79 Reviews of Postern Hill Camping In The Forest Site , Marlborough, Wiltshire Campsite. Review score 8/10

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Postern Hill Camping In The Forest Site
Savernake Forest
Marlborough
Wiltshire   (Browse area)
SN8 4ND
Tel: 024 7642 3008  or  01672 515195
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Pitches: 170
Open: Open All Year

Rating:

8/10 from 79 Reviews

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PUBLIC METHODS

Tent Pitches	Caravan Pitches	Motorhome Pitches	No Glamping Units
No Statics for Hire	No Statics on Sale	Seasonal Pitches	No Caravan Storage
Electric Hookups	Hardstanding Pitches		Show Full Facilities

Who's it for
Adults Only	Club Members Only	Rallies Welcome	Naturist Site
Dogs Welcome	No Dogs Allowed	Groups Welcome	Motorbikers Welcome
Facilities
Toilet Facilities	Hot Showers	Washing Up	Bathroom
Baby Changing Facilities	Laundry On Site	Drinking Water	Disabled Friendly
Chemical Disposal	Battery Charging	Gas Exchange	Recycling Facilities
Kitchen Facilities	Freezer Available	Motorhome Point	Fully Serviced Pitches
Shop <5 miles	Bar <5 miles	Restaurant <5 miles	Wifi Access
Activities
Kids Playground	TV Room	Games Room	Evening Entertainment
Fishing	Wild Swimming	Indoor Pool	Outdoor Pool
Horse Riding	Cycle Hire	Golf	Tennis
Beach	Watersports	Boat Launch / Mooring
Other Features
Sea Views	Working Farm	Campfires Allowed	Open All Year
Waterside Pitches	Public Transport <1 mile	Dog Walk

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Date of Visit: June 2018	Unit: Campervan	Rating:
Reviewer: Ratty	188 reviews from this member
This is a fabulous site set in the forest. You can arrive from midday and I arrived at 12:30, the warden was busy on the site but spotted me and wandered over to check me in. She was extremely helpful and pointed out all the facilities, where the walks from the site were, where the path into Marlborough was, etc. She also advised they sell bread and a few bits in case I ran out. A great warm welcome and I was left alone after that. I chose a non electric pitch and there are to the right of the site, there is plenty of space to choose from from being under the trees to having more open space. The electric side of the site also looked lovely but maybe a little more cramped. I did notice that the electric pitches seem to get more sun both in the evenings and in the mornings, however it was not enough to upset me and I had a full battery to keep me going anyway. There are plenty of fresh water taps, chemical disposal points, waste bins and dog poo bins dotted around the site. There is also a nice washing up area and toilet block consisting of 4 toilets and one urinal for the gents, these were extremely clean and well stocked. There are no showers but I knew this before I visited and chose this site for its location next to the forest and to Marlborough. I didn't do the walk into Marlborough but I understand it is not too far and you pass a Tesco on the way for anything you may have forgotten. The forest is huge and I navigated a 7 mile circular walk through it and didn't walk the same path twice. I spotted lots of picnic spots, great trees to climb, rope swings, etc. So there is plenty for all the family for a nice stroll, especially on a hot day as it is shaded with all the trees. The area has plenty of offer from the beautiful town of Marlborough to all the sites that Wiltshere has to offer. I will certainly be back to this site and myself and the dog had a relaxed stay and a great way to recharge the batteries.

Date of Visit: June 2018	Unit: Motorhome	Rating:
Reviewer: Neil684	32 reviews from this member
Another stay at one of our favourite sites. Very friendly and chatty wardens, lovely location in Savernake Forest. 15-20 min walk downhill to the middle of Marlborough with excellent bus services. Tesco even nearer, halfway down the hill. The forest provides lots of walking and cycling opportunities (but take heed of the Forestry Commission warning and take map AND compass, the forest can be very disorientating). The facilities are fairly basic and there are no showers - this was no problem for us, our next site was just a field!.

Date of Visit: April 2018	Unit: Tent	Rating:
Reviewer: SueCoo	1 review from this member
The campsite is in a lovely location. Lots of walks nearby. The staff gave us a really warm welcome. I would like to thank Jeanette for taking the trouble to find a bus timetables to get to Avebury on a Sunday. They are certainly not very frequent. Also I would like to thank Rob for taking us into Marlborough to catch our bus, especially as we were loaded with luggage & the taxis are hit & miss from the campsite. As we were backpackers it was a great help. The only let down is the lack of a shower. However, there is plenty of hot water in the ladies sinks. Baby wipes were a must have.

Date of Visit: April 2018	Unit: Campervan	Rating:
Reviewer: Mary ayling	3 reviews from this member
Friendly staff who said just to pitch up wherever, that was ok with us. Ground very lumpy and uneven but it is camping in the forest. This seems to excuse all manner of things including dirty, smelly toilets. But it is camping in the forest. No showers, we thought we would stay another night but what with the toilets, not all four women’s in operation, a hole in the floor in the men’s being repaired, and no showers. We drove away after one night. Beautiful site in its location, handy for supermarket and lovely walks. This could be SO good so Camping in the Forest get your act together and put some decent facilities in that can be kept cleaner. I expect there had been a lot of traffic in and out of the toilet block over the weekend but no excuse for dirty toilets on a Monday. The lower shelf of dishwashing area could not have been cleaned for weeks. There is no way you would want to put any clean dishes on there. The basins were dirty in the afternoon, toothpaste, hair etc. And I don’t think they had been properly cleaned that morning at 11 or 11. 30. To be fair the staff have little encouragement with poor standard of facility but they could have made better what they have got. It is camping in the forest after all. Not impressed. Electric hookup was good. If you don’t mind basic or have your own washroom it’s fine as the location is great. Don’t expect much other than a lovely setting and you won’t be as disappointed as we were

