Lakeside Pod at Sumners Ponds

We celebrated my husband's birthday at Sumners. A few of us stayed on-site and a large group of us had dinner at the Cafe by the Lake. The staff were so helpful and friendly and made sure the evening went smoothly.

We recently came for our second stay in a camping pod, having had an amazing time the first time, I brought my boyfriend back for another overnight stay. The first time we stayed was about two years ago and we stayed in Pod 6, which is really quite different to Pod 3.... We recently came for our second stay in a camping pod, having had an amazing time the first time, I brought my boyfriend back for another overnight stay. The first time we stayed was about two years ago and we stayed in Pod 6, which is really quite different to Pod 3. We found Pod 3 to be missing the nice recliner chairs Pod 6 has, which made a massive difference actually because we were looking forward to spending most of the evening relaxing outside the pod and enjoying the view and the chairs in place are small and rickety. The picnic table had several bird poos and some remains of past meals from previous stays, and our bedding became damp through the night due to the environment I guess but can you imagine what state it would be in if staying more than one night, you could feel the dampness on touch. Not sure of the cleaning tasks but the shelf was dusty too. Sumners Ponds is amazing and is great in many ways, it just feels like this pod is tired, damp, dirty and not very comfortable, feels a bit like it’s been forgotten and could do with some TLC. Why not have fairy lights on Pod 3, like Pod 6 has? It’s small touches plus general upkeep that will keep people returning year after year. I wouldn’t come back to stay in Pod 3 as it is right now. Positive points are your staff are all absolutely lovely, so helpful and you can see they enjoy their work. It’s a beautiful environment and the site facilities are fab. I did post a recent recommendation on social media for Sumners but just kept it positive as I think that overall it’s a great place to stay but please do some doing up of Pod 3 for future guests 😊

We stayed in a camping pod with our 7 year old Grandson so he could try fishing. The pod was very clean and tidy and it was great to be able to just get up and fish. It was also handy having a table and chairs outside. The cafe is excellent and so are the toilet... We stayed in a camping pod with our 7 year old Grandson so he could try fishing. The pod was very clean and tidy and it was great to be able to just get up and fish. It was also handy having a table and chairs outside. The cafe is excellent and so are the toilet facilities. Only downside was being woken up at 5 by someone driving and slamming doors outside our pod. Also talking quite loudly. Maybe there should be a barrier to stop people doing this until they are supposed to come in.

Had a great two days fishing and camping with my son on the Farm pond

We had an excellent stay at Sumners Pond. The camping pod was perfect and allowed my husband to fish throughout the night - luckily catching two fish! The shower block was modern and exceptionally cleaned and well kept and there were nice walks to do around the... We had an excellent stay at Sumners Pond. The camping pod was perfect and allowed my husband to fish throughout the night - luckily catching two fish! The shower block was modern and exceptionally cleaned and well kept and there were nice walks to do around the campsite. It was great for our 4 year old as well, who enjoyed the play area and also catching some fish on the smaller lake. We’d visit again!

Have camped and glamped all over the UK, and this was one of the nicest places we've been. Everything was clean and tidy, especially the shower and toilet block, we used the cafe a few times as the food was so good, great service. We stayed in a pod loved the set up... Have camped and glamped all over the UK, and this was one of the nicest places we've been. Everything was clean and tidy, especially the shower and toilet block, we used the cafe a few times as the food was so good, great service. We stayed in a pod loved the set up which makes them very private, we had a chilled relaxing time.

I feel some of the swims need attention as the over hanging trees we're an issue when casting out. Also we had pod 6, it's almost impossible to fish the margins as so much debris and snags. Over grown trees makes it impossible to cast to the island. Also please make... I feel some of the swims need attention as the over hanging trees we're an issue when casting out. Also we had pod 6, it's almost impossible to fish the margins as so much debris and snags. Over grown trees makes it impossible to cast to the island. Also please make balifs check people's rigs. So many fish in farm pond are damaged as a result of kids mishandling the fish or poorly tied rigs.

2 comments. 1. I was charged 60 pounds to hiring fishing equipment. 30 per day. I think that is a bit too much. 2. The cafe gives a bit too posh even for glamping kind of feel. If they add wood fired pizza or slight change in theme or menu to align with the camping... 2 comments. 1. I was charged 60 pounds to hiring fishing equipment. 30 per day. I think that is a bit too much. 2. The cafe gives a bit too posh even for glamping kind of feel. If they add wood fired pizza or slight change in theme or menu to align with the camping theme is the only comment I have. Otherwise everything is perfect. Happy with all the rest of it.

There’s no place like Sumners Ponds. Keep doing what you do, we love it! Thanks to all.

Showers can be tempremental..water does not flow long enough..but everything lovely and clean. Hairdryers also on site. Could do with more childrens play area..especially for the older child. Fishing was the main reason we stayed..Somners Lake needs more fish, we... Showers can be tempremental..water does not flow long enough..but everything lovely and clean. Hairdryers also on site. Could do with more childrens play area..especially for the older child. Fishing was the main reason we stayed..Somners Lake needs more fish, we have fished it 5 times now and caught nothing, from what I understand a lot of big fish were moved to another lake (presumably Bettys). Match lake has plenty to spare... Security, no gates.. so anyone can get in at night, which makes us wonder if it is safe to leave fishing rods set up outside the accomodation.