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Booked for great price, Friday to Mon £48. Great touring pitch in the wood area, plenty space for grandson to run about, toilets clean. Haven site lots to do , but lots of money too. Daughter said kids entertainment was good. Our pitch was the route for the ponies and horse rides.
If you like to have a bit of peace and quite on a haven site I would ask for the wooded area, we were pitch 100, hard standing with elec.
Good beach 5 mins away in Scremerston. Chippy good, shop supplies good. And best of all we had brill weather.
We've just returned from a 5 day holiday at this site. The caravans do seem close together at first glance but we had our awning up, then an enclosure of windbreaks and there was still room for people to walk past easily.
The toilets were cleaned twice a day but in between do tend to get really muddy and grubby just because of the number of people using them.
Yes the site is designed to get as much money as possible out of you but what do you expect when you go somewhere like haven? The kids did enjoy the entertainment provided and if you send them to the kids club during the day you need never see them. They also enjoyed the horse riding, climbing walls etc. We also went out on a couple of day trips including a boat trip to the farne islands which was great. The sight of all the seals basking on the rocks was fantastic.
One thing I was impressed with in the entertainment complex was the kids drinks. On the first evening we bought ours a yard of coke each. Refills were only £1.99 (good when you see the size of the containers) but we filled them up before we went to the club each night and the security guards were quite happy to let the kids in carrying the already filled containers.
The only downsides we found was that we did have to be in the club by 5.30 if we wanted a seat for the show and when we came to pack up we couldn't get our electrical cable unplugged, it turned out some joker had decided to glue it into the socket. The camp were great and sent electricians over to sort it out with the assurance they would dismantle the power unit if necessary. With a bit of brute force they did manage to free it. Obviously there was nothing the site could have done to prevent that but they were good at sorting it out for us.
We wouldn't use this site for regular breaks as it does work out expensive, but as a once a year treat for the kids it's great and we will return
Just returned from a 2 night stay (sat 23 and sun 24) May bank holiday weekend. We have 4 small children and a 1997 21 foot ABI Dalesman (new to caravanning). Overall a very positive stay and will definitely return.
We left it until the last minute as usual, and phoned dozens of sites who were unable to accommodate us. I then rang Haggerston / Haven expecting another rejection but was pleasantly dealt with and booked for the 2 nights for £52.50 (including passes, awning, hook up etc) which I thought was very reasonable indeed (mind you according to the web site prices this was half price).
The pitches are all very close together on the main touring field, but as the ones either side were empty this wasn't a problem really, however next time we commented that we would ask for the other area behind the touring reception which was more spacious and set more informally.
The kids made friends easily, we hired daisy bikes (£8 for 1/2 hr, £20 deposit) and the kids went on a 1/2 hr pony ride £10 , the weather was fab !The playground (accessed through Carnabys) is excellent and the large pool deck area is lovely. Not usually our thing but we went to 2 children's shows which they loved and were on at 6.25pm, not too late for our 4 little ones.There is also a Burger King albeit more pricey that usual ones.
We found the shower blocks clean and warm and served us well for our families needs. We weren't too keen on the 2 'fun' inflatable areas on the park which were a bit amateurish and expensive.However the climbing wall / bungee £4 were very good.The shop was very large and well stocked, especially for baby / kids stuff.
There was a fair bit of noise in the 'club style' returning at night but like I say would request the other area next time. Overall would recommend!
Just returned from a 4 night short break, Monday to Thursday. We only booked because, out of season, Haven give exceptional value - £24 for a hardstanding pitch with awning space and electric hook-up. In high season the same pitch is £129.60 (over £30 per night!)
The site is well sign-posted and easily found, directly off the A1. The drive into the site is very nice - lots of trees, woodland etc. Which makes you feel you've chose well and it'll be a nice site. The surrounding area is lovely, close to Berwick-upon-Tweed, Holy Island, Alnwick Castle etc.
The touring area is spacious and fairly well set out. There are toilet / shower blocks, refuse disposal, fresh water supply, domestic waste water disposal and chemical toilet disposal facilities.
If all you need is somewhere to base yourself and you are not too particular about standards, then this is the place for you because standards are only fairly basic, on the touring park. All these facilities are in need of an upgrade, they're okay and functional but that's as good as it gets. The showers are too small and poorly designed (but to be fair a lot of sites are like that.)
There is nothing within walking distance and so you are a 'captive audience' for Haven. It seems like the main purpose of this site, like all other Haven sites I have stayed on, is to see how much of your money they can get out of your pocket into theirs.
The site has several bars and fast food outlets, all in my opinion with ridiculous prices (e.G 35p for an extra dash of coke in a vodka and coke - to bring the measure up to 3/4 full), but to access any of them you have to walk through an amusement arcade with deafening loud machines and loads of flashing lights - all designed to get the kids saying 'Mum / dad, can I have?'
The site has wi-fi connection which is very convenient because you can watch TV on the internet, as TV reception on my pitch was rubbish. Haven advertise the wi-fi (when it's working) as being available at 'an additional moderate charge'. Who decides on what is moderate, the Sultan of Brunei? £5 for one hour, yes just one hour, £10 for one day or £20 for 3 days. In my opinion this is extortionate.
All in all, although I seem to have slated the place, if you know how to control your wallet it's quite a good site - out of season. In high season you must have more money then sense to stay here.
We have just returned from 3 nights on a touring super pitch at HC. Whatever has happened to this site? The toilets and showers were filthy - not the usual muddy footprints associated with this time of the year, but huge cob webs, engrained dirt and the smell! - not very inviting. I truly feel since we visited this site 2 years ago it has deteriorated quite badly.
