CL overnighter

andyrmanc replied on 14/01/2019 10:00

andyrmanc

Posted on 14/01/2019 10:00

Hi folks,

I am looking for a cl for a one night stopover on our way south from Bolton to Cornwall for our summer holidays. We are going to be heading off after work on a Friday pm and would like to get a few hours travel under our belts Friday before a long days drive on the Saturday. Any recommendations of a cl within easy access of the M6 or the northern reaches of the M5 would be much appreciated. The ones I have found up to now either have no electric, poor reviews or are quite a distance from a motorway junction.

Cheers

Andy

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brue replied on 14/01/2019 15:43

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Posted on 14/01/2019 15:27 by Rocky 2 buckets

Some folk really don’t like others doing their own thing TW. It’s andyrmanc’s choice to use electric. It’s the control some posters try to exert over others, that’s something I don’t miss about the C&MC & some of its membership☹️

Posted on 14/01/2019 15:43

I think you are misjudging people who may not be aware why some need EHU. It's not control more a lack of understanding. I've known posters on here who need EHU for medical purposes but you never know the OP could possibly manage without EHU and that does increase the possibilities for him and his family.

moulesy replied on 14/01/2019 15:44

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Posted on 14/01/2019 15:44

Oh dear, it didn't even occur to me to question WHY the OP wanted EHU - he asked for advice which I gave based on that. Hope it was helpful. I have no idea why folk would question why he needed EHU for one night - why not just help if you can and stay away from the thread if you can't?

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Tinwheeler replied on 14/01/2019 15:48

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Posted on 14/01/2019 15:32 by Boff

Because it would increase his choice of places to stay.

Of course he might want to tow 200 miles from Bolton to Weston Super Mare or Bridgewater on a Friday night after work who know’s ?

Posted on 14/01/2019 15:48

I think it’s very likely Andyrmanc has considered the non-EHU option as he categorically states he requires EHU.

He asked about CLs with EHU near the motorways and I shared my knowledge. If my offering is too far south he will ignore it but at least I made a constructive suggestion rather than querying his requirements in a rather unfriendly manner.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 14/01/2019 15:48

Rocky 2 buckets

Posted on 14/01/2019 15:44 by moulesy

Oh dear, it didn't even occur to me to question WHY the OP wanted EHU - he asked for advice which I gave based on that. Hope it was helpful. I have no idea why folk would question why he needed EHU for one night - why not just help if you can and stay away from the thread if you can't?

Posted on 14/01/2019 15:48

Excellent post M, sans waffle too👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻. It’s good to see some of the stalwarts of sense still post.

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brue replied on 14/01/2019 15:50

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Posted on 14/01/2019 15:50

Well as a stalwart of sense or no sense I hope the OP has been helped with a few ideas.

Wherenext replied on 14/01/2019 16:03

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Posted on 14/01/2019 16:03

Try Stable Park CL near Stafford, just off J14 of M6.

As you are leaving Bolton on a Friday pm you may well have your plans hijacked by the M60, M56 or M6 Friday nightmare so have a plan B. Good luck.

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Pliers replied on 14/01/2019 17:52

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Posted on 14/01/2019 15:42 by allanandjean

There are many who do almost the entire journey and then park up to await the arrival time at their site

Two of my nephews travel down from Darwen, near Bolton, each year and have each successive year got that bit closer to try and avoid the chaos of a Saturday in the school holiday periods. Rather like the bird in the hand an hour on a Friday night could be worth at least two on the Saturday.

Posted on 14/01/2019 17:52

It's chaos on the M6 all the time now!

Friday evening, either direction, don't expect to get anywhere quickly.

To drive from Bolton to Cornwall, after a day at work doesn't bear thinking about 😱

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nelliethehooker replied on 14/01/2019 19:58

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Posted on 14/01/2019 19:58

Agree with Moulesy about Woodlands Farm, easy to get to from M5 Junc 6. Another option could be Pardon Hill Fm, Gotherington, nr Cheltenham, about 7 mls from the M5 Junc 9 (the Tewksbury turnoff). H/S and EHU. About 140mls from Bolton.

Boff replied on 14/01/2019 21:17

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Posted on 14/01/2019 21:17

Sorry I had the stupidity to suggest that for a 6-8hour stop an ehu might not actually be necessary. Fortunately the self appointed guardians of this forum soon put me right and maintained the reputation that they have earned for this site.

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Tinwheeler replied on 14/01/2019 21:24

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Posted on 14/01/2019 21:17 by Boff

Sorry I had the stupidity to suggest that for a 6-8hour stop an ehu might not actually be necessary. Fortunately the self appointed guardians of this forum soon put me right and maintained the reputation that they have earned for this site.

Posted on 14/01/2019 21:24

I'm sure the OP will accept your apology for the 'suggestion' -

" I was going to post exactly the same what is the need for ehu?"

Me, I’m used to your need to use sarcasm.