Diversify and make the most of the staycation boom -Setting up a Certificated Location

28/09/2020

All you need to know about running a five pitch caravan, motorhome and campervan site for a new income stream

With the renaissance of the UK holiday, the Caravan and Motorhome Club is experiencing unprecedented levels of demand for campsite bookings and membership. Many campsites have been fully booked for several weeks. Now is the perfect time to set up your own five-van site.

For business owners with under utilised or spare land, there’s a great opportunity to turn it into a new income stream with guidance and support from the trusted experts, the Caravan and Motorhome Club.

The Club - which represents around one million caravan, motorhome, campervan and trailer tent owners - offers a choice of over 200 full-sized campsites, and also provides members with exclusive access to over 2,250 Certificated Locations. Certificated Locations (CLs) are small five pitch campsites, hidden gems offering picturesque solitude away from the crowds, often set in rural areas, on farms or in the grounds of public houses.

The Caravan and Motorhome Club is in a privileged position to be able to issue annual certificates to land owners who wish to run a CL which provides a valuable source of additional income when people diversify and repurpose their land for use as a site.

Setting up a CL is a simple process and the Club will help you every step of the way. Managing your CL enables you to set the prices meaning you will have an additional income stream. Members will phone or email you directly about availability and to make bookings. You will have no advertising worries or expense as the Club will include details of your CL on the Club’s website, on its UK Sites App and in the Sites Directory and Handbook. The Club website provides detailed, up-to-date listings of CLs for its members and is regularly updated to keep them informed of the latest additions, any changes and site closures.

Harvey Alexander, Director of Marketing and Membership Services at the Caravan and Motorhome Club said: “Our Certificated Location (CL) network is the jewel in the Club’s sites network crown. Our members love holidaying at Certificated Locations and many members cite the CL network as they reason they join the Club. Our knowledgeable CL team will be able to help prospective CL owners through every step of the process to help get their new business venture set up."

For details on how to set up your own Certificated Location site, please visit camc.com/my5pitchsite

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Notes to editors

About Caravan and Motorhome Club

Championing and helping its members get more from the great outdoors, whether glamping or touring, the Caravan and Motorhome Club represents the interests of over 1.1 million caravan, motorhome, campervan and trailer tent owners across the UK. With over 115 years of knowledge and expertise, the Club has a wealth of experience and prides itself on offering great value and high-quality campsites for tourers and glampers.

Caravan and Motorhome Club membership is just £63 per year and provides members with access to over 2,700 quality campsites across the UK and Europe. As the UK’s No. 1 rated touring club* it makes sure members get the most from their membership, saving them money with great value offers whether touring or at home.

The Club also offers a range of escorted European tours which are protected by ABTA. Plus escorted and independent tours in Australasia, North America and Southern Africa which are also fully protected, either by ABTA or ATOL when a flight is included. All members can take advantage of expert advice, overseas travel services, cover and insurance and exclusive member offers and discounts.

For further information about becoming a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, please visit www.camc.com or call 01342 318 813.

*As rated on Trustpilot

About Experience Freedom

Experience Freedom from the Caravan and Motorhome Club provides glamping accommodation in some of the most beautiful locations in the UK. Helping members get more from the great outdoors, Experience Freedom offers a choice of glamping accommodation, motorhome hire and tent camping, all of which are available to non-members. Motorhome hire, including some discounted hire schemes, can be found here https://www.experiencefreedom.co.uk/motorhome-hire/

Experience Freedom is operated by the Caravan and Motorhome Club, a membership organisation with a wealth of experience in operating high-quality campsites.

Caravan and Motorhome Club members can save up to 10% on glamping accommodation for their friends and family staying at the campsite at the same time, it is automatically applied to the booking when the membership number is used. To book friends and family, simply call on 01342 777533 to make a booking with your Club membership card.

To find out more, visit www.experiencefreedom.co.uk