Types of CLs

QFour replied on 09/07/2016 13:20

Posted on 09/07/2016 13:20

They come in all sorts of guises but which do you prefer?  My preference is for rural perhaps farm sites.  I don't want toilets and showers or even electric hook up.  I like them clean and most importantly, dog poo free.  Due to my low maintenance list, I also like them cheap.  What's your bag?

JVB66 replied on 09/07/2016 15:03

Posted on 09/07/2016 15:03

With the money we save on not using Club Sites, we eat out, a lot.  I don't see the need for a microwave and I don't understand the need for a shower block, don't you have showers installed?

Need the microwave because I am on holiday and don't want to do much cooking. Don't want to eat out too much. Yes we have a lovely van with all mod cons but we have never used the shower, why use all that water and then have to wipe it all down and clear up, when I can just go over to a hot shower, mop the floor and walk away. Each to their own. The only thing I can never understand is people on sites who say they never use the showers or toilets and than pitch really close to them.

..+1Cool

MJ730 replied on 09/07/2016 15:08

Posted on 09/07/2016 15:08

Field, tap, somewhere to empty toilet, sensible price, max 5 on site and a pub within walking distance.

Write your comments here...+1Happy

margaret53 replied on 09/07/2016 17:11

Posted on 09/07/2016 17:11

Our choice of CL is one with electric, somewhere either on site or outside to take the dog in the morning and in the location we require.

What we don't like is sites through farm yards where gates have to be opened, grass long enough to make hay with and 6 other vans on site when we arrive.

Not fussed about showers and toilets, like them ensuite.

Would consider £12 a fair price.

harryb replied on 09/07/2016 18:42

Posted on 09/07/2016 18:42

Like: Ehu, toilets and shower a bonus but not a must have. Hard standing in winter. Nice to be within walking distance of a town/village or on a bus route to the same. More than likely under £12

Dislike:Highly priced cl's which charge more than a top of the range commercial site. They are not cl's. 

brue replied on 09/07/2016 19:30

Posted on 09/07/2016 19:30

Near a village, pub, walks etc.,  not bothered about facilities as long as the CL is well cared for and in a nice spot. Favourite CLs are usually by water or the coast.

Tirril replied on 09/07/2016 19:51

Posted on 09/07/2016 19:51

Neat and tidy with a pleasant outlook. In the better weather we don't need or want any facilities relying instead on a solar panel and Safefill cheap gas. In winter if the weather has been wet then a hard standing and possibly EHU. A big consideration is a decent bit of space between other units. We try and check out CLs from Google Earth and avoid those surrounded by farm buildings and equipment lying about.

Longtimecaravanner replied on 09/07/2016 20:35

Posted on 09/07/2016 20:35

Electric point is a must and nice view nearly as important. Well maintained and definitely only five vans on site. Showers etc on site unnecessarily add to the price.

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