Chy Carne Holiday Park, Guestbook

From: john & Paula (Sun 6th Nov 2011 at 15:42)

We stayed here october 2011 for 7 nights
in our tent yes a tent (lol)

upon arrival at the site we was met by the site manager nice man very helpfull

we pitched with no problem and wow what STUNNING veiws

unfortunatly the good old weather let us down on the second day off our stay and we thought this was the ent to our first camping trip to chy carne!!!

But this was not to be as when i popped up to the on site shop i met the lady owner of the site (what a top lady ) hope she does not mind me saying so but you dont get customer service like we got any where...

After a short freindly discusion she offered to up grade us to one of the static units on site if we wanted and if weather got any nastier with a small extra charge to cover gas and electric to be expected she advised me to call her any hour and she would sort it out...

Well did not take long to take her up on the offer good old british weather
but i will add this to round off ...

We wish to express our deepest thanks to making our holiday more special and not a disaster that thought it was going to be...

the site is brilliant clean tidy well stocked RECOMEND IT TO ALL

cant wait to go back in summer for more than a week this time...

once again many thanks...

hope you like the flowers least we could do x

From: the Wood family (Mon 5th Sep 2011 at 19:11)

Camped at Chy Carne for 7 nights from the 25th August 2011.
Great site, clean, tidy, friendly and very laid back.
Particularly liked the various pitch choices, the Marquee Bar, the dog friendly attitude and lets not forget the fantastic views and the nearby beaches etc.
If I owned a campsite it would be pretty similar to this one!

From: Andy Driscoll (Sun 28th Aug 2011 at 19:17)

Just returned from a glorious week at Chy Carne in late August 2011. As a dedicated camper for more years than I'd care to mention, this is one of the best.
The view from the site towards Kennack Sands is fantastic and as a bonus is within easy walking distance.
The site is well run, it's friendly owners and staff are always on hand and whilst relaxed and easy going, robustly sort out any problems on site including one family who were asked to leave after a noisy late night party.
For those that don't know the area, The Lizard peninsula has some of the best beaches in Cornwall and is well worth the extra hour or so's drive.
All in all a real gem of a site and we will definitely return.

From: The kelland family (Wed 24th Aug 2011 at 14:23)

Stayed at chy carne for a week from 13th - 20th august.
This is our 2nd time at the park, last year we camped but this time we stayed in one of the 3 bed static caravans on site.
The vans are very reasonably priced, clean and well equipped and are very spacious. We had 2 teenagers and 4 adults in the van, it was plenty spacious for us all.
We used the refurbished showers on the camping field as they were next to our van, they have greatly improved since last year, no waiting for them and constant hot water, like the improvements made in the big field with the new shower blocks there.
This is a lovely, peaceful place to stay, you really feel like you are getting away from it all.
The shop is well stocked with essentials and the bar and takeaways are great too!
Kennack sands is the nearest beach , ten minutes walk, parking only �3 for all day, great for body boarding, lifeguards in high season so safe for the kids. Two cafes so plenty of choice. toilets too.
The lizard is well worth a visit , great walk down to the lighthouse, you may even spot some seals!!
I would throughly recommend this park for a great family holiday, the staff are really helpful and friendly and we will definetly return again next year.
Thanks again for a wonderful time.

From: Jodie Flynn (Wed 17th Aug 2011 at 17:05)

I stayed at Chy Carne at the beginning of August with friends and we were all VERY impressed! The park has superb facilities; my daughter particularly enjoyed the play park and games room! The shower blocks and toilets were very clean and fitted to a high standard. The pitch sizes are generous and organised so that you don�t feel too �closed in� by neighbouring tents.
The location is superb too, so close to the beach and we had a beautiful view of the sea from our tent!
I cannot recommend this site enough, friendly staff and reasonably priced... I will definitely be back!!
Thank you.

From: claire (Wed 10th Aug 2011 at 21:51)

I stayed here in a tent it was lovely and there was a swing and birds nest swing and a slide for the kids the entertainment was also great. I tried the pizza and it was lovely. The holiday park is close to the beach and 10 miles from a fun park in Helston called flambards. The staff were lovely and the facillities were clean every day the kids loved and on the last day they met new friends called casie and kia.

