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We have just had a lovely weeks stay camping on the 'overspill site'. The site was lovely, clean and welcoming. Close to many beautiful towns and villages in particular our children mostly enjoyed 'Heights Of Abraham' and 'Alton Towers' which is only around 30 minutes away. Luckily we had read reviews before coming to Rivendale camp site, and packed our swimsuits to shower in to cover our modesty. It seems such a shame that campers from the quarry side of the camp who had heated facilities still needed to use our basic facilities which we only had 2 showers, 3 toilets and 2 basins in each of the mens and womens porta-cabins, but we could not use their facilities as you needed a key. Would most definitely come again.

What a shame this beautiful location is spoiled by the owners of the Rivendale camp site. On our stay, they were erratic to say the least. Despite a warm welcome at Reception, we were later threatened with physical violence, in front of several witnesses. This was denied just a few minutes later, to the incredulity of the witnesses. The owners also stated that several of our party would have to leave the camp site early, then changed their minds the next day. This level of customer service would leave Basil Fawlty blushing.

Have just returned from a 3 night stay on the overspill field which was right next to the busy main road. Only pitch available to us on arrival Friday was overgrown & bumpy. Good views from parts of the field. Site full on arrival but empty by the time we left on Monday. Portakabin showers & toilets basic but clean. Didn't find staff too helpful when we asked for areas to walk dogs - brochure said there were several wooded areas on or near the site but were only told of one small area which we couldn't find. Didn't use the bar as we arrived too late. We would use this site again but make sure we had a pitch on the main site which seemed to be a lot quieter. Lovely location and handy for touring around.

Just returned from here (July 2008)

Very noisy campsite. Children playing out until 10.30pm. Pitches very small, only 3 feet away from each other and backwards way on. You have to turn your caravan around to be able to put up the awning as grass verge is at the wrong side of your given pitch (very strange, never experienced anything like this before).

Shop on site did not stock very much at all- no milk, bread, newspapers etc.

staff not very friendly - couldn't care less if you were there or not.

Sorry, but we will not be back!!

Just returned from a few nights at this campsite and really can't see what all the negativity was about.

We had a great time camping and had lovely large pitches. The toilet block was well equipped and very clean. We visited over August Bank Holiday and there were showers available each time I visited the toilets.

The only downside was the weather which we really couldn't blame the campsite about!