Applewood Countryside Park Reviews
Touring, camping and stylish glamping with en-suite facilities, located next to Banham Zoo (with guests entitled to discounted zoo entry!) and not far from Norwich. Applewood Countryside Park is the perfect family and dog friendly haven, ideally placed for exploring all of Norfolk's attractions.
4.72 /5
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Outstanding
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Shaun C
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From the warm welcome we received, we were blown away by Applewood, an absolutely lovely caravan and camping site. All the facilities were spotless and open all day. You won't be disappointed by the showers, your own private room with a powerful shower. You have the zoo, shops, butchers and chip shop with a lovely walk to the red lion pub, about 2.6 miles... a little gem of a site, we will be going back as soon as we can.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. I was pleased to hear that you found our facilities spotlessly clean and I will feed this good news back to our Housekeeping staff. Since your stay we now also have the Garden House public house re-opened under new management about a mile down the road, so another little gem for you to discover next time you stay. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Lovely stay
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Daniel N
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Nice place nice and quiet
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a lovely review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again soon.
No problems here
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Andy H
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Good site … …………………..
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to review our Park. I am glad to hear that you had no problems and enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Beautiful, well kept park
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Liza H
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Very friendly and efficient staff that couldn't do enough for you. We found this site as a last minute booking and there were no more electric hooks up available but on arrival, Karen the manager sorted it very quickly at a small £5 charge. Very clean and well positioned pitches, we were at the back of the park, it was lovely and quiet. Only one negative, the female showers were so hot you couldn't stand underneath and there were no adjustment controls so there is no way a child could use them. We did find out afterwards that there were more modern showers in the next block.
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a lovely 5* review. We are really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and would like to thank you for pointing out the temperature of the ladies showers, I will get this checked immediately. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Grandparents/grandson weekend
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Jette B
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We had a great stay with our grandson (3½ years old) over the Easter weekend.
Site's response
So glad to hear that you and your Grandson enjoyed your stay with us this weekend and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Easter weekend fun
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Trevor B
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Loved this site apart from two things. Due to the rain and being on a grass pitch, as soon as we pulled on, we sunk into the mud and got stuck. The site tried to get a tractor or someone to pull us out but thankfully, a fellow camper who had a tow rope helped and saved the day. Our only other gripe is that we were located too far away from water to be able to fill up the motorhome. We had two hose pipes which have always been overkill for any other site we have stayed at, but we needed a third hose to reach, which on this occasion, the site were able to help us with. This would not stop us from staying again but if we were told in advance, we would have been more prepared. The advice we were given by the campsite was most people pull off their pitch to fill up, but we were not able to do that as we were attached to our awning!
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a nice review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your Easter break and hope that the niggles you encountered will not put you off coming to stay with us again. Next time you come to stay, please let us know and we will do our best to ensure that you are on hard standing and located next to a water tap to make filling your motorhome easier. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Amazing campsite
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Alice G
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Great campsite, facilities where clean and modern. Pitch was great and out the way, with lots of space to set up.
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to review the Park. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Weekend stay visiting family
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Corinne W
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Due to having rained so much, the edges around the pitch were extremely muddy. It was due to no fault of the site, but it made it challenging every time you wanted to venture out. The site itself is lovely and the showers were spotless and it's so lovely having underfloor heating. The warden was helpful especially as when we arrived it was dark and pouring with rain and the electric wouldn't work at first. We would definitely come again, but will wait until things dry up a little first.
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a lovely review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay despite the miserable weather. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon when the sun is shining and the ground is dry.
My stay
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Paul M
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Nice site. Clean and tidy.
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a lovely 5* review, Paul. I was pleased to hear that you found the park clean and tidy, as our staff try really hard to ensure that the facilities are well kept. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Quiet, rural site
Dean P
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It's hard to score this stop. It's in the middle of nowhere, apart from the zoo next door. At the entrance to the site there is a little shop, butchers, chip shop/ kebab shop and a pub so generally well catered for. The site could be much better with a bit more attention to detail and grass cutting. The grass was collected when it was 3" long which meant it all went into our van, tent, the toilets and showers etc. The new showers at the rear are great but let down by slow poor fans so the rooms steam up and using the mirrors are not possible. The toilet blocks are clean but there were lots of cobwebs. This could be a 5 star park with some attention to detail.
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to review our Park. We are glad to hear that you found the campsite well catered for. We have taken on board your comments on the grass cutting and the fans in the new shower facilities and will see if it is possible to rectify the issues. Our cobweb brush is out on a regular basis but our little friends love to come join us on a daily basis so we will have to more of an keep and eye on them. We look forward to welcoming you back again.
Very good
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Rebecca C
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Staff were very good, went out of their way when I had a problem.
