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St Leonards, Ringwood BH24 2RZ, England
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Oakdene Forest Park
3.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Great holiday”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011
1
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We go to Oakdene Forest Park all the time and have stayed in a Burley caravan, a Cranborne caravan and 2 different lodges all the accommodation we stayed in was very clean. We are going back for Christmas 2011 and can't wait. The entertainment doesn't bother us to much as we go for the peace and quiet (don't know what it is like in the school holidays though). The park is a great base for exploring the new forest and surrounding areas. All the staff we have met are really friendly, polite and nothing is too much trouble for them. If we have any problems they are sorted out really quickly. If you want peace and quiet I think Oakdene is the best place.

Room Tip: The lodges are great and some of the 4 berths allow pets.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Don't go”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011
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The place is a tip, the management haven't a clue. By the looks of the number of empty pitches, caravan owners are leaving in droves.

Room Tip: Go somehere else
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Dump”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011 via mobile

Booked a last minute weekend deal as could not find accommodation elsewhere and stayed in a burley caravan, which to be honest was fine for our needs. That's where the positives stop as the food, entertainment etc are poor. The oak suite was shut on the Saturday night as a private function took priority over guests who were left with the tiny blues bar where I had the experience of the poor food on offer that they say is freshly prepared (out of a box more like). Having stayed at shorefields this is definitely a poor relation.

  • Stayed November 2011
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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ShorefieldHolidays, Manager at Oakdene Forest Park, responded to this review
5 December 2011
We are very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay at Oakdene Forest Park. We do understand that entertainment is a matter of taste and we do try to put on many different types of entertainment throughout the year to make sure all guests are catered for.
As a functions venue as well as a holiday park, we do sometimes have to close the Oak Suite to guests, however we apologise that this impacted on your stay.

Many thanks for your review; we do appreciate any feedback whether it be positive or negative and we do take all comments very seriously.
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Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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“peace and quite”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

my wife a i loved our stay at oakdene forest park. We stayed in a lodge with a hot tub which was great to relax in.The lodge was very comfortable ,clean and had everything we needed. The swimming pool, sauna , stream room were fab, it was a kept clean and we were the only ones in the pool most of the time. We enjoyed the walk next to the park in the forest.We really enjoyed our break we just wanted to get away from all the hustle and bustle which is would we need, I would go back and recommend it to a friend.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ShorefieldHolidays, Manager at Oakdene Forest Park, responded to this review
5 December 2011
So glad to hear that you both had a lovely stay with us and you enjoyed the lodge. We pride ourselves on being able to offer good value, relaxing holidays so it is great that you have chosen to stay with us.

We do offer a wide range of deals throughout the year so be sure to have a look at our website when you book with us again.
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“To be avoided, do not rent one of their own mobile homes”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We booked through Hoseasons to stay in at Oakdene, I called to say my Husband has had a Bone marrow Transplant, so he could not be near mold as it gives off spore which would be very dangerous for him. I offer to pay if an extra clean was needed, and I was told they are all clean with no mold.
I asked in check in if it was clean and dry, told yes, see pictures to see what you think!!!
They could not move us to anything else!

Also The other problems were black mold on the overlap at the top of the fridge door.

Unable to open the ice box in fridge as it was totally frozen up.

Picture smeared with food from previous guests.

All door ledges filthy

The double bed mattress you can feel all the springs

Dinning area curtains stained.

1 oven shelf only and not one baking tray impossible to cook for 6 with this, as we needed to do as my husband cannot eat out .

The grill pan you can only make 2 bits of toast for 6 persons , and no toaster.

All such a shame as the pool area and club very nice. and a nice setting

Room Tip: no just dont go there
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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