Excessive site fees

peddim replied on 15/04/2016 11:45

Posted on 15/04/2016 11:45

Just returned from Chester Fair Oaks site, one night, £31.30 !!, I nearly choked on my dentures, It was our first trip out this year, only able to book something last minute.Ok, apparently, our over night stay was classed as still in  the 'High' season, but £31.30 per night (two adults) to stay in my own caravan is ridiculous. The club is in danger of  killing the goose that layed the golden egg. it's easy sometimes to forget that we have also paid a membership fee for the privilege of being charged so much.

JVB66 replied on 07/11/2016 14:09

Posted on 07/11/2016 14:09

If the club site fees are too expensive (for some ?) then why are so many complaints that they can never get onto club sites as they are always full ,whereas comercial sites have spaces,even when they are doing their off peak loss leadersUndecided

MattyMayo replied on 07/11/2016 14:22

Posted on 07/11/2016 14:22

In the commercial world of the leisure industry the CC have got their average fees just right. Well done the CC.

Where they could be tweeked to earn greater income and benefit customers, would be to substantially increase the fees at a time when there is much more demand over supply ( peak seasons Bank holidays Etc )  -- and to encourage the use of otherwise empty pitches,--- substantially reduce the prices during off-peak times. 

This is the Leisure industry model and it works well across all the leisure companies. 

Cheers ........K 

You could also tweak the fees by charging substantially more money for disabled pitches because they're usually in a prime position on site, or have more space.

There aren't any 'disabled pitches' as far as I have seen. 

Sorry ET, I suppose I meant that those members who request preferential pitches/service due to disability could be charged substantially more.

replied on 07/11/2016 14:36

Posted on 07/11/2016 14:36

ISorry ET, I suppose I meant that those members who request preferential pitches/service due to disability could be charged substantially more.

They could be, but I would prefer that they were not

Tinwheeler replied on 07/11/2016 15:17

Posted on 07/11/2016 15:17

 

You could also tweak the fees by charging substantially more money for disabled pitches because they're usually in a prime position on site, or have more space.

There aren't any 'disabled pitches' as far as I have seen. 

Sorry ET, I suppose I meant that those members who request preferential pitches/service due to disability could be charged substantially more.

I think the smiley must be missing to indicate the above was a joke as that would be discriminatory and likely to result in legal action against CC.

MattyMayo replied on 07/11/2016 15:19

Posted on 07/11/2016 15:19

ISorry ET, I suppose I meant that those members who request preferential pitches/service due to disability could be charged substantially more.

They could be, but I would prefer that they were not

Then we should both of us campaign together against any suggested substantial increases to fees for disabled members, because that wouldn't be fair. Much like charging families through the nose when they too have no choice in their holiday arrangements.

replied on 07/11/2016 15:19

Posted on 07/11/2016 15:19

The user and all related content has been Deleted User

Tinwheeler replied on 07/11/2016 15:25

Posted on 07/11/2016 15:25

ISorry ET, I suppose I meant that those members who request preferential pitches/service due to disability could be charged substantially more.

They could be, but I would prefer that they were not

Then we should both of us campaign together against any suggested substantial increases to fees for disabled members, because that wouldn't be fair. Much like charging families through the nose when they too have no choice in their holiday arrangements.

I don't think anyone has suggested increasing fees for disabled members other than yourself, Matty.

For the record, and don't shoot the messenger here, CC take the line that peak season charges are the true rates and those at other times of the year are actually discounted.

 

nelliethehooker replied on 07/11/2016 21:27

Posted on 07/11/2016 21:27

CC take the line that peak season charges are the true rates and those at other times of the year are actually discounted.

But do they and where does it say such? They mark their highest prices as Peak, which suggest to me that they are above the norm. They also give a mid week discount at low and mid periods, so is this a discount on a discounted price?

Tinwheeler replied on 07/11/2016 21:37

Posted on 07/11/2016 21:37

We've been told on this forum that is the case, Nellie. 

I can't answer your questions I'm afraid.

nelliethehooker replied on 07/11/2016 21:49

Posted on 07/11/2016 21:49

We've been told on this forum that is the case, Nellie. 

I can't answer your questions I'm afraid.

We've been told lots of things on this forum, many of which are blatently incorrect......"new forum soon" being a typical example.

BTW, if you can remember who was it that told us that that was the case?

near Malvern Hills Club Campsite Member photo by Andrew Cole

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now
Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace
Visit Facebook