Ashdene Naturist Club reviews

Reviews by
Anthony

Ashdene Naturist Club

09-09-2024

Visited again this week - this time staying overnight in a tent with my two dogs.
However, I don't think I will do that again, as I was made to feel uncomfortable walking the dogs across the site to exit via the main gate, so ended up driving them to the gate every time they needed out. Also the camping area is on a slope, and very noisy from the next door industrial estate from 6am. As no one pointed out that there was a kitchen specifically for campers, I then had to wait for the main kitchen area to be unlocked after 8am before I could get a hot drink.
The bar and clubhouse were quite busy both nights, but none of the regulars seemed interested in welcoming a lone stranger - eg there was a quiz on the Friday, and I was asked if I wanted to enter, but no one invited me to join their team, so I played on my own.
It's a shame that all these little things detracted from an otherwise pleasant, well-kept and well-equipped site and sent me away with a bit of a bad taste in the mouth, and this is reflected in my rating, even though the facilities merit higher.

Solway Sun Club

08-02-2024

I have visited on several occasions, and love the place.
It is extremely quiet and peaceful - on occasions I have been the only person on site! - and the woodland location is idyllic - tho flying insects can be a bit of a pain at the height of Summer! The wood-fired sauna is a definite bonus on a wet day.
The facilities are quite basic and, tbh, would benefit from a bit of updating (it's a bit like going back in time 50 years!), but as long as you are prepared for this, there is no reason not to enjoy your stay. Be aware the place is completely off grid, and wifi is only available in/near the clubhouse, and phone reception is not the best - which adds to the peace, but not ideal if you need to be in regular touch with work or family. Don't expect a lively, activity-packed stay; I've never known it to be really busy, and there is no bar, shop or organised activities - be sure to take your own drinks/snacks! - but the members are friendly if not numerous, and I have made a couple of good friends there.
The rental vans are a little 'well-loved', but clean and comfortable, with all the basics - and one of them accepts dogs, which not many places do.
The location is a little hard to find - but still very convenient for Carlisle and the surrounding area - and only just off the motorway.