Is it a rip off?

dogsandhinnies replied on 08/04/2019 20:12

dogsandhinnies

Posted on 08/04/2019 20:12

Hi I have a rant to get off my chest

Just booked a site for 21 nights for an eye watering £540! After I got back on my feet I was informed that Caravan and Motor home club have increased their Easter fees this week two weeks early. Why I ask. even the management were embarrassed and thought it were shocking.

I spent 5 nights last week on a fabulous caravan and camping club site in heart of Northumberland with all the facilities and with over 60s discount £8 pn!

After only just re-joining I cannot see the benefits of staying with C&M club prices are beyond out reach.

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moulesy replied on 28/04/2019 09:57

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Posted on 28/04/2019 09:55 by brue

Don't start that one M...

Posted on 28/04/2019 09:57

OK - but it is an interesting point, don't you think?

brue replied on 28/04/2019 10:05

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Posted on 28/04/2019 10:05

I know it more than I know quotes from Shakespeare....

SteveL replied on 28/04/2019 10:05

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Posted on 28/04/2019 09:44 by

Probably no pool, no bar/restraunt or drinks patio. Maybe not a fully stocked shop/mini market

Posted on 28/04/2019 10:05

Just had a look on Google earth at the Two Henley sites. I think we would also prefer the CAMC.

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young thomas replied on 28/04/2019 10:18

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Posted on 28/04/2019 09:35 by Cornersteady

(but often of a totally different (better) standard) than club sites

and sadly there it is again, sites over there are better

And we should all just accept that fact and learn from it

what hubris.

Posted on 28/04/2019 10:18

corners, despite 'spending more time than BB over there' when did you last stay on a continental campsite to be able to give us your recent view?

just have a look at Castells or Yelloh! sites to help fill this gap in your knowledge. have a look at Haliotis nr Mont St Michel, look at some of the terrific overwintering sites in Spain and (surely, even you) could see the difference in the offering.

btw, I also said that IMV Swiss Farm was better than the Henley Four Oaks club site next door....more hubris?

no, just based on real, recent experience.

JVB66 replied on 28/04/2019 10:20

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Posted on 28/04/2019 10:20

Have you noticed any improvements in the way you gas and electricity quality has improved but their prices go up every year

Cornersteady replied on 28/04/2019 10:20

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Posted on 28/04/2019 10:20

just done a quick calculation going from here to Florence and staying on a site near there (very good yes and very cheap at 200 euros) for two weeks in August. site fees, fuel and ferry comes in at £1500, My 18 day trip to Cromer (and surely Cromer is better, I mean the facilities and pics look the same?) will come in at £900.

we recoup all of our ferry costs in the time we are away with sites that are cheaper

I was just wondering where and how I will recoup the extra money?

Cornersteady replied on 28/04/2019 10:21

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Posted on 28/04/2019 10:18 by young thomas

corners, despite 'spending more time than BB over there' when did you last stay on a continental campsite to be able to give us your recent view?

just have a look at Castells or Yelloh! sites to help fill this gap in your knowledge. have a look at Haliotis nr Mont St Michel, look at some of the terrific overwintering sites in Spain and (surely, even you) could see the difference in the offering.

btw, I also said that IMV Swiss Farm was better than the Henley Four Oaks club site next door....more hubris?

no, just based on real, recent experience.

Posted on 28/04/2019 10:21

It was last April actually with a MH family.

The one I talked about above.

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Posted on 28/04/2019 10:22

What you want is apparently available at Swiss Farm. What I want is nearby. Sounds as if you and I have different desires does it not!

JVB66 replied on 28/04/2019 10:25

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Posted on 28/04/2019 10:25

Swiss Farm with its holiday and long stay park homes tends to take those who cannot get into Henley club site

JayOutdoors replied on 28/04/2019 10:28

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Posted on 28/04/2019 10:28

Sites offering Swiss Farm type facilities are not for us.- personal choice.

IMHO each individuals view of 'value' is different so again and we are all able to choose where we stay according to our individual needs/lifestyle etc.

I personally see the frequent criticism of club sites as non productive/ boring and often wonder if some comments posted are done to 'fuel the fire'

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