Why are we always disappointed by CLs?

Agree about Horn House, not visited Ashieburn House but will add it to our list, Corners, and Low Moor is outside of our price bracket. Thanks for the list.

Agree with Barleywood, Croft End is outwith our price range, not visited Pencraig but recommendation duly noted, thanks OP.

Thanks Rocky and tda in your kind words. I doubt that I'll ever get the time to get round to writing the handbook. We know what type of sites we like, and only select those within our price limit, and am glad that I can pass the relevant details on for others to peruse and choose to visit if it agrees with their requirements. I try to keep a note of other CLs that we've not visited but have been recommended by others on here, so do have a longish list of sites that CL users might be interested in visiting.

I wouldn't say that Shoulthwaite is better than Patterdale Hall but it is a very nice CL and the oldest one on the network. The original owners are still going strong in their 80s and a lovely couple. It's set into the hillside a bit so depending on your pitch you may find a bit of sloping. Nicely set back from the road and beautiful views towards St.John in the Vale. Handy for Keswick or the Langdales. We enjoyed our time there.

Oneputt is referencing the Opening Poster, who is Rambling Sid. 

We’re new caravanners ... our first night was in March this year. We decided at the outset that CLs would be our preferred option ... we don’t need facilities apart from hook-up. We did our research as best we could for each site and this year have had nine stays, including an 11 night main holiday. Nine different sites, and all have been great. Some exceptional in setting and views. Did we have beginners luck or are we just happy with the fact that CLs are likely to be a field with a couple of emptying points and a tap? I can see how the odd one might be below par but all of them?? Really? 

We’ve worked out that nine holidays have cost less than £800 for all site fees, days out inc parking and entry fees, meals out, cups of tea etc etc .. not including fuel. I think that’s amazing ... and we are very grateful for CLs. Already looking at next year. The reviews on the club website really helped us when choosing and we are impressed! 

That's a great post, Liz K. Glad that you've been able to find such good CLs that suit you. Hope that you've added to the sites' reviews. Care to share the names of a favourite or two?