No play area on the touring area for childen, and a 5 minute walk to the main complex. Food okay, but mostly fast food only.
I think Haven need to reinvest some of their huge customer takings into this site. Lovely surrounding area, well worth a visit but perhaps try a different site.
The site is easy to find being straight off the main road, however the campsite is further in and no noise can be heard at the campsite from the road. I found the pitches to be very small and not much help was given from the wardens to help find the allocated pitch. There is a narrow road between opposite pitches as well. The weather was very wet when we went and gravel where our awning should of gone was just flooded out therefore we were not ably to put the awning up.
Toilet/shower blocks were adequate and plenty of hot water available, floors tended to get quite muddy but obviously can't be helped.
The site had a restaurant where the food was passable and also had fish shop and burger king.
When entering the main block the noise hits you, noise from all the fruit and games machines that you can't get away from. The entertainment rooms were also packed out and you were never able to find a seat. In the end we went out to other various places due to the noise being quite unbearable.
A well positioned site for going to Alnwick castle, Bamburgh castle and the Holy Island. There is also a very good wine bar in berwick on tweed with gorgeous food.
Overall the location was excellent,however we would not return to this park but may suit young families who like the hussle and on the go lifestyle.
Only went because we got a good discount. Arrived at tea-time to find that there were wasps everywhere. Have stayed in Gold caravans at other haven sites, so was disappointed with the caravan we were given - it was shoddy. Music in entertainment complex was so loud it could loosen fillings, and this was before it was all in full swing for the evening. Will never visit this or any other haven site again.
This is a tricky review to write as I have been to a few Havens. When I first arrived, I wanted to leave. The serviced / super pitch (which has water and drainage) are old Static pitches which are close together.
Our pitch didnt have drainage - its not guaranteed. The water was of such high pressure that plugging in the Whale aquamaster mains system just caused a mini flood at the tap.
I could live without waste and water, but the pitches are just too close. We were right in the middle of Sun reader's £9.99 holiday club complete with all night rave music and 17 interbred kids throwing stones at each other.
Just as I was about to kill/complain/leave/cry I had a walk around the site and tucked away to the left of the Wardens office (I presume it is as he's never there) is a proper touring park, with lovely sweeping trees, grass and surrounding wood, and caravan concrete recatangular pitches with ltos of room between - lovely!
So I popped to reception and swapped. Just electric on these pitches but lovely peaceful atmosphere.
So first tip - dont buy a super pitch, ask for a normal mains only touring pitch to the left of the park.
The pitch was lovely, dead level with trees and birds all around, it was strange only being a few hundred yards from the Sun readers holidays club, but it may as well have been a top club site in the Lakes. I started to smile again.
There was 2 toilet blocks for everyone, doubt this would cope with weekend trade. Not in great condition although I only saw the toilets, dont use site showers now, I have a nice shower on my van and got tired of verrucas.
The toilets were pretty gross, in one toilet there was faeces on the wall - day after it was cleaned off but not between the grouting. Not nice. Its not the cleaner's fault scumbags act like that, but its not healthy to not clean that sort of mess up properly.
As for the park, well the weather was glorious so this helps. There is the usual Haven stuff but extras such as Horse riding, which is £10 for a walk around the park led by the handlers or about £30 for a beach walk. My 3 yr old girl just went for a walk for £10 and liked it. There are lots of different size ponies and hores for anyone.
For about £40 you can hae the full experience which cleaning out and looking after the horses.
This site is nice in the respect of how it is layed out, it is a lot more country-like than Thorpe Pary or Primrose Valley.
The location geographically is great, not far from Edinburgh and near lots of Castles. The scenery around is just the business, typically Scotland (well its nearly in Scotland) and just stunning.
Getting there is easy, just stay on the A1 and you'll get there. Between Newcastle and Edinburgh.
To summarise, this CAN be a lovely site if you are touring and get the right area, if you are going for a static then good luck.
Nice Site, plenty to do for the children, and lots in the surrounding area if you want to venture further afield although we didnt on this occasion.
We stayed on a serviced pitch which was fine, however we were right beside a static caravan full of young people (20's) who were up the first night partying until 3am, this started on the second night at 1am and security had to be called as we had had enough by 3am! Security arrived quickly and they were warned that they would be removed from the site (after lots of bad language and noise and one person had assaulted another)The following evening security arrived at their caravan at 6pm and warned them that any repeat and they would be asked to leave fortunately there was no repeat so we managed to get a good nights sleep and our daughter didnt wake up repeating the language that she had heard the previous night!
Shower and toilet blocks not ideal were ok but a little dirty certainly not up to caravan club level, also found a lot of youths congregated around this area day and night.
All in All site good plenty to do would return as the price was good.
We will never go back to this site again. Touring reception closed so we were sent to main reception, this was also closed (no fun pass for 1st night because this)We called the number given and were told to find a vacant pitch. Pitches all water logged. No space between tourers for any privacy. All toilet seats in block broken off. Showers filthy, indoor swimming pool freezing, rowdy campers at 2am most night. No-one seemed to care and all this for £28 per night. Disgusting!
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No Tents 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
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 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
Booked for great price, Friday to Mon £48. Great touring pitch in the wood area, plenty space for grandson to run about, toilets clean. Haven site lots to do , but lots of money too. Daughter said kids entertainment was good. Our pitch was the route for the ponies and horse rides.
