Cost of C & MC sites

NutsyH replied on 27/08/2021 11:05

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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

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brue replied on 30/08/2021 21:19

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Posted on 30/08/2021 13:14 by DavidKlyne

It will be interesting to see how they treat existing, pre change, bookings. Will they let them just work their way out of the system or will members be expected to pay a deposit post booking? You could perhaps imagine a situation where those that have made lots of bookings you will suddenly see mass cancellations? Unless of course they cancel all outstanding bookings and invite members to rebook with a deposit, not sure that would be popular?

Posted on 30/08/2021 21:19

Looking at the terms and conditions of bookings I think it's quite possible that the club could cancel bookings in the event of deposits being introduced. They can cancel bookings now in certain circumstances.

Tinwheeler replied on 30/08/2021 21:29

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Posted on 30/08/2021 21:19 by brue

Looking at the terms and conditions of bookings I think it's quite possible that the club could cancel bookings in the event of deposits being introduced. They can cancel bookings now in certain circumstances.

Posted on 30/08/2021 21:29

It’d not do much for goodwill, though😕

DavidKlyne replied on 30/08/2021 21:56

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Posted on 30/08/2021 21:19 by brue

Looking at the terms and conditions of bookings I think it's quite possible that the club could cancel bookings in the event of deposits being introduced. They can cancel bookings now in certain circumstances.

Posted on 30/08/2021 21:56

Brue

I am sure you are right. However can you imagine the outrage that would cause? It wouldn't just be a question of having to pay a deposit that would cause that upset but the probability that plans people had made could no longer be honoured if people with those booking couldn't actually rebook the dates they wanted. Hopefully the Club will use some common sense?

David

brue replied on 31/08/2021 08:50

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Posted on 31/08/2021 08:50

Yes, I'm sure they will but it's possible that they could ask for deposits from all those who have booked. In which case those concerned will not lose their bookings. But then I'm probably on the wrong thread for a deposit discussion! The one sure thing is rising prices.

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Navigateur replied on 31/08/2021 09:14

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Posted on 31/08/2021 09:14

None of those above problems would exist if deposits were to be introduced from a future date for which no-one has yet been able to make a booking.

SteveL replied on 31/08/2021 10:07

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Posted on 31/08/2021 09:14 by Navigateur

None of those above problems would exist if deposits were to be introduced from a future date for which no-one has yet been able to make a booking.

Posted on 31/08/2021 10:07

I would have thought it would be possible to introduce it from next week for future bookings. Any existing ones would remain exempt, with the full cost payable on arrival. If you were to amend an existing booking that would then trigger a deposit.

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peedee replied on 01/09/2021 14:24

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Posted on 01/09/2021 14:24

I am gob smacked, just went to book Knaresborough for a December stop overand and its £38.10 p.n. Ok so it has a restaurant but........

Needless to say I think I will give it a miss if I can find an alternative near Harrogate. The show ground site closes for the winter, pity that would have been ideal.

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KjellNN replied on 01/09/2021 16:05

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Posted on 01/09/2021 14:24 by peedee

I am gob smacked, just went to book Knaresborough for a December stop overand and its £38.10 p.n. Ok so it has a restaurant but........

Needless to say I think I will give it a miss if I can find an alternative near Harrogate. The show ground site closes for the winter, pity that would have been ideal.

peedee

Posted on 01/09/2021 16:05

I agree, Knaresborough is off our list, and had been since the restaurant was rebuilt. I did wonder if the prices had been hiked up in the last few years to cover the cost of the "improvements".