£30 a night no facilities what planet are they on
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Fisherman
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Sadly I doubt it. Their local rag will no doubt be too busy supporting the council, and printing the usual dire tripe about us.
After all it sells more papers when you report that we dump our crap everywhere, and leave litter everywhere we go.
Why let the facts get in the way of a good story.
Rod
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Could you please confirm which club you use to find sites at £5 per night as we are considering joining one.
Thanks
Rolyan57
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These may be the aire type sites that are available in different places.
Re the club sites, both the main clubs do smaller certificated sites, and some of these can be found at £10 per night, inc electric. I’m using one on the way up to Scotland.
Also, the Camping and Caravanning Club do an age concession rate. So you can get good rates. I’m staying near Bristol later in the year, full site, hard standing, electric, all facilities if you want them, solo, £13 per night.
Obviously neither are ‘wild camping’, so may not be appropriate for many members on here. It’s probably a heinous crime even mentioning them
P.S. I haven’t found an issue with them booked up in advance either.
number14
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£5 sites are becoming rarer but look for CL/CSs in both clubs with nothing but water and waste. Probably more from CAMC because the other club caters for campers who require a toilet.
In my experience they tend to be run by some lovely old dear from the adjacent farmhouse. We can only guess what will happen as said old dears (bless 'em) pass away and grandsons take over.
In my experience they tend to be run by some lovely old dear from the adjacent farmhouse. We can only guess what will happen as said old dears (bless 'em) pass away and grandsons take over.
mistericeman
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Same here but were with camping/caravan club...
Some of the CL/CS sites have gone up this year from £7 to £10... (Still a bargain in my book)
As have some of our regular farm field types sites in our local Derbyshire...
I'm still happy to pay it as most of them deliberately keep numbers of units down so they never feel crowded.
Though to be honest IF it's a nice site (Nice views, quiet, uncrowded and a chilled vibe....)
I'm happy to pay more if needed...
davep10000
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There are still quite a few CAMC CLs at less than £10 - this one is a couple of miles from me, and £5 a night. (Its a large site immaculately kept right next to the river)
www.caravanclub.co.uk
This one is £8 a night near Newcastleton.
www.caravanclub.co.uk
They are both in stunning locations in Dumfries and Galloway.
Sure there are lots like these around the country.
Dave.
Camling Certificated Location | Caravan and Motorhome Club
Camling is a Certificated Location in Dumfries & Galloway. Enjoy a five-van site suitable for caravans & motorhomes, reserved exclusively for members.
This one is £8 a night near Newcastleton.
Hermitage Farm House Certificated Location | Caravan and Motorhome Club
Hermitage Farm House is a Certificated Location in Scottish Borders. Enjoy a five-van site suitable for caravans & motorhomes, reserved exclusively for members.
They are both in stunning locations in Dumfries and Galloway.
Sure there are lots like these around the country.
Dave.
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I wrote to the councillor as a result of an article in the local rag, also sent to the local rag. Midges may be small but a lot of them can cause great irritation. Keep biting!
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Copy of my letter to the members of the Car Parking committee. As for the local campsites there is only one close enough to matter so maybe.... The C&MH club site is on the "edge" of town and usual has a steady trade.
"I am a resident of Exmouth and a campervan owner.
When the trial for allowing camper vans and motorhomes to park overnight in selected areas of the town initiated I was impressed by the forward thinking of the Council. We regularly visit some areas such as North Devon where parking is allowed and recently Brecon where overnight (one night in seven) parking is free with payment for daytime parking only.
The proposed increased charges are entirely out of proportion to the facilities and requirements of motor homes. Motor homes and most campervans are self sufficient with on board toilets, washing and shower facilities and power. They only require somewhere every three to five days to fill with water and empty waste hygienically.
Most motorhome owners do not need or want campsite facilities, we regularly tour France where the extensive network of free or minimal charged “Aires” are a joy to use and bring much needed revenue to many small towns and villages. To compare the cost of a car-park with a full campsite is completely illogical. Are you proposing to compare a hotel with a B&B or small guest house and increase all the costs to that of a hotel?
The advantage of an “Aire” type facility is the location is generally near to the commerce of the town thus people are far more likely to spend in the town than if they are at a remote campsite.
If any of the councilors wish to come and see the facilities on board my camper van and chat with me I would be more than happy to oblige, however I only have next week available as I intend to head to France where motorhomes and campervans are made welcome for the revenue they bring to an area."
"I am a resident of Exmouth and a campervan owner.
When the trial for allowing camper vans and motorhomes to park overnight in selected areas of the town initiated I was impressed by the forward thinking of the Council. We regularly visit some areas such as North Devon where parking is allowed and recently Brecon where overnight (one night in seven) parking is free with payment for daytime parking only.
The proposed increased charges are entirely out of proportion to the facilities and requirements of motor homes. Motor homes and most campervans are self sufficient with on board toilets, washing and shower facilities and power. They only require somewhere every three to five days to fill with water and empty waste hygienically.
Most motorhome owners do not need or want campsite facilities, we regularly tour France where the extensive network of free or minimal charged “Aires” are a joy to use and bring much needed revenue to many small towns and villages. To compare the cost of a car-park with a full campsite is completely illogical. Are you proposing to compare a hotel with a B&B or small guest house and increase all the costs to that of a hotel?
The advantage of an “Aire” type facility is the location is generally near to the commerce of the town thus people are far more likely to spend in the town than if they are at a remote campsite.
If any of the councilors wish to come and see the facilities on board my camper van and chat with me I would be more than happy to oblige, however I only have next week available as I intend to head to France where motorhomes and campervans are made welcome for the revenue they bring to an area."
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Yes please share which sites only charge a
please share where there are sites at £5 thats cheaper than most car park stopovers.
Nabsim
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You see why I don’t think £10 to £15 for a car park is good value. Take a look through the cmc cs sites and the ccc cl sites.
mickymost
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Ok Nabsim at present I am not a member of any of the two major clubs but on your price quote of £5 for a basic cs I was curious and looked at the Caravan And Motorhome club.I have checked about 35 cs sites on their website and the cheapest was £15 a night (member price)so maybe could you enlighten which cs site is £5 and maybe do you know others at £5 cs sites on that club you can recommend?
davep10000
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See my post 47 above??!!
mickymost
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Sorry duhhhhh just popped in and hadnt read earlier in the thread those are some gems you have posted so thank you atb..
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Thats the black waste grey waste and water points!!
Fantastic site - we have stayed there a couple of times.
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both those sites are in Scotland so maybe Scottish cs are cheaper? Has Krankie put a cap on prices that can be charged?
Nabsim
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The one I was on is at Wadshelf on the hills overlooking Chesterfield. You should get it from that but shout if not.
apart from me there was on caravan on the site and Norman said it’s been very quiet this year. Can never understand why he gets so little custom, guess folks want more than a field, water and empty out