Priced Out.

Posted on 24/01/2019 16:51 by JVB66

But then ,after being motor caravan users ourselves we tend to notice how many are ""static" when on site ,and wonder what made them change,or was it as happens"they are the latest must haves " we have been here two day so far and the seven near us have not moved a 3 are set up with awnings  

Ps there is a 40 van rally all on EHU here this weekend and some have already arrived,  several of which are motor caravans ,when it has officially commenced,  i may just ask the RO if they get many on MCs on rallies ,when on grass 

Posted on 24/01/2019 16:12 by Takethedogalong

I do wish you’d stop banging on about motorhome and public transport a bit JVB. Not everyone with a MH needs public transport, some of us, quite a few in my experience, actually use our MHs to get out and about in on a daily basis, no need for bus passes, bikes or having to stay on a site in a town! 

Back to the OP. Yes it is perfectly possible to stay on some decent Club Sites, and not have to pay a lot of money, you just have to avoid the Sites where prices have been seriously ramped up for one reason or another. There are also some brilliant CLs offering hook up, loos and sometimes showers as well for under £20 per night. And then there are lots of very nice small private sites, again at very reasonable prices. Last August we did a three week tour of Northumberland and Borders, and I think we averaged around £12.50 per night. Similar with Devon and Cornwall last year in October. Leave out a disastrous decision on my part to use Hurn Lane for a night and we averaged £13.50 per night, and that included one CL with an indoor pool and spa! 

Posted on 24/01/2019 18:50 by hitchglitch

Club sites are like 5 star hotels with prices to match - hard standings, pristine lawns, heated blocks, purpose designed water and waste points etc. Far removed from when I first started camping but a small band of people like it that way and are happy to pay. “It’s camping Captain, but not as we know it”.

Plenty of other options offering more basic facilities at lower prices as has been mentioned.

Posted on 24/01/2019 19:53 by

I still regard them as basic sites, agree well maintained and presented but anything less than a somewhere to park and a shower block wouldn't qualify as a camp site in my eyes and certainly not 5* IMO