We finally visit the site most recommended to us | Caravan Vlogs from Mac & Sarah
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- Hey friends! Welcome to our channel and to another of our caravan vlogs! In this video we have finally arrived at the caravan site which we've had the most recommendations for - Eye Kettleby Lakes in Melton Mowbray.
As you may know if you've watch some of our videos before, we are always on the lookout for a site with some added extras and this site has them in oodles. Not only does it have a bar and tearoom but it also boasts 8 fishing lakes if angling is your hobby. Not only that, but this is the site that people, including our wonderful viewers, have recommended the most.
So sit back, grab a cuppa and let us show you our trip to Eye Kettleby Lakes.
If you're joining us for the first time and caravan vlogs are your thing, then stick around, we have some great plans for 2024 and of course we'll be sharing everything with you, our wonderful viewers!!
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Mac, Sarah & Dozer
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Hey Mac and Sarah.....and not forgetting Dozer, of course ! What a fantastic, informative video! Thank you. I had heard a couple of people talk about this site, and after seeing your Vlog, I will definitely be booking a stay there. I bought my first campervan a few months ago, and travel with my seventeen year old dog, so your videos have been so helpful. I have already been to Concierge Camping after sering your video, and am staying at Back Of Beyond in September. Thank you so much for all your advice. Your videos are fun, and - for me who had never ventured onto a campsite before getting my van.....and with a senior dog - so helpful.
All the best to the three of you- and can't wait to see where you stay in your next video !
Glenn (and Charlie, the dog).
Bi Glenn and Charlie 🙂 thank you so much for watching, we're so happy you found the video informative!
Fantastic that you recently bought a campervans, we've found that it's a brilliant way holiday with a senior dog, we haven't looked back!!
There are so many wonderful sites to stay at too, so glad you've stayed at some of our absolute faves too 😀
Thanks for your lovely comment, give Charlie a hug from us x
All the best
Mac, Sarah & Dozer
So good the elderly are getting out there and smashing it, well done you two
Thank you
Once again a great Vlog we do enjoy watching them some great ideas for things to do whilst away, Bengji our Newfypoo also loves Cheesy chips...lol
Thanks Mark, we really appreciate that! Aww who doesn't love cheesy chips aye? 😋 Thanks for watching
loved watching your hoilday v/blog fantastic as all your videos are guys
Ah thanks Craig, you're too kind 😊👍🏼
Hi guys have watched the video again and have booked for September holidays. We love wat thing your reviews keep them coming 😊
Hey Paul,thanks for watching, we really appreciate your support! Ah that's great, have a fantastic time in September 👍
Great video! The pitches you were on are the best ones we think!!
Hope you enjoyed the Jalapeño pretzels!
Hey guys, thanks for watching! Yes we did enjoy the pretzels, thanks for the gift 👍 It was great meeting you both, we should do it again sometime. Cheers
Hi,
Sorry we haven't commented for a while, just catching up with the back catalogue of vlogs all look stunning.
We have added a couple of the sites to our must visit list.
Are you planning a van review now you have had it a while 😊.
Take care and keep enjoying 😉
Paul and Joanne 👍
PS still loving our van after 2 years 😊
Hey there, now worries 🙏 thanks so much for watching 😊 Actually we are planning a van review video in the next few weeks, so stay tuned 😀
Thanks again and all the best
Mac & Sarah
We love this site go twice a year and meet up with our friends. We think it’s the best in the country
Hey Cathy, thanks for watching! Ah thats great that you meet up with friends there!
We had a great few days there a few weeks ago and its just the best site we been too, we stayed just about where you were and a baby frog came to our pitch so we took him back to the pond just behind us hope he is still surviving - the breakfast was also great lovely site thanks for the video- Ian and Sue
Hi Ian & Sue, thanks for watching 👍🏼 oh that's great, it's a fab spot on the site isn't it? I'm sure the baby frog is thriving 🐸 thanks again, all the best
Always looks a lovely site when you see videos of it, got to add it to our wish list 🙂
@@tylerstravels0610 thanks so much for watching
We hope Sir Keir Starmer look-a-like didn't break the swing set - looks amazing. 😂 It's on the to go to list now. 👍
No swings were damaged in the making of this video 😅
Haha that's exactly what I thought!!
