CL owners

QFour replied on 28/04/2019 09:05

QFour

Posted on 28/04/2019 09:05

We love CLs! We use them a lot and we enjoy the peace and quiet that they have to offer. Recently we’ve noticed a trend for people to leave reviews complaining about the owners. For example, someone put that they were disappointed as there wasn’t a reception! Someone else said that after a ten hour drive they arrived tired and hungry and no one was there to greet them. People complain that the owners aren’t around and aren’t friendly. For goodness sake, what do some folk expect? The owners aren’t there to become instant best friends with everyone who turns up! Provided a site is clean and tidy and someone is available should there be a problem, surely that’s enough!

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WK57ABF replied on 10/07/2019 19:32

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WK57ABF

Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 10/07/2019 19:32

Long live the CL network - we are presently on a wonderful CL at Whin Yeats, Hutton roof, Carnforth, - £10 per night including electricity - and some of the best views in England. The view is from our kitchen window.

John

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nelliethehooker replied on 10/07/2019 20:23

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nelliethehooker

Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 10/07/2019 20:23

Most of our caravanning is done on CLs and we've never had a problem regarding allocated pitches. If the owner wants to run his/her site that way so be it. It doesn't happen very often, but as TW said it's the owners perogative and they may well have a particular reason for doing it that way.

nelliethehooker replied on 10/07/2019 20:25

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nelliethehooker

Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 10/07/2019 19:32 by WK57ABF

Long live the CL network - we are presently on a wonderful CL at Whin Yeats, Hutton roof, Carnforth, - £10 per night including electricity - and some of the best views in England. The view is from our kitchen window.

John

Posted on 10/07/2019 20:25

WK, I've often looked at using that site but am unsure of the road up to it as we have quite a large unit and the road looks rather narrow and steep in places. What's you're opinion on the access, if you don't mind me asking?

WK57ABF replied on 10/07/2019 20:54

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WK57ABF

Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 10/07/2019 20:54

Hi nellie - the unclassified road from the B road is fine - take it slow and look for the numerous passing places - plenty of potholes near the top of the hill and the farm track.

The site listing shows a pub within one mile - it's 4 miles away.

Our outfit is wider than most at 8 foot and 26 foot long plus motorbike trailer - give it a go its well worth it.

John

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Stuh01 replied on 10/07/2019 20:57

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Stuh01

Caravanner from Cornwall

Posted on 10/07/2019 18:53 by harrib0

"we do leave a reserved board on a pitch with a name on it so guests know where they should be"

"Whilst we go to the effort of doing this we do get some members who ignore the boards and choose a different pitch which just causes a problem in busy times"

Having yet to experience a CL, I do not like the thought of being told what pitch I have to go on (had enought of that on commercial and C&CC sites)

Is that the normal practice for CL sites?

Thats why I like CMC sites as when you arrive they say "Off you go and find a pitch you like, let us know which one"

On a CL I would have thought it would be easy, shall I have that pitch or that one over there? It's not like you have to drive (walk) around the site a couple of times to choose?

Posted on 10/07/2019 20:57

Just to explain we often have groups of friends who want to park on pitches together and also Motor Homes who prefer to be located near the entrance.

I also think it's good practice to put families with children on our end pitch as kids then play away from other members and not disturb anyone.

I belive that if someone takes the time to book early and request a specific pitch for a reason then I should do all I can to accommodate them

It's certainly not the same as a commercial site as each guest has plenty of space and the pitches are not crammed in.

Never had any issues or complaints with this approach and we have turned about 15 people away this week as we are fully booked 👍

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Tinwheeler replied on 10/07/2019 21:09

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 10/07/2019 21:09

Makes sense to me 👍🏻

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nelliethehooker replied on 10/07/2019 21:27

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nelliethehooker

Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 10/07/2019 20:54 by WK57ABF

Hi nellie - the unclassified road from the B road is fine - take it slow and look for the numerous passing places - plenty of potholes near the top of the hill and the farm track.

The site listing shows a pub within one mile - it's 4 miles away.

Our outfit is wider than most at 8 foot and 26 foot long plus motorbike trailer - give it a go its well worth it.

John

Posted on 10/07/2019 21:27

Thanks, will definitely have a think about it, although not too sure about the potholes. Not bother about the pub, plenty of beer in the van.

nelliethehooker replied on 10/07/2019 21:31

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nelliethehooker

Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 10/07/2019 21:31

Is there a link to your site Stuh, if so why not add it to your postings? You may find that you get more enquiries for pitches.

Stuh01 replied on 10/07/2019 21:43

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Stuh01

Caravanner from Cornwall

Posted on 10/07/2019 21:31 by nelliethehooker

Is there a link to your site Stuh, if so why not add it to your postings? You may find that you get more enquiries for pitches.

Posted on 10/07/2019 21:43

Hi, the CL is Mount Pleasant Farm, Skinners Bottom, Redruth TR 16 5DU

www.caravan-club-cornwall.co.uk