Do you take notice of campsite reviews? (1 Viewer)

[John Barrett]

I was browsing some reviews of a CS near Falmouth-as you do- and this struck me as amusing!

First review: The site is gently sloping, so had to use my levelling kit.
Second review: Very quiet with level pitches.

Pot luck rules OK!

 

[David and Sally]

I always take a medium view of reviews. Ignore the once raving about the place and those slagging it off.
Reviews are really helpful and if there are areas of concern at least we are forewarned.

 

[Kannon Fodda]

Online reviews, not just for campsites, fall into two main categories. Those who have an axe to grind, and those who were extremely happy. Those who are miffed about something tend to be the more vocal. The average person probably isn't motivated to do any review at all.

I do read reviews, to try and get some idea of whether something is suitable. You have to learn to read between the lines, and look for a theme or pattern forming amongst any positives and negatives. I'm usually looking for any foibles with the physical site that would ruin my enjoyment, whereas regular complaints about staff being miserable can often be interpreted that they run a tight ship and don't take kindly to those who might run amok shattering the peace.

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[Rapido925M]

Perhaps an alternative question is "do you contribute to site reviews?"

IF you want and hope for fair comments then you need to take the time and effort to make them for EVERY site which you visit.

It's a two-way street!

Gordon

And NO, I don't.

 

[David and Sally]

Perhaps an alternative question is "do you contribute to site reviews?"

IF you want and hope for fair comments then you need to take the time and effort to make them for EVERY site which you visit.

It's a two-way street!

Gordon

And NO, I don't.

I do sometimes. Depends how easy it is to do.

 

[Garfields]

If I just have to use my leveling blocks I count the site as level
Lots of vans sit slightly nose down on totally level ground

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[Ivory55]

Read the reviews then the other half does that google earth to see if is close to a main road or factory etc to see if it really is quiet.

 

[Janine]

I do read TripAdvisor reviews when trying out a new location.

Any reviews that I write are factual and have resulted in being banned from a certain site

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

What I find funny is the ones that leave a bad review because the site was expensive, you know what you are paying before you stay so if you don’t like the cost find cheaper!

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[Leakylunar]

Yes read reviews now after booking a site that was awful!
Try after I return home to leave a review.

 

[Janine]

What I find funny is the ones that leave a bad review because the site was expensive, you know what you are paying before you stay so if you don’t like the cost find cheaper!

Yes but if they are very expensive and turn out to be a steaming pile of poo, then the negative review is valid

 

[Jaws]

Never take any notice of them at all..
Too many folk use them as a place to axe grind, OR big up a place their 'mate' runs

Lets face it, most site usage is for a few days.. If a site is crappy it goes in MY journal and we never return
After 15 + years that journal has only ONE entry !!

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[Odd job]

I normally leave a review of a new site, I also read reviews, and so far haven't been to a really bad one. I also keep a record of sites I've visited, I used to use Jim's book but now do it on a spreadsheet.

 

[busbuddy]

Never read reviews, never been to a bad site......been to a few odd ones but never one I wanted to run away from

 

[Ivory55]

Yes but if they are very expensive and turn out to be a steaming pile of poo, then the negative review is valid

May be should say not value for money, rather than expensive.

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[Gixer]

Used to read them for holidays [prior to MH] but it was laughable how different people who were in a hotel at the same time gave such diverse opinions so I stopped taking any notice, I just looked for advice on locality / amenities etc - will do the same for campsites now [or when we can go anywhere !]

 

[Solwaybuggier]

We do read them but with considerable caution. There's a site in Spain that many on here rave about, with reviews to match - we went to it, intending to stay 5 nights, and couldn't wait to get let out the next morning. Just not one for us - if we all liked the same type of sites they'd be impossible to get into!

 

[Podney]

Yes,er indoors usually leaves a review. If something could be improved we might leave a helpful comment
Often find that the reviews are quite old so not necessarily relevant,and that they vary widely,as in the OP........one mans meat etc., But,generally,find them useful.

