UK staycation boom predicted

Takethedogalong replied on 16/01/2021 20:10

Posted on 16/01/2021 20:10

We know we won’t be going anywhere for a while Cherokee😁 But, we have decided to get the maps out, get the handbook out, and look at some short tours, three, four nights, not too far, aiming to see something of interest to us, or a nice cycle route, and have them ready to go.

We did a lot of such tours back when we got our MH, and caring duties only allowed me three/four days at a time. We found them really enjoyable, and we packed so much in. For example, from home in South Yorkshire, we did Worcester Cathedral, staying at Bromyard Downs one night. Then up to Ludlow, look around Castle, staying at a nice CL just outside. Next day, look around Ludlow town, then off across to Much Wenlock Priory and stop that night at Much Wenlock Site (now gone sadly) up next morning, Wroxeter Roman City, Ahhttingham House Gardens and then finally back home, taking in a meal at Castleton! Phew, but good fun. 
I want to look at something similar, deciding route, what to see, and choose some Sites so that as soon as we can I can book and we can get off. Even planning is good for the soul😁All depends on what’s open of course.

replied on 16/01/2021 20:27

Posted on 16/01/2021 20:27

Much Wenlock Site (now gone sadly) 

It was a nice site and missed. Only used it once in recent times before it closed but used to be on of the go to sites when I still did weekends

Takethedogalong replied on 16/01/2021 20:37

Posted on 16/01/2021 18:46 by Wherenext

Ttda, we have hardstanding, electric point, water (bring your own hoselock) and access to the Sewers. Site in quiet cul-de-sac.

Drawbacks? Feeding aged housekeeper, listening to aged housekeeper, being snooped by aged housekeeper. Basically, aged housekeeper.smile

If staying any length of time mowing of lawn might go down well with owners.

Posted on 16/01/2021 20:37

Access is challenging here, but worth it once you are pitched. We would feed housekeeper, slip her the odd Sherry.😁 

Corners, we have the bookings sorted. A calendar, easy with just one pitch. 😂 Hardstanding as well, although it’s pebbles so it will cracker your motor mover.

Wherenext replied on 16/01/2021 20:43

Posted on 16/01/2021 20:04 by Cornersteady

what? you never said it was free!!!

I assume you have a commercial booking platform capable of multi-bookings and search strings - I want to book!

Posted on 16/01/2021 20:43

I charge double for the 2 weeks after Easter and Bank Holidays.😂😂

brue replied on 16/01/2021 20:45

Posted on 16/01/2021 20:45

When we went away after the first lockdown there was a tangible feeling of relief and release on the first site we stayed on, not experienced anything like it before.

Wherenext replied on 16/01/2021 20:47

Posted on 16/01/2021 20:37 by Takethedogalong

Access is challenging here, but worth it once you are pitched. We would feed housekeeper, slip her the odd Sherry.😁 

Corners, we have the bookings sorted. A calendar, easy with just one pitch. 😂 Hardstanding as well, although it’s pebbles so it will cracker your motor mover.

Posted on 16/01/2021 20:47

Sherry?? Sherry?? My God woman. It would be a very short stay. She'll tazer anyone if it's not Drambuie. (For safety sake add 3 ice cubes).

Pitch price might be £0.00 but housekeeper costs a fortune.😨

nelliethehooker replied on 16/01/2021 21:00

Posted on 16/01/2021 21:00

Much Wenlock Site (now gone sadly) 

It was a nice site and missed. 

Couldn't agree more, ET. It was one of the few club sites that we underneath every year, just perfect for us with the good dog walk along the edge.

Takethedogalong replied on 16/01/2021 21:06

Posted on 16/01/2021 21:06

🤣🤣🤣 I currently have two full bottles of Drambuie, I practically live on it. I think we would get on.

Agree re Much Wenlock, it was a lovely little Site. We like Bromyard as well. Some nice CLs around there, so not all is lost.

richardandros replied on 17/01/2021 06:19

Posted on 17/01/2021 06:19

I can see this year being very much a repeat of last year - CLs and CS's close to home, Ones we are familiar with and are happy about distancing etc.  We've booked one CS for Easter, near Malton and there's another one at Thornton Le Dale plus High Breame CL at Flamborough.  Doesn't really matter where we are - just to have a change of scenery would be wonderful.

We have already joked about doing a pitch swap with our neighbour's motorhome down the road - but I think our views are better!

If anyone fancies a fully-serviced, level, hardstanding pitch, five minutes drive from the beach - just let me knowlaughing (Motor mover essential!)

replied on 17/01/2021 08:49

Posted on 16/01/2021 19:57 by JanniM

Am still thinking of going abroad again this year but the crossing prices have gone mad. The same crossing with the same company and same times on similar dates last year was £268 (booked pre Covid19) This year it’s  £485. And the DFDS website says it’s full. Club price the same. Tunnel is cheaper but still much more expensive than last year’s ferry crossing. Are there overnight stays very close to the tunnel entrance in Calais? We normally overnight for free in the Dunkirk terminal. 

Posted on 17/01/2021 08:49

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