Excellent informative video, thanks for sharing. Melton Mowbray brought back memories of some of our former dogs: when we were in the market buying a dog tether at the pet stall, one of our dogs, unbeknown to us, stole a bag of dog treats. We didn’t notice until we were on our way back to the motorhome 🙄.
Hey Irene! Thanks for sharing that memory with us, that's so funny 🤣 thanks for watching
Another brilliant video. Will be booking to go there! Many thanks to you both.😊
Thanks so much Jackie, so glad you enjoyed it 🙂❤️
Lovely review Mac & Sarah ❤️ Thanks for sharing. We’ve been there, stayed in both the Northern & Southern sections, enjoyed both 🤗 Sending our very best wishes to you both, Keith & Michele xxx
Hi Keith & Michelle 🙂 thanks so much for watching, so happy you enjoyed it. It's a great site isn't it?
All the best, Mac & Sarah xx
Hi Mac & Sarah, Excellent videography, editing skills and informative story telling. Always enjoying watching your videos👍
Thanks so much Stewart, we really appreciate it 👍 thanks for watching
Great video as always guys. I bought the games when you recommended them in a previous video. Haven’t tried Codenames yet, so it was useful to see you explain it. Jaipur we are sending back as it had no instructions in English!
Hey Sandra 😀 are we board game influencers now? 😂 Oh noo that's a shame about Jaipur, it's a fun game. Codenames is fun too, it's nice to play a cooperative fame.
Thanks for watching 😀
Hi Mac and Sarah
We love it there so glad you did too, as veggies we do tend to eat out anywhere once then do like to cook for our selves too.
We also did love the veggie breakfast, and we have visited on a couple of nights that had tribute acts on they were great fun .
Keep it coming love your vlogs.
Gary and Kate x
PS
We have just returned from France
@@user-go6cf2zj7v Hi Gary and Kate, thanks for watching. We'd like to have seen some live music there but we arrived on a Sunday and left on the Saturday so just missed it. Hope you enjoyed France?
Another great video from you two! A very comprehensive and informative review 👏👏👏
Thanks so much Graeme, much appreciated 👍🏼
Great video and informative for people who have never been there. I actually think we were onsite during your visit I recognised our motorhome on pitch 118 as you did the drive through! The only aspect which I would add are the different street food nights, ie fish & chips Wednesday, including the option to get your own takeaway delivery on a Friday to the bar, they provide plates knives and forks etc for each night theme.
Hi Tony, thanls for watching! Oh that's great that you spotted your Motorhome, we were there from 16th to 22nd June.
You're absolutely right, the other options for food are well worth a mention, thanks for commenting, especially take away night, that's a great idea
Thanks again. All the best
Mac & Sarah
Great video thank you. Love this site and will be visiting again in September.
Thanks for watching Maria ♥️
Such a great video, Mac and Sarah. Lots of lovely comprehensive and detailed insight.
It was nice to see both of you and Dozer living your best life in the E Midlands for a week. I'm sure we'll get you up to glorious North Yorkshire where we live at some time, to sample its many delights, scenery and variety.
We have had multiple recommendations to visit Eye Kettleby Lakes by other caravanners and we are booked for a 4 night stay with our elderly fur baby Xenna in October on the Northern Close. On the evidence of this video it certainly looks good.
Really appreciate the attention to detail in this video. You've sold it to us. Also it's within our 3 to 4 hour from home maximum drive window.
We'd love to know what was on Dozer's licky mat.
Enjoy what's left of our seemingly non existent summer. See you on the next one. ❤👍😀 Graham, Pam and Xenna xx
Hi Graham, Pam and Xena, we hope you're all well 🙂 Oh one day we would love to come to your neck of the woods, such a beautiful part of the country!
