Seasonal pitch - 28 night trial at Modbury

Takethedogalong
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edited August 2019 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Just glanced at Seasonal pitch website page, and notice Club are trialling 28 night stays, instead of usual 21 nights. Not a site I know, but good news for those who like a seasonal pitch.

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  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,644 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2019 #2

    The way I read it is that they've extended the length of time one can stay on your pitch from 21 to 28 nights during the length of your seasonal pitch contract.....not that they are offering 28 day, short term, seasonal pitches at a reduced price, which I thought that you were hinting at above, tda.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited August 2019 #3

    Yes, my apologies. If a Mod would like to add seasonal to title that’s fine by me. Sorry for any confusion. We have holiday chums that used to take seasonal pitches at Marazion. But had to come onto CL every 21 days for a couple of nights.

  • lornalou1
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    edited August 2019 #4

    Seems to be a stupid rule that. I remember my parents having a static caravan in North Wales and could not use it between 1st Dec and 31st Jan. What difference does it make to anybody. None.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited August 2019 #5

    I never got my head around that crazy rule. I dare say there’s extra money for someone(not static owner) down the line. I’m willing to bet it’s govt or land owner👍🏻

  • moulesy
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    edited August 2019 #6

    I believe, as far as static vans are concerned, 12 months availability makes them,  at least technically, residential, rather than holiday use. Thus you become eligible for council tax etc. The park we have our van on closes in February but we can use the van at any time we like throughout  the rest of the year. The (rather more up market) one just up the road is open for 12 months but you have to be able to prove residency at a permanent UK address and can still only use it for a maximum of 11 months a year. 

    I stand to be corrected though! smile

  • Philnffc
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    edited August 2019 #7

    You are right and this is exactly the reason why the Club have this rule so they are not liable for council tax, I think 28 days is the maximum with out having to paying council tax

    Phil

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2019 #8

    I think you’re exactly right, M. The 'up market’ site is owned by the same company with a site near us. Same rules apply and van owners have to provide proof of residence elsewhere. 

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  • Philnffc
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    edited August 2019 #10

    DD it is 28 but the CAMC do it because in the winter months it can be a pain to get some/certain people to leave on there said day so they have this buffer.

     

    Phil