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We stayed at our first Brit Stop last week and thought other members might be interested to hear how we got on:
Brit Stop 037, Page 66
The Estate shop is located next to a trunk road, as described in the guidebook. It was easy to find and clearly signed. In addition to the shop - which had a large selection of organic meats and a good choice of other local produce - there was a take-away cafe selling mostly the estate's own freshly cooked food. Indoor and outdoor seating was available. The shop and take-away were busy while we were there, but there was plenty of customer car parking. I believe it closed at 5.30 pm and opened again early in the morning (before we were up).
We received a warm welcome from the manager named in the guide, who said we could park where we liked - we chose a grassed area away from the shop.
The buildings making up the retail area were a temporary affair but, according to the Estate's website, they are planning to build brand new premises which are due to open next spring.
Our only concern was possible overnight disturbance from the traffic on the adjacent road - in the event, we slept soundly.
In summary, Brit Stop 037 is in an excellent strategic location, but may be subject to some traffic noise.
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On Saturday evening we enjoyed our second stay at a Brit Stop, which this time was in the Midlands.
Brit Stop 041, Page 72
The farm shop is easy to find on the eastern side of the attractive village. With excellent access, the retail area was a couple of hundred yards down a wide concrete drive which passed through a productive field of fruit and vegetables. The shop was large, modern and well laid out. We were impressed with the range and quality of local produce on offer and enjoyed buying fresh food for consumption that evening. A bonus for us was the in-store bakery - not mentioned in the Brit Stops guide - which sold a selection of specialist breads (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only). We talked at length to the baker, who we discovered also runs courses for baking enthusiasts! In addition to a restaurant, the premises incorporated an art gallery and a modest garden centre - we ended up buying some plants too.
We arrived shortly before closing time - having phoned ahead - and parked on almost-level gravel adjacent to grass, at the far corner of the extensive car park. The surroundings were pleasant and we loved the peace and quiet... eventually. There was a trio of loud bangs like a shotgun every 30 minutes for the first couple of hours - a bird-scaring machine in a nearby field. But to our relief it stopped around 8pm and in reality was absolutely no hardship.
Everybody we spoke to was friendly; the business and parking were in our opinion both excellent, and we'd have no hesitation staying again.
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Before we left the previous location (Brit Stop 041) we looked in the guide and noticed another farm shop 15 minutes' drive away, so thought it would be interesting to call in and see how it compared. However, we didn't plan to stay there, and in the event only browsed briefly around the shop and the parking facilities.
Brit Stop 044, Page 76
Near the heart of the village and located adjacent to housing and the minor access road. The shop was in a very pretty period building, if a little dark inside. And we slightly preferred the layout and food at the previous Brit Stop (041). Nonetheless, it was extremely busy while we were there on Sunday morning, so obviously popular with the locals. Also a large contingent of cyclists had stopped off for refreshments in the cafe. There was a separate florist next to the farm shop.
The gravelled parking appeared to be in part of an old walled garden. There were dogs and ducks caged (not together) close to the parking and might have proved noisy overnight - though to be fair, we don't know because we didn't stay? A Camping and Caravanning Club CS was located directly opposite, across the road, but I've no idea if it is connected with the shop or not. The village pub was within two minutes walk.
In summary, it looked like a perfectly good stopover - particularly as it was handy for a motorway junction. However, on balance, we were pleased we'd chosen to stay at Brit Stop 041.
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At the last show, we looked at the Britstop book and also the, I think, motorhome pub parking? (forgot the real name).
Why are both "members only" clubs? Thats tosh. If they admit they are just selling a book which you can use for years it'd be better. It isn't a club really and I'd have thought all of the places would welcome you anyway.
I say that as we tried 2 pubs listed in one of the books, and just asked and told yeah - so beers all round.
The pubs are listed freely in other places on the web.
So just a book really where you are charged an annual subscription.
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We are very interested in this Brit Stop book too.
How much and where can we get it from ?
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At the last show, we looked at the Britstop book and also the, I think, motorhome pub parking? (forgot the real name).
Why are both "members only" clubs? Thats tosh. If they admit they are just selling a book which you can use for years it'd be better. It isn't a club really and I'd have thought all of the places would welcome you anyway.
I say that as we tried 2 pubs listed in one of the books, and just asked and told yeah - so beers all round.
The pubs are listed freely in other places on the web.
So just a book really where you are charged an annual subscription.
So what are you saying ??
That the people who compile the "books", keep them updated throughout the year and then reprint the updated book each year, should give them away for nothing?
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