Cost of sites has gone mad

richharry193 replied on 19/04/2023 20:32

Posted on 19/04/2023 20:32

For about 13/14 years we have stayed at North Yorkshire Moors Site.  Its one of our favourite sites on the network and perfect for our family.

Ive just been looking for the end of May as its half term for our kids and was almost floored when i saw the price.  

This is a site which is lovely but has no toilet block. 2 Adults, 3 Children £36.70 per night!!!! When we first stayed there it was £18 i believe.

I then checked scarborough west ayton which we also like and stayed there last year - £60.20 per night

We thought the price we paid at easter at Gwern y Bwlch was bad enough but this is now a complete joke.

We have stayed in a lovely small site only 500 yards up the road, with the best views in whitby and a toilet and its only £18-20 per night.

Do the caravan club actually want anyone to keep with them.  We've been members for 15 years and i am pretty close to leaving now as its just unsustainable.

Do they want families or are they actually just want older couples with dogs to visit their sites and create an exclusive adult only and dog club? 

Im aware the cost of electric etc is rising but not surely by that much!! 

Anyone else think the same or am i just going mad

Cornersteady replied on 21/04/2023 18:01

Posted on 21/04/2023 18:01

I can't recall many posts from those who are frustrated about not knowing the pitch price? And I certainly wouldn't want to know what it is and can't see the point of knowing as there will always be at least one person that comes with the outfit, it's the final price that is relevant to me anyway. 

Tinwheeler replied on 21/04/2023 18:14

Posted on 21/04/2023 18:01 by Cornersteady

I can't recall many posts from those who are frustrated about not knowing the pitch price? And I certainly wouldn't want to know what it is and can't see the point of knowing as there will always be at least one person that comes with the outfit, it's the final price that is relevant to me anyway. 

Posted on 21/04/2023 18:14

Perhaps folk want to know the pitch price so they can work out any deduction if there’s an offer along the lines of 50% off the pitch fee.🤷🏻‍♂️

Having said that, I agree with your final words in that it’s the eventual total price which matters.

Cornersteady replied on 21/04/2023 18:30

Posted on 21/04/2023 18:14 by Tinwheeler

Perhaps folk want to know the pitch price so they can work out any deduction if there’s an offer along the lines of 50% off the pitch fee.🤷🏻‍♂️

Having said that, I agree with your final words in that it’s the eventual total price which matters.

Posted on 21/04/2023 18:30

Yes could well be for some who like that level of detail or want to check it's been applied correctly? the spring, summer 'sales' and family saver are a percentage off everything while the MWD is just pitch fee. 

Frank Gill replied on 21/04/2023 18:49

Posted on 20/04/2023 13:53 by huskydog

Yes, the club is missing out by not making a nominal charge for dogs , I would have happily paid when we had one 

Posted on 21/04/2023 18:49

 That could put the cat amongst the pidgeon's.

 

Takethedogalong replied on 21/04/2023 19:03

Posted on 21/04/2023 18:49 by Frank Gill

 That could put the cat amongst the pidgeon's.

 

Posted on 21/04/2023 19:03

Amongst the pigeon’s what, Frank? 😁

moulesy replied on 21/04/2023 19:33

Posted on 21/04/2023 18:49 by Frank Gill

 That could put the cat amongst the pidgeon's.

 

Posted on 21/04/2023 19:33

I'm guessing the dogs would sort the cat out before the cat got to the pigeons!  🐕🐱🐦🐱🐕

clarinetman replied on 22/04/2023 11:44

Posted on 22/04/2023 11:44

Looks like the club realize they have got pricing wrong the spring and summer sale is a joke admit the prices are too high, reduce across all sites get rid of this awful system and star building a club relationship again.

ps for any smart Alec’s who may think I am another pensioner who isn’t tech savvy, I am a 74yr old who worked all my working life in tech industries from first programmed cnc machines to desk top system development.

 

ScreenName895186A904 replied on 22/04/2023 16:08

Posted on 22/04/2023 16:08

I agree with Richharry193 . The C &M C site prices are exorbitant and so I have cancelled my renewal this year.  We have previously over the years used club sites and mostly liked them.  But I was shocked when looking at prices for spring  this year , I’m not prepared to be ripped off. I’ll take my business elsewhere. There’s cheaper options available. 

Tinwheeler replied on 22/04/2023 16:16

Posted on 22/04/2023 16:08 by ScreenName895186A904

I agree with Richharry193 . The C &M C site prices are exorbitant and so I have cancelled my renewal this year.  We have previously over the years used club sites and mostly liked them.  But I was shocked when looking at prices for spring  this year , I’m not prepared to be ripped off. I’ll take my business elsewhere. There’s cheaper options available. 

Posted on 22/04/2023 16:16

I don’t think anyone disagrees with RH insofar as prices have gone up (inevitably so) but there are several anomalies in his recollection of fees in previous years.

We all know there are cheaper alternatives and many folk here use them. No one is ripped off if they don’t pay so you’ve done the right thing by walking away if you find the site fees too dear.

SteveL replied on 22/04/2023 16:53

Posted on 22/04/2023 16:53

One of the issues in looking back / comparing prices, is that many of mine were artificially lowered by the VAT reduction. By July of last year this was no longer the case, so I can directly compare stays at Cirencester and Rookesbury Park with prices for this July. In the case of Cirencester the increase is 9.5% and for Rookesbury 13.5%.  Given inflation rates over the period, neither seem particularly exorbitant.

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