Date of Visit: September 2017	Unit: Tent	Rating:
Reviewer: Skipper10	4 reviews from this member
We stayed for 9 nights in September in mixed weather. There was quite a lot of rain, but mostly at night. The ground puddled here and there, but our pitch was ok. There are a lot of seasonal caravans on the site, mostly on the electrified half of the site, but this limits the choice of sunny pitches. But this is a huge site with mature trees, rabbits, squirrels, jackdaws, small birds, owls calling at night, all of which made it rather special in this quiet time of year. There is a Tesco close by which was easy to fit into our journeys and a steepish, rather slippery footpath walk away. The facilities are simple, worked ok for us, but probably inadequate in busy times. No showers. Our contact with the staff was minimal, just a helpful greeting, then we were independant. Would we go again or recommend it to fellow oldies. Yes I think so. We walked the Great Stones Way in daily sections, the reason for our stay. This is an excellent long distance path, highly recommended. We walked 60 miles in all.

Date of Visit: August 2017	Unit: Tent	Rating:
Reviewer: Ponder	1 review from this member
Great site and very friendly helpful staff. Lovely forest with great walks for us and our dog. Only wish they would replace the toilets and wash block, very dated and worn out. That does put us off another visit. Also it does state that you should have 3m between pitches (a rule which only relies on the good will and common sense of visitors). We were unfortunate to have a group of inconsiderate women with children and a man pitched very close to us. Not only were they talking loud well into the night but insisted on shooting objects on our tent. They would also spread them selves outside a large area they already took up with they're three tents and gazebo.

Date of Visit: July 2017	Unit: Tent	Rating:
Reviewer: HelsG	3 reviews from this member
We camped at Postern Hill with our dog on 28/29/30 July. Very helpful and friendly receptionists and really pretty campsite with plenty of room and perfect for dog walking in the forest. The trees break up the camping area nicely and it's much prettier than camping in a field. The toilets are very cramped, particularly as there are no showers, but not bad. Looked like there were plenty of electric hook-ups around, although we opted not to use one. We paid £20. 40 per night, which I think is a little steep without shower facilities (lack of showers was a big talking point at the dishwashing station!) but we will definitely go back as the site is beautiful. Short walk to Marlborough which is a lovely town and has a fabulous butchers for BBQ supplies. The hot-dogs cooked outside the shop were about the best we've ever tasted. Overall we love this place but would only ever stay for 2 nights max due to no showers. Postern Hill - please consider installing a shower block!

Date of Visit: May 2017	Unit: Campervan	Rating:
Reviewer: Minimadjonesy	7 reviews from this member
Site is lovely and in the heart of the forest with plenty of walks. In Walking distance is a Tesco, a lovely pic. And there is usually an icecream van there on nice weather days! Kids can freely roam and use the perimeter track for their bikes, traffic is minimal and everyone keeps to the speed limit too! Pitches are not marked but one of the wardens will guide you to your assigned location and are. Dry helpful. Only downside to the site is the facilities! Toilets are adequate but dated however, there are no showers and the toilets are quite cramped so washing is awkward. In my opinion the addition of a shower block will make this a first class site! (The local sports centre do offer showers for a reasonable fee but is 1. 5 miles away) We will return as it is very local to us but if you travel a long way be aware of the above!

Date of Visit: March 2017	Unit: Touring Caravan	Rating:
Reviewer: Sumps53	37 reviews from this member
The site was not at its best as there had been prolonged heavy rain but the team were very welcoming and friendly and explained this - as you would expect. They very kindly found us a spot with some firm footings, supplied an extension lead and we used our mover so as not to churn up any of the greensward. We love woodland sites and - whilst we prefer to use hook-up, do not require any other facilities. We are regulars at Setthorns in the New Forest and thus had, I think, realistic expectations. We had a good two night stay but the site had an overall air of tiredness - not helped by the collection of stored vans, most of which looked as if they hadn't been moved for a couple of years. The site also had a number of apparently long-term inhabitants, who did not appear particularly welcoming. It's difficult to encapsulate our feelings and we have no wish to be unfair. It's possible that our views may have been influenced by the prevailing weather conditions? The location is great, though, for exploring the nearby town of Marlborough, with all its facilities, and the Vale of White Horse, and indeed the Savernake Forest itself. The Tesco nearby is very handy.

Date of Visit: September 2016	Unit: Motorhome	Rating:
Reviewer: Carole934	7 reviews from this member
A simple site that really is next to the massive expanse of Savernake Forest. Basic facilities - only loos but no showers for some reason. Immaculately clean. Washing up facilities too. Loos closed in low season. Wardens are very friendly and helpful. They keep the site in very good order. No shop as such, just a few supplies during peak season. Tesco is at the bottom of the hill, though. Very dog-friendly and not far to go to let them off the lead in the forest. Kids seemed to enjoy the site too. Quite a relaxed atmosphere, which is pleasant, and everyone is very friendly. Road noise is a bit of an issue and it drones virtually all of her time. The sort of site that is great as a base, but not ideal for just sitting and chilling out for a couple of days. The forest is incredible. Can definitely sit and chill there, and walk a different route every day. More visitors at weekends, not surprisingly, but a magical place with plenty of room for everyone. Useful, simple site that is well placed for exploring the local area.

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