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a review. As a small business, we really appreciate guest feedback so that we can make sure our guests get the best possible experience whilst staying with us. Glad to hear that our staff were helpful when you had a problem and I will ensure that this is passed onto them. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Perfect campsite good for families
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Rafal S
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Totally recommended! Chestnut corner very convenient, as it has got showers and toilets very close.
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a lovely review and we hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic site in a great setting
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Alexander L
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Our stay at Applewood Countryside Park was an incredible break. The park is small and easily accessible. The team that runs it is very friendly and communicative. The zoo next door is a great place to take children and easily offers enough for a return visit during your stay. Nearby places like Diss, Thetford and Bury offer wonderful days out. The amenities nearby the campsite are great, especially the pub and butchers. During our stay, the summer food truck festival was onsite. Each day provided a lovely assortment of treats that the kids (and adults) enjoyed come evening time. We were sad when our stay came to an end and are already busy planning the best time to come back for a return visit.
Site's response
Thank you for your valuable feedback. It means a lot to us to hear that our guests enjoyed their stay. I am also pleased to hear that you found our staff friendly and helpful as this is one thing that we pride ourselves on as a Team. Being in the heart of Norfolk, we are very privileged to have such beautiful local towns and cities - most of which are within a hours drive from the Park. Norwich is a stunning historic city with famous Castle and Cathedral that is only 25 miles from here, so well worth a visit upon your return. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Enjoyable
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Stephen F
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We enjoyed our stay very much. We will be visiting again.
Site's response
So good to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
What a great site
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PHILIP G
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This was our very first caravan site experience. What an experience. From our arrival to departure everything was made so easy. There is ample space between pitches, drinking water points were at an easy walking stance from our pitch (Laurel) and the toilets/showers/chemical waste areas were exceedingly clean and tidy. Nothing was too much effort for the very friendly, polite and knowledgeable staff who went out of their way to help us. We liked this site so much, we have taken advantage of the caravan storage facility which is completely covered and very secure. As I mentioned earlier, this was first time pulling a caravan, but with the 'vans being stored at angles, parking was made that much easier. It was during Storm Antoni when we were putting our van in storage, so poor Marie got drenched, but with great aplomb, she just chuckled and "got on with it". Thanks Marie, you did a great job. If you are finding it difficult to find a peaceful, pleasant and enjoyable location, you won't go far wrong in choosing Applewood Countryside Park. There is a 15 acre field for dog walkers, adjoined by a woods area and the dogs are free to run "off the lead" in both these areas, just be sensible and be aware "others" may be also walking their dog/s. There are dog "waste" areas strategically located around the site with ample general waste areas also dotted around the area. The showers/toilets/chemical waste areas are second to none and extremely clean and very well tended. Okay, it is out of the way, but isn't this what we look for, peace and quiet, pure bliss. For animal lovers, Banham Zoo adjoins Applewood and is extremely accessible. There is a great Fish and Chip (take note though - cash only) shop with a One Stop store almost opposite the site, and is well stocked. You won't be disappointed, if you are then there is something wrong with you. Enjoy it, we did!
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to write such a glowing 5 star review. It was lovely to meet you, your wife and dog last week. It sounds like you had fun wandering around the campsite and checking out the Fish and Chip shop and Onestop shop opposite in the Appleyard. You didn't mention the pub and butcher, so I hope that you didn't miss these as the butcher does tasty bacon rolls and an array of yummy cakes. We were really pleased that we could help with storing your caravan and promise to look out to it until you return. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
Clean, friendly campsite in a beautiful setting
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Marie L
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We had a warm welcome and great explanation of facilities and area. Pitch was very spacious, not too far from the toilets and showers which were very clean. The only little gripe was that we were not pitched next door to our friends (which was requested at the time of booking), only in the same bay. We would love to return though and would highly recommend you.
Site's response
Many thanks for your lovely 5 star review. It was lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and would like to return. We try our hardest to ensure that we pitch friends next to each, so I can only apologise that we were unable to do this on this occasion due to other bookings. We look forward to welcoming you and our guests back soon..
Satisfactory amenities and quiet
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Mark L
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Returned from a good weekend at this site, good facilities and local amenities within walking distance, as well as good size pitches. Only criticism is that emptying grey waste could be better than just removing a cap off the pipe, and if you place a waste tube into the pipe. However, due to the lowness of the motorhome not all grey waste emptied out. Would suggest a grate over the area- would be ideal, so just emptying in a drain. After speaking to the warden, changes are being made in the future.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to review our Park. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and would like to thank you for your feedback on our motorhome, grey water waste disposal system. We appreciate this is not suitable for every motorhome but we do also have a ride over drain that can be used in the adjoining behind the reception carpark. When you are next on site if you let me know, I will happily come and show you where this is. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
Pleasant stay
claire p
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Busy site, especially over the Easter holidays. Facilities were excellent although only one sink for dishwasher. The large pitches with hardstanding and electric hook-up were very good. Although, the back field seemed over crowded. If booking, I would suggest you ask for the main field. Dog walking area should be a fenced area as some people didn't pick up dog mess and as a dog owner, this did make me angry. This field is used also for children to play on. Concerned that there were no security barriers as anyone could access the site and walk onto the site. On the whole, a pleasant stay, but if coming to Norfolk again we would stay somewhere else as this site is miles from anywhere so we ended up doing lots of driving.
