Note: This review was left while under different management
I needed to visit Poole in the second week in June 2008, on business and having just bought Camping Cheques for my Gold Card I thought that Shamba near Ringwood would be ideal for my trip, as they are one of the few sites in the UK who accept Camping Cheques. We could give our new Compass Rallye a good run out, so killing two birds with one stone so to speak. When we arrived we entered the reception and the lady behind the counter was speaking to a potential camper on the phone, we were approached by the camp manager who asked if he could help, we explained that we were booked in for five nights and he confirmed that from the computer. He said follow me, and then led us to our assigned pitch, stood on the pitch and guided me to a perfect reverse. The pitch was level and well marked, the electric hookup was coveniently at the back, with water stand pipe within 20 feet. Once set up I returned to the office to make payment. was given the 3 digit code for the keypad entry to the toilets, showers and washroom. They were immaculate and it is understandable why they win awards for their facilities, in fact I have never in 25 years of caravanning been in more pleasant washrooms. The waste disposal are equally impressive, bottle bank for three different colour glass, a container for newspapers and a large container for landfill waste. The wardens wear uniform shirts and blouses with the site logo on the chest and are both helpful and cheerful. The site has a children's play park and there is a large heated swimming pool, a small shop and a bar, The Shamba Club. With glorious sunshine for our stay and very pleasant staff and a lovely well organised site, we were well pleased, and yes the new van was delight too.