Cost of C & MC sites

NutsyH replied on 27/08/2021 11:05

Posted on 27/08/2021 11:05

I chose to book this in the full knowledge that it is expensive, no regrets but worth putting on here anyway.

We tend to use sites in South Dorset in April, while beaches (Sandbanks, Bournemouth etc) are still open for dogs ( I know, I know)

Whilst in the New Forest last week we called at the Centennial site, liked what we saw so booked on line. 12 nights, April 2022 so off season. Full service pitch, 2 adults, 1 dog; 12 nights. £44.36 per night - ouch.

We usually use a commercial site at Lytchett Minster, which for full service, hardstanding, including streamable wifi - £30 per night (April 2020). Other facilities are on a par with CMC sites, except for the dog walk which is a whole field. A non returnable deposit of £50 is required here, but last year we were able to move the booking from April to October  (Covid) at no extra cost.

We wanted a change of scenery so decided to pay the CMC rate, and the location is better than Lytchett, with easy access to the New Forest. Now it could be that Lytchett's prices for next year will be hiked - I don't know.

Not complaining, just dispelling any remaining myths that CMC sites are cheaper for members than comparable commercial sites. Pays your money & takes your choice.

Paul

young thomas replied on 04/09/2021 12:06

Posted on 04/09/2021 12:06

Cant say ive ever come across (or heard about) any stolen showerheads on any of the commercials we've used that have them.

those pesky members again?

replied on 04/09/2021 12:06

Posted on 04/09/2021 11:56 by young thomas

Some sites (not either club) have showerheads fitted to sliding height rails. The heads can also be unclipped for those who prefer hand helds.

in this day and age, at £35-£55 a night, you'd think both clubs would have managed to get towards this standard.

folk often praise the clubs' (both) 'consistency' yet, as others have mentioned, the 'shower experience' is now a long way behind some of the top commercials.

Posted on 04/09/2021 12:06

I can shower on C&CC sites but I need to get in just after 6 am and start from cold and get out when it quickly reaches my limit. Not a pleasant way to shower. The shower head that I fitted at home is o a rise and fall rail and can be dethatched and is adjusted to a suitable temperature for me. OH can turn up as the stop stops it going too low an I simply turn it down to that stop. 

JVB66 replied on 04/09/2021 12:41

Posted on 04/09/2021 12:41

Most of this clubs assisted shower cubicles  as TDL states have adjustable temp and sliding sliding shower heads, and hand grips wink

young thomas replied on 04/09/2021 12:55

Posted on 04/09/2021 12:41 by JVB66

Most of this clubs assisted shower cubicles  as TDL states have adjustable temp and sliding sliding shower heads, and hand grips wink

Posted on 04/09/2021 12:55

...but how many 'assisted' cubicles are there compared to normal (non adjustable) showers?

the majority of campers wont be using the assisted ones.

with all the 'exiting redevelopments' were being informed of, it would be nice to see a bit of modernisation/updating in that area.

 

KjellNN replied on 04/09/2021 15:32

Posted on 04/09/2021 15:32

Each toilet block usually has at least one height adjustable shower in each male and female area, plus in the disabled room, all CAMC showers  have temperature adjustment.

The fixed heads are not so good, I would prefer them all to be adjustable.

Does the Club fit very expensive, desirable shower heads, since people steal them?   What sort of person steals a shower head?!

RedKite replied on 04/09/2021 16:16

Posted on 04/09/2021 16:16

A few sites we have stayed on here only have push button controls and no temp control.

As to club sites it has even be noted that not just the shower head disappears but also the shower hose as well and the rail even in the disabled shower, the shower heads are usually Mira as is the shower controls but they may have change these for cheaper ones.

JVB66 replied on 04/09/2021 16:17

Posted on 04/09/2021 12:55 by young thomas

...but how many 'assisted' cubicles are there compared to normal (non adjustable) showers?

the majority of campers wont be using the assisted ones.

with all the 'exiting redevelopments' were being informed of, it would be nice to see a bit of modernisation/updating in that area.

 

Posted on 04/09/2021 16:17

The assisted cubicles are usually one in  the female and one in the male ,and have never found a problem in using them but not necessarily during the morning rush hour.?cool 

 the big commercial site we will now be using again this yearlaughing for our much missed meetups .the last couple of years has the same set up 

Then as club sites facilities are now used by OH with her radar key she has everything in the one room 

I notice that the ccc also seem to have fixed shower heads in most of their upgraded facility blocks, 

As do the showers in our local upgraded leisure centre 

It seems its the forward thinking  for the future,

Much less open to damage and easier to keep sanitised 

JVB66 replied on 04/09/2021 16:29

Posted on 04/09/2021 16:16 by RedKite

A few sites we have stayed on here only have push button controls and no temp control.

As to club sites it has even be noted that not just the shower head disappears but also the shower hose as well and the rail even in the disabled shower, the shower heads are usually Mira as is the shower controls but they may have change these for cheaper ones.

Posted on 04/09/2021 16:29

At our regular site FM not only do shower heads and hoses disappear also shower  curtains it seems, for tenters ground sheetssurprised and a shelf near the hairdryer in one of the blocks also took some ones fancy,undecided

Cornersteady replied on 04/09/2021 18:14

Posted on 04/09/2021 18:14

the majority of campers wont be using the assisted ones

On the sites I've used the assisted ones are usually in the one of the four or five  cubicles and they have extra handrails and/or different shower heads as JVB describes, and are not just for people requiring assistance. In busy times they will be used by anyone queuing and indeed by anyone wanting that type of shower at other times. They are labelled but not locked or reserved for those needing them. There are dedicated disabled facilities as well and these reserved.

with all the 'exiting redevelopments' were being informed of, it would be nice to see a bit of modernisation/updating in that area

Not sure why existing redevelopments need quotation marks? But this is being done and has been done for many years. As I said on other sites and certainly on the more recent refurbishments there are fully dedicated shower and bath rooms which are only used by those needing them, and I think they need a key from the office. There are also now family bathrooms and baby changing rooms. Quite is a lot is being done. 

young thomas replied on 04/09/2021 20:12

Posted on 04/09/2021 20:12

Quite a lot isn't being done to move away from the poor fixed shower heads, which are often rocked up and don't give a decent spray.

also, the fixed direction is poor, with the user needing to stand in the trough to get any decent amount of water on them.

by standing a little away from the shower itself, most of the water lands between the user and the wall.

Ive used quite a few sites this year and IMHO (of course) on the whole, not up to what i call a decent standard.

consistent, yes...consistently poor, with all sites ive used following the same (has it ever been tested?) design.

PS Id never use an assisted shower in case someone else coming in after me might require one.

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