Affiliated Sites - terms and conditions

Yes people often post to ask why the club doesn't adopt a more 'commercial' attitude and practices but this an example of what that really means. 

We've often said here that the club's booking and cancellation policy is it's USP. Enjoy it while it lasts.

As posted above , it is another of this clubs big pluses at this time

I have visited a number of "Affiliated" sites and believe they should be considered as being purely independent commercial operations with no relevance to The Caravan Club whatever.  Some things worse, some better.

After visiting one I fully agree with you, not saying they were bad in any way but certainly nothing 'club' about them apart from the AS sign, I wonder what the benefits are to either party?

(again nothing wrong with nothing club either, everyone chooses what they like)

I think they are in places where this club have gaps? 

Chew valley has come back as an affiliated site Adults only? they were in the late 1990s an affiliated site ,but it seems once they had a good customer base they decided to go it alone,but have in recent,years it seems decided this clubs support was missed

 

Agree, we use a lot of AS Sites, and know they are different in many ways. We completely accept the difference in terms and conditions. It’s harsh in the OP’s case, as of course a medical emergency of any kind can mean a loss on fees paid, but then holiday insurance might become prudent in the future. It’s usually standard practice for cottage and hotel bookings, even in UK.

There appears little doubt now that the Club is willing to give up on one of its USP’s, and is going down the route of deposits upfront. As yet, Members remain in ignorance of whether or not deposits might be refunded within a given timescale, with proof of an emergency. I for one doubt it, I think deposits will be retained. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Club actually started selling holiday insurance for UK visits as well.
The Club blinkers are coming off, and the commercial enterprise whip is in hand, all we need now is details of the runners and riders, and the date of the big race start. 

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I have used that site on a number of occasions David. Last time I guess 5 or 6 years ago. First time about 23 years ago. I have used at least 4 Morris Leisure sites. I did not really like there facility blocks nor their location right by reception rathe than central. In general I prefer this club's sites but the Morris leisure sites serve a purpose with their location and are acceptable.

 aWe have used Stanmore hall many years ago ,before it was bought by the present owners and much money spent on it to make it as it is now?

One thing that stood out then was how dark it was and you had to be carefull of where you trod as it was covered in goose and duck droppings, even away from the lake

We went as we had won some tickets for the Seven Valley Railway with a behind the scenes look,which was even better when they realised i was with the national railway

 

Oh was looked after by the staff at Bridgenorth while i was shown round the "mucky bits"