Our campsite of choice for this weekend would have to be near home for work and also adult only preferably, due to the school holidays beginning. So a return to Finchale Abbey was in order, our fourth visit!
A smooth collection of the ‘van from storage, owners still away so the one direction system was not in play again. Headed down the road and was soon pulling up at reception. I had booked a ‘T’ pitch this time in order to have access to a 16A supply rather than the 6A on the standard pitches. At this time of year it’s worth it, so there’s no juggling of electrical appliances in order to keep the load in check.
We were told to take any ‘T’ pitch free so off we went to find ours. There was only one other ‘van on this section, so we chose T5 which is the furthest pitch on this section, giving a great view of the site. As with most of the pitches at Finchale Abbey, some levelling is required, so out came Mr Yellow and the Stacka Jacka Pads. We soon had the ‘van level and began our set-up routine. One thing to note is the the EHU supply is provided via a 32A Ceeform socket, so an adaptor is required in order to connect the standard 16A cable into it. Reception provides these for a £10 deposit. The ‘T’ pitches are fully serviced with water point and drain, so this made setting up even brisker, although I still prefer to use the Aquaroll and Wastemaster! Saturday soon came and went.
Sunday, weather a little hit and miss with clouds and showers. We headed off to church first thing and then upon return, we had an early dinner. A brief walk around the campsite as usual followed this, followed by more relaxing until Monday morning came. More rain, but the pack-up was swift and effortless. We soon had the ‘van back in storage and another weekend break behind us.
Facilities are excellent here. Big toilet cubicles, yes you can actually go in, turn around and close the door without doing acrobatics! Good sized showers, basins, hand wash all very clean and well presented. Access to the toilet block is via a door code, which you are given upon arrival. CDP is around the side, perfectly fine along with 2 water points and waste water drains. The access barrier open automatically to get in, but again a code is required for departure. A great site, we will be back again next year.
- Date: 22nd October 2016
- Nights: 2
- Pitch #: T5
- GPS: 54.817486, -1.540929
- A167 > Rotary Way > Finchale Road > Lane