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Overbooked considering limited facilities

Site was OK, nothing memorable. I’m not a fan of large sites like this, but it was my only option in the area. Very little shelter, quite windswept for sitting outside the van. But the big issue right now is that the restricted numbers allowed in the amenities blacks haven’t been matched with a reduction in capacity. The limits seem far too low, with people queueing for empty toilets whilst the showers are full. Maybe removing the band system would help as the blocking off of alternate cubicles limits capacity anyway. Something as minor as this can ruin a break, no chance of a lie in, you had to be up at 7am or earlier to avoid the chaos! Situation made worse by people wandering off with bands, or leaving them in the showers. Reluctant to book sites whilst these silly measures are in place.
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JVB66 replied on 02/08/2020 18:44

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Posted on 02/08/2020 18:44

Welcome to the world that we will have to live with for a very long time ,   the band system is to try to ensure that Inside the facilties are kept at a safe level not with people waiting inside

Ps are there queues all day when the facilities are open

Twinspark replied on 02/08/2020 21:32

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Posted on 02/08/2020 21:32

I've been involved in keeping retail operations, complete with customer rest rooms, open during the pandemic. My assessment is that the measures are over the top - the layout of the facilities means the restrictions are too tight. This is just made worse by people who have onboard facilities not following the advice of the club and using the communal facilities - a massive frustration if you have a van without any onboard facilities.

Seems like the site has outgrown the facilities if queueing is normal even without restrictions. And filling it to capacity whilst you do have restrictions leads to guest frustration and disappointment.