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Just got back from a weekend here. What a lovely site! On arrival, we were escorted to our pitch which was clean and level. Water points are close to all pitches. The facilities (showers, toilets, washing up area, pool, etc) I have to say, are the cleanest (and warmest) I have come across. They even had a radio station playing quietly in these areas making it feel homely. The play park was great for the kids. There is no lifeguard at the pool, but you need a code to enter everywhere making it safer for the kids. The pool was lovely and warm. I suppose my only small negative points are that my tent pegs did have a habit of coming out in the wind because the ground is soft at the surface, but this would be OK if I had bought longer pegs. My only other point is that you have to pitch your tent in a certain way and this meant I couldn't pitch it as close to our friends as we would have liked. This site would be no good for us for longer than a weekend as it doesn't have any evening entertainment, but it does have a games room and bar/restaurant (although we didn't use it).
Overall this site is PERFECT for a weekend away and I would definitely use it again.
We went to Shamba campsite as first time campers and to be honest I was amazed. The site was so clean and tidy, in fact spotless. My kids and the rest of my party really enjoyed ourselves and think now that Camping is the way to go. Definately enough on the site to keep the kids entertained (park and swimming pool) but all they done was to ride their bikes! the only downside was our pitch (7 and 8) we was under a big oak tree and didn't get any sun and the pigeons kept us awake at night! However, I don't see that as a reflection on the campsite. The shop is well stocked and relatively cheap as well - there is a big sainsbury's just up the road. The site was great and very very clean. We will go back again and again.
We have just got back from Shamba after a 3 night stay.
On arrival the Warden showed us to our pitch. Our pitch also had electric hook up and water tap.
The club area did great food, £3 for a kids meal and £5 for an adult which I thought was very reasonable. The menu wasn't huge but adequate.
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Everywhere was spotless.
Great play area for the kids. My daughter loved the trampoline. Also the warden asked all the children to leave the park at 9 pm so at least people pitched nearby would find it quieter!
The onsite shop was small but sold the essentials.
The road was quite bumpy on the way to the site and it wasn't the most scenic of views because you passed what looked like a scrap yard.
We were a bit disappointed with the swimming pool, it was quite small and it was very busy, also they don't employ a lifeguard so kids were left to their own devises. They also seemed to allow ball games in the pool but the pool really isn't big enough.
We used the family changing room but the whole room flooded, also the tiles were extremely slippery. When I commented on the slippery floor to the cleaner I was told it was because people don't mop the floor. Unfortunately this would have made no difference. They need more anti slip mats.
My 5 year old liked the low basins, at last somewhere she could wash her hands without me having to lift her!
I would just like to add the site was near enough full but there was never any waiting times for toilets, showers or the club and the staff seemed to work extremely hard in keeping the site clean.
Just arrived home from Shamba, after a 2 week stay.
The site was quite small, with fantastic and very well designed facilities. The toilet block was brilliant, with a variety of options for cubicle type e.G. Just a shower, toilet and basin, toilet, basin and shower, ideal if you have smaller kids and need them contained while you get yourself ready. There was a combination lock on the doors to the toilet which was a good idea, and meant that children had to be accompanied by an adult at all times. The pool was situated in the centre of the block of facilities and was very safe, again with a combination to get in and a cover for the colder days. I also took the opportunity to book my kids in for an intensive swimming course and some private lessons. I cannot fault the instructors who helped my son overcome a fear of the water and both kids were awarded badges (this was all offered by Aquaducks) I don't know if they offer this all the time, but I found it invaluable! and strongly recommend it. The campsite staff all offered my kids words of encouragement concerning their swimming. The play park was safe and had a lovely selection of toys and climbing equipment, however it did not close until dusk, and as our tent was situated in close proximity, forget an early night for the kids - we just gave in in the end and let the kids stay up until dusk. Ordinarily this would have been fine, however the staff are very quick to quieten down adults at 11.00pm and the curfew is very strict, therefore us adults had about an hour after the kids had gone to bed, and I often felt a bit naughty if I had stayed up later chatting! The shop was tiny, and I felt could have been stocked better, it did have some essentials but I felt it sold a better selection of sweets. The bar was more for families having a meal than a social club, which I didn't mind, it felt very homely. The pitches were very close together, with only a line separating them, but they were well drained due to the sandy nature of the soil. (Make sure kids have shoes on at all times, the soil will make them filthy). I believe all the pitches had electric hook-up, and there was never a tap very far from any pitch. The surrounding area is lovely, with loads to do, check out Shamba's own website for local attractions. We took the kids to Monkey World, which I would advise against if you have tired children (it is set on a huge site, the enclosures were big therefore actually seeing a monkey was a miracle and we ended carrying our children back). Swanage is lovely for fishing off the pier, fish and chips and the beach, but the car park was very expensive, and I would advise driving around, rather than getting the ferry as the queue can be long. The reptile park was about ten minutes away from the campsite and was very enjoyable. Overall we had a lovely couple of weeks, and would go back again next year, I would perhaps ask for a pitch further away from the play area (we were on pitch 100).
