Ground 'rules'
So I know we book our pitch but how far can we extend our 'teritory' beyond the gravel? What of the grass surrounding our pitch, can we leave items on this during our tenure (could be up to 21 nights) or do we need to be aware of site maintanence and those folk on the adjacent pitches? What's to do, what's considered good form, good etiquette, for the needs and comfort of all concerned?
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I think on hardstands the pitch is the area of the hardstand , the grass fingers between are "no mans land" there may be room behind for use if space permits, as for all grass pitches it would be down to how much space there is and still maintain the fire break, but as pitch maintainance is req then it would be good manners to keep areas clear for this purpose
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😱21 nights on a Club Site. Gives me the shudders thinking about it, especially if away now. Stick to your gravel patch M, it’ll save lots of hassle. Expect to be mown around at least three times per week.🤣🤣🤣
Seriously, have a nice time😁
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Forgive me, as an old timer I think I appreciate the associated issues and constraints. I guess my concern is with those new to our pastime and those who do not understand or want to acknowledge the implications of expanding their territory beyond our limits. Only when we all understand can harmony reign.
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I wouldn’t worry about those new to it. They’ll soon learn one way or another. Do you have a neighbour encroaching?
Its been around 19 years since we last did more than a few days on a Club Site. That was Marazion, all grass with no proper pitch delineation.
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No, not personally, but I see an increasing number just pushing the boundaries of what some would consider acceptable. Think it's a sign of the times but there again I just may be metamorphosing into that grumpy old man!
I just wish we all knew our boundaries of acceptability and that these were agreed. What's yours?2 -
We decided long ago that the spacing on Club Sites wasn’t for us. We value privacy and quiet highly, a very rare commodity on most Club Sites. Hence we use them during the very quiet months mainly. We shared a night at Notgrove last year with one other van, it was a lovely stay. A few night previous I made a huge blunder and suggested we use Hurn Lane, knew nothing about the site. It was rammed full, very noisy, and we shut the blinds early. Not to be repeated.
We don’t walk over someone else’s pitch, we don’t leave stuff lying around, we don’t tether the dog up outside alone, we don’t have a radio or TV on loud enough to be heard outside, we don’t sit late in an awning making too much noise. Hence we don’t tolerate being around others who do. Easiest solution for us was to use more CLs and nice small private sites. We have low levels of stress now on holidays, life is good.😁
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Yes, similar pitching tastes. Our favourite CL, one we have used for very long stays, 28 days at a time, has individual very large pitches. Most are a bit of a struggle with a big van, which puts off a few nicely, but once in, very nice. Not hedges, but Cornish banks. Shrubs, colour, wildlife and privacy. Made lots of holiday friends down the years here, others like us turn up year after year. Because of circumstances, we haven’t been for a while, but I doubt it’s changed much. As for mowing, it’s only done when folks are out, or as we often did, we borrowed mower and did it ourselves! We used to resits our van after a couple of weeks to give grass a rest, only took half an hour, occasionally a bit of pitch swopping might happen. It’s the kind of place you can sit outside all day and not be disturbed, sunbathe, let the dog off after it’s had a good walk. The pitches are not in rows, but off a small central drive. The top three are best, lower three have one side open. (Yes that’s six pitches, one rested on rotation) We had to book a year in advance.
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It’s a sad indication of the society we now live in. Some folks are so selfish and unthinking that ‘rules’ have to be applied to determine what should really be common sense and thoughtfulness.
The Club haven’t helped in some ways as they like to pack folks in tight. For us, this approach drives us away from Club Sites at busy times. The ‘quality’ of our stay just isn’t there.
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When pitching up, we ensure that car, caravan and awning are all within our pitching area - usually hardstanding. If we're on site during the day or evening, depending on where the sun is, we often put a chair on the grass strip whilst enjoying a glass of something cool, but always remove it at the end of the day. Being respectful of neighbours' feelings and privacy is always in our minds. We don't peg out windbreaks or washing lines on the grass strip, although we sometimes hide them discreetly at the back of the pitch, behind the van.
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I think you have to be a bit more tolerant in the summer months when families and friends are staying on sites, there is a different atmosphere and lots of socialising. I don't find this anti-social, it's good to see people enjoying themselves, if they get too close for comfort you can always have a friendly chat about it.
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Agree with Jill - when pitching up we only have a small van, might use the porch awning later, no great stock of "extras", so it's easy (and very quick) to be sorted and within the confines of whichever pitch we're on.
I get quite amused by the antics of some with huge vans and awnings which it seems necessary to fill with all sorts of paraphernalia - taking most of the first day to get sorted - but quite happy to let them get on with it!
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Not likely to happen is it, David?
But you're staying for many weeks aren't you? Where we pitch most folk are only going to be around for a fortnight or so! And some of them still seem to need every conceivable home comfort. Don't understand it myself but, as I said, quite happy to let them get on with it.
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Just bought halogen oven . tested at home great bit of kit , low wattage cheap as chips ,roasters in van now saving on gas
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We actually stayed for three weeks at one site in May/June this year. On two sides there was nobody else, just 5-10 meters to the trees each side; at the front, 10 meters to the river bank. Actually a bit lonely but a lovely couple behind us with a friendly dog who were staying for 10 weeks. Temperature 25 - 27 deg. Rain nil. Electricity 10 amps. Cost £17 per night. Bar, restaurant, wonderful fresh bread daily, shop for essentials.
Of course, some people find France too far to go or too foreign but much as I admire Club sites (and over thirty years we have stayed at three, some more than once!) I just can’t bring myself to tolerate the cramped pitches, rules and regulations, need to book, no shop, bar or restaurant on site etc.etc.
So, on Club sites, breathe in, keep your elbows in, be sociable and enjoy. Next time consider a CL or venture abroad.
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"PS .back on topic.....we are at a CL....us and four caravans.....
all the caravans have two occupants (of varying ages) yet they all deployed awnings as the first task.....never seen anyone in them, all sat in their vans, never out in the sun either"
I thought you were going to be on a THS, BB. CLs are an interesting experience but I have to say that whenever we've used one (which is very often) we've rarely seen any vans with full awnings. You've probably never seen anyone in them (or out in the sun) because you're off site, like we would be. Still, good fodder for the "little black book"!
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