Recent content by Brenda_374311312

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    hoddam castle

    We stayed at Hoddam Castle a couple of years ago. As far a sI remember it was quite a nice site with some lovely walks in the grounds, and a restaurant in the castle itself. Facilites were good, and when we stayed (around June time) it wasn't too crowded.
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    are camping cheques an advantage?

    We use both Camping Cheques and the ACSI Card www.eurocampings.co.uk/en/europe/ both of which offer considerable savings off season. You don't have to purchase in advance from ACSI and the Camping Cheques last two years so you can always mix and match. Have a great time in France
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    Site near NEC

    The Caravan Club site at Chapel Lane is one junction S of the NEC if I remember rightly, and about a five - ten minute drive depending on traffic volume.
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    LA MANGA SPAIN

    Hi James, Camping Gaz refills are available on site, although with 10 amps most people do just about everything on electric. With regards to your satellite TV, with a 66cm dish you will pick up Sky News,Men and Motors a few of the free to view channels and BBC Radio 2 , 4 as well as some...
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    LA MANGA SPAIN

    I think that a lot depends on family commitments. Some of our friends travel back to the UK/Germany etc. to spend Christmas with family (often grandchildren). However, for those who stay out here and want a traditional (British)Christmas there are plenty of options. La Manga put on a...
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    LA MANGA SPAIN

    Quote Whilst the site was excellent we found the surrounding area very dreary. My points were more regarding the area , and I'm glad you managed to find some of the 'lovely towns and vilages' while you were here. I would have called places like Torremelinos and Fuengirolo much more...
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    Northern Ireland caravaners

    Two Brenda's !!! No way would we consider Haven but glad you enjoyed it,,,,
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    LA MANGA SPAIN

    This year will be out third winter at La Manga (although we don't use the Rally) . As Clubman has posted the site is excellent with a lot of activities organised by the rally but many more covering everything from Bridge to line Dancing and all sorts of Sports Tuition organised by the site. I...
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    Television reception in Spain

    Hi Paul With a 66cm Maxview dish we can pick up Sky News, some of the Free to View Channels and Radio 2 & 4 when we're staying near Barcelona. In some weather conditions you MIGHT get BBC1 / ITV but don't bank on it unloess you have a bigger dish and a really good LNB. The Digibox you use makes...