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a review. Your feedback had been valuable and will certainly taken onboard. We were pleased to hear that you had a pleasant stay and should you wish to come again, please let me know and I will happily arrange for you to stay on the main park. Although we only have one washing up sink in Laurel Meadow, we do have two outside sinks and another indoor sink on the main park (just around the corner) and you are very welcome to use them as well. I was sad to hear that you found dog mess on Grove Meadow, as we have got dog bins installed round the entire park and they are emptied regularly. Majority of our guests who have got dogs are responsible dog owners and pick up after their dogs, but unfortunately you always get the odd one who doesn't so I can only apologise for this. Although we do not have a security barrier upon the entrance we do have CCTV and a Park Warden just inside the entrance. Again this might be something that we can consider for the future. I do hope that you will return and I look forward to meeting you if you do. Once again thank you for your feedback.
Perfect location
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Nikki W
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A warm welcome received upon check in by a lovely, friendly member of staff. Facilities were great and the toilets and shower facilities were immaculate. Excellent dog walking area and a wonderful pub, butchers, garden centre and shop a stones throw away. Would highly recommend and definitely consider another stay.
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to write a lovely review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found our facilities spotless. It was great that you went over the road and found the shop, take away, butchers, pub and garden centre as they are all very popular with our staff and guests. I love the butchers and would be lost without my bacon, brie and cranberry sauce baps! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Great place
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Jackie R
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First time on site, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Great place near the zoo, a garden centre, lovely butchers, a pub and a convenience store. Lovely clean site, will definitely visit again.
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a lovely 5* review. I was glad to hear that you found our Park clean and the staff friendly and helpful. We are lucky to have the Zoo right next door and lovely local amenities opposite so I was pleased to hear that you found them and enjoyed them. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Perfect location, great facilities and very friendly staff
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Jean R
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Lovely short stay with friendly helpful, staff - a really lovely, well thought out site. It has great facilities, even floor heated shower areas! It is in a beautiful, quiet location for a short getaway or an ideal base for staying longer. We will definitely be back!
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a lovely 5 star review. As a small family run Park, we pride ourselves in ensuring that we offer our guests good quality, clean facilities along with excellent customer service. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and will definitely be back. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Our stay
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Paul H
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The only problem was finding our way in! It was very dark when we arrived so would have liked better lighting at the entrance. The site was very tidy and clean. The wardens were helpful and pleasant. Would have liked to stay longer.
Site's response
Thanks for taking the time to write us a review. So glad to hear that you found the Park clean, tidy and the staff helpful. We appreciate your comments on the lighting at the entrance and will look into this further. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Beautiful
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Penny S
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Beautiful park, well maintained and so clean. Grass and hedges lush and green. The Meadow is a wonderful place for dogs to run and play. Was on my own but felt safe as the wardens are close by. Facilities spotless, everything well thought out and close to shops and a pub.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. It was lovely to hear that you enjoyed the Park and felt safe wandering round on your own. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Banham
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Barbara W
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Only thing I found annoying/frustrating is when the grass is cut around the site, if it was picked up, facilities would stay cleaner and so would my caravan.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to write us a comment. I will pass on your message to our Groundsmen to see what we can do about this. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Camping and cycling few days away
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Stephen M
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We have been here a couple of times before I think 🤔 I would like to say again how we love it here as we use it as a base to go back to after a days cycling around this beautiful area, even if we do get lost due to hardly any road signs 😂 Thank god we have Garmin bike computers. The park is as we love a park to be, quiet, very well maintained and the showers etc are spot on so couldn't ask for more 👍 Shop and a very welcoming pub across the road. Love it and yes you will see us there again, so would love to say thanks to all 👍
Site's response
Thank you for the lovely 5* review. We are so glad to hear that you love the Park and enjoy cycling in the local area. I must say that cycling in Norfolk and Suffolk is great fun as we have stunning scenery, but like you, I struggle with the lack of signposts on the back roads around here and it feels like you are in the back of the beyond sometimes. Where would we be with our Garmin bike computers hey!!! Now that you have Park Membership we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Karen