Cl's on line booking system

Yes, it would be better if there was online booking system for every CL. It's not always easy to book by phone especially in areas where the signal is poor.

Rural areas sometimes have appalling broadband connections.

maybe but the  website is not hosted on the farm its in the cloud data centre somewhere.....

M, i was thinking that, too...

a site like this might have better access than a rural phone (mobile) or owners who work and cant respond quickly to messages...

it wouldnt be difficult to copy a section of the club booking system (the only bit that works decently) and add in the CL sites as a separate section.

even a small fee paid by CLs would add up to enough to get a decent consultant in to do it properly

the ease of booking and the increase in t/o would soon pay for the implementation.

I must admit I am always apprehensive when you call a CL and book and they say its OK but you never get a confirmation so having a CL booking facility on line would be great along with some pictures of the site...

Entirely agree. I use only CLs and if wanting to book several for a tour it's not easy when the CL owner is out working (quite understandably) and one has to leave a message, leaving the trip itinerary hanging in mid-air waiting for a call back. I would certainly use more CLs if there was an online booking facility. But IMHO the CAMC don't feel inclined to promote or even support CLs (which seems because the CAMC reluctantly lists CLs as a 'favour' to members when they'd much rather have the income from their own sites).

Marcus, you are right  'on the money'. You might be surprised to hear that an increasing number of CL's have already got their own booking systems. 

We have had one here at Cholsey Grange for the past 4 or 5 years and although it costs around £15/month we would not be without it.  About 60% of our visitors use it, rather than booking by phone.

It ensures we don't overbook, ensures that the visitor gets all the confirmations, booking reminders and pre-arrival info and helps us with book-keeping.  For our visitors it means that they can view our availability and book online at any time of day or night.

Other CL's with on-line booking already in place include; Higher Bochym in Cornwall, Skybarn Farm in Lincolnshire, Greenacres in the Cotswolds, Welltrough Hall Farm, Greetham Retreat, Field House Farm in North Yorkshire, Birch Hill in Shropshire and many others. 

Some have built their own system, other use commercial systems adapted to meet the needs of CL owners.  There are at least 4 or 5 systems on the market already, so there's no need to reinvent the wheel.  

The CL Owners Group (now numbering around 400 CL Owners) is actively encouraging CL's to investigate and evaluate booking systems, so you may see more come 'on-line' for next season.

I have asked the Club to promote CL's that have booking systems via their Facebook Pages.  I am hoping they do so in due course.

It is easy enough for a CL to set up a booking system should they wish to do so. I am sure that advic is available from other CL owners if need be

Just booked tax farm for March. Looks great. Full serviced pitches as well 

We were at Tax Farm about 2months ago.and the on-line booking is great .the CL itself is brilliant,pitches are level and fully serviced .The entry road is a little steep but once on the pitch the views are to die for.

Brian & Jo