Just returned from a fab week. Really loved this site. The pitches are tight and you do feel a bit on top of each other. We had great neighbours! but if not just invest in a couple of windbreaks for some privacy. Our girls loved the pool, had a job getting them out. The play park was lovely, in fact it all was. Toilets, showers, the staff, the pub, the meals etc. If you have children, Fordingbridge is well worth a visit. Lovely river to paddle in, also park,l sand pit and small paddling pool.
A small gripe is they don't have a late arrivals park. We travelled from the north through the night, so had to park in Sainsburys then wonder round till we could get on site at 12. We never heard the noise from A31, but got a bit sick of traffic jams everytime we ventured out. This would not stop us, would love to go back to this site.
On the whole this is a fairly good site, clean with good facilities and helpful staff. Pool is great, I liked the fact it has a roof which can be opened on nice days and kept closed on cold or wet days. The only thing to bear in mind is that there is no lifeguard so kids need watching very carefully. Kids play area nicely equipped too. Toilet & shower block was amazing. Spotlessly clean and very spacious. Same with regard to Laundry and washing up area. Shop well stocked but like all on-site shops it was a bit on the pricey side (but there is a big superstore just up the road) Bar/Clubhouse very clean and tidy, good food at reasonable prices. ( Particularly liked the fact you could see direct into the kitchen which was really clean)
Pitches are ok, a bit on the tight side though and there's not much space between you and the ones pitches opposite. Well drained though and pretty level.
Would I go again? As far as the facilities go, yes I couldn't fault them. As far as the pitches go, probably not, didn't like the hemmed in feeling.
We stopped off at this site on the off chance and found the staff very helpful. This is a very well equiped site with excellent toilet/shower facilities. There was a playground near our pitch, and an indoor swimming pool, making this ideal for children. Food was also available as a takeaway or in the bar. On the downside, I thought it was very expensive at £33.50 for one night (2 adults, 3 kids over 3, 2 under 2, and two cars). The pitches were quite tight and you felt rather hemmed in. We didn't arrive until 5.30, and had to be packed up by 11 in the morning. As the pool didn't open till 10 we didn't really get value for money. Maybe not the ideal place for a stop over, but would be great for longer stays.
Have just spent a week on this site and would definitely go back. The pitches are close together, with only white lines seperating them, however, if you do have a bigger unit then they do have some larger pitches available. We were on one of the pitches which was to the rear of the site close enough to the childrens play area to keep an eye on them. The covered pool was great as the weather was not good and the toilet/shower facilities have to be the best you can expect to find on a camp site. The staff all work extremely hard and are always happy to help. The club house offers good food and a warm shelter in the evening if needed. It does not host late night entertainment which means that the noise is kept to a minimum. Having read some of the previous reviews before we went I was really worried about the road noise, the state of the entrance road and the nearby scrap yard, I did not need to. None of this was a problem during our stay and I would definitely recommend this site.
Just returned from a couple of nights at Shamba. A few thoughts. The pitches are TIGHT! We have a Khyam Nebraska Deluxe [8.5m wide] and were told that we'd need a double pitch as their standard is about 7m. Had to pay an extra £32! Once we had the tent up I reckon we could have squeezed ourselves on to the pitch. Watch the booking form please! There are no physical boundaries between pitches, just a white line on the ground. Visually it looks very cluttered. God help you if you get given a pitch by the entrance, it'll be noisy. Talking of noise there's the A31 constantly droning in the background, kept us all awake I tell you.
That said the facilities are very, very good. The showers/toilets are superb & the pool is also brilliant. The ground is flat & reasonably well drained, though with all the rain we've had it was still slightly muddy. Would we go back? In short, no. Two reasons, firstly the "hemmed in" feeling of the site and secondly there are just so many others to visit!
