How does this Club compare with the ‘Other’?

It’s interesting that the length of membership of the C&CC of our members is sparse compared to their CC one, yet it appears the C&CC has more members, so I wonder where they come from and what maintains that number.

It’s also interesting that the C&CC appears to have fewer sites for more members, fewer site nights sold, and yet makes more profit.

Can anyone confirm the numbers?

I suppose it depends how they count the membership? We know the Caravan Club have about 360000 subscriptions but claims to represent over a million campers when they take the complete family into account. I find it difficult to imagine that the C&CC has more paid up members. Given that it has half the number of sites you could just imagine what that would be like if they had the same booking system as the CC!!!!

David

We joined the C&CC this year just to use one particular CS which is only an hour from home and is absolutely outstanding - loads of space - immaculate shower/toilet block and beautiful views - all for £15 pn.  For me, that facility alone justified the £37 per year subscription. Went twice this year and plan to go again in the future.

We also belong to both and I endorse all that David says, yes, you are shown to your pitch, but one has never been forced on us, we are always asked if the pitch is ok for us. OK, so some of the facilities blocks need updating,(as do some CC ones) but we have  never seen a dirty one, also think that the atmosphere on site is much more relaxed. I think the standard of CLs  is in the  main better than CSs, with the five van rule upheld more on CLs, though not exclusively. I'm happy with their booking system , also with deposits, their late cancellation policy is, imho better. Having said that, I'm happy with both clubs as they afford me a lot of choices between them......

Write your comments here. ditto Brian.

It’s also interesting that the C&CC appears to have fewer sites for more members, fewer site nights sold, and yet makes more profit.

Can anyone confirm the numbers?

At a last check they owned about 100 sites but this is supplemented by the Forest sites which they now manage and if my memory serves me correctly, now have a finacial interest in. Dividing the subscription income by the average membership fee gives about 250,000 members which is about 100,000 less than that of the CC.

Their web site is definitely better managed and they have in my opinion lead the CC in the use of technology although they have not always got the user interface right. Shame they don't have a forum, I'm not too keen on facebook as a medium for exchange of ideas and debates although the C&CC appear to be quite responsive to posts on their FB page.

peedee

p.s. there are 20 forest sites so they have about 120 sites

A couple of points not so far mentioned is that all sites accept tents and I believe all sites are open to non members.

peedee

We've been members of both clubs for a number of years and enjoy both.

There are procedural differences between the clubs, but the main difference is that because the C&CC also cater for tenting, there are more younger families and children around.

Cheers

Bugs

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We belong to both clubs and must admit that we use CC&C more than CC.  We rally and belong to the BCC section (British Caravanners Club).  We don't have to prebook rallies unless there is a specific reason to do so, like restriction on number of units.  It isn't even necessary to ring the rally stewards in advance.  Turn up, pay your fees and enjoy.  We like the CC because of the 5 van network, we have found them better than the CC&C.  Booking club sites is just as easy for both clubs.  You do pay a deposit with CC&C but they are refundable if you meet the cancellation policy terms.  Although we have cancelled at the last minute because of bereavement and we didn't expect a refund but because of the circumstances we were able to switch it to a later booking.   The only gripe I have with the CC&C on booking online is that you cannot book in advance for one night only which is annoying when planning a holiday and you need an overnight stay, we use CC for those occassions.   I also think the CC magazine is better than CC&C which of late seems to be very food orientated to the point I sometimes think it is more a cooking mag than a camping one.   To the original poster, enjoy both clubs, they each have much to offer.