Practical Motorhome independent site reviews Jan 2007

Despite its convenient location for visiting central London (an hour’s drive on a good day), Alderstead Heath has a calm, rural feel thanks to its location among the open fields of the Surrey countryside.
Much of the site is dotted with grass ‘base’ pitches, for caravans stationed here most of the year, but these certainly don’t detract from the appeal of the spacious touring area at the top end of the site. Most pitches are on hardcore hardstanding, so bring some rock pegs for your awning (although these can also be bought from the site shop).
Facilities are of the Caravan Club’s usual high standard, and there is even a dedicated tourer washing area if your ‘van is streaked with grime on arrival.
There is some background noise from the nearby M25, but there remains a wonderfully secluded feel to the site, which is bordered on one side by woods that are extremely popular with walkers.
Security is also excellent, with the site offering a perimeter fence linked to reception by an alarm.
Redhill and Caterham are just a few miles away, and a nearby pub, The Feathers, serves good food and real ales.

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Despite its convenient location for visiting central London (an hour’s drive on
a good day), Alderstead Heath has a calm, rural feel thanks to its location among open fields in the Surrey countryside.
Much of the site is dotted with grass ‘base’ pitches, for caravans stationed here most of the year, but these certainly don’t detract from the appeal of the spacious touring area at the top of the site. Most pitches are on hardcore hardstanding, so bring some rock pegs for your awning (these can also be bought from the site shop).
Facilities are of the Caravan Club’s usual high standard, and there is even a dedicated tourer washing area if your van is streaked with grime when you arrive. You can hear some background noise from the
nearby M25, but there is still
a wonderfully secluded feel to
the site, which is bordered on one side by woods that are popular with walkers. Security is excellent, including barriers, raisable sleeping policemen and
a perimeter fence linked to reception by an alarm. Redhill and Caterham are just a few miles away, and a nearby pub, The Feathers, serves good food and real ales. It’s a superb base for visiting London, as well as being an excellent place to relax.

Practical Caravan Top 100 Parks Awards 2005

You could be forgiven for not knowing that you are 15 miles from Central London and right on top of the M25 at Alderstead Heath. Tucked away in the Surrey hills between open countryside and wooded heathland, the only trace of real civilisation is the odd house and concrete paths that criss-cross the adjacent wooded areas. Although now reclaimed by nature, these paths are all that remain of the secret World War II food depot that was hidden here, shrouded by the trees.
Open all year with 83 touring pitches, Alderstead Heath is a quiet and well-kept site. The two toilet blocks are immaculate and, as with most Caravan Club sites, the hot water is plentiful and the showers are free. Food preparation areas and laundry facilities are provided, and there is also a small shop in the reception selling basic groceries and newspapers. A very useful information point is next door.
Alderstead Heath is a great base for walking, watching wildlife, or taking in the unmissable sunrises, sunsets and starry skies. Bear in mind that this is a typically rural site, though, with few local facilities
– the surrounding countryside is hilly and public transport is not reliable. But Redhill and Caterham are only a short drive away and both have good shopping areas.
With the perimeter fence linked to reception by alarm, and a new ‘out of the ground’ barrier system installed this summer, Alderstead Heath is a very secure – as well as a very pleasant – place to be.

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At Alderstead Heath, you could be forgiven for not realising that you are only 15 miles from London, and not far from the M25. Tucked away in the Surrey hills between open countryside and wooded heathland, the only trace of much civilisation is the odd house, and concrete paths which criss-cross the adjacent wooded areas. Interestingly, these paths are all that remain of the secret WWII army depot that was once here, hidden by the trees. The area has now been reclaimed by nature, and people enjoy walking their dogs here.
Alderstead Heath has 83 touring pitches is open all year round. It is a quiet and exceptionally well-kept site. The two toilet facility buildings are immaculate, and as with most Caravan Club sites the hot water is plentiful and the showers are free.
Food preparation areas and laundry facilities are provided, and there is also a small shop, in the reception building, which sells basic groceries and newspapers. Next door is a useful information point.
Alderstead Heath is a great base from which to walk, watch wildlife, or enjoy the wonderful sunrises, sunsets and starry skies. Despite being so close to London it is essentially a rural site, and so has few local facilities. The surrounding countryside is hilly and public transport is not reliable. But Redhill and Caterham are only a short distance away, and both have good shopping areas.

Practical Caravans Top 100 Parks Awards 2004

You could be forgiven for not knowing that you are 15 miles from Central London and right on top of the M25 at Alderstead Heath. Tucked away in the Surrey hills between open countryside and wooded heathland, the only trace of real civilisation is the odd house and concrete paths that criss-cross the adjacent wooded areas. Although now reclaimed by nature and people walking their dogs, these paths are all that remain of the secret WWII food depot that was once hidden here, shrouded by the trees.

Open all year round, with 83 touring pitches, Alderstead Heath is a quiet and exceptionally well-kept site. The two toilet blocks are immaculate, and as with most Caravan Club sites the hot water is plentiful and the showers are free. Food preparation areas and laundry facilities are provided, and there is also a small shop in the reception selling basic groceries and newspapers. A very useful information point is next door.

Alderstead Heath is a great base for walking, watching wildlife, or taking in the unmissable sunrises, sunsets and starry skies. Bear in mind that this is a typically rural site, though, with few local facilities – the surrounding countryside is hilly and public transport is not reliable. But Redhill and Caterham are only a short drive away and both have good shopping areas.

With the perimeter fence linked to reception by alarm, and a new ‘out of the ground’ barrier system installed this summer, Alderstead Heath is a very secure – as well as a very pleasant – place to be.