Sites without a toilet block
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nelliethehooker replied on 01/01/2023 13:20
Posted on 01/01/2023 13:20
WTG, that booking system is grand, but there are only a limited number of CLs that are members of the group. There are also a few other CLs that have their own booking systems but it does mean searching for them.
Mnl, there are also a number of other smallish commercial sites that I know of which do not have toilet blocks, should you be interested.
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Cornersteady replied on 01/01/2023 13:22
Posted on 01/01/2023 13:22
Personally what TDA posted upthread certainly applies. We didn't want sites without toilets/shower blocks and when first joined we were caught out in the planning stage a few times and yes perhaps this is what the OP is asking for.
I tried to apply the filters on the booking system but while you can filter for sites with toilets you can't filter for sites without them? Unless I'm not doing it right?
It might be useful to have such a filter?
MikeyA replied on 01/01/2023 13:25
Posted on 01/01/2023 13:14 by Cornersteady...why the OP would use a Club site with no facilites but would discount a CL. Typically Club sites are of a generic nature whilst CLs are unique. Just interested what he feels he needs that a CL could not provide in abundance.
Well there you go Burt, you've answered your own question, we are all different.
Also I'm not sure what booking a week ahead or planning ahead has to do with wanting a CL with a hardstanding a Steve posts? are you saying that you won't get a CL without a HS unless you book far in advance?
Posted on 01/01/2023 13:25
Requiring a hardstanding for his motorhome might be a reason Steve books well in advance but CLs typically are either grass or hardstanding - OK I accept there will be some which have both.
As we have a caravan and book late, we will have an idea of the expected weather and may well choose a site that only has grass, as that is our preferred type when the weather is dry and the ground is firm. We tend to pitch in an orientation decided by the view/sun and not by any area of stone.
replied on 01/01/2023 13:29
Cornersteady replied on 01/01/2023 13:34
Posted on 01/01/2023 13:25 by MikeyARequiring a hardstanding for his motorhome might be a reason Steve books well in advance but CLs typically are either grass or hardstanding - OK I accept there will be some which have both.
As we have a caravan and book late, we will have an idea of the expected weather and may well choose a site that only has grass, as that is our preferred type when the weather is dry and the ground is firm. We tend to pitch in an orientation decided by the view/sun and not by any area of stone.
Posted on 01/01/2023 13:34
Thanks Burt for your explanation it helps, but I'm not sure Steve does? He might but I don't know but could be why he uses CLs with HS?
As you say we are all different and have differing needs and preferences hence I never try and ask/guess why people book/pitch/use one type of site over another, too many variables.
You can also pitch in a way to suit views (if there are any of course) and sun on a number of sites and definitely on club sites, I do the same.
MikeyA replied on 01/01/2023 13:45
Posted on 01/01/2023 13:34 by CornersteadyThanks Burt for your explanation it helps, but I'm not sure Steve does? He might but I don't know but could be why he uses CLs with HS?
As you say we are all different and have differing needs and preferences hence I never try and ask/guess why people book/pitch/use one type of site over another, too many variables.
You can also pitch in a way to suit views (if there are any of course) and sun on a number of sites and definitely on club sites, I do the same.
Posted on 01/01/2023 13:45
Obviously on a Club site you will only have two ways of pitching - either In or Out and this may not give you the orientation you desire but you may well have a number of choices of pitch which can give you the ideal orientation.
However on a "hardstanding" CL you will have a limited choice and these may well have the same orientation. A grass pitch will have no limitations ( except possibly slope).
Cornersteady replied on 01/01/2023 13:56
Posted on 01/01/2023 13:45 by MikeyAObviously on a Club site you will only have two ways of pitching - either In or Out and this may not give you the orientation you desire but you may well have a number of choices of pitch which can give you the ideal orientation.
However on a "hardstanding" CL you will have a limited choice and these may well have the same orientation. A grass pitch will have no limitations ( except possibly slope).
Posted on 01/01/2023 13:56
Ok yes, but doesn't the sun move around quite a lot, and even more so in summer, so even if you're orientated one way on your limitless grass CL unless you're moving your caravan about a lot in one day it won't make that much difference and only be really aligned with your preference for a few hours at best?
I go for sun in the evening on the awning side and front of the caravan and never been disappointed even on a limited orientation club site.
Off topic now, apologies as I'm quite sure that's not the reason for the OP wanting club sites with facilities or not?
Takethedogalong replied on 01/01/2023 14:17
Posted on 01/01/2023 12:28 by MikeyAI am also interested as to why the OP would use a Club site with no facilites but would discount a CL. Typically Club sites are of a generic nature whilst CLs are unique. Just interested what he feels he needs that a CL could not provide in abundance.
Posted on 01/01/2023 14:17
The OP hasn’t said anything of the sort to be honest. Merely asked for a list of no facility Club Sites😁 We love the no facility sites because when there were more of them, they were unique. Think Nunnykirk, no other Club Site like it👍
As for folks wanting more (based on memories of yesteryear maybe), some managed with very basic outfits all those years ago, we certainly did, so nowadays with all the swish kit inside, life is a doddle. I respect the choices of others though, not everyone wants a cheap option.
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Takethedogalong replied on 01/01/2023 14:30
Posted on 31/12/2022 18:36 by RedKiteIf you have the site directory look at page 32 onwards and it list sites by areas and shows which sites have no toilet blocks but be aware that Marazion is not open anymore and High Onn not open for 2023 season so only about 22 sites with toilet blocks hope this helps.
Posted on 01/01/2023 14:30
Red Kite (along with Nellie) provided all the information the OP requires in the very first response to the OP. It is all in the handbook. Perhaps not high tech enough for many, but that graph between pages 33 and 39 in the new Handbook lists all the facilities available at Club Sites. In alphabetical order, reads across each entry, and no trying to log on, navigate this at times abysmal website, just an easy peasy at a glance reference tool. 👍 Book can also be used to level up a table, so is multifunctional🤣
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PJMEG replied on 01/01/2023 15:05
Posted on 01/01/2023 15:05
The OP asked for a list of sites without facilities still not sure why.
We have stayed at Cae Mawr for a week and Heben bridge for quite a few weekends thoroughly enjoyed them we just used our on board facilities as this is what all modern vans seem to have apart from the smaller type van conversions maybe this is a factor from the OP.
PS how did people manage on sites through the restricted lockdown period with either no facilities or minimal usage just a thought.
Final.point yes they are usually a bit cheaper.
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