well stocked village shop, a sausage and various meats shop, and a pub that does quite nice food.
Warning : the 'church' you first come across is not a church. Its been converted into a house. We made the mistake of opening the door and walking in to the hall and being confronted by the lady of the house! Whoops!
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