Reserved CL Pitches specifically for Touring

olylowe replied on 17/02/2017 17:34

olylowe

Posted on 17/02/2017 17:34

Hi,

We started our CL last year and over the winter we have been reviewing our approach to running the CL - specifically with regard to numbers of units on the site.

We too have caravanned for years and we run our site in the mindset of what we best enjoy about caravanning. To this end we have decided to limit the number of pre-book'able pitches this coming season. There will be 3 pitches that are book'able in advance, but the remaining will only be available to those who tour and arrive without booking, or with minimal advance warning (to save on potentially wasted fuel/journey time).

We fully appreciate that this will no doubt decrease our income, but we aim to run a tranquil hide-away site anyway, and money is not the sole reason why we run a CL! In todays age of busy lives where everyone seems to pre-book everything we want to support those who still want to leave a little more to chance, adventure and exploration!

So, if on your summer travels you find yourself heading towards South Cheshire, feel free to give us a call and we look forward to being part of your adventure!

As tourers ourselves we hope other CLs for (whom this suits) follow this idea, and nurture the inner explorer in all of us.

Our Club details can be found HERE

Our own website with more comprehensive details is www.pinsleycornerfarm.co.uk

Our Facebook page can be found HERE

Happy touring!

Oly & Sarah

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Pippah45 replied on 17/02/2017 21:12

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Posted on 17/02/2017 21:12

It sounds like a good idea to me - I tour by the seat of my pants and often find it difficult to find a CL when I want one - this is sometimes because I can't get hold of the owners too.

I think you might want to be in the CL section - you are in the section for people who tour alone at the moment.

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replied on 18/02/2017 08:47

Posted on 18/02/2017 08:47

When I used to tour this way I would probably have phoned ahead at least the day or two before to make a booking. I would not have booked on the day though in order that I could have time to find an alternative if the CL was full.

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The Ovaltineys replied on 18/02/2017 11:13

The Ovaltineys

Posted on 18/02/2017 11:13

Great aspirations - we hope to see you this summer.

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Takethedogalong replied on 18/02/2017 11:45

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Posted on 18/02/2017 11:45

Looks very good oly. It is your CL and you have set some clear and easily understood guidance for visitors. It's certainly our sort of place, we rarely book more than a day or so in advance at the moment when doing a tour, so from a personal point of view it is to our benefit. We often book on the road as well, if we know there are options in the area.

Best wishes for a successful Summer.

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Takethedogalong replied on 19/02/2017 10:52

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Posted on 18/02/2017 11:13 by The Ovaltineys

Great aspirations - we hope to see you this summer.

Posted on 19/02/2017 10:52

Oh, rejoining are you? Certainly a site worth rejoining to use!

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The Ovaltineys replied on 19/02/2017 13:22

The Ovaltineys

Posted on 19/02/2017 13:22

Maybe, in order to get RP

Takethedogalong replied on 19/02/2017 22:49

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Posted on 19/02/2017 22:49

Are you close to MH yet? Easier abroad with MH I would guess. Let us know if you do get one. We still love ours.

brian1 replied on 20/02/2017 14:25

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Posted on 20/02/2017 14:25

Nice looking site a good website - I hope this strategy works for you.

I have to say though that I would NEVER call at a CL 'on spec' - simply too much chance of it being full.

InaD replied on 20/02/2017 15:25

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Posted on 20/02/2017 15:25

Looks a nice CL in a nice area.

One observation: I had a look at the website and only Biodegradable Eco-Friendly chemicals are permitted. However, I can't see mention of that in the description here on the CC website. I'm just thinking that not everyone will necessarily look at your own website, so not everyone would be aware of that, especially if people are touring and don't have access to the internet.