Excessive site fees

Due to price we have only used 5 club sites for a total of about 10 days in the last 4 years as opposed to using 30+ CL's in the same period.  CL's are the jewel in the crown of the CC.

Like you I tend to stay on CLs rather than CC sites, partly due to pitch fees but also prefer the 5 van option. Having said that I was just checking the prices for next week at Blackpool South and the total pitch fee for two members is only £15.65p and that is no more than the pitch fees on many CLs in the area.

Due to price we have only used 5 club sites for a total of about 10 days in the last 4 years as opposed to using 30+ CL's in the same period.  CL's are the jewel in the crown of the CC.

Like you I tend to stay on CLs rather than CC sites, partly due to pitch fees but also prefer the 5 van option. Having said that I was just checking the prices for next week at Blackpool South and the total pitch fee for two members is only £15.65p and that is no more than the pitch fees on many CLs in the area.

Guess that's with midweek discount, nevers.

Yes that is with the midweek discount but it does show that contrary to what some posters think, the CC is already making the effort to attract members in what would otherwise be quieter weeks. 

After 7pages I am still waiting to see a post for a hotel, bed and breakfast, cottage or static caravan thats Cheaper? When such accomodation becomes cheaper we're off. Until then we stay as vanners, sorry, but I dont see the point in moaning about prices. You have to look at the bigger picture when you have a van, not just a one off night. I cannot on a per night price basis, including running costs, beat this style of holiday. I walk past Euston station twice daily, some Friday nights the Ibis hotel will gladly tap you up £199 for a room for 2 with a continental breakfast(wow). I appreciate the costs for some may seem extreme but its all relative. 

Just grabbed a bargain at Haven site in Mablethorpe for September Super electric pitch £9 per night ideal for me and my son to grab 3 days fishing and of course a few drinks

After 7pages I am still waiting to see a post for a hotel, bed and breakfast, cottage or static caravan thats Cheaper? When such accomodation becomes cheaper we're off. Until then we stay as vanners, sorry, but I dont see the point in moaning about prices. You have to look at the bigger picture when you have a van, not just a one off night. I cannot on a per night price basis, including running costs, beat this style of holiday. I walk past Euston station twice daily, some Friday nights the Ibis hotel will gladly tap you up £199 for a room for 2 with a continental breakfast(wow). I appreciate the costs for some may seem extreme but its all relative. 

St Jo of course when we were working we could and did pay silly prices for liesure activities but like a lot of pensioners we have a fixed income which is about 25% of our previous salaries!  This will and does concentrate the mind somewhat

Not only CC but the Cls also seem to have increased their prices substantially.Is there a club agenda here.Conversley the commercial sites have reduced their prices and are making some really good offers out of peak. Next week we are going to the Lleyn peninsular.No CC site but basic Cls are £14. Haven are offering hard standing  super ptches at £13/14. during the same period and in the same area.

After 7pages I am still waiting to see a post for a hotel, bed and breakfast, cottage or static caravan thats Cheaper? When such accomodation becomes cheaper we're off. Until then we stay as vanners, sorry, but I dont see the point in moaning about prices. You have to look at the bigger picture when you have a van, not just a one off night. I cannot on a per night price basis, including running costs, beat this style of holiday. I walk past Euston station twice daily, some Friday nights the Ibis hotel will gladly tap you up £199 for a room for 2 with a continental breakfast(wow). I appreciate the costs for some may seem extreme but its all relative. 

Fact.  Hundreds of hotels, B & Bs and other accommodation offer discounts in low to mid seasons.  They may cost more than £20 a night, but you do not have to lug a caravan around the country so a savings there.  You don't have to make up the beds and wash the sheets.  

Most are located in towns or cities so many attrractions are within easy reach.  Many accept dogs and children.  Some have additional facilities like pubs, restaurants etc. However you cannot really compare the two.

After 7pages I am still waiting to see a post for a hotel, bed and breakfast, cottage or static caravan thats Cheaper? When such accomodation becomes cheaper we're off. Until then we stay as vanners, sorry, but I dont see the point in moaning about prices. You have to look at the bigger picture when you have a van, not just a one off night. I cannot on a per night price basis, including running costs, beat this style of holiday. I walk past Euston station twice daily, some Friday nights the Ibis hotel will gladly tap you up £199 for a room for 2 with a continental breakfast(wow). I appreciate the costs for some may seem extreme but its all relative. 

St Jo of course when we were working we could and did pay silly prices for liesure activities but like a lot of pensioners we have a fixed income which is about 25% of our previous salaries!  This will and does concentrate the mind somewhat

..I think the state pension increases 2.5% min each year so not so fixed

I think its an age thing for us  OAP's. We wre brought up in times of austerity and the mantra was"think of the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves"