4.66 /5
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Perfect campsite good for families
Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2023 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
Twin Axle Caravan - XL Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches Aug 2023 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
Single Axle Caravan - XL Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2023 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
Single Axle Caravan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jul 2023 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
VW-Type Campervan - XL Electric Grass Pitches Jul 2023 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
Motorhome - XL Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches Jun 2023 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.
Outstanding
Medium Tent - Electric Grass Pitches May 2023 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.