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

Yes but if they are very expensive and turn out to be a steaming pile of poo, then the negative review is valid

That’s a valid point but it’s when they have no other comments apart from being to expensive

 

[Spriddler]

It amuses me with any review when people write: 'I couldn't fault the......' (+ whatever they are referring to) as if their purpose/attitude/expectation was to find something to complain about.

 

[scotzsue]

I read the reviews and sometimes write them too. Especially for when away with the children, good to know if 10 minutes from the beach means a nice walk or a 60mph journey. Amazing how so many pictures are taken at flattering rather than acurate angles, a bit like some crowded covid beaches, where in fact everyone was maintining a minimum of 2M between groups. I do take some with a pinch of salt can't think of anywhere I would not go back to, but some which would not be first choice.
John kept names of all the campsites and aires we visited for the first 4 years, he did not however add any information. might have been just as well, we called in at an aire which looked awful. overgrown, no other vans there, didn't feel right, so moved on. Last time we were away, we landed there again, site had been cleared there were toilets but no showers, a few other vans, lovely village nearby, had we written down it was awful we might not have tried it again.

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[Odd job]

Only ever been to a site that was so bad I wouldn't stay, and I hadn't read the reviews. I now take more time, the "bad site" was at a riding school and normally had people from the school staying. It wasn't a terrible site but had very basic facilities and services very far from the pitch. We didn't stay and I think they were as happy with that as I was. I didn't leave a review because I didn't stay.

 

[Nanniemate]

Online reviews, not just for campsites, fall into two main categories. Those who have an axe to grind, and those who were extremely happy. Those who are miffed about something tend to be the more vocal. The average person probably isn't motivated to do any review at all.

I do read reviews, to try and get some idea of whether something is suitable. You have to learn to read between the lines, and look for a theme or pattern forming amongst any positives and negatives. I'm usually looking for any foibles with the physical site that would ruin my enjoyment, whereas regular complaints about staff being miserable can often be interpreted that they run a tight ship and don't take kindly to those who might run amok shattering the peace.

When working in tourism on the dreaded customer feedback form (never give a customer a pen) one of the questions we would ask was 'what was the weather like' and you could guarantee that if it was poor the whole feedback would be less positive than the previous week same hotels, visits, and meals, if it was raining it was never as good as when they tick the sunny box.

 

[Pablo19]

I tend to use them to find out about the walk into town, dog walking from site etc. You get to know the things you can ignore!

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[Coolcats]

I was browsing some reviews of a CS near Falmouth-as you do- and this struck me as amusing!

First review: The site is gently sloping, so had to use my levelling kit.
Second review: Very quiet with level pitches.

Pot luck rules OK!

when on some campsites you see some MoHo owners getting out the levelling ramps on something that is pretty flat I assume that the individuals are sensitive to +-1 degree of slope others just seem to not worry. So I assume the first review is from someone who is more sensitive to a slope

 

[two]

I choose sites for their location rather than their facilities.
Don't know where to look to find reviews, so wouldn't leave one either.
If I don't like a site, I leave it for others...

 

[Ivory55]

when on some campsites you see some MoHo owners getting out the levelling ramps on something that is pretty flat I assume that the individuals are sensitive to +-1 degree of slope others just seem to not worry. So I assume the first review is from someone who is more sensitive to a slope

Some have a fridge that is sensitive to being level for working so level the van up.

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[Coolcats]

Some have a fridge that is sensitive to being level for working so level the van up.

I have heard this, but I think its more than a gentle slope.....but I could be wrong

 

[Vanderek]

John Barrett if I find a review that seems a good moan , I then look at other reviews by that individual. Often I find they have "issues", so take them with a pinch of salt.

 

[Ivory55]

I have heard this, but I think its more than a gentle slope.....but I could be wrong

We had a van that was very sensitive, I don’t know if we was the only ones as it’s not something that’s broadcast when wanting to sell it .

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