Amenity blocks closed until 17th May

And for those of us who have no need of serviced pitches you suggest.......what?

Whilst I agree that the provision of a number of service pitches on site is a good thing. The ones we have used in freezing weather were a waste of money. The nice warm facilities block where the shower worked, as its supply pipe wasn’t frozen, was very useful.

Yes that has happened to me. Actually it was the waste pipe and the tap that got frozen, the aquaroll and pump was fine

I don't think you are on your own. We could certainly cope with sites like that. The Club does have at least one site which partially meets your requirements and that is Hebden Bridge which does not have a facility block but does have half a dozen serviced pitches. I am sure I have heard they want to add more so it could be a blueprint for the future.

One does have to add something of a health warning though. If the Club is going to invest in new sites which are often, these days, existing commercial sites which they refurbish. The cost of buying such sites requires a  financial return which would probably not be met if they just converted it to serviced pitches only with no toilet block. This is principally because there would be a expectation pitch fees would be cheaper which might not go hand in hand with the upfront costs of buying the site?

David

Using my favourite cruise ship analogy, I pay for a Balcony cabin but, for whatever reason, the door to the balcony is locked for the duration of the trip and effectively becomes merely a 'ocean view' cabin, the latter attracting a lower price. Why should I pay for something that I am not getting? Before Corners or anyone else challenges this, how many balconies would they sell at higher prices if customers knew they wouldn't get the product they are paying for?

Just had a back up note to say they are going to reduce the price whilst the facilities are not available .  

TW...My mooted idea was that the cost would be built into the site fees...just as the many other 'facilities' the club provide....which in  turn  could be argued against as not required by many of the membership. The fact the pitch has water and waste is irrelevant.

If you look at the take up of pitches on club sites..it doesn't take much to realise that there is a much needed requirement for more serviced pitches..

As for cost ...take a look at most of the commercial sites, nearly all have fully serviced pitches...at less cost than the club.

And...in Europe SP's are virtually the 'Norm'..

the club wouldn't reduce the fees last year for sites where the facilities block was closed .... the gist of their reply was that it costs about the same to keep a facilities site open as it does a none facilities site .... I'm sure there's some logic there somewhere 

 Why should I pay for something that I am not getting?

Again totally different, if you or one is paying for something that you are not getting that you have every right to feel cheated. But if you knew that it would be like that and still bought it then you are not being cheated, it is simply your decision.

how many balconies would they sell at higher prices if customers knew they wouldn't get the product they are paying for?

Again not applicable to a club site booking, as at time of booking the club has not sold you anything, you have not paid anything. You might have a point if you had paid a deposit and then were still being charged full price, but as you know this does not happen on a club booking. 

The club is selling it's pitches without facilities at this price (at whatever VAT rate is applicable) rightly or wrongly. One knows the price, one knows what one is getting. No one is being forced to buy or pay. 

As to how many cabins would they sell is just irrelevant, it is how many pitches the club will sell. And judging by the number of people who can't wait to get on club sites that doesn't seem to be a problem?