Help shape future facilities at UK Club campsites

Posted on 15/04/2022 09:42 by

Be careful what you wish for! Check out the so called Premium pitch that’s been put in at Moreton in Marsh! It’s supposed to be surrounded by privacy bushes (they’ve planted little more then twigs) and to be landscaped, well when the bare soil and a sprinkling of seed eventually comes through, it might make it? No picnic table and a goldfish bowl position on a pitch that most of the site has to drive or walk past. Looks like it’s just short of £50 per night for 2 adults at the mo! 😬

Posted on 14/04/2022 23:16 by redface

Rowena, you asked for likes and dislikes.

I would like to be able to pitch in Nose first, Back first and even Across the pitch depending on my other half's' point of view. (I have no choice!)

This would ensure a peaceful stay, from my point of view.

I am fed up with 'pitch to the peg' every time I roll up. Lets have a little more flexibility with slightly larger pitches to accommodate those who prefer to optimise the view from their accommodation.

Oops! What was that big pink thing that just flew past my window?

Posted on 15/04/2022 09:42 by

Be careful what you wish for! Check out the so called Premium pitch that’s been put in at Moreton in Marsh! It’s supposed to be surrounded by privacy bushes (they’ve planted little more then twigs) and to be landscaped, well when the bare soil and a sprinkling of seed eventually comes through, it might make it? No picnic table and a goldfish bowl position on a pitch that most of the site has to drive or walk past. Looks like it’s just short of £50 per night for 2 adults at the mo! 😬

Posted on 15/04/2022 16:22 by cyberyacht

Corners expressed concern about splitting the expense of using toilets/showers. A fair number of commercial sites operate a 'token' system for showers. Seems pretty simple to implement if required.

As for the pending demise of ICE vehicles for touring, I would imagine there will be a bit of a jump in demand for suitable tow cars and, to a lesser degree, newer motorhomes around 2029 to see the purchasers through a significant part of their pastime. By the time that new ICE's become illegal, I shall be in my mid 80's. I suspect however that I shall not be updating to see me through to my 100th birthday. Perhaps we'll end up like Cuba with old classics lovingly nurtured.

Posted on 15/04/2022 16:22 by cyberyacht

Corners expressed concern about splitting the expense of using toilets/showers. A fair number of commercial sites operate a 'token' system for showers. Seems pretty simple to implement if required.

As for the pending demise of ICE vehicles for touring, I would imagine there will be a bit of a jump in demand for suitable tow cars and, to a lesser degree, newer motorhomes around 2029 to see the purchasers through a significant part of their pastime. By the time that new ICE's become illegal, I shall be in my mid 80's. I suspect however that I shall not be updating to see me through to my 100th birthday. Perhaps we'll end up like Cuba with old classics lovingly nurtured.

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Posted on 15/04/2022 16:47 by Cornersteady

Was it expressing concern CY? As I recall it was how such a system would operate rather than any concern?

And using tokens for showers that is certainly a step backwards to the past in my view and I didn't realise that still went on, really? For a set time too I imagine as well? 

I am amazed this still goes on in UK (I hope) caravans sites. I can't recall or read about any of caravan site that has this or has been discussed ever on CT? 

Are you seriously advocating this? What next push button showers too? How about 50p to use the toilets as well? 

But for me like in a hotel I expect the shower to last as long as I want it to, I view it as being on holiday not something to be endured. 

Posted on 15/04/2022 16:22 by cyberyacht

Corners expressed concern about splitting the expense of using toilets/showers. A fair number of commercial sites operate a 'token' system for showers. Seems pretty simple to implement if required.

As for the pending demise of ICE vehicles for touring, I would imagine there will be a bit of a jump in demand for suitable tow cars and, to a lesser degree, newer motorhomes around 2029 to see the purchasers through a significant part of their pastime. By the time that new ICE's become illegal, I shall be in my mid 80's. I suspect however that I shall not be updating to see me through to my 100th birthday. Perhaps we'll end up like Cuba with old classics lovingly nurtured.

Posted on 15/04/2022 17:45 by Takethedogalong

We have used quite a few CLs with pay to use showers. Last one was in Shropshire, it was a lovely CL with 10 seasonal pitches adjacent, and the owner had just built a pair of very swish and spacious bathrooms, both of which could be used by almost anyone with a disability, even if they needed a carer as well. Open for all to use, CL occupants, seasonal stayers. I think it was 50p per use, that got you a nice long shower as well. It was our last port of call, so we did make use of showers, so we didn’t have to wipe down onboard bathroom before a quick getaway. The pitch fee was I think £12, so very reasonable and gave those staying the option to pay more if they wanted to, or just pay £12 and use onboard. We appreciated the choice.

Similar set up at Rectory Farm, one bathroom for CL, one bathroom for private Site, showers on a meter. Personally, it works for us, but is a different model to Club Sites of course.