Stressful! things didn't go to plan on arrival at Bath Chew Valley

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In this video we arrive at the wonderful Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park but the final few hundreds yards were a nightmare. The road had been closed due to BT work and we had to follow a diversion. Dave went into panic mode and reverted back to following the Sat Nav which was a big mistake!
Lovely area, lot's of great pubs, National Trust houses, Restaurants and Walks.
We hope you enjoy the video and please let us know your thoughts on Bath Chew.
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Dave & Helen
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@stellam8157 Месяц назад

Great video, thanks.

@HelenandDave Месяц назад

Thanks again Stella, much appreciated, stay tuned, Helen & Dave 👍

@gillianbradbrook9906 4 месяца назад

That's one we won't be visiting, we have been to a couple you have and very impressed with them

@HelenandDave 4 месяца назад

Hi Gillian, we won’t be back either. Didn’t like the atmosphere tbh. Thanks for your support too. Best wishes. Helen & Dave

@robswiseways5697 Год назад

Hi Dave & Helen, Pleased to see you soon settled in despite the stressful arrival 😧. A lovely and very well kept site but never had to park away from the caravan before. I can’t see an issue if you don’t have an awning but I guess it’s one rule for all. Thanks for the tour and all the best, Rob & Gail

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Rob & Gail, hope you’re both well. Although we knew the procedure we didn’t much like it. We store chairs in the car at night and other bits and bobs. Bit too much of a walk for us. Well kept site though. Thanks as always, cheers Dave and Helen 👍

@gregcale8285 Год назад

And yet another great video. You give us so many great places to go next year. We have decided to go to the mill next year. Thanks mate

@HelenandDave Год назад

Thanks Greg, really appreciate it and hope you have a g treat stay when you get there. ATB Dave and Helen 👍

@dbarber2003 Год назад

Another great vido folks, what a lovely site really well maintained and looked after. IMG what an arrival Im not surprised yiu had a Cuder to calm your nerves lol.

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Daryl, I needed that Cider 🍺. Enjoyed our stay, lovely part of the world. Thanks for watching. Cheers Dave & Helen 👍

@mariaandanthonyevans2925 5 месяцев назад

Nice site but I like to see my car next to the van

@HelenandDave 5 месяцев назад

Hi Maria and Anthony,, us too and we didn't enjoy the trek to the car park in the rain! Thanks for watching, stay tuned, Helen & Dave

@terryfielding8836 Год назад

Hi Helen and Dave. What a nightmare of an arrival. Site looks lovely.

@HelenandDave Год назад

Thanks Terry, not great for the heart 😂😂 thanks for watching, Cheers Dave and Helen 👍

@NomadicTreks Год назад

Looks a very pretty looking site guys. Thanks for sharing Helen and Martin.

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Both, good to see you back out and about. Can't wait for your next Spanish adventure. Cheers, Dave & Helen

@barbsdee3831 Месяц назад

Thank you for a great video. I can’t see the point of a dog exercise area and having to keep them on a lead! What’s the point of that! 🤦🏼‍♀️ As others have said I’d prefer the convenience of having the car next to the caravan, the CAMC has strict parking rules, if this site had them then their precious grass wouldn’t be spoilt, Concierge site manages it and that looks immaculate. Mmm maybe won’t put this on my list 😂

@HelenandDave Месяц назад

Not one of our favourite places to visit Barbs tbh. There was a funny atmosphere amongst the staff and none of the campers seemed too happy. If it rains you’ve got a long walk to reception to get to your car too. Dog walk area? Odd! We wouldn’t go back I’m afraid which is a shame because it is well kept. Take care, Helen & Dave 👍

@paulandsarahcaravanlife Год назад

HI Helen and Dave. Great video and lovely site and a great dog walk. Alway got to have a pub close if possible 😆 cheers Paul and Sarah

@HelenandDave Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it. Completely agree and there are a number of great pubs near this site. Hope you're both well. Thanks for watching, Cheers, Helen & Dave

@griswald7156 Год назад

£7 a pint in Pitlochry….

@andrewmoorey6103 Год назад

Which is why we ditched our Garmin Camper satnav and use Google Maps and Google Earth to pre plan the route. Also follow the sites directions. With a road closed follow the diversion signs, not your sat nav. Lovely site thought. Great walks in the area.

@HelenandDave Год назад

Thanks for watching 👍

@JPLamoureuxsTravels Год назад

Thats a sod that entrance lol.... The sites one of my favourites i did a vid ages ago the fish and chips on the lake is lovely yet not as cheap as chips lol 😂 i've had many a great days birding there too! Nice one folks! JP

@HelenandDave Год назад

We watched your review before going there. Lovely part of the world 👍

@martinfield1484 Год назад

Great video dave&Helen I stayed at bath marina on the edge of bath so just a 5-10 minute taxi ride but another awkward campsite to get to narrow roads with hills and a housing estate to drive through before you reach your destination 😀 managed a drive out to cheddar gorge remarkable place Cheers martin

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Martin, lovely area, had a nice stay (stressful arrival lol), Thanks again for watching and leaving a comment. ATB, Dave & Helen.

