Two tier membership

Posted on 02/09/2022 17:50 by TimboC

Oh, you're such a cynic DD!

£56 pa is a drop in the ocean for most people in order to access what many consider, me included, the best caravanning club in the UK. Not all the benefits are worth having, but many are. Its the same in all walks of life

Sure, its got its problems, but they pale into insignificance when pitched up on wonderful sites like Rookesbury and Malvern...which is where we are heading from next Wednesday.

I'll be sitting outside my caravan at Malvern, looking at the scruffy C&CC site opposite and writing out my cheque for next years membership.

I'm more than happy take it, with all its faults. 

Posted on 02/09/2022 20:05 by TimboC

Our first was at Salisbury. We were told where to pitch, no choice at all, pitches were cramped and the shower block was only marginally better than the one I used in the 1970's when fruit picking in Norfolk. We booked for 3 nights and left after 2

I see on Trust Pilot they get 1.6 stars out of 5 vs CAMC at 4.2. Says it all really.

Posted on 02/09/2022 20:05 by TimboC

Our first was at Salisbury. We were told where to pitch, no choice at all, pitches were cramped and the shower block was only marginally better than the one I used in the 1970's when fruit picking in Norfolk. We booked for 3 nights and left after 2

I see on Trust Pilot they get 1.6 stars out of 5 vs CAMC at 4.2. Says it all really.

Posted on 05/09/2022 09:00 by young thomas

The Salisbury C&CC site is actually in Salisbury😉, not 9 miles away and a three hour walk or an hour on a bike...

Posted on 04/09/2022 22:42 by Tammygirl

Are you sure you have the right site 🤔

We've stayed on the CCC site at Malvern a few times and found it lovely, neatly cut grass, open and sunny pitches, 2 modern, warm and very nice facility blocks.

Took a walk next door to the £9 a night dearer CAMC site, it was depressing, tired and scruffy. Definitely not worth it's cost. 

Posted on 05/09/2022 12:13 by TimboC

Hmmmm...let me think...Yes!

Each to their own Tammy, but I feel the need to stick up for the CAMC when so many people come onto this forum to slag it off. If you don't like it, vote with your wallet. I did with C&CC and didn't renew my membership.

I have no problem with paying for what I consider to be a premium service. Is it perfect? No. I'd give it 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5, and did so when invited to do so. But don't tell me that the grass is greener elsewhere, because I know from personal experience that it isn't. (IMHO)

Posted on 05/09/2022 12:13 by TimboC

Hmmmm...let me think...Yes!

Each to their own Tammy, but I feel the need to stick up for the CAMC when so many people come onto this forum to slag it off. If you don't like it, vote with your wallet. I did with C&CC and didn't renew my membership.

I have no problem with paying for what I consider to be a premium service. Is it perfect? No. I'd give it 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5, and did so when invited to do so. But don't tell me that the grass is greener elsewhere, because I know from personal experience that it isn't. (IMHO)

Posted on 05/09/2022 12:58 by SteveL

I don’t see any need to stick up for the CAMC, they can do that for themselves if they feel the need.
In the case of Malvern both sites are perfectly acceptable and we would stay at either. Currently the C&CC site is preferred as we can book a HS.  If this club was continuing with its USP whilst also allowing surface type booking, I’m sure we would use their site in the future. However, if I am going to have to pay a deposit, I might as well save £8 a night, as we did when we stayed last September.

As to Salisbury location is always going to be a major factor now we have a MH, even if the site is not 4 / 5* However, as I put above Salisbury is perfectly acceptable on all counts. Again, because of ARD it is typically £7/8 a night less than a similar CAMC site, which is a bonus. 6 nights  more than covers our yearly subscription.

Posted on 05/09/2022 12:13 by TimboC

Hmmmm...let me think...Yes!

Each to their own Tammy, but I feel the need to stick up for the CAMC when so many people come onto this forum to slag it off. If you don't like it, vote with your wallet. I did with C&CC and didn't renew my membership.

I have no problem with paying for what I consider to be a premium service. Is it perfect? No. I'd give it 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5, and did so when invited to do so. But don't tell me that the grass is greener elsewhere, because I know from personal experience that it isn't. (IMHO)

Posted on 05/09/2022 12:00 by TimboC

And your point is ??

My critique was of the site, not where it is