I don't know if I should say this .....

Tomorrow
Tomorrow Forum Participant Posts: 130
edited June 2016 in Certificated Locations #1

We had give up on CLs as we have only ever had bad experiences however I decided to try one last time over the recent bank holiday.  Well what a difference a great site can do.  We stayed here http://bowhillfarm.co.uk/index.php .
 I know some will say expensive others adults only but for us it was great.  Great views, lovely shower and toilets.  Huge ducks egg's for sale.  My only hesitation about posting this is like to go back and if it gets too popular I will not get in

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  • Oneputt
    Oneputt Club Member Posts: 9,144 ✭✭✭
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    edited June 2016 #2

    Tomorrow we stayed there last September and as you say it's very good, well maintained with stunning views. I wouldn't worry about becoming over popular as the £25/night fee will put a lot off.   We've stayed at some really stunning CL's with prices as low
    as £10/night.  I've only stayed at 1 site where I defini wouldn't return and 1 where I might not stay.  Just hope you also continue to enjoy

  • Takethedogalong
    Takethedogalong Forum Participant Posts: 17,046 ✭✭✭
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    edited June 2016 #3

    Good to know you have found something that suits you T! There are some lovely CLs, very different to suit all tastes and needs. Have you done a proper review for the site? If you could, will help a lot of other members make a decision about using, and is
    a nice way of thanking the owners. Good for you for posting!Happy

  • bestboy
    bestboy Forum Participant Posts: 302
    edited June 2016 #4

    Tomorrow we stayed there last September and as you say it's very good, well maintained with stunning views. I wouldn't worry about becoming over popular as the £25/night fee will put a lot off.   We've stayed at some really stunning CL's with prices as low
    as £10/night.  I've only stayed at 1 site where I defini wouldn't return and 1 where I might not stay.  Just hope you also continue to enjoy

    Write your comments here...£25 per night certainly puts me off!

  • HelenandTrevor
    HelenandTrevor Forum Participant Posts: 3,221
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    edited June 2016 #5

    Really pleased that you have found a CL you like , it looks lovely on their website, there are some excellent ones out there. 

  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,644 ✭✭✭
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    edited June 2016 #6

    Tomorrow we stayed there last September and as you say it's very good, well maintained with stunning views. I wouldn't worry about becoming over popular as the £25/night fee will put a lot off.   We've stayed at some really stunning CL's with prices as low
    as £10/night.  I've only stayed at 1 site where I defini wouldn't return and 1 where I might not stay.  Just hope you also continue to enjoy

    Write your comments here...£25 per night certainly puts me off!

    Us too. We wouldn't pay that to stay on a club site never mind a CL, however good the facilities.

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  • Kennine
    Kennine Forum Participant Posts: 3,472
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    edited June 2016 #8

    I love CLs but would never use one if the owner charged any more than fifteen pounds.  Any more IMO is just a rip off.and the only way to stop this greed is to vote with our feet and give those CLs a huge bodyswerve until they bring their prices down to
    a reasonable level.

     

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited June 2016 #9

    Although  £25 a night is more than we ever pay it doesn't  sound so extreme when compared with club sites and what they offer for similar  pricss. Why should a title "cl" indicate an inferior  site , this sound better not less than a club offering

    I totally agree AD. It looks a very nice site, with nice facilities, and the owners clearly know how to maximise their income to cover expenditure, so if they are happy with the numbers booking and staying then they are onto a winner.

    That said, we prefer to have less and pay less, but that is our preference.

  • Spriddler
    Spriddler Forum Participant Posts: 646
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    edited June 2016 #10

    I don't motorhome for budgetry reasons. I have always and I will continue to stay on CLs even if they are the same cost as a 'proper' site.

    Waking up and relaxing in a peaceful meadow of spring flowers beside a rippling stream with an orchestra of birdsong is priceless.

  • Oneputt
    Oneputt Club Member Posts: 9,144 ✭✭✭
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    edited June 2016 #11

    When we stayed at Bow Hill Farm we did vote with our feet by not staying at a club site for about the same price!

  • Tomorrow
    Tomorrow Forum Participant Posts: 130
    edited June 2016 #12

    This site had everything we would have at a club site but very quite, bird song, great views and each pitch has it own water tap.  The club sites we have stayed at this year are this price or more.

  • paul56
    paul56 Forum Participant Posts: 937
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    edited June 2016 #13

    Don't like the idea of paying £25 a night but the main reason we avoid Club sites is the 'pack 'em in' mentality. The peace and quiet of a CL and the high quality amenities of this CL might change my mind over the fee. 

  • Longtimecaravanner
    Longtimecaravanner Forum Participant Posts: 642
    edited June 2016 #14

    Don't like the idea of paying £25 a night but the main reason we avoid Club sites is the 'pack 'em in' mentality. The peace and quiet of a CL and the high quality amenities of this CL might change my mind over the fee. 

    Snap. If they are proving excellent facilities I don't see why they shouldn't charge for it. I wouldn't pay it because I don't want the toilet, shower etc as I use my own, but I use CLs for their non pack em in car park mentality and not for cheapness.

  • RedMick
    RedMick Forum Participant Posts: 173
    edited June 2016 #15

    My son has just booked onto a commercial site with his tent, so we booked the same site for a family weekend. Caravan £25 per night, tent £29 per night!!!!

  • Tomorrow
    Tomorrow Forum Participant Posts: 130
    edited June 2016 #16

    I forgot free Wi-Fi as well and no problem from our pitch (no 5) which was the furthest pitch.