@adiwilson42 Год назад

Thanks for my sticker ☺️

@HelenandDave Год назад

Any time! Adrian, thanks for watching ATB Dave & Helen

@philipwilliams3674 Год назад

Great video, so good in fact we’ve booked for April. Also on the back of Practical Caravan mags Best Site award. Hopefully won’t make the same mistake as you on the approach to the site!

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Philip, oh excellent, hope you have a great stay, lovely area. The approach should be fine 😊 ATB, Dave & Helen 👍

@jbrislen1 Год назад

Lovely looking site. What a nightmare arrival...a bit like our journey 3 days ago in our 7.4m motorhome. Main road was closed and didn't have a clue which way to go....semi followed Satnav but ended up down some very tight country lanes....stress levels high but obviously rectified with a beer upon arrival 🍺

@HelenandDave Год назад

Yep, had a few of those over the years, scary at the time but now you can look back and smile 😊 a 🍺 remedy seems to work well though. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. ATB Dave & Helen 👍

@tanksontour Год назад

Great vlog thanks. Awkward entrance without the added stress of a closed road! When in Zummerzzett drink ……. Ghost Ship! We’ve been there once many many years ago with a motorhome, don’t think we will return. It’s a lovely kept site but just not for us. Thanks for sharing. Andy and Kim.

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Andy & Kim, we felt much the same TBH. I couldn’t finish the cider so got myself a Ghost Ship 👻🚢 . Thanks for watching. ATB Dave and Helen 👍

@planecrazyaviation7773 Год назад

Oh dear Dave, follow the diversion not your Sat Nav mate 😂 great video again, thanks for showing us round. Steve ☝️

@HelenandDave Год назад

Lesson learned Steve. Nice part of the world, plenty to do there. Thanks for supporting as always. Cheers, Helen & Dave

@busterboy7505 Год назад

Hello Helen and Dave, love the speeded up part, bet your blood pressure was rising lol, funny enough just watched Bob and Jenny latest video and they had problems finding there site as well, first time I have ever seen where someone else sets your caravan for you, thanks for your video, until next time take care, 👍.

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Buster 😂blood pressure was up 😂 the Cider helped calm me down again. Thanks as always, Cheers Dave and Helen 👍

@marraaman Год назад

Dave I felt your pain even to the point of drinking cider 😂😂👍👍

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Steve, that’s literally how stressful it was! 🍺😂. Actually I only drank half of it before reaching for a Ghost Ship! ATB Dave & Helen 👍

@marraaman Год назад

@@HelenandDave 😂😂😂👍

@richardcope3850 Год назад

My sympathies, we’ve had a few stressful approaches in our time, usually after a journey of a few hundred miles o so!

@HelenandDave Год назад

Cheers Richard, reassuring to know it’s not just me 😂😂

@grahamlongdon8448 Год назад

I felt for you

@HelenandDave Год назад

Thanks Graham, you're the only one to show any empathy, that means a lot lol. Thanks for watching, Cheers, Helen & Dave

@CaravanningwiththeMrs Год назад

Language Timothy! 🙃 Yeah, you don't need that at the end of your journey. Decent location with some nice looking pubs, we have yet to venture down that way with the caravan, but will do soon. Decent video, cheers. 🙃 ☀ 👍

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Kevin & Sadie (Lumsden), it put me on a bit of a downer but a couple of pints and I was on cloud 9! Lovely area just wish we had done our research better! ATB Dave and Helen 👍

@CaravanningwiththeMrs Год назад

@@HelenandDave Beer always has the answer! 🙃 ☀ 👍

@BobEarnshawMoHo Год назад

Lol, how not to arrive! We went there just after Lockdown, nice site, toilets were still closed. We had to leave our towed car in the car park, but we could park our own motorhome

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Bob, we always watch your vids, you’ve been everywhere and it gives us a great idea of the road in, just wasn’t expecting it to be closed! Looks like you have had a fab NI tour 👍 Cheers Dave & Helen

@colinnewmarch1106 Год назад

We stayed there a couple of years ago, a bit twee and regimented for us

@HelenandDave Год назад

Couldn’t help but feel the same Colin. Thanks for watching, much appreciated. Cheers Dave & Helen 👍

@dianecollins9966 Год назад

We are there next week x

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hope you have a great stay Diane. Thanks for watching. Cheers Dave & Helen 👍

@rogerbixley6911 Год назад

Hi Helen and Dave. A bit strange that you are not allowed to drive your caravan to the pitch...what do they do with motorhomes...do the tow them for you as well ?

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Roger, It was strange and tbh put me off a bit. Motorhomes drive themselves I found it odd that I had driven 250miles but couldn’t manage the last 100yds on my own ??