My wife, 2 daughters aged 15 & 13 and I Stayed here just for a couple of nights, really to check out our new Montana 6. The staff were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Everything about the site was vey well maintained and clean. Plenty of showers and toilets and they all were incredibly clean, in fact I believe the site has just won the loo of the year 2007 award. The shop was well stocked and the club house food excellent and again the staff were great. The swimming pool has a sliding roof so even if the weather had broken we would have still enjoyed it. There is a dog walk that leads to a football / field area for ball games, however to get there you have to leave the main field by an alley way and cross a lane. This really was a great family site with just the right amount of amenities to keep it quiet. All in all we had an amazing time here and would stay here again.
Just returned from a week stay at this site. The facilities were spotless and toilets and showers plentiful although small queue for ladies showers sat am - site almost completely full. The swimming pool was also a good size and spotless but floor could have had more anti-slipmats as tiling got slippy when wet. However pitches are very small with no space around car/tent on medium size pitch and they had a couple of even smaller ones where we could not have fit our car and tent on-like camping in a car park. Field for ball games is large and well maintained however surrounded on 3 sides by houses although there are trees you feel like you are in a suburb and a long way from the new forest. Although there is a play area which is open late and a number of pitches back straight onto it there is no room for kids to run on the site they have to go to the field. Site also has continuous noise either from main road which is close by or swimming pool pump which is on 24/7. Nothing in walking distance or walkable so have to completely car dependant but Ringwood not very far away which has 2 supermarkets a brewery and other shops.
Having just spent a long weekend at this site we must agree with other reviewers, that it is a site to be revisited. The toilet and shower facilities are second to none especially the disabled toilet / shower room always spotlessly clean. The club room / restaurant offers first class meals well managed by Eric and his wife (who does the cooking) and very reasonable prices. Not having children we leave it to other reviewers to comment on. The staff were always helpful and friendly and answered all queries straight away or shortly after if they didn't know the answer then and there. The shop had a good selection of "emergency rations" including camping bibs and bobs as well as gas. Over our stay we were joined by 14 other members of the Dandy Owners Club and they all had the same thing to say "What a pleasant and well run site" We look forward to a return visit before the end of the season.
Hi just got back from having a great time at shamba holidays. The site is lovely. The staff here are friendly and will go out of their way to help you. The pitch sizes are good as we have a large tent and there was plenty of space for everything. The swimming pool is great. I only wish that I could have used it before my daughter got up. It didn't open til 10am. The water was lovely and warm. It was clean and well maintained. We loved the bar meals which were reasonable and tasted great. It beat cooking on a gas stove any day. All I can say about the toilets is WOW WOW WOW. I have never seen toilets like this on a campsite before. There was a family room with a roll top bath which was a massive bonus as we have a 2 year old who loves anything dirty. My one draw back was we were very close to the play park and it was noisy and didn't close until dusk. If you have young children then ask to be away from there. I would go back there again and again. It gets five stars from me.
What a great site. We have just come back from a 3 night stay here and thought it was lovely. Our tent was number 95 which was far enough away from the play-park not to be too noisy but close enough to keep an eye on the children. The park was locked at dusk and reopened at about 8ish. The shower block and toilets were spotless and often had a member of staff cleaning them. The showers where roomy and even had combination of shower, toilet and sink ideal for mums and children or dads and children. The pool was lovely and warm and quiet when we were in there. The changing rooms where family orientated so we could all get changed together perfect somebody to help. The bar was good and offered lovely food. We can not fault this site it was wonderful and we will be returning in the future.
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Is Shamba Holiday Park 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 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
Games Room 
Evening Entertainment 
Fishing <1 mile 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool On Site 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <1 mile 
No Tennis 
Beach <10 miles 
Watersports <10 miles 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Just got back from a weekend here. What a lovely site! On arrival, we were escorted to our pitch which was clean and level. Water points are close to all pitches. The facilities (showers, toilets, washing up area, pool, etc) I have to say, are the cleanest (and warmest) I have come across. They even had a radio station playing quietly in these areas making it feel homely. The play park was great for the kids. There is no lifeguard at the pool, but you need a code to enter everywhere making it safer for the kids. The pool was lovely and warm. I suppose my only small negative points are that my tent pegs did have a habit of coming out in the wind because the ground is soft at the surface, but this would be OK if I had bought longer pegs. My only other point is that you have to pitch your tent in a certain way and this meant I couldn't pitch it as close to our friends as we would have liked. This site would be no good for us for longer than a weekend as it doesn't have any evening entertainment, but it does have a games room and bar/restaurant (although we didn't use it).
