Posted on 06/11/2021 09:02
Hi everyone,
Not sure if it’s just me but since starting caravan life I have found one site which is busy most of the time and this site is chatsworth park. What is frustrating is you can book space here well in advance but noticed that people release their booked space indicating that they only booked in case they want to go. Maybe a small deposit would stop the crazy booking system.
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Posted on 12/11/2021 10:20 by mbee1But is it really a touring club these days? Yes, perhaps if you have a motorhome but unlikely if you have a caravan.
Most caravanners I know or talk to on site rarely do more than 2 or 3 sites in a two week holiday.
Posted on 12/11/2021 11:12
Yes a touring club. They provide touring sites for touring units and often use phrases such as "putting a tour together".
Probably you don't need to break your journey overnight, MB, but those of us who live at either end of the country, or those travelling to ferry ports, need overnight halts before reaching their destination. We do and also did exactly the same when we towed a caravan.
Restrictions that stop us booking a single night see us heading to an alternative provider. Many a time C&CC has lost our business due to their restrictive practices and CAMC would too if they introduced such draconian measures.
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Posted on 12/11/2021 11:02 byIt seems each suggestion is more draconian than the last. There is little enough "freedom" to tour in the Uk as it is without introducing a rationing system. We have all spent large sums on equipping ourselves for at least some flexibility in our leisure time and more rules are invented or called for the less we will have.
Posted on 12/11/2021 10:08 by brueHow would people feel, if like the C&Cc, minimum bookings were introduced on sites where there are weekend bottlenecks which prevent longer stays for some?
Posted on 12/11/2021 11:27 by SteveLI would prefer the current open policy. However, as long as it was only the two days Friday and Saturday, it wouldn’t really be an issue for us and could easily be worked round on a tour.
Posted on 12/11/2021 10:20 by mbee1But is it really a touring club these days? Yes, perhaps if you have a motorhome but unlikely if you have a caravan.
Most caravanners I know or talk to on site rarely do more than 2 or 3 sites in a two week holiday.
Posted on 12/11/2021 11:35
It’s certainly as possible with a caravan. We did up to 7, when we’re were still working. Although when we didn’t have to rush so much once retired, it was generally a week, with the odd two day if moving a fair distance. However, you are correct, much easier with a MH and one of the reasons we changed.
Posted on 12/11/2021 11:36
I fear some are destined to be disappointed again this year if they want either Chatsworth or YRP. Almost every single type of pitch (awning, non awning, serviced) is booked for Friday and Saturday between now and next November. Couple of Fridays left at Chatsworth, a single Friday/Saturday I think in September at Chatsworth, and the odd Friday at YRP. In fairness, after April, Chatsworth is well booked in the week as well. York with its City Centre location is popular and well booked all year round.
Looking on the bright side, York lovers can use Beechwood Grange, every single weekend is free there.
Posted on 12/11/2021 10:38 by brueI've got quite used to the minimum 5 night booking at Derwentwater, it seems to work well and it's a pleasantly peaceful experience without too much disturbance each day. No long queues or lots of driving round the site etc. It gives people the opportunity to have stays over the weekend or mid-week and there's no mass exodus, the site is continually full. Spare days are taken up by people turning up on the off chance for an overnight stay etc.
I'm wondering just how much the CAMC intends to adapt the booking system to really improve things for all.
By the way I really appreciate one night stays for stop overs so at present I use both clubs to my own advantage.
Posted on 12/11/2021 11:18 by peedeeIt would make sense to wait and see what impact deposits will have. I think members will be less inclined to book so far in advance just for a weekend which in turn may benefit those who are planning longer stays.
peedee
Posted on 12/11/2021 11:45
Any major change of system needs to bed down and it could be a couple of years before any benefits are realised. Deposits will still benefit those that are willing to book a long way in advance. Someone like me who tends to keep an eye on late cancellations could miss out under the new system. Obviously there will still be late cancellations as emergencies and other problems crop up but I doubt they will be so numerous. That might of course be a measure of how well the new system is working!!!!
David
Posted on 12/11/2021 11:10 by NavigateurA worse "worst case scenario" for us members, but much liked by accountants, is to simply charge a whacking premium for Friday, Saturday, and perhaps Sunday nights. Works well for airline seats.
Now, if this happens we will know that "management" does read CT . . . !
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