@m1cxf Год назад

Only recently discovered your channel and we are loving the way you present the videos. I'm not too impressed with this site though. Incredibly well presented and maintained, the assistance to level the caravan is a bonus, especially as it is by someone who probably know their job so well they possibly know which pitch requires what size levelling block. I wouldn't be too keen on the having to park away from the caravan though, as someone with impaired mobility I wouldn't be too eager to book here. Especially as I cannot see any mention of reasonable adjustments as expected under the equality act in their terms and conditions. I have emailed them to ask about facilities for such occasions and will report back if/when I get a response. Keep up the good work. TJ

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Trevor, thanks very much for your comment and supporting our channel. I agree whole heartedly with your comment, we didn’t like leaving the car at reception either. I’d be interested to know what response you get Trevor. All the best, Dave & Helen 👍

@robertpritchard6240 Год назад

We had the same issue ourselves getting into the site using the wrong road, like you, we had to turn around. Really nice site though although on the pricey side

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Robert, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. We met some people who also had the same problem. Lovely area too. ATB, Dave & Helen 👍

@scotiajinker8392 Год назад

Couldn’t be bothered not having the car next to my van. By the looks of it some pitches are a long way from the car park. Imagine needing to go out & it’s pouring down.

@HelenandDave Год назад

Exactly! We didn’t like not having the car next to the van and it did pour down the whole time we were there. 👍

@HitchUpAndTow Год назад

I think we all have had this type of arrival lol, just adds to the adventure. Looks a nice site, but not having your car by the caravan wouldn't help Coral with the wheel chair

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Mark & Coral, Helen said it added to the adventure!!! I wasn’t a fan of leaving the car in a car park I must admit. We often store chairs and bulky items in the car on our pitch. Thanks for watching. Cheers Dave & Helen 👍

@griswald7156 Год назад

@@HelenandDave im always going into my car on site…as it stores a lot of our supplies..which is no surprise…as is a nice sunrise..

@sandrapearson728 Год назад

Oh dear, since we moved to Somerset we’ve found that road closure signs are really badly placed, left around when no longer needed etc etc really poor. My husband being extra traffic police is far from impressed, especially with our narrow lanes.

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Sandra, my heart dropped when we saw the road closed sign and then it pounded when we hit the narrow lanes! We can look back and smile now but it was stressful! Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave. PS you live in a beautiful area 👍

@sandrapearson728 Год назад

@@HelenandDave we certainly do, we’re in the Polden Hills. One of our favourite sites is Burrowhayes near Porlock, it’s lovely

@eddgreen9376 6 дней назад

Which satnav do you recommend guys? I had a terrible experience in the Peak District with copilot the other day, think I’ll delete that app now!

@HelenandDave 5 дней назад

Hi there Edd, same thing happened to us until I got this Aguiri Sat Nav, never had a problem since. Here is a link to it. www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravantastic/list/2V2N7FLJEDE2T?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d Cheers, Helen & Dave

@DesmondsDonders Год назад

You would have got one long beep from me as I tried to cover the punctuation LOL

@HelenandDave Год назад

😂😂😂😂 Reassured to know it’s not just me then Dave👍 Regards, to you both. Dave & Helen 👍

@Bruce-qn6ee Год назад

Chew Valley caravan site is nowhere near Bath its in Bristol

@HelenandDave Год назад

Yep, we found that out the hard way. We should have researched it better. Great area though. 👍 Cheers, Dave & Helen

@shanejones6759 Год назад

Thanks for the video. We have booked both concierge and Bath next summer! May i ask at the beginning of your videos you show a route map, is that an app you use for route planning?

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi Shane, many thanks for watching, hope you have a lovely stay at both sites. The app is no good for route planning, purely a visual representation of our journey. It’s called Travel Boast. ATB Dave and Helen 👍

@cantstandlazyskanks 5 месяцев назад

Doesn't sound disabled friendly, moving your car to the reception.??....

@HelenandDave 5 месяцев назад

I believe there may be an exception with disabled pitches. Regardless, we didn’t like leaving the car at the bottom of the site, especially when it was raining ☔️ 🌧️. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave

@jamesSmith-bn3ud Год назад

A nice site ruined by not allowed your full outfit at the pitch .

@HelenandDave Год назад

Tend to agree James. 👍 Thanks for watching 👍

@griswald7156 Год назад

I wouldnt want to caravan down those lanes…and i dont like the separate parking but you do meet some clowns that can’t park sensibly their car next to their caravan..we’re disabled so walking to the car all the time isn’t great fun..

@HelenandDave Год назад

Hi there, although we were aware of the car parking arrangement, we really didn’t like it. I’m not sure if any exceptions are in place for disabled persons but it wasn’t much fun walking to the car in the rain. Really appreciate you commenting and watching the video. Thanks Dave & Helen 👍

@griswald7156 Год назад

@@HelenandDave i like the frisson between you two,so I’ve subscribed.. And i think if there is a separate car park ,it needs to be camerered up well…i dont like the idea of strangers manoervering and faffing around my car out of my sight..you can get nasty surprises ..maybe if they had gated enclosures for each car i might be tempted…

@HelenandDave Год назад

@@griswald7156 thanks for subscribing, we hope you enjoy our videos. ATB Dave & Helen 👍