First post - Booking confusion

Kassiepoo replied on 10/03/2019 21:43

Kassiepoo

Posted on 10/03/2019 21:43

Ok...please be nice. This is my first post. We had a caravan when our boys were little, about 25yrs ago but didn’t get much experience at the time before selling up. What I do remember is that the sites we went on at the time were all grass. So improvement or not, I’m still confused with how this booking malarkey works? I’ve been on the on line booking site, which was fine btw, and first place I’ve booked for March (Broadway) gave me an option of hs or grass, with or without awnings, services or standard. I’ve booked hs standard. The second, in July, (White House Beach) only has choice of awning or not. No awnings are fully booked, I guess cos they’re on the seafront, but no choice of hs or grass for the others? According to the list Broadway has 92 hs and 4 grass and we get a choice. White House has 80 hs and 32 grass. Doesn’t make sense why we can book hs at one but not the other? Also, what happens when you turn up at the site when no one can book in till 12? Is there a long line of caravans/motor homes etc waiting their turn and it’s first in first choice? Do people that turn up on a chance get to choose before those that booked if there are places available and they’re in the queue first? I’m so sorry this has turned into such a ramble. Feel free to ignore it or dissect it and try to give me answers that I can’t seem to find in q&a. I’ve learned such a lot from this forum already so I’ll just keep ploughing through all the other queries until I happen across ones the same as ours.

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Tinwheeler replied on 11/03/2019 15:03

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 11/03/2019 14:58 by ABM

Depends Where & When, TW

Godrevy & Exmoor House in last week April, first week May

St Agnes Beacon last week of May,

Merrose Farm last week July

Ramslade early August

Not to mention Trevithick Day in Camborne

So we'll possibly run across each other

Confused of Crewe

Posted on 11/03/2019 15:03

You never know your luck😄

"Goin' up Camburne 'ill comin' down…"🎶

ABM replied on 11/03/2019 15:09

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ABM

Motorhomer

Posted on 11/03/2019 15:09

Don't confuse me with 'spellings', Tinners, 'cos my Darling G/Niece -God-daughter lives in 'tother one. I'd Hate to be aheading East when I should be agoing Sarf-west

young thomas replied on 11/03/2019 16:20

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young thomas

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Posted on 11/03/2019 16:20

meanwhile, in another far off galaxy.....back to the OP....

K, I'll guarantee you there will be a queue at Broadway at noon....we go there often and there always is.....sometimes right back to the road....

just be careful as you turn right to get into the site...

take care, enjoy....nice site, nice village, nice walking....

Milothedog replied on 11/03/2019 17:31

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Caravanner

Posted on 10/03/2019 21:43 by Kassiepoo

Ok...please be nice. This is my first post. We had a caravan when our boys were little, about 25yrs ago but didn’t get much experience at the time before selling up. What I do remember is that the sites we went on at the time were all grass. So improvement or not, I’m still confused with how this booking malarkey works? I’ve been on the on line booking site, which was fine btw, and first place I’ve booked for March (Broadway) gave me an option of hs or grass, with or without awnings, services or standard. I’ve booked hs standard. The second, in July, (White House Beach) only has choice of awning or not. No awnings are fully booked, I guess cos they’re on the seafront, but no choice of hs or grass for the others? According to the list Broadway has 92 hs and 4 grass and we get a choice. White House has 80 hs and 32 grass. Doesn’t make sense why we can book hs at one but not the other? Also, what happens when you turn up at the site when no one can book in till 12? Is there a long line of caravans/motor homes etc waiting their turn and it’s first in first choice? Do people that turn up on a chance get to choose before those that booked if there are places available and they’re in the queue first? I’m so sorry this has turned into such a ramble. Feel free to ignore it or dissect it and try to give me answers that I can’t seem to find in q&a. I’ve learned such a lot from this forum already so I’ll just keep ploughing through all the other queries until I happen across ones the same as ours.

Posted on 11/03/2019 17:31

We loved White house beach, great site. Don't worry about not being on the sea front bit, the other part is so close it really doesn't matter . The little restaurant as you approach the site entrance is great and reasonably priced but be sure to book if you want try it it as its extremely popular. Also a good Fish & Chip shop within walking distance.

Also worth noting if you have a dog? the beach is dog friendly throughout the year

cyberyacht replied on 11/03/2019 18:42

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cyberyacht

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Posted on 11/03/2019 18:42

I'm off to Warwick later this week for a few days. Judging by the weather forecast, awning or non-awning may well be an academic rather than practical exercise.

Tinwheeler replied on 11/03/2019 18:55

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 11/03/2019 18:42 by cyberyacht

I'm off to Warwick later this week for a few days. Judging by the weather forecast, awning or non-awning may well be an academic rather than practical exercise.

Posted on 11/03/2019 18:55

The non-awning pitches tend to be more level. On the rails, too.

Kassiepoo replied on 11/03/2019 20:01

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Kassiepoo

Caravanner

Posted on 11/03/2019 20:01

Thank you everyone for the replies...very entertaining! 😉 Huge coincidence that the first one I book (Broadway) gave me hs or grass option. As it was hs I wanted I didn’t think to look and find out how few or how many grass pitches there were. Seems to be trial and error so will have fun (I hope) finding out. For the record, my name is June, my husband is Martyn. Kassie is the dog. Yes, another one 🤬but In our defence, we ALWAYS pick up after her, although she does have an annoying habit of doing it within about 20yds of the house. Sometimes so close, we can dispose of it in our bin before carrying on with the walk! 😊

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Takethedogalong replied on 11/03/2019 20:17

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Posted on 11/03/2019 18:42 by cyberyacht

I'm off to Warwick later this week for a few days. Judging by the weather forecast, awning or non-awning may well be an academic rather than practical exercise.

Posted on 11/03/2019 20:17

Very nice little site, become one of our favourites. Town centre is an easy 10 minute stroll. If you haven’t been, the Gaydon Motor Museum is a fantastic day out. Very easy parking with MHs of all sizes as well. A very good wet day out, all under cover. The cafe has nice food. An easy 20 minute drive from site. You get £2 per person discount with Club Great Savings guide, so take your vouchers.😁

nelliethehooker replied on 11/03/2019 20:19

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nelliethehooker

Caravanner

Posted on 11/03/2019 20:19

KP/June, tell OH not to rely too much on Sallythesatnav, especially when close to the site. It's much better to check your route on a map and follow the instructions in the Site Directory or on the CC's site web-site for the best way to the site when towing a caravan.