Testimonials

Every effort has been made to recycle (wooden compost bins in two areas) and encourage wildlife,sensitive camping. bags of compost from the previous year can be bought! There are a wide range of butterflies in a 6 metre wild meadow planted around fields - a range of wild flowers/plants to attract wildlife. It is absolutely wonderful centre for tired humans and abundant wildlife. Improvments made every year - wonderful wildlife concious owners.

The impressive initative of Ann and Richard England in turning an area of useless wet land into the most attractive nature filled place of peaceful solitude with the two lakes and now well established 8000 trees which were planted. this facility providing an extra charming attraction to the camping and caravanning area which is nicely interspaced with young apple trees.  We saw deer, guinea fowl, ducks, rabbits, badgers and foxes.

Could any thing be done better: The park is perfectly alright as it is.

Liked most: access round fields and lakes, very peaceful, natural.

Saw: rabbits, squirrels, butterflies, poppies, ox eye daisies, wild sweet peas etc

Position: edge of small village, peaseful and closeness to the lakes, consevation areas, cleanliness, privacy, country setting.

Saw: herons, dormice, rabbits and fish!

Liked most: it was beautifully kept and very peaceful, higly recommend the park to anyone, the lakes are wonderful too.

Saw duck, heron, kingfisher, guinea fowl, moorhens, fish, deer,rabbits, beautiful trees at the lakes, reeds, lily pads, apple trees.

Could anything be done better: Nothing as the owners couldn`t have been more helpful. We will be visiting again very soon.

The owners of these fishing lakes and campsite are dog lovers and owners themselves, and are delighted that you have chosen to bring  your dogs to this lovely setting. The campsite is spacious and clean and is on the edge of maize fields with wide well kept paths for walking round.  On the fields you come to beautiful wildlife friendly lakes which you and your dog can gently wander around enjoying the surrounding and peace and quite.  If you want to venture a little further there are plenty of footpaths to follow.

It has the most beautiful surroundings is 100% dog friendly.  The owners Richard and Ann England are very pleasant and helpful.

Ann and Richard England (the owners) are welcoming and very friendly and go out of their way to help. I would definitely recommend this site for a relaxing holiday.

Liked most; well kept, good showers, excellent  walks, dogs welcome, friendly and helpful owners.

Saw: varity of birds,deer guinea fowl, variety of trees around superbly maintained lakes.

Thorney Lakes - The most beautful setting and so peaceful. We thought everything was so clean and tidy. Want to go again! Animals and plants: deer, ducks, moorhens, rabbits, hawk, butterflies and heron

Thorney Lakes - Friendly welcome, clean and tidy, well designed with good facilities. Love the lakes and the dog walking excellent around the the meadows. Marvellous maize! Animals seen: deer, ducks, 3 woodpeckers together, dragonflies and poppies.

What i liked most about the park: Dog walk and field boundaries were mown to facilitate this, causing you to interact with nature. Fishing and pond life. Have seen: guinea fowl, dormouse, ducks, and buzzards.  

Not too crowded, good shower block and friendly welcome. Saw rabbits, guinea fowl and wildflowers.

Liked most? - The apple tree orchard, non regimentation and their general attitude to conservation and care of wildlife and willingness to educate "townies" in greenness. We have seen wagtails, ducks, many grasses and wildflowers. 

Liked most? - The amount of effort and detail regarding wildlife and nature, yet the site was still small and friendly, it has not been over-developed. Have seen buzzards, rabbits,guinee fowl, ducks and a range of small birds. could anything be better? - no it is perfect, very well run, low key but organised, charming - we love it. 

Liked most? - peace and quiet and the loverly setting. Have seen - longtailed tit, buzards, heron, bluetits, ducks, damsel flies, rabbits, guinea fowl, lapwings, fish, poppy, wild flowers and grasses and moorhen.

Liked most? - The warm and friendly welcome from Ann and Richard, The fishing and the beautiful scenery! What animals and plants have we seen? - too many to list but all healthy! Could anything be done better? - Keep this magical place a secret!!

Peaceful, nice location, back to nature wildlife as well as farm animals, plus river walks. Have seen - swallows, skylarks, lots of wild flowers. Could anthing be done better - it is just great as it is. 

Liked most? - park well laid out eco conscious, clean. Lakes are impressive, peaceful and full of wildlife. we have seen longtailed tits, various water birds including herons, lapwing, buzards, wide variety of plants. I don't think anything could be done better! Maybe next year we will see the kingfisher!

Liked most? - The way it was designed with nature in mind. Have seen - all the usual and more, but the butterflies are wonderful together with the wild flowers. Could anything be done better? - The site is perfect just as it is.

Very friendly, Neat and tidy, Quiet. good to see recycling facilities and solar showers; plenty of space. Have seen - birds, swans,ducks,wagtails, coots, guinee fowl, rabbits, ladybirds, damsel flies, wasps,plants, numerous around the edge of the fields, maize, poppies and apple trees.