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 27/08/2021 17:57

Posted on 27/08/2021 17:57

Concierge camping is certainly more expensive than a Club site, but it is in a different league...you only have to visit to understand thiswink

cyberyacht replied on 28/08/2021 07:31

Posted on 28/08/2021 07:31

I've just got back from a few nights on a THS on the edge of Lymington. £11 per night all in. Not quite such a manicured environment as CAMC but do I really want to pay £33 a night for a strimmer/mower serenade?

SteveL replied on 28/08/2021 08:28

Posted on 28/08/2021 08:28

It does seem to attract a premium down there.☹️ One site we particularly like is Hawes, also in a beautiful area, but admittedly totally different scenery types.That is also very popular next April, more so than the NFCS for serviced pitches. However, it is significantly less expensive. I presume it just comes down to the overall cost of running individual sites, as I would rate both equally difficult to book  if you don’t get in early. We’ve been to both NFCS and Black Knowl. If we revisit it would definitely be BK, as for us it was much better located.

NutsyH replied on 28/08/2021 11:23

Posted on 27/08/2021 12:50 by vbfg

It really depends on how many are in your party, how many dogs you may have, do you want to put up an awning, etc.  I am a single tourer with up until recently 2 dogs (now 1) so for me, the CMHC or the CCC are nearly always far cheaper than commercial sites or even CLs.  As we know, some commercial sites charge extra for children, dogs, awnings, etc which may add quite a bit to the cost per night on the other hand they may just charge per pitch, per night all in!

Posted on 28/08/2021 11:23

VBFG

IF you read my post, you will see that I quote the variables - adults, dogs. Awning is irrelevant - I only use a roll out canopy and it is used on any site that I pitch up on.

Cornersteady replied on 28/08/2021 11:42

Posted on 27/08/2021 17:57 by young thomas

Concierge camping is certainly more expensive than a Club site, but it is in a different league...you only have to visit to understand thiswink

Posted on 28/08/2021 11:42

And really you prove my point, quality is subjective, and really just because you say it is better doesn't really mean it is to others? 

Cornersteady replied on 28/08/2021 11:48

Posted on 28/08/2021 07:31 by cyberyacht

I've just got back from a few nights on a THS on the edge of Lymington. £11 per night all in. Not quite such a manicured environment as CAMC but do I really want to pay £33 a night for a strimmer/mower serenade?

Posted on 28/08/2021 11:48

I am always puzzled by posts such as yours, the why should I pay more ... This time it's but do I really want to pay £33...

To such posters I ask one simple question - why do you ask us what you should be doing with your money?

Would you be really persuaded by any reasons we give? Or is it some form of educating the rest of us that cheaper sites are available?

 

JVB66 replied on 28/08/2021 11:51

Posted on 28/08/2021 07:31 by cyberyacht

I've just got back from a few nights on a THS on the edge of Lymington. £11 per night all in. Not quite such a manicured environment as CAMC but do I really want to pay £33 a night for a strimmer/mower serenade?

Posted on 28/08/2021 11:51

But  you fail to say the the £33 would include EHU and full toilets/showers ,which before you changed to  a motor caravan ,I suspect you would not have considered the THS?cool

But then if it encourages. more m/c users to use a THS it will give those of us with a complete go any wher outfits use of any sites not just those with PT close  so more pitches to usecoolwink

SteveL replied on 28/08/2021 12:45

Posted on 28/08/2021 11:51 by JVB66

But  you fail to say the the £33 would include EHU and full toilets/showers ,which before you changed to  a motor caravan ,I suspect you would not have considered the THS?cool

But then if it encourages. more m/c users to use a THS it will give those of us with a complete go any wher outfits use of any sites not just those with PT close  so more pitches to usecoolwink

Posted on 28/08/2021 12:45

But then if it encourages. more m/c users to use a THS it will give those of us with a complete go any wher outfits use of any sites not just those with PT close so more pitches 

I am afraid you’ve lucked out there JVB. We are very unlikely to use a THS, although will go for any site with decent walks wether public transport is available or not.😉

 

replied on 28/08/2021 13:11

Posted on 27/08/2021 17:57 by young thomas

Concierge camping is certainly more expensive than a Club site, but it is in a different league...you only have to visit to understand thiswink

Posted on 28/08/2021 13:11

No ta, Less is generally more for me

rjb replied on 28/08/2021 13:13

Posted on 28/08/2021 13:13

I had to cancel lytchett this year had to have covid test day before we were due to go they refused to move it to later in year or a refund I have insurance which sofend blow total for 7nights £220 so no more been going there for many years 

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