Campsite costs

Posted on 05/06/2022 16:52 by Cliz

We know that CL owners have suffered over the last couple of years and are feeling the effects of inflation as we all are so we're not surprised that basic prices are rising.  However more of the owners are starting to add extras such as for children, an awning, a dog, an extra car etc. One site we looked at had a basic price of £19,  After adding extras the cost rose to £30 (£5 for our daughter, £4 for an awning and £2 for our tow car which is classed as an extra vehicle). Needless to say we won't be going there. This is becoming increasingly common and makes it more difficult to find a basic CL at a reasonable price. The owners are starting to price themselves out of the market so why don't they have a straightforward price without the extras? All we want is value for money.

Posted on 05/06/2022 20:01 by KjellNN

I can see the point in charging extra for additional adults, possibly even children, but an extra charge for awnings puts us right off.

And as for charging for the towcar!!     How does one get a caravan there without a towcar ?

Posted on 29/05/2022 21:44 by DavidKlyne

It seems to me that we have two types of CL customers emerging. The traditional ones, where value for money is important and a new variety who want the facilities of a big campsite but prefer the intimacy of a CL and are willing to pay an enhanced rate. You only have to look at Facebook to see how popular some of these latter sites are. Ted of Cholsey Grange CL has made the point that people shouldn't expect a well spec'd CL to be a lot cheaper than a comparable campsite. No doubt the argument would be that creating that level of facilities for 5 pitches is more expensive per pitch than a larger site? We have just stayed at Overwater Marina which was £20 a night, the only difference I could see between staying on their main campsite for £25 a night was a larger hardstanding and serviced pitches. This CL was pretty popular whilst we were there and I thought £20 a night was perfectly reasonable.

David

Posted on 05/06/2022 23:27 by Takethedogalong

Just read some interesting reviews of a nice looking CL that has EHU metered charges. Most folks were fine with the daily allowance, but one reviewer had a bit of a wake-up call to find they had an extra amount to pay at the end of their stay. CL makes a very reasonable £17.50 per night charge, including a set amount of usage each day, then extra charges above. Seems very fair to me, you pay extra if you want to use extra. (It was a big van, heating on throughout)

Posted on 05/06/2022 22:24 by davetommo

You must have been under charged. Price on the app says 14/04/2022 £21. Hope you are going to give them the £1 per night that you owe them.

Posted on 06/06/2022 06:24 by JVB66

There will be numerous members who will leave reviews such as that, if sites go down the metering road ,,whereas at this time we have the attitude of "I have paid for it so I can use as much as I want" brigade