Clippesby Blog

Just popped in today to see what Dan has been up to and wow, what a difference.  The bedroom is almost finished except for 2nd fix electrics and skirting boards, and the bathroom just needs the grouting finishing off.

What was once quite a dark and dated bathroom is now modern with a spacious shower cubicle and clean lines.

The kitchen and lounge area is well under way, with the kitchen units due to go in by the end of the week.

By the end of next week ‘Skye’ should be finished and ready for furnishing.  I’ll do one final post to show you the end result.

Next stop …. new bathrooms for our Courtyard Chalets – Wenlock and Braemar.

I met a really lovely lady yesterday from ‘Clever Camper’, which is a business local to us in Norwich that hires out tiny ‘teardrop’ shaped caravans.

Teardrop Trailer Caravans from 'Clever Camper'

These tiny caravans have a double bed, a hatchback kitchen, and come kitted out with everything you need for a hassle free camping break.  If you fancy the idea but don’t have a tow-bar, no problem!!  Imogen will deliver the trailer to our campsite for you.

'Hatchback' kitchen, how cute!

From just £99 for a weekend break, how cool would it be to use one of these funky little campers at our Music Festival in May.

Imogen can be contacted on 07811 460307  or email  imogen@clevercamper.co.uk

http://www.clevercamper.co.uk

Not a tent in sight

We had quite a covering of snow on Saturday night, and today with the clear skies and lovely sunshine, the park looks really pretty.  Don’t think the snow is going to last long though!

All weather pitch in the Old Orchard

If you are feeling brave, we do have some space on our ‘all weather’ pitches for February half term and some great deals in the Pine Lodges and other self catering accommodation (all centrally heated and toasty warm).  There is lots going on in the local area with the CanoeMan organising ‘Peddle & Paddle’ days for the children, BeWILDerwood having a ‘Boggle Wish Bonfire’ and the Norfolk Wildlife Trust holding various events throughout the week.

With 58 days still to go until the Easter Holidays, why wait?  Treat yourself to a few days R&R at Clippesby, we’d love to see you.

The renovations on ‘Skye’ are continuing with Dan, Dean & Karl working hard. Stud partition walls have gone in for the new bathroom, along with the ‘first fix’ wiring and plumbing.

It's all happening in 'Skye'

The bedroom has now been plaster boarded – it’s come a long way since I took the photographs before Christmas, and the old window in the side has been changed for two new ones to let in lots of light.

Dan hard at work!

There is still a long way to go but Dan thinks he will be finished by early March.  I’ll give him a couple of weeks then pop back to see how far he has got.

The phones have been really busy this week with people booking for the Easter holidays. The Cedar Lawn is almost booked up but we still have space in the Orchard & The Meadow on our ‘all weather’ pitches.  You can book either weekly or for the 3 nights of the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Remember last year at Easter?   Temperatures reached 25 degrees – it could happen again!  Give Kaye a call on 01493 367800 to reserve your pitch.

Are you fed up with the chilly, grey weather?  Well, we have some dates for your diary to give you something to look forward to during the warmer months.

The weekend of the 18th May sees the first ‘Clippesby Music Festival’.  Chris is arranging a great line up of bands to play with something to suit most tastes.  Already booked to headline is ‘The Proposition’ - we will keep you up to date with more info as it becomes available.  Lee will be serving a good selection of real ales and locally sourced food in the Muskett Arms and there will be entertainment for the children.

This is going to be a really busy weekend, so if you are thinking of getting the family together or a small group of friends, don’t be disappointed, give us a call to book your pitches or accommodation 01493 367800 as soon as possible!!

We will be holding our annual Beer Festival in September over two weekends,  the 14th, 15th & 16th of September and then 21st, 22nd and the 23rd of September.

The Muskett Arms, Clippesby

Festival favourites ‘Hard Rain’ are booked to play on the Saturday night of both Festivals with other music & entertainment still to be confirmed.  We do still have pitches left, give us a call to get booked in.

Our first ‘blog’ entry of 2012 is a simple one – We would like to wish all of our customers a Happy & Healthy New Year.

Clippesby Village Sign

Keep an eye on the blog & facebook for details of the new Music Festival being held at Clippesby over the weekend of 18th, 19th & 20th May.  Not quite Glastonbury (yet!), but Chris is putting together a great line up of bands with something to suit everyone.   If you would like to book a pitch or accommodation for this weekend give Jane or Kaye a call  01493 367800.