CLs instead of Club sites

GTrimmer replied on 10/10/2021 13:40

Posted on 10/10/2021 13:40

Have a look - there are many CLs which offer EHU, showers and WC significantly cheaper than a pitch on a club site. Rarely (at present) more than £20 a night, most are significantly less .

Yes, you don't get 'street lights' , but there are hard standings in many and some are increasingly offering 'Super' pitches, and no infernal pegs either tongue-out

Cherokee2015 replied on 23/01/2022 10:30

Posted on 09/01/2022 09:34 by Takethedogalong

We have kicked off the New Year on one of our favourite CLs, first of many for another year, we hope. College Farm, beautiful village of Alkborough in North Lincolnshire. Nice few days of very mixed weather, but good to get some fresh air, a bit of exercise and some birdwatching.😁

Posted on 23/01/2022 10:30

One of our favourites too. laughing

Cherokee2015 replied on 23/01/2022 10:34

Posted on 16/01/2022 11:57 by birdseye

I do use them EXCLUSIVELY as I do not like paying more for large busy sites.  why have own facilities then walk to the washroom or toilet.

 

Quiet and good views  Heaven!!!

Posted on 23/01/2022 10:34

+ 1

Just trying out a new to us one near Louth (South Elkington).   Very nice but some issues with electrics, low amps on our pitch and on arrival no hookup for us to use due to other vanners being a tad inconsiderate.   

There are a number of good walks in the area including a short stroll into Louth itself.  

Takethedogalong replied on 23/01/2022 16:12

Posted on 23/01/2022 10:34 by Cherokee2015

+ 1

Just trying out a new to us one near Louth (South Elkington).   Very nice but some issues with electrics, low amps on our pitch and on arrival no hookup for us to use due to other vanners being a tad inconsiderate.   

There are a number of good walks in the area including a short stroll into Louth itself.  

Posted on 23/01/2022 16:12

Just had a look Cherokee, looks very nice, could be one for us to try that one. I think I did see it previously, but had forgotten about it. Thanks for sharing👍

nelliethehooker replied on 23/01/2022 19:07

Posted on 23/01/2022 16:12 by Takethedogalong

Just had a look Cherokee, looks very nice, could be one for us to try that one. I think I did see it previously, but had forgotten about it. Thanks for sharing👍

Posted on 23/01/2022 19:07

I agree, one to add to the list of recommendations.

the degster replied on 30/01/2022 09:17

Posted on 30/01/2022 09:17

to be honest I am not really bothered cl or full blown site what does bother me is the wife always manages to find me

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 30/01/2022 09:39

Posted on 30/01/2022 09:17 by the degster

to be honest I am not really bothered cl or full blown site what does bother me is the wife always manages to find me

Posted on 30/01/2022 09:39

Check out ebay for a Romulan cloaking device👍🏻

geoffeales replied on 13/06/2022 15:17

Posted on 13/06/2022 15:17

dare I say it, we've left Club Sites lately feeling slightly poor and inferior from the gleaming posh big vans and mega Chelsea Tractors around us. Perhaps we'd feel less so at CLs?

JohnM20 replied on 13/06/2022 16:10

Posted on 13/06/2022 15:17 by geoffeales

dare I say it, we've left Club Sites lately feeling slightly poor and inferior from the gleaming posh big vans and mega Chelsea Tractors around us. Perhaps we'd feel less so at CLs?

Posted on 13/06/2022 16:10

But I wonder how many of these will be on the market next year as the novelty of caravanning quickly wears off or the cost of ownership of the outfits you describe, geoffeales, becomes prohibitive? I bit like all the dogs being taken in at the rescue centres. For some it seemed like a good idea during lockdown and enforced staycations in the UK. Of course, this doesn't apply to everyone.

JohnM20 replied on 13/06/2022 16:28

Posted on 13/06/2022 16:28

As far as cost saving goes, we have not stayed on a main CaMC site since 2019 when touring Scotland the average price per night was £25.48. Since then it has been CLs every time. In 2021 the average price per night at 7 different CLs was £18.14 and for the 42 nights away so far booked for 2022, 5 different CLs,  the price has gone up, not unexpectedly, to £19.33. But the main thing for us is the unregimented way owners go about running their CLs, coupled generally with relative peace and quite.

Cherokee2015 replied on 16/06/2022 15:19

Posted on 09/01/2022 09:34 by Takethedogalong

We have kicked off the New Year on one of our favourite CLs, first of many for another year, we hope. College Farm, beautiful village of Alkborough in North Lincolnshire. Nice few days of very mixed weather, but good to get some fresh air, a bit of exercise and some birdwatching.😁

Posted on 16/06/2022 15:19

What did you think to the new glamping pods?    I did like the CL as it was and I know owners have to diversify, but I'm not sure yet.    They can obviously make more money from pods than from the CL.  

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