Awning and non-awning pitches

I think there should be a price differential to discourage the VW type camper van, no awning, parked up in the middle of a huge awning pitch while those of us caravaners who want to errect an awning are left with a choice of 1 or 2 awning pitches ..... been there a few times. 

CLs are the future  😊

I think one of the reasons that awning pitches seem to fill up quickly is the fact they are the first pitches that come up when you open up the check availability page ,and also throws some if the are all full and they then rant about the sites being full   ,when by scrolling down the page will then show other pitch types,

No more bureaucratic I would imagine that changing a pair of trousers at M&S When we were at Buxton last week I had two bookings for two days each. Combining them for the new staff on site was a useful training aid! I did ask what should be done in such circumstances and the lady in charge said that it was best to phone the site in advance. Now a couple of times we have changed type of pitch on Club sites from the one originally booked and it is just a procedure on their computer. OK it takes a second or two more but hardly likely to delay anyone.

David

I agree that there should be a price difference between awning and non-awning pitches and fully support being able to book pitch types at the time you book.  I have been arguing this for, what seems like years, and will continue to do so.

David

Hi

Interesting points raised on this thread. Not sure what the future holds when the new booking system comes in, you'll all know before us anyway!

So, the maintenance of grass pitches is done by us, so apart from the labour hours (and back ache!!) there's the cost of materials ie, topsoil, seed feed etc, so not a great deal. The biggest cost is if a pitch has to be withdrawn from sale. However the cost of installing a hardstanding pitch is eyewatering, more so if it involves putting tarmac to it. Maintenance is minimal apart from redressing the surface with gravel periodically.

JK

thanks for the reply

so best if we get rid of grass then

I will continue to agree with you DSB, not because I want hardstandings but because like other holiday accommodation if I'm offered the worst room because the hotel is full I don't expect to pay the same as others in the better rooms. 

Just been to Cherry Hinton, Cambridge and it didn't seem to matter where you were regarding canopies, cars and gazebos.

The non-awning pitches near the toilet block were a site to behold. Motorhome with canopy fully out and windbreak around edges had the car parked on the grass at the side. A caravan had a gazebo set up on the hard standing and car again parked on the grass.

Wardens didn't seem bothered. They must have noticed. I certainly did when passing. 

Trivago is not  involved yet is it?

Agree with you JK and planning permission for each hardstanding each time they are installed a lot of work goes into installing hardstandings had a short winter seasonal at Hunter's Moon a few years ago and watched as the contractors installing the hardstandings as they were in front of the caravan at the time.

Also agree with folk with a different price for awning and non awning pitches.