And the winner is.....Results for the CL of the Year Awards

Every year The Caravan Club hosts the CL of the Year Awards, celebrating the fantastic Certificated Locations (CL) sites we have across the length and breadth of Britain. From sites on orchards and farms, to sites by lakes and rivers, there are many stunning settings for people to enjoy.

The Caravan Club has a large network of around two and half thousand CL sites in many different locations. CLs are small privately owned sites, with a maximum five pitches available for vans. All CL sites have standard basic facilities, such as fresh water supplies and a chemical emptying point. However CLs do vary greatly with the facilities they have onsite and you can find a CL to suit your own specific needs and requirements. Some CLs have washroom facilities, Wi-Fi and electrical hook ups, ideal for those who like modern conveniences, whilst others only have the basic facilities, perfect for anyone who likes to be self-sufficient and go back to basics.

Caravan Club Chairman, Grenville Chamberlain, commented:  "The Caravan Club's unique 2,500-strong CL network is hugely popular with Club members.  Each and every CL is a gem in the jewelled crown of the overall sites network. CL owners are to be congratulated on their commitment to providing our members with a warm welcome and an exceptional place to enjoy their caravanning."

This year's CL of the year Award was hosted by MP David Amess at Westminster Palace. The awards were presented by Dan Jarvis MBE MP, who is Labour's Shadow Minister for Culture, Media and Sport, and also a supporter of caravanning holidays.

The CL of the Year 2011 Winners are:

1^st Place went to Walnut Lakes CL, Walnut Farm, (Mr Tony and Mrs Maria Potts) in Boston.

Tony and Maria have run Walnut Lakes CL for five years. The CL is an adult only site with fishing and lakeside pitches. There is regular public transport to the local village and the flat terrain makes it ideal for cycling and walking. The local award-winning village of Sutterton is a mile's walk away, with its two pubs, restaurant and fish and chip shop. There is much more to offer in the beautiful surrounding Lincolnshire area and visitors come back and stay time and again. To book this CL site please visit: Walnut Lakes CL  

2^nd Place went to Hillcroft CL, (Mr Bruce and Mrs Ann Regimbal) in Kilgetty

Bruce and Ann have been running their CL since 2000 and this is the third time they have taken national honours, being placed third in 2004 and 2008.

"We are absolutely thrilled to come second in these national awards," says Bruce.  "We would like to take this opportunity to thank members for voting for us.  After 12 years of running the site, we are still thoroughly enjoying it."

The CL site is open all year and set in 1.5 acres. To book this CL site please visit: Hillcroft

3^rd Place went to Keal Lodge CL, (Mr Keith and Mrs Alison Rogers) in Deeping St James, Peterborough

Keal Lodge has now received its 8^th award in 15 years. The site is just a 5 minute walk to the historic Lincolnshire village of Deeping St James with its pubs, restaurants, shops and riverside walks.

Alison Rogers says, "We knew we were doing something a bit different with our site, but the response from members who stay has been exceptional."

Keal Lodge has fully serviced pitches, is open all year and has Wi-Fi access. To book this CL site please visit:Keal Lodge   

REGIONAL WINNERS

South

Mr and Mrs A McNish, Higher Bochym Farm, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston, TR12 7AZ

Northern

Mr & Mrs G Wiggins, Old Granary House, Skipbridge Farm, York Road, Green Hammerton, York, YO26 8EZ

National award 3^rd  2010

Wales

Mr & Mrs J P Edwards, Bronderw Farm, Llanddoged Road, Llanrwst, LL26 0YT

National award 2^nd 2010

Central  England 

Mr and Mrs A McKenzie, Rockingham, Rockingham Road, Cottingham, LE16 8XS

Scotland

Mr J Lamb, 7 Holding, Leadketty, Dunning, Perth, PH2 0QN 

Regional awards 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, national awards 2^nd 2004, 3^rd 2007

 

Make sure you vote for your favourite CL of the Year 2012. Cast your votes now: Vote CL of the Year 2012

Images:

1^St Place Tony and Maria Potts, Walnut Lakes

2^nd Place Bruce and Ann Rigimbal, Hillcroft

3^rd Place Keith and Alison Rogers, Keal Lodge

The winners at Westminster