Midweek Discounts

Posted on 12/02/2023 11:27 by SteveL

and it did not apply to SPs

Only the service pitch element. ( no extra £2.50 saving) We were always given the standard pitch discount when we booked a service pitch. Therefore still a decent saving. Looking at how the prices have increased since we booked, it more or less equates to the mid week discount but applies to all sites. Currently the only way to save, if using CAMC sites, seems to be by booking early.

Posted on 12/02/2023 11:46 by Takethedogalong

It was an incentive as you say Corners, and for those like us, it worked.

Now, following COVID and the explosion into van and MH ownership, and the Club having enjoyed bumper Membership take up this last couple of years, the Club don’t need to offer such incentives as  in the past. They know at the moment things are rosy, and whilst there may be some grumbles about prices, it will remain that for many, and they can still get pitch take up at whatever they choose to charge.

Short term it’s good business management. The coffers are swelling, there’s lots of work being done to future proofing the brand by putting in more and more alternative accommodation and buying up of more holiday park type sites. Those not happy can go elsewhere, look for better value for money.

I’m sort of interested in what’s going to happen when times get a bit harder, and things reach a tipping point. Many like us, somewhat disillusioned by some of the decisions made, the lack of honest open communications this last couple of years, will have moved on one way or another. 

Posted on 12/02/2023 12:09 by Cornersteady

Yes all true but if it does come to that point then prices will go down perhaps? And there will be newer people who either won't remember what went on or those that just look at the price?

Vote with their wheels but this time into the club? 

Posted on 12/02/2023 14:48 by youngalan

We get 'Concession' prices in the CCC which makes it much more attractive on CCC sites compared to CAMC. I have just booked three nights in May at Barcaldine near Oban -Hardstanding with hookup £64.5 - a nice modern site in a walled garden. I could not believe the price at Bunree for the same nights - £126.70 - yes it has loch views etc. but I will forgo those for the difference in price .

Posted on 12/02/2023 13:57 by Takethedogalong

Yes, very possible. They might do some discounts again at some point. They already are on the Glampers at certain times of the year. Mind, having one of those empty is a bit different to having a pitch empty. Need to ensure targets hit more to recoup expenditure on provision. I can’t remember if Members get a slightly cheaper price on those.

Posted on 12/02/2023 14:56 by Tinwheeler

Nice midges in that walled garden too - a real bonus🤣.

Try North Ledaig, YA, as it’s got better views than Bunree and rarely gets the midges of Barcaldine.

Posted on 12/02/2023 13:57 by Takethedogalong

Yes, very possible. They might do some discounts again at some point. They already are on the Glampers at certain times of the year. Mind, having one of those empty is a bit different to having a pitch empty. Need to ensure targets hit more to recoup expenditure on provision. I can’t remember if Members get a slightly cheaper price on those.

Posted on 12/02/2023 20:36 by nelliethehooker

May is a bit early for the "wee beasties", even in the walled garden. They like it to have warmed up a little before heading out to feast on unsuspecting!!😄

Posted on 12/02/2023 21:11 by Tinwheeler

They’re unpredictable, Nellie, and can appear from May onwards. They love a sheltered walled area set in a forest 🦟🙂