Sorry Bill D, not ignoring you!
We were not keen on Burford for a number of reasons. The site is quite a way from Burford, not within striding distance of amenities as are Moreton or Broadway so it meant taking the car to get anywhere (except the wildlife park of course). We felt it was rather out on a limb. Aircraft noise from Brize Norton was a real issue for us - honestly it was worse at nighttime, we would lay in bed and hear the roar of the aircraft and the tinkling of glasses in the lockers - no exaggeration. The layout of the site encourages the children to hurtle round and round on their bikes as there are little mini roundabouts etc. to be negotiated which is great for children. To be fair it has to be said we were there at Easter so quite possibly more kids than normal. Unfortunately there was only one pitch left right by the toilet block and the kids were out there hooting at about 6.30am, unaccompanied in and out the toilets. Early risers filling their aquarolls at the blocks having a chat and a laugh, great stuff but the pitches are such that this goes on right outside your van, not so good if you work full time and go away hoping for a lie in. Despite there being an ample playground/green area teenage football was allowed around the caravans with the wardens not saying a word.
After a few days a spot became vacant so we moved and the situation much improved. My money would be on Moreton as the jewel in the crown for location (telly reception poor though), Broadway as the best kept site and environment, Burford an also ran. There is another small site just at the top of Burford hill which we will try another time. The only good thing about Burford was the close proximity to Eastleach and Northleach, an absolute must in my opinion.
Mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 being proposed by HMG. Good or bad?
