Why are we always disappointed by CLs?

RamblingSid replied on 31/08/2019 13:51

Posted on 31/08/2019 13:51

Over the years we have tried perhaps a dozen or so CLs, and have almost always found them disappointing.  The one where the chemical emptying point was "over there" (never found it); the one which charged £20 a night on account of having facilities - facilities that were in fact shared with an encampment of twice as many vans that were not on the CL and apparently used by workmen; the ones made uncomfortable by a number of other, often tatty, vans scattered around.  Where are we going wrong?

redface replied on 09/09/2019 20:45

Posted on 09/09/2019 20:45

Well done Richard & Ross, that is the only way to be reasonably sure of the quality of the site.

Have done it several times and not yet been disappointed at the choice eventually made.

If you have camping rellies, listen to what they find as well.

In my case daughter has come up with a couple of excellent sites

davetommo replied on 30/09/2019 18:30

Posted on 30/09/2019 18:30

- like the one near Filey that described the 'wonderful views of Filey Brigg' - which looked like a travellers camp and Filey Brigg was only visible if you stood on the caravan roof!

I know what you mean there R&R. We once stopped on  CL at Fareham said you could see the cruise ships on theSolent. All we could see was a big hedge. Like you we would have to stand on the roof to see them

 

hitchglitch replied on 16/11/2019 19:37

Posted on 16/11/2019 19:37

We have stayed on a handful of CLs over the years and never been disappointed, given the low cost. In fact, I usually sat in the van and worked out - 5 vans per night (maximum) multiplied by number of nights in high season = some ridiculous low revenue per annum which always made me wonder - why on earth do they do it?

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Posted on 30/09/2019 18:30 by davetommo

- like the one near Filey that described the 'wonderful views of Filey Brigg' - which looked like a travellers camp and Filey Brigg was only visible if you stood on the caravan roof!

I know what you mean there R&R. We once stopped on  CL at Fareham said you could see the cruise ships on theSolent. All we could see was a big hedge. Like you we would have to stand on the roof to see them

 

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SeasideBill replied on 16/11/2019 20:20

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I stop there at Fareham each year before ferries. A first class alternative to about £30 a night on nearby club sites. IMO  CLs don't come much better.

Posted on 16/11/2019 20:20

Sounds good and very convenient. Who wants to look at cruise ships anyway - huge hideous things.

EmilysDad replied on 16/11/2019 21:14

Posted on 16/11/2019 20:08 by

I stop there at Fareham each year before ferries. A first class alternative to about £30 a night on nearby club sites. IMO  CLs don't come much better.

Posted on 16/11/2019 21:14

I stopped at that club site at £30 for a single night the night before a ferry crossing a few months ago.

 

Watersideranger replied on 17/11/2019 09:21

Posted on 17/11/2019 09:21

I use club site almost exclusively from the point of view of consistency of facilities.  The CL's I have stayed on have varied enormously, even with the same alleged facilities.  The best was a Cromer which had a bathroom better than home to the worst at Lymington which were awful.  Both described with same symbols.  Better now pictures on website.

Takethedogalong replied on 17/11/2019 09:33

Posted on 17/11/2019 09:33

I think if you realise that CLs are totally different from Club Sites that it helps. Depending what you want and need, there’s usually something that suits out there. 😊

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