Insidious Development

STANO replied on 19/04/2018 17:19

STANO

Posted on 19/04/2018 17:19

Question!!! Why and Who made the decision to install static accommodation units on Club site's.Surely these sites are provided for members who take to the road in their own funded vehicles,why are we now being asked to fund the life style of these "Static Dwellers".Are these Static Units really for the use of friends and family? If so why is their a 10percent discount for members.No they will be rented out to people who have not the slightest interest in our way of life.If friends or family want to experience caravaning and motorhoming their is always the opportunity to hire.I would be pleased to be enlightened on what the perceived benifits are to the caravan and motorhome club member A further point is that the number of pitches available to members will be reduced this is especially important at peek periods.A large area at Coniston Park Coppice has been allocated to these Static Units complete with their veranda decking.We members are funding this cost and will not derive any benifit.It is time to stop this Insidious Development.

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Randomcamper replied on 24/04/2018 13:57

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Posted on 24/04/2018 13:57

but the club is now in competition with sites like this

Well that's certainly not why I give the club 50 quid of my hard earned cash every year, or pay my site fees....

If somebody in Grimstead towers wants to speculate with a holiday hire business, they can resign their position with the club and go and (try) and raise some working capital on the open market and do what they like with it....

I want them to use my money to provide touring pitches thanks......

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Takethedogalong replied on 24/04/2018 13:59

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Posted on 24/04/2018 13:59

Sure is Brue. Given the vagaries of our climate, especially places like the Lakes, they offer a choice.

I am sure the Club did all the sums prior to purchasing glamping pods, and if they are from Swift, (certainly look like they are) then probably in a good position to negotiate on purchase price. So, rather than seeing this as some sort of "step too far" perhaps once initial set up costs have been achieved, they may in future years help fund some of the "must have" extras that Club Site users seem to need nowadays? Two views to every story.

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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 24/04/2018 14:29

Rocky 2 buckets

Posted on 24/04/2018 13:57 by Randomcamper

but the club is now in competition with sites like this

Well that's certainly not why I give the club 50 quid of my hard earned cash every year, or pay my site fees....

If somebody in Grimstead towers wants to speculate with a holiday hire business, they can resign their position with the club and go and (try) and raise some working capital on the open market and do what they like with it....

I want them to use my money to provide touring pitches thanks......

Posted on 24/04/2018 14:29

Bums, too late t1. It’s already invested. I’m seriously considering rejoining now the dust is being blown away👍🏻😊

SteveL replied on 24/04/2018 15:17

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Posted on 24/04/2018 13:17 by Takethedogalong

There are two different types of pods at Coniston. Some are your basic wooden hut type, great for all weathers, best thought of as just a wooden tent really, but with heater and lighting.

The proper glamping pods are just that. Up market, everything except towels provided. Think of them as a small self contained self catering unit, comfortable, warm, all mod cons including ensuite bathroom. With a view. Certainly not cheap when compared with camping or basic touring, but competitively priced in comparison to other glamping providers, and a wonderful asset for none touring family and friends to join up on site.

We joined Club back when a hook up was glamorous, hardstandings a dream, and vans didn't have toilet compartments. Life on the road has now progressed way beyond that, with hook ups and hardstandings the norm, some outfits have better bathrooms than some houses! It's just a progression, opening Club up to more people. The units as far as I am aware, certainly the Glampers, are away from touring pitches anyway. I would love to see some restored classic vans on Club Sites available for hire at a premium rate, there's a lot of money to be made as folks try something different!

Posted on 24/04/2018 15:17

I certainly don't have any problem with the concept. However, there are no pictures or any listing of a hob and cooker. You mention self catering, our sort of SC does not exclusively use a microwave. In the future they might be attractive to us, although not at peak prices. The absence of a proper kitchen would put us off however, particularly in the cooler parts of the year.

SteveL replied on 24/04/2018 15:34

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Posted on 24/04/2018 15:34

Just went on the online chat. No conventional cooker or hob. So would not interest us.

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eurortraveller replied on 24/04/2018 16:03

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eurortraveller

Posted on 24/04/2018 16:03

But there will surely be a communal camp kitchen on site with cooking stoves there, along with open access fridge freezers, dining table and chairs, like well set up campsites have...won't there? Er, no.

Tinwheeler replied on 24/04/2018 17:26

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Posted on 24/04/2018 16:03 by eurortraveller

But there will surely be a communal camp kitchen on site with cooking stoves there, along with open access fridge freezers, dining table and chairs, like well set up campsites have...won't there? Er, no.

Posted on 24/04/2018 17:26

The campers' kitchen is pretty much a standard facility on remote Scottish sites, especially out on the islands. Sometimes a lounge to relax in as well. That would make the whole podding thing a more attractive concept to prospective users.

brue replied on 24/04/2018 17:34

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Posted on 24/04/2018 15:34 by SteveL

Just went on the online chat. No conventional cooker or hob. So would not interest us.

Posted on 24/04/2018 17:34

Thanks Steve, oh well, if you want a better equipped pod Skelwith Bridge has them plus a communal BBQ/eating area. If we were dog-less we would probably use them, but without a hot plate (at least) the spec in the club site pods won't appeal.

SteveL replied on 24/04/2018 18:17

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Posted on 24/04/2018 17:26 by Tinwheeler

The campers' kitchen is pretty much a standard facility on remote Scottish sites, especially out on the islands. Sometimes a lounge to relax in as well. That would make the whole podding thing a more attractive concept to prospective users.

Posted on 24/04/2018 18:17

I think it would certainly make the very basic pods more attractive to those likely to use them. However, given the specification and cost of the Glamping version ( apart from a hob/ cooker they have everything we need) I don't think it would do much to make them more appealing. Basically if we are paying those sort of prices, we want to cook in our own abode.

Janet replied on 24/04/2018 18:29

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Janet

Posted on 24/04/2018 15:34 by SteveL

Just went on the online chat. No conventional cooker or hob. So would not interest us.

Posted on 24/04/2018 18:29

The new Pods arriving will have cooking facilities in them, plus a brick built BBQ outside

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