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3.5/5
Came by 24th of March stayed one night has basic toilet relatively flat ground which is always appreciated has a designated swim area too which was lovely in the morning no drinking water available on
site so make sure your topped up
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4.0/5
Perfect for a one night stop.
The lake looks really nice and there are spots in the shade. The toilets are really basic tho but good for a night.
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5.0/5
Stunning location beside the river, big grassy area, friendly campers, toilets, lots of space.
Busy b6 day with all sorts of water activities going on, and then quiet at night. I thought it would be full, but we had no trouble finding a spot at 5pm.
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3.5/5
Great spot by the river close to Hobbiton tour with lots of spaces, even when arriving after 8pm.
Seemed to be a paid camping spot as well apart from the 30-40 freedom camping spots.
For some unknown reason the toilets were closed of with padlocks while we were there.
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3.5/5
Decent stay for one night and pretty views of the lake.
There is plenty of space and quite a few people seemed to park outside the free camping area closer to the lake, although no one seems to monitor this. We arrived late at night but felt quite safe as there were a number of campervans/motor homes. It can be a distance to the toilets and they’re not the most well maintained but again, it was ok for one night. Possibly the main downside is it’s all on grass so if you have concerns about your vehicle getting stuck after heavy rain, it may not be the best place to stay. Fortunately, despite experiencing heavy rain ourselves, our campervan moved away fine in the morning.
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4.5/5
We came here after visiting Hobbiton, arrived at around 7pm and could easily got a place for our car.
Clean toilet, quiet night despite of proximity to the road.
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4.5/5
Very nice place, perfect if you have dogs.
Lots of space, but only the side near toilet can be overnight.
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4.0/5
Lovely spot with lots of space!
Clean flush toilets!
No dump or drinking water!
Can be a bit noisy in the morning with water sports!
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4.5/5
Came in very late.
Lots of campers, close camping but still private n quiet. Toilets were clean enough (wet ground n grassy from use from dew n wet ground overnight) had toilet paper and soap, no showers at all (as other reviews indicate). Good easy camping.
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4.0/5
Nice spot, enough for everyone even if you come late, that would be alright.
Toilets are clean and always open.
Very peaceful.
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5.0/5
As it is only around 15 min from hobbiton movie set we chose to try this one.
We arrived late around 11pm or 11:30pm something and still found a Spot. Plenty of space there. You should not Park on the sea-side, but no idea if someone is actually checking. Clean toilets with running tap. No drinking-water.
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4.0/5
Lovely spot, quiet in the evening, fun in the afternoon with water sports on the lake providing entertainment.
Facilities could be cleaner, and no drinkable water tap that we saw.
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4.5/5
Stayed here for one night as we had an early tour of Hobbiton.
Lots of spaces, quiet, great views of the lake and swimming. Toilet was clean, but just one w/c in the men's.
Would recommend.
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3.0/5
Loads of space and right on the lake, good toilet block.
BUT very busy and noisy with boats, jet skis etc. So depends if you mind that, even on a Sunday morning!
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2.5/5
Great place, good for self contained campers, does get crowded, not so good for dogs as day trippers don't always have theirs on leads, no water.
The park at the end of the domain is wonderful. Dogs allowed. Water. Lakeside parking.
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3.5/5
Came by 24th of March stayed one night has basic toilet relatively flat ground which is always appreciated has a designated swim area too which was lovely in the morning no drinking water available on
site so make sure your topped up
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4.0/5
Perfect for a one night stop.
The lake looks really nice and there are spots in the shade. The toilets are really basic tho but good for a night.
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5.0/5
Stunning location beside the river, big grassy area, friendly campers, toilets, lots of space.
Busy b6 day with all sorts of water activities going on, and then quiet at night. I thought it would be full, but we had no trouble finding a spot at 5pm.
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3.5/5
Great spot by the river close to Hobbiton tour with lots of spaces, even when arriving after 8pm.
Seemed to be a paid camping spot as well apart from the 30-40 freedom camping spots.
For some unknown reason the toilets were closed of with padlocks while we were there.
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3.5/5
Decent stay for one night and pretty views of the lake.
There is plenty of space and quite a few people seemed to park outside the free camping area closer to the lake, although no one seems to monitor this. We arrived late at night but felt quite safe as there were a number of campervans/motor homes. It can be a distance to the toilets and they’re not the most well maintained but again, it was ok for one night. Possibly the main downside is it’s all on grass so if you have concerns about your vehicle getting stuck after heavy rain, it may not be the best place to stay. Fortunately, despite experiencing heavy rain ourselves, our campervan moved away fine in the morning.
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4.5/5
We came here after visiting Hobbiton, arrived at around 7pm and could easily got a place for our car.
Clean toilet, quiet night despite of proximity to the road.
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4.5/5
Very nice place, perfect if you have dogs.
Lots of space, but only the side near toilet can be overnight.
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4.0/5
Lovely spot with lots of space!
Clean flush toilets!
No dump or drinking water!
Can be a bit noisy in the morning with water sports!
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4.5/5
Came in very late.
Lots of campers, close camping but still private n quiet. Toilets were clean enough (wet ground n grassy from use from dew n wet ground overnight) had toilet paper and soap, no showers at all (as other reviews indicate). Good easy camping.
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4.0/5
Nice spot, enough for everyone even if you come late, that would be alright.
Toilets are clean and always open.
Very peaceful.
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5.0/5
As it is only around 15 min from hobbiton movie set we chose to try this one.
We arrived late around 11pm or 11:30pm something and still found a Spot. Plenty of space there. You should not Park on the sea-side, but no idea if someone is actually checking. Clean toilets with running tap. No drinking-water.
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4.5/5
Stayed here for one night as we had an early tour of Hobbiton.
Lots of spaces, quiet, great views of the lake and swimming. Toilet was clean, but just one w/c in the men's.
Would recommend.
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4.0/5
Lovely spot, quiet in the evening, fun in the afternoon with water sports on the lake providing entertainment.
Facilities could be cleaner, and no drinkable water tap that we saw.
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5.0/5
Great spot, clean toilets, nice place to swim, plenty of freedom camping spots even after Christmas.
Highly recommend
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4.0/5
Lots of space -- we had no problem finding a spot when we arrived after sundown.
Close and easy access from Hobbiton. Some noise from other campers but none from the road. Basic bathrooms, no electricity (very dark at night!) and no trash cans or potable water. Pretty spot.
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4.5/5
Amazing views of the lake.
Plenty of places for around 10/15 campers. Basic toilet. Very close to Hobbiton movie set.
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