From: Kirsty (Sun 24th Jul 2011 at 11:04)

Lovely park, very clean and tidy, staff very freindly and helpful, just a few points though:
There are no bins in the ladies toilet cubicles, there is only a bin on the entrance to the toilets, ladies need a bin in the cubicles.
we were charged peak season price but none of the facilities were open. The bar was open the first night i think but that was it, surely if none of the facilities are open you shouldnt charge people full price maybe mid season price.
other than that though lovely site with great veiws.
thanks for a lovely weeks holiday. i would recomend this site to friends.

***** Thank you for your review. We encourage truthful and honest reviews unlike many many other local sites. Providing bins in the ladies toilets is somethink we have considered,however there is no need when all waste can be quite happily disposed of into the toilet. Our septic tanks are emptied on a frequent basis and therefore poses no risk of major blockages. During our main season all our facilities are open however this is solely dependant on visitor numbers. As you can appreciate we are a small business mainly staffed by family so we need to keep our costs to a minimum. Our prices do reflect our facilities and the very high standards that our customers have come to expect from us. 2012 chy carne has been upgraded to a 4 pennant park by the AA for which is recognition for all our hard work and attention to detail giving our customers more value for money. However it is our customers and there comments that help us to achieve this so we thank you for taking the time to give us your feed back and we hope to see you again chy carne holiday park

From: colette Murtagh (Mon 6th Jun 2011 at 12:29)

What a fantastic site to visit. The owners and staff are very accomodating and friendly and work so hard to keep the site clean and tidy. We had a fantastic weeks break.

From: KERRY GRAY (Thu 5th May 2011 at 13:43)

We had a lovely stay at Chy Carne over the Easter Break, I would recommend this site to anyone.
Nice, clean facilities,staff were very friendly, stunning views from touring pitches and loved the facility to hire fire braziers :-)

From: Chris Abram (Tue 19th Apr 2011 at 08:01)

3rd April 2010 First time at this site in our Campervan, lovely big site great views out to sea was very quiet which suited us fine, owners were very friendly and helpful and full of info about the local area and places to see. This site is a great base for visiting all around the Lizard and Lands End area. facilities were very clean and nice hot showers. We will definitly be coming back, Thanks for a great stay

From: Suzi Humphries (Thu 7th Oct 2010 at 18:34)
Website: http://www.cupcakemama.co.uk

We have been to Chy Carne now for 2 years running and really love it. This year the facilities had been upgraded and it made such a difference. The staff are wonderful and nothing is too much of a bother for them. The new shop is well stocked and the games room was a haven for our 4 children. We also enjoyed having the fire pits onsite and the use of the massive marquee. The toilets and showers were regularly cleaned and this year they had added piped music which was great.
I have recommended this site to lots of our friends and as a family we will definitely be going back again next year.

From: garreth (Thu 7th Oct 2010 at 17:59)

stayed in 2009 and 2010, brillant site, caring owners and staff, nothing is too much trouble, would we go again, YES we are already booked for 2011

From: june and phil (Thu 7th Oct 2010 at 08:47)

styed at chy carne for a week july 2010. great site with nicely stocked shop, and the staff were really pleasant and made our stay very enjoyable. toilets and showers were cleaned often and the showers were nice and hot. There are also plans for a new shower block to accomodate this beutifull site. the pitches were really nice with beautifull views.. wow and nice little terraced areas with a gorgeous view to wake up to in the mornings. with really nice play areas for the children different from any other.. and soccer and table tennis for the older children.. also a nice food shack at very reasonable prices, lovely beach in walking distance.. loved it will deffinately go back..

From: John & Tracy (Sat 11th Sep 2010 at 11:45)

We stayed at Chy Carne for the ukcs rally. Many thanks for the great 2 weeks, the owners and ALL the staff were very friendly and hard-working.
The on-site shop was well stocked, and a real bonus to be open until 11pm each night. We had the Pizza's a couple of times from "Big Daddies" well made and a good price too, the on-site catering unit served good food with great size portions.
The new drainage fitted around the site for this year really helped, our pitch didnt suffer during the rain at all :o)
The two new toilets and dishwashing area that has been built near the non-ehu field is a real bonus, and will be boosted for next year when the new showers are built.
We have never been on a rally before, but had a super time.
Well done to all those involved, and i cant wait to get back to Chy Carne

From: Naomi,Jamie and Harry Haughton (Wed 1st Sep 2010 at 19:23)