Thanks for watching this video, so glad you found it informative, we certainly enjoyed our stay. And it sounds like it's closer to you than it is to us 🙂
All the best
Mac & Sarah
Thank you both for a fantastic overview of this site, it looks absolutely stunning and one I'll now be visiting. Definitely worth the drive from West Sussex 😊
Hi Trevor, thanks so much for watching. Glad you like the look for the site, it's well worth the drive to be honest.
All the best
Mac & Sarah
Great style from you both with the content and conversation! Keep going, plus I’m getting excited about touring and what to look out for with caravans!
Thanks very much Rob, much appreciated 👍
Great video & glad you enjoyed, we love it there & shame you didn’t feel the warmth of the place as we do…. maybe next time 😊 I agree southern is a bit far from the tearoom, we always stay on northern as we have an old doggie too but she can be carried when needed.
Hi Joanne, thanks so much for watching ❤️ absolutely maybe next time 😊 it's great that you can pick up and carry your doggo, that's so sweet. Dozer is a bit of a lump unfortunately haha.
Thanks again, all the best ❤️
Been there last year, beautiful site and the 8 lakes stunning went to see and touched all of them..facilities superb,restaurant very good..went to melton mowbray to pick up the Best PIE ,visited the Rowland lake too.enjoy..
Thanks for watching! We agree, a great site for sure! We didn't get to see all 8 lakes, but the ones we did were so lovely.
Thanks again
Mac & Sarah x
Love your videos guys another awesome one!!
Finally got ourselves some zero gravity loungers to use at our caravan.
To note if you’re ever looking for a quiet no frills site I’d recommended poachers patch in Lincolnshire. Weekdays out of season it’s a lovely quiet site with nice field to walk dozer. We have our caravan sited there. There’s an excellent pub in the village as well. It’s basic but peaceful x
@@ellietyman9839 hi there, thanks for watching and for the tip, sounds lovely!!
All the best
Mac & Sarah xx
Thanks Mac and Sarah, another great video. We went to ‘Back of Beyond’ because of your recommendation and loved it. Looking forward to trying your new recommendation but as we live a little further north we will have to incorporate it into a longer trip than our normal weekends away. Keep doing what you do. Thank you.
Hi Mike!! Ah that's wonderful that you visited Back of Beyond, one of our favourite sites!! Yes this one was a fair bit further for us too, we combined 6 nights here with a week at Old Brick Kilns in Norfolk.
Thanks for watching. All the best
Mac & Sarah
Good video as always on a great site. One of 2 of our best sites in 32 years caravanning the other being Old Oakes at Glastonbury another 5 star site with superb facilities. Eye Kettleby only about 1.5 hrs from home for us and we visit twice a year. They do also offer take away service on Fridays. Whereby you can order Chinese Indian pizza fish and chips etc from local takeaways and eat in the clubhouse. They provide plates cutlery etc and they wash up after so maybe that could be an option for you being vegetarians on these menus for possible return visit. We always find all staff friendly and welcoming with no issues.
Hi, thanks for watching and leaving us a comment 😊 great to hear that you love the site. We also love Old Oaks, what a corker! Yes the take away night was our last night there and we had other plans for dinner, but it's a brilliant thing to offer, we'd never come across that anywhere else.
Thanks again, all the best
Mac & Sarah
Hi Mac & Sarah,
We are one of your newest fans who are inspired having watched your fantastic videos. You really do present them well. We love your humour too in the videos esp the one making crimbo cocktails . This is one site we are now thinking of booking in September. Keep up the great presenting. Love to Dozer ❤
Janet & Andrew x
Hey Janet & Andrew 🙂 thanks so much for watching and we're so happy you found our channel!! We delighted you enjoy the videos ♥️
We actually filmed a cocktail video while away at this site, that will be the next one out 😉 you hear it here first x
Thanks again
All the best, Mac & Sarah
Always enjoy your videos. Great camera angles, full of beautiful shots, information. Thanks for making them. Unfortunately, a trip to the UK with our caravan and 5 dogs is out of our budget.
