New CL: fantasy price

henrypartridge replied on 08/09/2016 21:02

Posted on 08/09/2016 21:02

I've just read in the New CLs list in the club magazine, as they laughingly call the junk mail self advertising masquerading as a magazine, that there is a new CL at a garden centre in Northwich, Cheshire. The price is an eye watering £20 a night. Approaching club site price for a CL. Hope no one gives, pricing like this will destroy the whole ethos of the wonderful CL network. 

Fysherman replied on 09/09/2016 16:45

Posted on 09/09/2016 16:45

Under a tenner for a CL is a bargain.

Don't think that many are happy paying over £15 at all. Some might be but I very much doubt the majority are and would only pay more than (say) £15 for a truly exceptional site.

Fisherman replied on 09/09/2016 17:07

Posted on 09/09/2016 17:07

No chance if us visiting at that price. Just back from NT Ilam - £14 per night all in with showers & toilets etc. Thats what I call acceptable.

ocsid replied on 09/09/2016 17:37

Posted on 09/09/2016 17:37

I can think of an even higher price one at East Marden, West Sussex that we like and know others do; there must be a market as booking is not always too easy.

That it is charging CC main site money is irrelevant, as we are not talking like for like expriences, one has just 5 units, that to some clients is worth paying a premium.

That said, if a site has near zero charm then we would not be there and certainly not paying high prices. I do feel the club suggest to new owners some pricing that does not reflect what we would "value" them at. I don't think this helps them or the potential users, so expect their existence to be short lived.

nelliethehooker replied on 09/09/2016 20:21

Posted on 09/09/2016 20:21

 

 

 

 

 

Approaching club site price for a CL. Hope no one gives, pricing like this will destroy the whole ethos of the wonderful CL network. 

But the CL might be a far more pleasant place to stay?  Why do you consider the price of the Club site acceptable, but not the CL?

 

Who said that the prices of club sites are acceptable?

harryb replied on 09/09/2016 20:51

Posted on 09/09/2016 20:51

Just for comparison. This week

CL at Cockermouth £14. Shower, Toilet, lovely childrens play park, beautiful views, blissfully quiet plus free WiFi

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Durham CC Site £22.20. Shower, Toilet, lovely childrens play park. No views, horrendous non stop motorway noise and £2.50 per day WiFi

So nearly £11 per night more than a cl

 

BigD replied on 09/09/2016 22:02

Posted on 09/09/2016 22:02

The worrying thing is that there are are a few CL's that are now starting to post these sort of prices.Sad

And as long as members visit and pay those prices more will follow.

Fysherman replied on 10/09/2016 07:19

Posted on 10/09/2016 07:19

I don't have a problem with a CL charging £25 per night. If they get customers at that price then fine 

I just want the average price to be in the £10 To £15 bracket that most are happy with and some available for under a tenner 

HelenandTrevor replied on 10/09/2016 08:53

Posted on 10/09/2016 08:53

There is a new CL near to where we store our caravan,  thought I would check it out, as it was local,  they also charge £20 then an extra £2.50 per night for a dog! SurprisedSurprised I note that they also charge £5 per night for a child, a family with 2 children with a dog would be paying £32.50 a night!! Surprised

People are using the site though and the reviews are all good.

 

paul56 replied on 10/09/2016 09:36

Posted on 10/09/2016 09:36

As the CLs in/part of a garden centre it appears semi commercial and can charge what they want of course. No doubt there will be takers but not us. We'll happily pay around £15 but want peace and a bit of seclusion for that - and electrics! 

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