1. Home
  2. Club Together
  3. Discussions
  4. UK Sites & Touring
  5. Late availability

Late availability

longtermpuller replied on 04/08/2023 12:21

longtermpuller profile picture Member

longtermpuller

Caravanner

Posted on 04/08/2023 12:21

Just received a mail from the club detailing almost every uk site having availability in august.

in 40yrs of membership i have never seen this level of empty pitches

so i looked at booking 9 nights and was amazed that some days had low availability and therefore were £5 a night dearer than the next night, in all 4 different prices

how do they expect members to take up empty pitches when they are charging more than the normal nightly rate, they should be reducing the prices if they want sites full.

 

 

52 replies

Follow

Cornersteady replied on 06/08/2023 21:00

Cornersteady profile picture Member

Cornersteady

Caravanner
Posted on 06/08/2023 20:51 by KjellNN

I do think that those who have a higher income and can afford Club prices, are not really considering those who cannot.  And that by not saying that  prices are too high they are saying these prices are OK.

As I said, we could afford the prices,     but for a much shorter  trip, but as we value our time away, we choose not to pay silly prices but  to use alternatives.

Happy to use our on board facilities, in fact we prefer to do so as OH has special needs,   CLs fit us very well.

Our daughter and family are using our caravan a few times a year, and they are finding commercial sites, in school holidays, with fully serviced pitches, and better facilities, that are less expensive than Club sites

Posted on 06/08/2023 21:00

But as you often post and give numerous examples of how and why there are better and cheaper sites out than club sites? Often citing better facilities for children, service pitches for far less, better bigger pitches, far cheaper, far better VFM... and you claim these are far better than club sites.

So exactly what is the problem? You've found better and cheaper, you should be happy? What does it matter to you what those on club sites pay?

KjellNN replied on 06/08/2023 21:01

KjellNN profile picture Member

KjellNN

Caravanner
Posted on 06/08/2023 20:03 by JollyKernow

Are we your fellow members not ordinary in your eyes then K?

JK

Posted on 06/08/2023 21:01

I would think so.....so how are other members dealing with the economic situation these days?

Are none of them having to think about their spending?

Maybe reduce optional expenditure?

TimboC replied on 06/08/2023 21:02

TimboC profile picture Member

TimboC

Caravanner
Posted on 06/08/2023 20:51 by KjellNN

I do think that those who have a higher income and can afford Club prices, are not really considering those who cannot.  And that by not saying that  prices are too high they are saying these prices are OK.

As I said, we could afford the prices,     but for a much shorter  trip, but as we value our time away, we choose not to pay silly prices but  to use alternatives.

Happy to use our on board facilities, in fact we prefer to do so as OH has special needs,   CLs fit us very well.

Our daughter and family are using our caravan a few times a year, and they are finding commercial sites, in school holidays, with fully serviced pitches, and better facilities, that are less expensive than Club sites

Posted on 06/08/2023 21:02

You're doing the right thing by getting the right value for money for what you and your Family need, but you're wrong to assume that only those who have a high income stay on Club sites.

I don't have a high income and I prefer to stay on club sites, so how am I being inconsiderate to others? How is my choice on where we stay affecting you, or anyone else?

If I buy a BMW, does that mean I'm not considering people who can only afford cheaper cars?

The prices are what they are. We all have the choice whether to pay them, or not.

TimboC replied on 06/08/2023 21:05

TimboC profile picture Member

TimboC

Caravanner
Posted on 06/08/2023 21:01 by KjellNN

I would think so.....so how are other members dealing with the economic situation these days?

Are none of them having to think about their spending?

Maybe reduce optional expenditure?

Posted on 06/08/2023 21:05

Does it matter? Do your own thing and be happy that you still can

Tinwheeler replied on 06/08/2023 21:05

Tinwheeler profile picture

Tinwheeler

Campervanner
Posted on 06/08/2023 20:51 by KjellNN

I do think that those who have a higher income and can afford Club prices, are not really considering those who cannot.  And that by not saying that  prices are too high they are saying these prices are OK.

As I said, we could afford the prices,     but for a much shorter  trip, but as we value our time away, we choose not to pay silly prices but  to use alternatives.

Happy to use our on board facilities, in fact we prefer to do so as OH has special needs,   CLs fit us very well.

Our daughter and family are using our caravan a few times a year, and they are finding commercial sites, in school holidays, with fully serviced pitches, and better facilities, that are less expensive than Club sites

Posted on 06/08/2023 21:05

You are entirely entitled to your own opinion but please do not assume to know what others are thinking or what they want or what they do. You know very little about most of us because we don’t publish the minutiae of our lives or circumstances yet you assume we don’t consider others and that we may be rolling in it and happy to pay through the nose for whatever we want. I don’t make assumptions about you so it would be nice if you please reciprocate. Thanks. 

Oneputt replied on 06/08/2023 21:55

Oneputt profile picture Member

Oneputt

Caravanner

Posted on 06/08/2023 21:55

We are currently staying on a club site in central Wales at £22.50/night including leccy which is great in my opinion VFM.  Only 10 of the 30 odd pitches occupied

GEandGJE replied on 06/08/2023 22:13

GEandGJE profile picture Member

GEandGJE

Motorhomer
Posted on 06/08/2023 21:01 by KjellNN

I would think so.....so how are other members dealing with the economic situation these days?

Are none of them having to think about their spending?

Maybe reduce optional expenditure?

Posted on 06/08/2023 22:13

I'm sure that many are but maybe not willing to admit to that on a public message board.

I have said many times that the only right way to tour is the way that's right for you and you seem to have found that way.

Tammygirl replied on 06/08/2023 22:21

Tammygirl profile picture Member

Tammygirl

Motorhomer

Posted on 06/08/2023 22:21

Albeit that we can afford to pay CAMC prices we just refuse to if we think it's not  VFM. 

We like the non facility sites as we consider they are VFM. CLs are usually VFM but some are getting a bit pricey for what they are. I wish more would discount the price if you chose to go without ehu.

We would love to try THS but where we live they are not that many. 

I see lots of adverts for both clubs on my FB feed, it appears both are chasing members to book, book, book.

With the way the weather has been for the last month I am glad that we haven't got anything booked at all. I cant say I find camping of any sort pleasant in the wet.

 

near Malvern Hills Club Campsite Member photo by Andrew Cole

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now
Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace
Visit Facebook