Just returned yesterday from our holiday at chycarne,a top site with top class facilities,a well stocked shop,great snack shack and clean loo blocks :) and most importantly great staff :)
a fab family site with 2 play areas for the kids,plus some outdoor games (table footie,table tennis,pool etc) plus a newly built games room along side the new shop/reception.... Chycarne also sells pizzas which are sooper scrummy and a fraction of the cost of other pizza takeaways :)
i would recommend this site to anyone!!
the views are breathtaking the view from my pitch is the view at the top of this page :) a few mins walk to Kennack Sands a lifeguarded beach with safe bathing areas :)
im really rather hopeless at doing reviews... I haven't anything bad to say about chycarne... I love it!! and me and my family can't wait to return :) Happy camping :) ohhh the firepits...you can hire firepits and buy wood at �4 a bag...amazing idea...the stars are amazing at night the shooting ones are amazing too!!
i could go on... i dont want to forget anything... so go on and try it!!

From: Anthony Picot (Thu 26th Aug 2010 at 15:49)

Just returned from a fabulous 12 night camping trip at Chy Carne. Enjoyed it so much, we felt moved to verse:

Very friendly staff,
Very clean showers,
Very nice facilities
Surrounded by flowers

Blackberrys in the bushes
Buzzards in the air
Lounging around the campsite,
without a care

Fantastic seascapes
just down the road
And there��s Gwendreath nature reserve
with its frogs and its toads

Kennack Sands rock pools,
teeming with life.
Shallow, calm seas,
relieving our strife

The kids, they just loved it
Cos there��s plenty to do
Stroll down to the beach
Or enjoy coastal path views

Walks down to the Lizard
and back on the bus
No need for a car
and no need to fuss

Right. Run out of creative brilliance now��, but would also like to say that there were excellent facilities (playground and indoor and outdoor games areas) to keep the kids entertained and plenty of toilets and showers, cleaned three times a day. The shop stocked pretty much all the food and camping equipment we needed, making a trip to the supermarket a rare inconvenience on our time. They also re-froze our freezer packs and recharged our electricals. The large marquee provided a place to meet socially, and try the freshly made pizzas. They were sold from the shop, were very reasonably priced and were a treat for the kids (or was it a break from my cooking they really enjoyed?)
The staff showed us where to pitch so that people didn��t camp on top of each other. I thought that was a good idea. They also were keen to help with local information:
Kennack Sands, 10 min walk away, has clear waters and a kid safe, lifeguarded beach with large areas of fine sand.
Kynance Cove is spectacular (short drive away). The waves are higher there on the West coast, and you can see how they have battered the coastline into the stunning shapes that exist today. The surrounding heath to the north offers great bio-diversity and a fine walk and view over towards Land��s End
Had a brill time. I��ll be back next year.
Tony Picot

From: Mr & Mrs Wiles (Wed 18th Aug 2010 at 20:45)

Hi we would just like to say thank you for staying at your campsite. We were meant spend one week at Chy Carne, on arrival we received a really warm welcome and were really pleased with the site which is very clean and tidy with lovely views of the bay below. The toilets and showers were also very clean, and the pitch we got was massive. Unfortunately are dog got ill 3 days in and we had to cut our holiday short but Will definately return again next year.
Thank you again
Dom & Em

***Response from chy carne holiday park ***

Thank you for your kind comments And we hope that your dog makes a full recovery

From: mr and mrs kelland (Wed 18th Aug 2010 at 16:26)

just returned from 9 day break at chycarne. park was clean and kept very tidy. showers were kept clean but could do with more than 4 especially in the ladies as there was a bit of a que at times. Thought the idea of the toilets in the sheds were great and good not to have to walk across to main block.
pitches are spacious and we had lovely seaviews across kennacks sands.

park is situated close to beach within a 15 minute walkb. plenty to do there for families.
Sue, Steve and family very helpful nothing was to much trouble!
takeaway on site was very good with chips pizzas etc if you didnt want to cook!
close to flambards so had a great day out there for the kids. loads of places to visit in area but need a car

we will definetly return again had a wonderful relaxing holiday.

***Response from Chy Carne holiday park***
Thank you for your comments. We would like to add that we appreciate at peak times that there are a lack of showers It is planned for 2011 to install a further 6 showers to cope during our busier periods

From: Chris & Elaine Way (Mon 16th Aug 2010 at 09:50)

Thank you to all at Chy Carne for a fabulous week at the Holiday Park. However, being disabled with leg injuries, I had problems accessing No25 due to high steps, and no grab rails. Found that access to the small bedrooms became a problem due to injuries. Not complaining, as should have booked earlier for a chalet. Overall a very pleasant, clean, and happy Holiday Park, with added additions such as the shop, and take away facilities. Loved the quietness in the evenings, and most of all the easy access to everywhere in Cornwall. Shall be planning future visits. So once again, many thanks for a wonderful week. Best Wishes to all.

