Last Minute Cancellation

Mr H replied on 02/10/2020 08:34

Mr H

Posted on 02/10/2020 08:34

We booked a 5 night stay at a CL. All packed up an ready to go, when the weather dramatically changed to gale force winds very heavy rain and some foggy patches. After much deliberation we decided to cancel our trip as the forecast was the same for the duration. My question is should we pay for the time booked, or agree to visit in the very near future? The site manager said we did not need to pay them and that all their bookings had been cancelled. We really feel bad about this as it is their living. What should we do?

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Metheven replied on 02/10/2020 15:13

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Metheven

Caravanner

Posted on 02/10/2020 15:13

Sensible precaution Mr H, I'm sure in addition to your future booking they will appreciate your token gift 👍

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"There is no such thing as bad weather only poor clothing."

Silly Me , once when walking 'Striding Edge' perhaps I should have put on thicker socks to help keep me upright against the crosswinds.

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Tinwheeler replied on 02/10/2020 15:20

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 02/10/2020 15:03 by Mr H

Thank you for your responses. I think I should explain that we had a major incident a few years ago resulting in the caravan becoming adrift and colliding with a car. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but it is not something easily forgotten by both of us. So being in our mid seventies we err on the side of caution. We will at the earliest opportunity re-book, and think of a token gift as they have turned down payment. Finally, before someone suggests we should give up caravanning you should know we tour a lot throughout Britain and France each year.

Posted on 02/10/2020 15:20

Why should anyone suggest you give up caravanning? A lot of us are in your age range and still going strong.

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peedee replied on 02/10/2020 15:26

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peedee

Motorhomer

Posted on 02/10/2020 15:26

A three hour drive and I am on site with 4 other motorhomes and a caravan. Yes the drive was wet but certainly not windy and we arrived in the dry and it continues to be so. There is just a gentle breeze and I'm off for a walk when I have finished my cuppa.

peedee

brue replied on 02/10/2020 19:38

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brue

Motorhomer

Posted on 02/10/2020 19:38

Out of interest the recent CL we used sent us an e mail which ended "you will turn up won't you, we've had a lot of cancellations." We enjoyed our stay there and had we not "turned up" I would have offered a payment in lieu. I think it's kind to offer something even if it's rejected.

Hope you enjoy your next CL visit Mr H.

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Tinwheeler replied on 02/10/2020 20:24

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 02/10/2020 15:26 by peedee

A three hour drive and I am on site with 4 other motorhomes and a caravan. Yes the drive was wet but certainly not windy and we arrived in the dry and it continues to be so. There is just a gentle breeze and I'm off for a walk when I have finished my cuppa.

peedee

Posted on 02/10/2020 20:24

You obviously didn't venture down this way, PD. Wind speeds were in the 40s/50s for a good part of the day.

JVB66 replied on 02/10/2020 20:43

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JVB66

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Posted on 02/10/2020 15:26 by peedee

A three hour drive and I am on site with 4 other motorhomes and a caravan. Yes the drive was wet but certainly not windy and we arrived in the dry and it continues to be so. There is just a gentle breeze and I'm off for a walk when I have finished my cuppa.

peedee

Posted on 02/10/2020 20:43

Must be quieter where you are as it has been quite windy and has broken a huge branch off one of the ancient (1770) sweet chestnut trees at the bottom of our road blocking one of the footpaths into one of our woodlands

peedee replied on 02/10/2020 20:49

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peedee

Motorhomer

Posted on 02/10/2020 20:24 by Tinwheeler

You obviously didn't venture down this way, PD. Wind speeds were in the 40s/50s for a good part of the day.

Posted on 02/10/2020 20:49

It was in the early morning, peaked at about 11am which was what time I left home knowing the wind was reducing all he time at my destintion.

peedee

Tinwheeler replied on 02/10/2020 20:55

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 02/10/2020 20:49 by peedee

It was in the early morning, peaked at about 11am which was what time I left home knowing the wind was reducing all he time at my destintion.

peedee

Posted on 02/10/2020 20:55

It eased here around 2pm.

peedee replied on 02/10/2020 21:02

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peedee

Motorhomer

Posted on 02/10/2020 21:02

According tothis evening's local news there were gusts of 60m.p.h. in the morning but as you say by the time I arrived on site in the early afternoon it was a gentel breeze. The sun even came out very briefly while on my walk.

peedee

Tinwheeler replied on 02/10/2020 21:30

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 02/10/2020 21:02 by peedee

According tothis evening's local news there were gusts of 60m.p.h. in the morning but as you say by the time I arrived on site in the early afternoon it was a gentel breeze. The sun even came out very briefly while on my walk.

peedee

Posted on 02/10/2020 21:30

According to the forecast, we have 40ish mph winds again tomorrow. What area are you in?

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