Thanks so much Marc, we really appreciate it ❤️ maybe a trip to the UK sometime in the future, meanwhile we'll do our best to bring it you via CZcams 🙂
All the best
Mac & Sarah
this sounds idyllic, all I need is a caravan and a dog 😄
Ah thanks for watching! They do actually have some rather lovely looking lodges there too, so you don't necessarily need a caravan 😊
@@MacSarah thank you, well worth knowing. Its going on the list
I wondered what the drawing was for on a previous video.. nice work on the watercolour painting.
Ah thanks Tim, much appreciated 👍🏼
Hi Mac and Sarah, we did the same as you, everyone recommended it so we tried it and came to the same conclusions as you, it’s just lacking something other sites have but, not sure what !! Keep up the great vlogs, at Back of Beyond now and love it thanks to you - Jon and Karen
HI John & Karen, thanks for watching 👍🏼 yes, we think the site was great and it's certainly a favourite for lots! So glad you're at Back of Beyond, what a fab site, we'll be back there in October I think 🙂
All the best
Mac & Sarah
You three are just delightful. I'm from New Zealand and enjoy watching UK sites. Keep up the great work, I look forward to your videos. Have ordered Codenames Duet for our caravan 😂.
Aww thanks so much Louise ❤️ we really appreciate your support!! Glad you liked the look of Codenames Duet, it's a great game to play 🙂
All our very best
Mac & Sarah xxx
Hi Mac, Sarah and Dozer. Big congrats on reaching 10k subscribers, it won’t be long till you reach the millions coz your videos are first class. Great site, added to our list for next year. Hiring a campervan before getting ours and will be going to one of your recommendations at Concierge Camping ins September. Great to see Dozer springing around on his walk. Can I say, whoever laid the game table out is my kinda person, perfect lines and all in order WOW! Hope you’re all keeping well and look forward to your next jaunt. P.S. love my fat Greek wedding too.
Hi Ken, thanks so much for watching! We're super happy to reach 10k and it's all thanks to wonderful people like you!!
Oh you're gonna love concierge camping, what a fab site! Haha yes, everything has to be straight 😂
Thanks again, all the best
Mac & Sarah
We had some white noise last night there, it was hammering it down, the rain was so loud on the caravan and awning, we stayed on the northern site it was brilliant 😮
@@Away-we-go-with-Paul-and-Jo ah glad you had a great time in spite of the heavy rain, some summer huh? Thanks for watching
Very relaxing and fun video, especially liked you putting Dozer through the dog agility course, what a sweetie he is! The park looked a bit tame to me, I reckon some of your other stays had a bit more character and quirk. But that’s just me (One Cat Farm has always been my favourite video ) keep them coming, love to watch with my morning coffee! Cheers, Carmen from Kangaroo Island xxx
@@carmenmcgowan3968 Hey Carmen, thank you so much, we really appreciate it. Aww bless Dozer Bear, he used to love fun agility ❤️ oh One Cat Farm, now that's a special place for sure!!!
Thanks again, sending lots of love to you down there in Kangaroo Island 😊❤️
Looks nice I would highly recommend Delph bank touring 5 star park.
Hi Stewart, thanks for watching and for the tip, we'll look it up 🙂
well done on your 10k subscribers good on you both x
Thank you so much 🙏 we are so grateful for everyones support, it means the world to us.
At least there is not many rules for the fishing🙂
Everyone seemed to enjoy the fishing, and it was very popular
Thank you for another excellent review! We are fans of sites that "feel" cozy and welcoming and your summary at the end confirmed our impression of the site during your video.
I do so enjoy watching you on holidays though ❤😅
AND the paintings were beautiful! Very nicely done Mac. It made me wondering if I had any talent for it too😂 if you don't mind sharing, how did you start with painting?
Wishing you a lovely week ahead
Michelle
@@michellebojoma4407 hi Michelle, thanks for watching! It was hard to put a finger on but we did enjoy our stay. Oh thank you, I'm new to painting but really enjoying the learning process. I just fancied giving it a go to be honest, to try a creative hobby. Give it a go 😀
All the best
Mac & Sarah x
Great vlog as usual. Loved watching. We off to Wales in 2 weeks.
