This site is one of our favourites, having visited here several times, we think the best time is in the autumn the because with all the colours, the surrounding area is stunning.
The site is called Happyford, it's only a five van site, I would say it's probably around an acre so there is plenty of space to spread out, there are only usually two or three vans when we visit.
It is situated at the back of a lovely spanish style house where there is an outside heated swimming pool which visitors can use, but the weather hasn't been warm enough on any of the occasions.
The views are lovely, there is quite a lot of wildlife to be seen, on one weekend we had regular visits from a barn owl at dusk.
The owner has a menage and does livery so there are some beautiful horses in the fields.
There is a little information hut which has leaflets and local info on places of interest and walks in the surrounding area, a nice touch also is the book and magazine swap.
Many footpaths around the area make it good for walking one of them from opposite takes us literally accross the golf course and then over to a beautiful, place called Hubbards Hills, which was formed during the ice age. Trees grow on the steep sides and these are fascinating because their roots make all sorts of shapes as they are exposed through the ground.
It is situated at the back of a lovely spanish style house where there is an outside heated swimming pool which visitors can use, but the weather hasn't been warm enough on any of the occasions.
The views are lovely, there is quite a lot of wildlife to be seen, on one weekend we had regular visits from a barn owl at dusk.
The owner has a menage and does livery so there are some beautiful horses in the fields.
There is a little information hut which has leaflets and local info on places of interest and walks in the surrounding area, a nice touch also is the book and magazine swap.
Many footpaths around the area make it good for walking one of them from opposite takes us literally accross the golf course and then over to a beautiful, place called Hubbards Hills, which was formed during the ice age. Trees grow on the steep sides and these are fascinating because their roots make all sorts of shapes as they are exposed through the ground.
Lucy checking out the area
The river Lud babbles along the bottom of the valley, in the summer it is a favourite with children, the clear shallow water is ideal for a paddle, needless to say it was a favourite with Lucy (the water dog) too. The walk along the top is equally as nice because there is so much to see and the colours at this time of year are fantastic.
A little cafe at the far end is a welcome site and they do a lovely cup of tea for under a pound, (a very rare thing these days.)
Our walk, takes us through the town and back up the road or through the park back to the site. There is an assortment of shops and a small market on Saturdays, there are also plenty of places to eat and some dog friendly pubs.
It's strange really because we used to live near here, our daughter was born in the little hospital here, at the time we didn't appreciate what a really lovely area it was.
The old saying is 'never go back', but I'm pleased we have and discovered it all over again.
Happyford.
Points out of 10
Area 9
Site 9
Pitch 9
Facilities
There are electric points.
The site only has a toilet so own facilaties needed.
Points out of 10
Area 9
Site 9
Pitch 9
Facilities
There are electric points.
The site only has a toilet so own facilaties needed.
