Fast check-in at Bourton-on-the-Water Club Campsite

Great news, fast check-in at Bourton-on-the-Water Club Campsite in the Cotswolds is now here to stay.

On arrival at the campsite, you can go straight to the barrier which will automatically open, providing you have paid in full and your vehicle registration is correct. You'll then be able to confirm your pitch number via text and you're checked in, meaning you can start your holiday sooner! For this to work please can you ensure you have paid in advance of your stay and your vehicle registration is up to date.

Reception will be operating limited hours but our site team will be out and about on site, therefore we advise you to use the fast check-in service to prevent any delays accessing site.

If you're due to stay at Bourton-on-the-Water Club Campsite, you'll receive your first TEXT message 5 days before arrival but we recommend you also read the full FAQs below.

Frequently asked questions

Why are you automating access to Club campsites?

We have installed Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology on site to help us offer you the best and most efficient service, freeing up staff for other important jobs on site and speeding up the check-in process which benefits you the member but also shows the Club as a good neighbour by reducing the impact on the local roads.

Our trial in 2023 helped us to enhance the experience, and working with our sites teams we will continue to evolve this service to ensure it works as efficiently as possible.

Will all Club campsites be automated?

This is currently in operation at 4 Club campsite locations and we are planning to add more sites in the coming years. We will update this page and inform members as we add further locations.

How will I access the site?

As this site will have limited reception hours, ahead of your arrival, please make sure to pay by midnight the day before your stay and update your membership details with your vehicle registration. Once you arrive at the barrier from 1pm, our cameras will verify your vehicle registration, a welcome screen will remind you of the pitch type you have booked and you will be able to proceed onto site. Please do not arrive early as this site has a single entrance and exit and you will block the site if you queue before 1pm. For additional security cameras will control your entrance and exit from the site.

What happens if the site arrival area is very busy? Can I still use fast check- in?

As this site will have limited reception hours, ahead of your arrival, please make sure to pay by midnight the day before your stay and update your membership details with your vehicle registration. Once you arrive at the barrier from 1pm, our cameras will verify your vehicle registration, a welcome screen will remind you of the pitch type you have booked and you will be able to proceed onto site. There may be days and times when the arrivals will be busy but this will be alleviated if you provide the correct details in advance. Please do not arrive early as this site has a single entrance and exit and you will block the site if you queue before 1pm (there is a layby 500m from the site entrance in the direction of Bourton on the Water)

How will I know where to pitch?

Once you arrive at the barrier, our cameras will verify your registration, a welcome screen will remind you of the pitch type you have booked and you can proceed onto site. Please only provide your pitch number and no other information, this is an automated service. We will send you a link to the site plan by TEXT before arrival and we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the site plan before you arrive.

I haven't paid, how do I pay in advance?

You will receive a TEXT message 5 days prior to your stay to notify you that there is a balance outstanding for your stay with a link to make payment on the website. If you have set the booking to autopay, this will automatically come out of your account at 2am on the day of arrival. If not, you will be required to submit your payment by midnight the day before your stay. If you do not make payment in advance or provide your correct vehicle registration, this will cause a delay to your arrival on site as the reception will not be staffed all day.

I don't have a vehicle registration on my booking - how do I add it?

Members who are booked to arrive at any of the fast check-in campsites will receive a TEXT prior to arrival asking for confirmation of their vehicle registration. Please respond to this TEXT if your vehicle registration is incorrect and provide the accurate vehicle registration.

My vehicle registration has changed, how do I update it?

Members who are booked to arrive at any of the fast check-in campsites will receive a TEXT prior to arrival asking for confirmation of their vehicle registration. Please respond to this TEXT if your vehicle registration is incorrect and provide the accurate vehicle registration. Please make sure your details are correct at the time of booking or at least 5 days before arrival.

I need to change my booking details - how do I do that?

If you need to make a change to your booking prior to your arrival, please log in to your account and manage your booking as payment will be made before arrival so you can access the site.

Will the Club campsite be secure?

The Club campsite will be just as secure as it is today with barriers restricting entry to paid members, and site staff will be on site or close by, with the entrance way covered by a camera.

What happens in an emergency?

Nothing has changed, staff still remain on site. All details are available at the information hut.

What happens if I cannot access the site?

If you encounter an issue at the barrier, there is an intercom before the barrier which will connect you to a staff mobile phone. Our staff will still be available to help you until 8pm.

Can I arrive after 8pm?

There will be no arrivals to the Club campsite after 8pm. If you encounter a problem with your journey, please contact the Club campsite before 6pm.

Will staff still be on site?

Yes, staff will be on site.

What time can I arrive?

The Club campsite barrier will be programmed for any new arrival from 1pm to allow our sites team to get your pitch ready. Please make sure you factor into your journey a location where you can park and rest if you think you may arrive prior to 1pm. Please do not arrive early as this site has a single entrance and exit and you will block the site if you queue before 1pm

Do I need a barrier card?

No, barrier cards will not be required. The fast check-in system will give you access for the duration of your stay.

Are you pre-allocating pitches?

There is no change on this site, some pitches will be pre-allocated and if this is the case the site team will text you the pitch number before arrival. Otherwise you can select a pitch from those available.

How do I tell you what pitch I am on?

Once your registration is acknowledged by the fast check-in system, and the barrier has opened to let you in, a TEXT will be sent to your mobile phone asking you to reply to the message with details of your chosen pitch number. Once you have found your pitch, please respond to the TEXT message with your pitch number and we will complete your check-in. Please only provide your pitch number and no other information, this is an automated service. If you do not receive a TEXT please either let the staff on site know or call the campsite office with the details. These can be left on the answer machine if you provide your surname and pitch number.

What happens if I arrive without a booking?

We encourage everyone to book in advance. However, if you arrive on site without an existing booking, please make a booking on the Club website or app and use the intercom for the site staff to check you in once your booking has been verified. The fast check-in system does not currently integrate with bookings made on the day of arrival, so if you arrive late you risk not being able to enter Bourton-on-the-Water Club Campsite.

What happens if I want to leave early?

You can leave whenever but please make sure to inform our Club campsite staff of the time of your departure.

What is Visitor.Express?

Visitor.Express is a product from NetFM, our partner for fast check-in. They provide the technology that enables the fast check-in process to work efficiently based on accurate data.

I am bringing a second car, what do I need to do?

Please let the site team know within 5 days prior to your arrival so they can add the vehicle registration into the booking system. You can leave a message on the answer machine with the details if nobody can answer your call.

I am towing a car behind my motorhome to use when staying at site, what do I need to do?

Please let the site team know within 5 days prior to your arrival so they can add the vehicle registration into the booking system. You can leave a message on the answer machine with the details if nobody can answer your call.

How do I contact the Club campsite?

You can call the Club campsite team during office hours 9am - 6pm. Please leave a message on the answer machine and the team will get back to you

I store my van on-site, what do I need to do?

If you are new to storage, the site team will give you a call before at the start of the season and let you know how to access and exit the site and also the arrangements for accessing the storage compound.

What if I have a non-standard vehicle registration plate?

If you have a non-standard vehicle registration plate (unusual font, spacing or a film that prevents reading of your vehicle registration) you will not be able to use our fast check-in service. If reception is open you can pop in or you will need to use the intercom at the site to gain initial access and will be informed how to enter and exit the site.

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