Hi Karen, thanks for watching. Oh wonderful, we love Wales! Where are you going?
@MacSarah we are lucky to have in laws living there, so we are staying at theirs. Nice to just sit back and relax 😌. They live 10 minutes from Aberaeron. West Wales
@@karengodfrey6183 oh wonderful!! We're familiar with the area and love it. We stayed at a fantastic place called One Cat Farm (twice). The beaches around there are lovely too. Have a great time ❤️
What a shame you didn’t drive to the wonderful local farm shop which also has a cafe and a place you can eat with dog outside and the dog friendly beautiful quality pub The Royal Oak, just five mins away. You also missed out on the fab local tribute bands once a month and the Saturday live music in the lakes tea room. And the quiz on a Thursday. On a Friday you can order a takeaway and have it delivered to the tearoom and they will provide all the crockery and cultlery and do the washing up. If you’d have done all that you would have seen the warmth and personality of the wonderful friendly restaurant and bar staff. You also missed out on showing the beautiful dog friendly camping pods and the v special lodges. But a lovely video, showcasing the scenery and always makes us smile seeing Dozer.
Hi there, thanks for watching and leaving us a comment, it's always good to open up a discussion. We did actually visit the farm shop to buy some halloumi kebabs for a BBQ, but we didn't show everything in the video. We try to balance enjoying our holiday with capturing the essence of a place, rather than a fully comprehensive review. So there's no doubt other things we didn't cover. In terms of eating there, we did visit The Lakes a total of 6 times, so plenty of opportunity for hospitality, but again, we can't do everything unfortunately. Luckily, their website shows exactly what's on offer which is great for anyone considering a visit. The site really does have a good offering.
Thanks again and all the best
Mac & Sarah
Have you seen "My Life in Ruins"? It also stars Nia Vardalos and is set in Greece. It's a fun, light-hearted movie. I really like it as well as "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."
@@Gen_exy oh my goodness, never heard of it but thanks for the tip! We will definitely try to find it 👍🏼 thanks for watching, we hope you're both well ❤️
So strange to see you at the site we came back from yesterday! We stayed on the top bit of the Northern Close nearest the dog walk.
Hey, thanks for watching. Oh how wonderful. Did you enjoy your stay?
@@MacSarahAlways! Weather was pretty rubbish but all we wanted was a lazy week and I love that I can walk miles with Calla without having to leave the site. Almost got dragged into several lakes as Calla does like to stalk the ducks!
@@shpadam haha oh dear, bless her! Oh yes, there's so much walking you can do there and it's a perfect spot for a lazy relaxing trip 👍🏼
Hi Mac, Sarah and gorgeous Dozer. Total caravan newbie here and just found your videos, which are very helpful! 👍🏻 Without realising you had the same, we have just ordered the Swift Alpine 4 but I’m have a panic about the amount of kitchen storage and wondering if the hand basin being in the bedroom wakes either of you up if the other goes to the bathroom in the middle of the night? I’ve seen that Mac likes to cook so wondered if the lack of kitchen storage has been a problem for you? I would really appreciate your advice and experience with this. Also, did you do a towing course when you got your first caravan? Thank you and keep up the great vlogs! 😀🙏🏻
Hi Janet, thanks for watching and leaving us a comment. Oh that's great, an Alpine 4 is, in our opinion a great first caravan as it ticks so many boxes. The hand basin in the bedroom works really well for us, especially when Sarah is getting ready in the morning, we can chat easily because she's not inside a bathroom. The thing that does wake us (we're very light sleepers anyway) is if the person sleeping closest to the outside wall needs to get up in the night, as it involves clambering over the other. But honestly we don't find it a problem. With regards to the kitchen, I'd say yes, the storage is a bit light. However, we also use one of the high level cupboards in the lounge area as extra food storage. In terms of preparing food, it's absolutely fine. The one niggle we have is the under sink cupboard is a bit crap, but we heard of someone buying a pull out rack from IKEA and fitting that, which would sort the issue out.
