Reviews by Anthony
Ashdene Naturist Club
08-02-2024
Visited for the day to meet up with a friend who lives locally and thoroughly enjoyed my visit.Friendly welcome. The pool, hot tub and jacuzzi were ideal on a chilly wet winter's day, and the conservatory a comfortable place to relax. Nice touch having tea/coffee making facilities. Everywhere very clean and well-maintained - obviously well-loved and cared for.
I hope to return again in better weather when it will probably be a little more busy, and enjoy the outside facilities too.
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.