Woodbridge Inn Reviews

Could be better

I hate to say this because I have ready reviews saying this pub and site have been recently taken over, but there is a lot still to do on the campsite and the pub. Starting with the campsite, the hardstanding pitches are in a poor state, with food and rubbish around them and gravel and grass not looked after. The toilet and shower block although reasonably clean in the men's, there is only one toilet cubicle and one shower cubicle, apparently the same in the ladies. This is lacking considering how many people are using this site. Next, the pub, the Landlord and Lady are very charming and quirky but the beer didn't taste well cared for and the food wasn't great either. My son had burger and chips which I must give credit for, looked very good and apparently tasted nice, but I made the bad choice of fish and chips. I believe the description says something like cod in crispy batter, I know I was told that they didn't have the normal large fish and that I would have 2 smaller pieces, but what I didn't expect was 2 soggy cooked from frozen pieces that Iceland wouldn't have put their name to. The only saving grace were the desserts which were very nice.

Site's response

Thank you for your review, and we are sorry that you were disappointed. To address some of your points: We took over this site which had been closed for some time early this year and after extensive repairs and refurbishment, reopened the pub in May and the campsite in June. We know there is still work to be done, but it was commercially vital to get both pub and campsite operational in order for the business to survive. To compensate for the less than perfect state, we opted to charge the rates from 2021 under previous owners, even though costs have gone up dramatically since then. We check the site several times each day but not all campers are as fastidious as you probably are, and leave litter, food etc. around their pitches. We clean up when we see that. The site is deliberately kept a little wild and will never be "manicured", but we do not consider it suitable for that. In terms of the showers, there are 2 each in the gents' and ladies', and this has been the case since 2018. The site was then, and still is, licensed for 16 hardstands and 30 tent pitches but we have reduced that to 10 hardstands and 24 pitches, 12 fewer than our permitted maximum, to try to reduce the load on the facilities. Once again, we are sorry you did not enjoy your meal in the pub, had you made your complaint at the time, we would have certainly managed the situation there and then, but please appreciate some time has now passed and we were unaware that you were not satisfied with our food, which again, we keep basic and at a good price. At least our desserts offered some saving grace.

Shame I didn't read the small print

Shame I didn't read the small print. The pub shuts on a Sunday at 18:00. Very disappointing. Showers are very clean, toilet not so much. Always had toilet roll and has a handy socket point.

Excellent

The site is clean and well maintained with really good facilities. Also, it's conveniently located next to the pub.

Always a great place to stay

We camp here every year with my Grandson and fish at Manningford. Basic facilities but everything we need. The new owners are working hard and it shows, they have done a great job on the pub and the staff are very welcoming. We enjoyed our stay.

Holiday in a quiet place

Basic camping as we expected, was perfect for us to visit around.

Not what I thought

This site may suit some travellers. Not really my cup of tea. Hardstandings aren't particularly level and were weedy. When I arrived, I was apparently the last expected booking that day, but still seemed a problem to locate my booking, Had to wait for a splitter to be added to hook-up point. An assortment of campervans/motorhomes, tents, off-grid vehicles etc. Some road noise and nocturnal MOD aircraft activity. Basic. Not really for children/families.

Potential to be good again!

Felt the site lacks TLC! Just been taken over by new landlord. Google aerial pics show how the site used to be! Not like that now. We had young child with us and found it unsuitable for her. Fast running stream to one side of site. Hard standing area next to road so it was noisy. Has potential to be a good site with a little effort and investment. Good location prior to visiting Stonehenge.

Beautiful site

Absolutely great site, booked very last minute and the site owner was super accommodating, gave lots of recommendations of where to go nearby. Decent facilities and the site itself was beautiful, real treat to camp next to the river. Great pub as well. The only issue I had was that it was quite noisy, next to a fairly busy road (for the countryside at least) and lots of aircraft overnight related to the military base nearby. Obviously nothing the owner can do about that, and it didn't detract from my stay at all, but something to bear in mind if you're after somewhere peaceful.

Good location

Good location. Campsite looking tired, although facilities functioning well. A good time was had nevertheless.

Welcoming

First time staying here and will be back again. Nice location, convenient with a pub on site. Easy access and nice walks around.

Peaceful with good clean facilities

Perfect. I visited my son at Tidworth and this was a perfect place for me to park up. Peaceful and everything I needed for me and my dog.

Our visit

This park was still undergoing construction but the staff were very welcoming, the bar snacks were 10 out of 10. Very peaceful. My only concern was that they could had been a little more on top of the cleaning. Even after saying that, I will definitely return, I'm sure when the work is complete, this will be a little gem.

Two day break

What an exceptional location with the river, the seating and the picnic tables. I can't believe this hidden gem, great helpful and friendly staff with great food on offer...

Good winter pitch is passing through the area.

Excellent gravelled camper van pitches, especially for autumn weather, if a little close together. Good showers. The other facilities in the wash block were fine though the building was a little tired. You need a head torch if washing up after dark. Nice people to deal with.

Charming and beautiful area

A rural but beautiful area. We stayed in our Motorhome on a well planed site by the river and near to the lake. Toilets and showers clean and a lovely quaint pub in the grounds. The service was good and very friendly staff. We didn't eat there but the menus looked lovely. Very peaceful and a short walk led us to a huge stunning lake with beautiful swans. We plan to go back there soon.

Great, simple, quiet, convenient

It was a handy stopping point just off the A303. It had all we needed. It was clean and simple with good powerful showers. The pub served good food and nice beer. Enough space for the kids to run about too.

Excellent food

Good hardstanding but shower/toilet block in need of TLC. Food in the pub was great though!

Great little spot, beautiful little river.

Neat little site, just off the main route through. I booked just a grass pitch so parked up alongside track and not down towards the river. One loo and two showers, was fine in October. No loo paper though for 24 hours before I left. Lovely pub, excellent food and beer. Very friendly. Lovely place for kids to play as well as a play ground area, space to play ball.

Great campsite

Great little campsite in a lovely location. Only stayed a single night but will definitely be back. Recommended!