All in all we absolutely love our van and it's just right for us right now. Really hope that helps.
Thanks again and all the best
Mac & Sarah
Thank you so much for your reply, that’s very helpful 😀👍🏻……Looks like you are having fun with those summer cocktails! 🍹
Has anyone ever seen Mac and Kier Starmer in the same room? 😅
Yessss lol, it happens all the time
Great vlog , No prices obviously very expensive ?
Hi, thanks for watching. We wouldn't say it's cheap, for us and Dozer on the superior fully serviced pitch it was £50 per night in June.
@@MacSarah Very strong money, I was about to buy a van but this has put me off and the price crash thats coming. Regards Robert & Carolyn and Ellie the lab.
guys, love the videos, and Dozer....
Mac, how long have you been painting and are you using student grade ( cotman ) paints?
Sorry for being soooo nosey.
Hi Leslie, thanks very much! I've been painting for about 3 months, those in the video were my 3rd and 4th.... Good old CZcams tutorial videos haha. I have a basic Windsor and Newton set which is small and compact. I'm really enjoying the process of learning 😊
First time seeing your videos, As a review didn't really give much information about the site like the toilet and shower block just said it was nice. As I'm registered disabled would have been nice to see what was available . And how much did you pay for the Pitch you chose,
Also as we own a motorhome you didn't mention about public transport.
And like you said, your not into fishing but would have been nice to actually give the cost to fishing on a daily basis.
As this site obviously caters for people who fish.
Hi Paul, thanks for watching, we appreciate you stopping by. We always aim to give a bit of insight and a flavour of the sites we stay at. We're sorry you found the detail lacking, but I think the website will cover all you need to know.
All the best
Hi Mac & Sarah looks like you enjoyed your stay, we thought the south side was better its a bit further away from the main reception/ cafe i bet it can be a bit rowdy after some of the tribute acts and stuff so i prefer that and the facilities are better on the south apparantly as we spoke to a few people who agreed, also pitch sizes are bigger.
Didn'y try the greek taverna but i will do next year when we go back. Have you re booked or are you not bothering?
P.s that game looked like hard work, i prefer scrabble or dominoes lol 😂😂😂😂 anyway take care hope Dozer is ok, bless him. see you out and about soon i hope xx
Hi Julie, hope you're keeping well ❤️ thanks as always for watching, we really appreciate it. Actually we agree with you about the benefits of the southern site. Haha yes the game is a bit hard work to begin with but we get into the swing of it 🙂
Dozer says hello ❤️
All the best
Mac & Sarah
It looks lovely. What are the pitch charges?
Hi thanks for watching. The charges vary, but for our superior extended pitch in June it worked out at £50 per night for us and Dozer.
@@MacSarah Wow! Not cheap. Thanks for showing us around anyway. :)
You were not happy with the vegetarian options, did you notice if they did any gluten free? thank you
Hi John, thanks for watching. They say that both vegan and gluten free options are available on request and to ask before ordering, so not sure how extensive the options are. There's nothing on the main menu that says GF
My big fat greek wedding was my wifes fav film put some windex on your caravan next time something needs done to solve it lol
Haha absolutely right, Windex solves all 😂
Communication microwave ??
Microwave communication, it's a thing, we promise 😅
Where did you get your dun loungers from. Are they are good
Hi Jaime, we've had them years, I think we bought them from a garden centre. They're not the lightest, but super comfy.
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
@MacSarah OK thanks. We keep looking online. But all the reviews are so bad for chairs like that.
Hi me again lol just noticed you dont have buy me a coffee or superchat button, you should add this i would love to treat you to a coffee, or give a superchat so you could buy dozer some treats. Please consider it im sure people feel the same as me and would like to give something back as a thank you xx ❤
Awww Julie that's so lovely of you ❤️ thank you! We've not looked into that kind of thing to be honest. But if you see us around please feel free to come and give Dozer lots of kisses 🙏😊❤️
Go Dozer 🫶🥰
Hehe he's a good boy ❤️❤️❤️