Joining different clubs

Age concession rate makes joining C&CC a non-brainer for me. If you use a fair number of sites outside of high season then you get your money back while simultaneously extending your range of options. What’s not to like?

We have found that they are better value for money than CMC

During the pandemic we have found their changes to be much better than CMC

They have done remote check in from day one, they extended the membership to cover the closure of all sites, their cleaning of facilities when allowed to open has been excellent

Overall we have been very impressed with them 

We have happily used both CAMC and C&CC sites and Cls/Cs over the last 17 years. Sites differ in degree of regimentation eg at Sandringham, where the C3 site is the more varied pitch layout.

C3 caters for families and hikers/bikers in tents large and small. Folks in tents rely on toilet block facilties more than caravanners, so at busy times queueing may be necessary. Muddy boots in the shower block (and in the showers!) is another minor irritant.

However, on C&CC sites people seem to be less stressed , and unconcerned about being sited next to two old duffers in an old 02 reg motorhome

I find the so called friendly club anything but, at least as far as head office staff is concerned. We had to do a late cancellation last year due to Covid issues and they would not refund the deposit or allow a date change. 

We are members of both the CAMC and C&CC.   There are advantages and disadvantages of both, but generally prefer CAMC sites.  It does sometimes depend on location.  We generally find the toilet block a little more spacious on CAMC sites and the hardstanding pitches are sometimes a little smaller e.g  at Conkers C&CC site the caravan and awning fits on the hardstanding, but the car has to be parked on the grass.  The CAMC tend to have more Serviced pitches overall.

When you arrive at a CAMC site, you are given the option of available pitches.  On most C&CC sites you are directed to a pitch, and although you can ask for a different pitch, you are 'directed and escorted'.  Generally, C&CC pitches are a little cheaper and there are more grass pitches.

You can book a surface type and have to pay a deposit for a C&CC pitch, but the CAMC are due to do this anyway.

If I think of other things, I'll add them later...

David

I for one like many of other clubs sites, not as regimented or  samey samey, as the Caravan and motor-home club

Unless they acted contrary to their T&Cs isn’t that what you’d expect? As we’re constantly reminded that situation doesn’t (yet) operate with CMC so a comparison isn’t possible. 

Which is why so many more LV owners it is acknowledged ,use CAMC  sites as the sameness is also where quality of the facilities is all part of the sameness ,and attraction of sites,  but then its the area surely that one goes for

I have been a member of both clubs for over 10 years and, as has been said by others, they both have their own strengths and weaknesses.

One unique feature offered by the CCC which I find extremely useful is the ability to book a non-electric pitch.  My MH is completely self-contained for off-grid use and I resent having to pay an electric "surcharge" at CAMC sites when I don't need EHU.

With the massive increase in energy prices just announced, the CAMC are going to need to address this issue if pitch fee increases are to be contained.

Jim, there are a few CMC sites offering a so called ‘eco pitch’ but they are few and far between. I agree, about time they built more capacity for those who aren’t bothered about electricity, let alone full service pitches. It’s never made more sense than now. I tend to use non EHU on C&CC sites - soon recover the cost of a big solar panel (or two).