From: gareth and maria (Fri 13th Aug 2010 at 17:10)

Thanks Brian and Sue a FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!! Week, BriLliant site, Fantastic views just the BEST!!!
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR

From: Cliff, Sarah, Jack,Rosie,Emmie,Krystal,Kacie,Tizer& Maisy (Sun 8th Aug 2010 at 14:05)

2nd year running here and the site has been much improved with a new shop reception and games room along with swings and no expense spared on improved drainage. A brilliant holiday was had by all yet again, as you see we are a large family and were catered for easily and we will return next year without doubt !!!! Well done to all staff for invaluable help and guidance and for keeping the site immaculate. The site has improved takeaway food too with the introduction of Big Daddies pizzas :) Well done Chy Carne, if carlsberg did campsites ..........

From: mrs katy starling (Thu 5th Aug 2010 at 08:09)

all 7 of us had a great week at chy carne and the children are still talking about armstrong the dog!! thanks to everyone who made are stay so great. everyone was so lovely and helpful. we couldnt had gone to a better place. a lovley family run campsite. we will be back!!!

From: Cliffy&Liz (Wed 4th Aug 2010 at 09:00)

We spent a week at Chy Carne after a break of 20 years from camping and found it a fantastic site, friendly and helpful staff good facillities and amazing views, will return again.

From: Andrea & John Cannon (Fri 2nd Jul 2010 at 11:29)

Hi Sue & Brian, Thanks for another fab stay, 2nd time now and already looking forward to booking for next year, spotless site, very friendly and great location to any where in Cornwall. Thank-you!xxx

From: Rachel Dobson (Tue 29th Jun 2010 at 09:18)

We spent a long weekend at Chy Carne, on arrival we received a really warm welcome and were really pleased with the site which is very clean and tidy with lovely views of the bay below. The toilets and showers were also very clean. Will definately return again.

From: Karen Davis (Thu 24th Jun 2010 at 20:36)

We are returning again in 2010 following a great holiday at Chy Carne last year. Sue and Brian and all the staff really can't do enough for you and with great facilities for our dogs and son, good location and views to die for you really can't go far wrong at this site. Would definitely recommend this to anyone.

From: jennifer roberts (Thu 24th Jun 2010 at 20:30)

we stayed at this campsite at the end of may this year for our honeymoon. It was wonderful very clean the staff was very friendly and helpful. The bbq's and fire burners are great we had one and sat looking out to sea with the fire going. I give this campsite 10 out of 10 its brilliant and well worth a vist for a relaxing holiday perfect. keep up the good work guys, because we will be back soon :) x

From: lee bodger (Sun 20th Jun 2010 at 19:53)

my first holiday in 6 years and im so glad i chose chy carne! a beatiful sight great views, and awsome hospitality everyone was really nice, and the weather was amazing too looking forward to returning later in the year

From: Jodie morgan (Sat 29th May 2010 at 16:03)

Good campsite very friendly owners and staff,made us feel welcome.We would return in the future.

From: Nicola Andrews (Mon 24th May 2010 at 11:45)

Great site, Sue and Brian the owners are doing their very best to keep us modest campers Happy, looking forward to returning soon.

From: pat and allan dean (Thu 18th Mar 2010 at 14:55)

What a great couple and site,hope you all keep well and maybe see you again.

From: Maria Hucker (Sat 13th Mar 2010 at 13:10)

We enjoyed this site last year for the second time. The children thought it was a great site and I felt the children were safe here.
We have just booked it again for this year. Can't wait just hope the sun shines even more this year!

From: Darran Clarke (Mon 8th Feb 2010 at 14:45)
Website: http://www.cornwallsummermeet.weebly.com

Hi Brian & Sue, just wanted to say many thanks for all your help at the 2009 rally, very much looking forward to our return in 2010.
Lovely owners, lovely site with lovely views 10/10

From: Mr & Mrs Clarke (Sun 7th Feb 2010 at 14:14)

Hi Sue & Brian

Many thanks for a super holiday, cant wait to be back