Love2Stay

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  • Wherenext
    Wherenext Club Member Posts: 10,607 ✭✭✭
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    edited May 2017 #62

    Just had a quick look and price for September seems to be £25 not £30 as mentioned. Not sure if you then take the £1 discount off. 

    Wonder if those members who wouldn't want the club to start taking deposits will put that aside and use this site?

  • PITCHTOCLOSE
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    edited May 2017 #63

    You have to pay for what you want,and you do not have to pay if you do not want  them.this club should take note not every body requires elec, not every body wants an awning, some have no kids,some even have no dogs, rant over just think you should only pay for what you need.

  • Broadside
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    edited May 2017 #64

     I just had another look at this site, the more I look at the more I think it is a wind up, it all seems rather strange. I just hope this is not the future of 'join us on a new journey of discovery'

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited June 2017 #65

    It's not a wind up. It's a calculated multi million pound investment by a private company. The Club has lost/will lose two sites in the area (Much Wenlock and Bromyard Downs) and has gone into AS partnership with a local caravan dealership who are expanding into the Leisure Market. It's not and never will be a Club Site. Some will love it, others will not. Depends on the preferences of the individual. Vive la difference!cool

  • EasyT
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    edited June 2017 #66

    I do no want CC to take deposits. I have paid out £230 in deposits for 5 non club sites this present year however. 5 nights at each and one wants full payment the month before going. Not a problem - just a faff.

  • DSB
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    edited November 2017 #67

    Just to update anyone who is interested.  We've decided to try this site for a few days this week.  We are really impressed.

    Lovely view of the Wrekin from our front window. Outdoor hot tubs, lake (kayaking), huge children's play area away from the caravans. Gym and fitness, football pitch (well away from caravans), Spa.  Outdoor ovens, cooking area. Pizza oven with fresh pizzas on site. Each pitch is hardstandings with water hook-up, drain away and chemical disposal point. Pitches large. Wi-Fi included in pitch price. £20 a night at this time of the year, but Caravan and Motorhome members get £1 reduction per night. Very professional set up.

    The toilet block is 'state of the art'.  Automatic taps and toilet flush.  Large toilet and shower compartments (really wet rooms), babies bath.  There is also a dog shower and a separate CDP machine where you can pay £4 for automatic emptying.

    The whole site is spacious with some great views over towards the Wrekin.  There is some road noise, but it didn't bother us too much.  Next door to and owned by Salop Caravans.  We will certainly return.  I'll try and put up a few photos...

    David 

  • EasyT
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    edited November 2017 #68

    The toilet block is 'state of the art'.

    Privacy cubicles David? 

  • DSB
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    edited November 2017 #69

    Photo 1: The view from our pitch - the Wrekin

    Photo 2: Toilet block

    Photo 3: The Glamping huts

    Photo 4: Outdoor BBQ/ cooking picnic area

    Photo 5: Reception and tea room/ coffee shop

    David 

  • DSB
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    edited November 2017 #70

    Photo 1: Site plan (we are on pitch 4 of Pride Hill)

    Photo 2: Some details and opening information

    Photo 3: Activities

    Hope this helps someone.

    David 

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited November 2017 #71

    David

    Had a look on Google Earth and I can't see any transport links from near the site, do you know if there are any? 

    David

  • statusMoty1
    statusMoty1 Forum Participant Posts: 225
    edited November 2017 #72

    That’s really useful David we have been looking at this for a short stay/weekend and nice to see a review other than on website.

  • young thomas
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    edited November 2017 #73

    David, just did a quick GM route for bikes to Shrewesbury...15 mins

    turn left put of site to roundabout, left at roundabout onto B4380 (has dedicated cycle path), cross mini roundabout, pass Co-Op and join disused railway line and continue towards Shrewesbury following well signed and tracked route.

    DSB, thanks for the heads up, site not unlike Concierge Camping (Chichester) for quality and concept....we will give it a try....

    and £19....come on CC, check out the competition...undecided

  • EasyT
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    edited November 2017 #74

    Looks good value. Not for me however. 

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited November 2017 #75

    David, just did a quick GM route for bikes to Shrewesbury...15 mins

    turn left put of site to roundabout, left at roundabout onto B4380 (has dedicated cycle path), cross mini roundabout, pass Co-Op and join disused railway line and continue towards Shrewesbury following well signed and tracked route.

