Would you move?

HelenandTrevor replied on 10/06/2016 20:59

Posted on 10/06/2016 20:59

While checking out a few CL'S for a future trip, I found one that looked ideal. On checking the reviews the first one stated that they thought the actual cl was good ,they had been allocated a pitch on arrival, but then, had been asked to move pitch half way through their stay .This was because a regular visitor was arriving and had booked that pitch.
Now this put me off immediately as being asked to pack up and move pitch half way through my stay would really annoy me.
Has this happened to anyone? And would you move pitch to accommodate a regular site user on a CL? 

HelenandTrevor replied on 10/06/2016 22:09

Posted on 10/06/2016 22:09

We have not been asked to move pitch on a CL after setting up either so it was a surprise that it had apparently happened. 

I would need confirmation from the cl owners that it wouldn't happen before booking.

Not the sort of question I'd think of asking a CL owner, as I doubt that many would ask someone pitched up to move to accommodate another.

I wouldn't think of asking the question normally, but if I had really wanted to book this CL I would , however just the fact it was mentioned in a review put me off I'am afraid.

KeefySher replied on 10/06/2016 22:32

Posted on 10/06/2016 22:32

Is this a CL with HS or hedged/fenced  where a defined pitch is clearly evident?

Surely a CL owner would advise of availability of defined pitches at point of booking for the duration of your enquiry period. If not, then you stay put or ask for a refund and then post a negative review.

briantimber replied on 10/06/2016 22:36

Posted on 10/06/2016 22:36

I too would do the same as nellie. In fact it may be of interest if you named the CL  H and T, that way the owner may come on here and offer an explanation.....Cool

briantimber replied on 10/06/2016 22:48

Posted on 10/06/2016 22:48

If not, then you stay put or ask for a refund and then post a negative review.


Ask for a refund yes, KS, but why be spiteful and post a negative review, better to post an honest review surely??...Cool

KeefySher replied on 10/06/2016 23:12

Posted on 10/06/2016 23:12

If not, then you stay put or ask for a refund and then post a negative review.


Ask for a refund yes, KS, but why be spiteful and post a negative review, better to post an honest review surely??...Cool

Negative is honest if a positive or negative is an option on the scoring system employed. Ebay gives the choice of +ve or -ve, as do lots of inline review systems.

Being asked to move mid stay without prior request/notification would be a -ve for me.

Thats the problem these days, not enough saying as it is, appeasement doesn't work Tongue Out

briantimber replied on 10/06/2016 23:22

Posted on 10/06/2016 23:22

Your entitled to your views KS, I still think that a totaly negative view due to one bad point isn't very helpful to other members who read reviews to get an idea of a CL's appeal.Tongue OutTongue Out

1Tracey1 replied on 11/06/2016 11:22

Posted on 11/06/2016 11:22

To be fair I think it's a pretty big negative being aske to move after you have already pitched up  (if this is what happened) and therefore I agree that it would justify a pretty negative review.  The only justification is if the people were told this is what would have to happen when they actually booked.

HelenandTrevor replied on 11/06/2016 11:33

Posted on 11/06/2016 11:33

I too would do the same as nellie. In fact it may be of interest if you named the CL  H and T, that way the owner may come on here and offer an explanation.....Cool

I can't now find the CL I was looking at, as I was browsing through a few at the time. It wasn't a particularly negative review, just stating the fact that regulars had booked a particular pitch. I was just very surprised that it happened really.

HelenandTrevor replied on 11/06/2016 11:35

Posted on 11/06/2016 11:35

To be fair I think it's a pretty big negative being aske to move after you have already pitched up  (if this is what happened) and therefore I agree that it would justify a pretty negative review.  The only justification is if the people were told this is what would have to happen when they actually booked.

This may have been the case, although it wasn't confirmed in the review. 

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