Brit Stops. Have you used them?
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replied on 17/07/2016 16:17
Tammygirl replied on 17/07/2016 17:22
Posted on 17/07/2016 17:22
We bought the Britstops book a few years ago for a good look cost us £16, we decided that unless we were desperate it wasn't for us. Many of the pubs state' Free' if you buy a meal/drinks, which is in itself fine if that is what you normally do, we don't. Also with pubs most parking is just in the carpark, again not my idea of a restful night. We haven't yet used Aires in France but that's not to say we won't when we don't have the trailer with us, but it will not be a car park type. Luckily there are lots of really nice Aires in France. UK is still a long way behind in that respect, but if you don't mind staying on car parks or you are lucky to find a nice out of the way place to park then give it a try, what have you to lose. the fee is payable each year and I think its now £21.
mhparking replied on 17/07/2016 17:51
Posted on 17/07/2016 17:51
We had a Britstops book last year but only because I won it in a competition that I entered by mistake. We didn't find any of the entries suitable so never used it. The current cost (2016 book) is £27.50 + £3 p&p.
On the point of Aires in France and the UK being "a long way behind", that's not surprising given the lack of real support/demand. What we do have, though are CLs/CSs and THSs during much of the other year (even if that is the other club ).
Graham
statusMoty1 replied on 17/07/2016 18:52
Posted on 17/07/2016 18:52
We bought it at a show and used it once...coincidently heading to Norfolk but more Lincolnshire ...it was ok, we were In a field behind the pub...the pub said dog friendly but when we went for evening meal we had to sit outside dogs not allowed inside quickest meal we have ever eaten it was cold and windy. We never bought it again though it wasn't for us, and the pub we stayed in was free to anyone passing not exclusively for Britstop members etc. Though I will add we felt very secure and not in the car park with other pub users.
brue replied on 17/07/2016 19:08
mhparking replied on 17/07/2016 19:15
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mhparking replied on 17/07/2016 19:21
Mr Sambambles replied on 17/07/2016 21:51
Posted on 17/07/2016 21:51
Thank you for all your feedback so far. Its really helpful. They seem to mention stops at vineyards and Farm shops etc. We are off to the Norfolk Motorhome Show later this week and they are bound to be there. If the general feeling is doubtful then we will look at the alternatives. More feedback would be very welcome.
Mr Sambambles
Motorhomer