    Thanks for the info BB but unfortunately cycling is not the answer at present for us. I think if we were to return to Shrewsbury I think we would use this site again as it's so convenient for the Park and Ride. OK its one of Morris Leisure's older sites but facilities compare well with the average CMC site. If we were passing through en route to elsewhere I think curiosity would be a good enough reason to give Love2Stay a try.

    David

  • peedee
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    edited November 2017 #76

    David (DK) There is a bus stop right outside Salop Leisure but the service is not that good, bus about every two hours. The service from the Oxon P&R is far better.

    By the way I think Love2Stay's prices go up for weekends.

    peedee

  • DSB
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    edited November 2017 #77

    The answer is No and Yes!! There are no washing cubicles in the main toilets, but there are family washrooms in the central section between the men's and ladies.  I think you probably have to pay a supplement to use these as my swipe card wouldn't let me in.

    I'll put up some more photos soon.

    David

  • DSB
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    edited November 2017 #78

    Hi David

    As Peedee has already said, there is a bus stop right outside Salop Leisure but I have no idea about the frequency of service.

    By the way, for others, they do hire out electric bicycles.

    David 

  • DSB
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    edited November 2017 #79

    Now for those of you who like to know about toilets and washrooms.......

    First photo are the entrance doors btw.

    David 

  • DSB
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    edited November 2017 #80

     ....and

    Photo 1: Toilet

    Photo 2 & 3: Shower compartment

    Photo 4: View from the toilet block.

    The washroom/toilets also have a disabled cubicle and a baby changing area and bath (men's, but I guess the ladies is the same)

    By the way, Wi-Fi is good and is included in the pitch price.

    David 

  • DSB
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    edited November 2017 #81

    Hope these photos help someone.  TBH we booked the site out of curiosity and I'm glad we did.  As Peedee mentioned, I wouldnt mind betting that the pitch price goes up for weekends and even more for school holidays and other peak times.  I certainly don't mind £19 for a weeknight in November. 

    The site certainly has other extra ways of making money, but they are all optional extras and IMHO not essential.  As all pitches are full serviced hardstanding, we tend to use the 'van for washing/ shower etc.

    David 

  • EasyT
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    edited November 2017 #82

    Thanks David, as I suspected and as a lot of new blocks. For me I don't need swanky (they look nicely done) I want clean and I want a privacy cubicle out of preference if paying for facilities. Thanks.

  • Navigateur
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    edited November 2017 #83

    I recall that there were cubicles that had a wash basin along with a water closet. but I didn't think of looking at the sign on the door.

    Both the "gents" and the "ladies" are each split into two sections by the wall behind the open-to-all wash basins, and the roller shutter door at either side of the wall.  These are closed at cleaning time(s) so that one side can always be open for use. I think the combined facility cubicles were only on one side though.

  • DSB
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    edited November 2017 #84

    This doesn't ring and bells Navigateur.  Perhaps I've missed something.....

    David 

  • Biggarmac
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    edited November 2017 #85

    This site is listed as £28 a night in the handbook.  It seems from posts on here that the cost per night is variable.  It is not a site I even considered because of the seemingly high cost, but it would have been convenient during a drive down the M6.  I wonder how many others have dismissed the site without further investigation because of the cost in the handbook?

  • PhilHeller
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    edited November 2017 #86

    I checked the price for a couple of nights in April £32 and June £34 for the 2 of us and 1 dog 🐕, but still fancy giving it a go if we can get booked onto our preferred non club site in Devon.

  • DSB
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    edited November 2017 #87

    I checked the price for the Mayday weekend and from what I can remember it was within the region of Phil's prices above.  We didn't pay for the dog this week.  I'm beginning to wonder if I should have done? embarassed

    David

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited November 2017 #88

    If you fancy trying L2S, best take a look at their website for special offers, which don't seem to be obvious on L2S information via this website. I have just looked and made an imaginary booking enquiry for three midweek nights in December, and for two adults, two dogs has come up with £20 per night. Given all the facilities and activities on the site, and the location with all the interesting places to visit and proximity to Shrewsbury, makes this a rather attractive Winter option for us! I doubt you will get the £1 per night CC member discount on those prices, but it's still good value. Extraordinary value if you do get the discount!

  • DSB
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    edited November 2017 #89

    I did this week.  £20 a night and a quid off for being a CAMC member - £19 a night!

    David 

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited November 2017 #90

    That is excellent news David! Compares quite favourably with some CLs I must say, especially if you compare the amenities on site. We wouldn't like it at busy times or without the discount, but could be rather tempted! I doubt I would venture into the pool, but the cycling and dog walking and cinema sound good! (Cinema is extra!)

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