Long stay Baltic Wharf

jlseagull replied on 13/12/2021 16:26

Posted on 13/12/2021 16:26

This is one of our favourite sites and we like to book at least 5 nights twice a year which we've always managed to do in the past  We are caravaners but have also had motorcaravans in the past

More recently we've noticed this site tends to be monopolised by motorcaravaners who tend to stay 2 to 3 nights and move on (there were only 3 caravans on the site at our recent visit).  This makes it increasingly difficult to book a longer stay.

This is not intended as a caravan v motorhome whinge (we have done both) but would it not be fairer if at least 50% of the pitches were reserved for a minimum stay of 4 nights or longer which, hopefully would give caravaners a better chance of finding a slot at this prime site and possibly others.  Constructive comments only please.

peedee replied on 13/12/2021 16:32

Posted on 13/12/2021 16:32

Perhaps if the Club gets to keep BW they will still have the Police Traing Ground site so the could dedicate one or the other for motorhomes and the other for caravans. wink

peedee

SteveL replied on 13/12/2021 16:37

Posted on 13/12/2021 16:37

No I disagree and we have had caravans before our current MH. We have done full weeks at BW with both,  as well as a few days and even a one nighter.  You just needed to book early. 
Probably a bit late for BW in any case, it is closing. Although currently this has been pushed back several times, due to planning delays on its future use. The CAMC is about touring, folk do that in both MH’s and caravans. To restrict a certain number of pitches to a minimum number of nights, would be wrong in my opinion. 

Tinwheeler replied on 13/12/2021 16:50

Posted on 13/12/2021 16:50

"…..would it not be fairer if at least 50% of the pitches were reserved for a minimum stay of 4 nights or longer which, hopefully would give caravaners a better chance of finding a slot at this prime site and possibly others. Constructive comments only please."

Constructive or otherwise, I say a big no to this as, while satisfying your needs JLS, it would disadvantage others.

If you stop and think about it, your suggestion could actually result in pitches remaining empty which is no help to anyone.

The new booking system is coming and we've been led to believe that, happily, a restrictive minimum nights booking will not form part of it.

 

 

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JVB66 replied on 13/12/2021 17:34

Posted on 13/12/2021 17:24 by

Until the deposits start just keep looking for the inevitable late cancellations. Thats what we did this year.

Posted on 13/12/2021 17:34

If site is still open that could well be up to end of March 2023under present system of 72hrs

JollyKernow replied on 13/12/2021 17:59

Posted on 13/12/2021 16:50 by Tinwheeler

"…..would it not be fairer if at least 50% of the pitches were reserved for a minimum stay of 4 nights or longer which, hopefully would give caravaners a better chance of finding a slot at this prime site and possibly others. Constructive comments only please."

Constructive or otherwise, I say a big no to this as, while satisfying your needs JLS, it would disadvantage others.

If you stop and think about it, your suggestion could actually result in pitches remaining empty which is no help to anyone.

The new booking system is coming and we've been led to believe that, happily, a restrictive minimum nights booking will not form part of it.

 

 

Posted on 13/12/2021 17:59

Minimum one night is a definite TW.laughing

JK

JollyKernow replied on 13/12/2021 18:00

Posted on 13/12/2021 17:34 by JVB66

If site is still open that could well be up to end of March 2023under present system of 72hrs

Posted on 13/12/2021 18:00

Don't forget jv anything booked or amended after April will be a depositwinkJK

JVB66 replied on 13/12/2021 18:20

Posted on 13/12/2021 18:00 by JollyKernow

Don't forget jv anything booked or amended after April will be a depositwinkJK

Posted on 13/12/2021 18:20

I think AD was refuring as I, to the 72hr cancelation period under the present system ? Or is that also to be amended?

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Posted on 13/12/2021 18:20 by JVB66

I think AD was refuring as I, to the 72hr cancelation period under the present system ? Or is that also to be amended?

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DavidKlyne replied on 13/12/2021 20:34

Posted on 13/12/2021 20:34

Surely being in a Club means that all members have equal access? It is very much a first come first served system. I am not sure it would be fair to introduce positive discrimination for one section of membership? I also suspect there are more motorhomes at Baltic Wharf at the moment because motorhomers are more inclined to go away for a few nights at this time of year. Every member, regardless of unit, has an equal chance to book. Its not unusual for pitches to become available at short notice because of cancellations so if you have some flexibility you can often pick up the odd extra night to extend a stay. 

David

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