Late availability

Pathfinder
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edited December 2016 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

There seems a lot of available pitches for the coming weekend ( 23rd Dec ) perhaps if the prices were a bit more realistic there would not be so many. What do other members think ?

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  • KeefySher
    KeefySher Forum Participant Posts: 1,128
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    edited December 2016 #2

     Even a honeypot site has availability of 8/7/5 pitches on 23/24/25.

    The fee for a non serviced HS pitch is £34.90 on those dates. Last time we were there it was £21 

    Where we spent last Xmas on a fully serviced HS pitch with swimming pool and leisure facilities is only £23 this year, non CC. That is a £4 per night uplift for Xmas over winter season fees.

     

    We are in the honeypot area over the holiday period and might stay overnight, but we can get a hotel with breakfast for £30 for the 3 of us and no increase in fuel usage. 

     

     

  • MichaelT
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    edited December 2016 #3

    Maybe it is just not popular to go away at Christmas hence the available spaces.  The following weekend for new year there is hardly any availability especially on NYE so I do not think its a cost thing just more people staying at home with family etc. for Christmas.

  • Fisherman
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    edited December 2016 #4

    Does not seem to be any reasoning behind "peak periods". Likewise there will be plenty of room on 2/1/2017 but guess what  still peak rate. We would have gone over Xmas at reasonable rates.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited December 2016 #6

    And it will only get worse in 2017 on most sites, with the prices going up and the peak periods extended yet again. Soon there'll only be peak period prices all the time that sites are open.

  • ScreenNameAE9BED9AB4
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    edited December 2016 #7

    I agree astonishing prices 

  • Fisherman
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    edited December 2016 #8

     Why not extend the late availability section to include weekdays. Would be a great help to those of us who travel extensively. Surely after spending so much on the computer system they could have built in basic needs. However with the prices now charged cc becomes our last option.

  • MichaelT
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    edited December 2016 #9

    Whilst I agree £31.50 is quite high I would challenge you to find any other sort of accommodation over the Christmas period for less.  I know you are supplying your own sleeping and cooking facilities but even a premier inn are £70 per night for just a room i.e. bed and en suite (just checked price on line) so compared to that its not too bad is it?

  • Wildwood
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    edited December 2016 #10

    Given the electricity most people will use over this period the club will need to make sure it can cover this. Another point might be the weather forecast with severe gales forecast I think a lot of people might have had second thoughts and cancelled.

  • JVB66
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    edited December 2016 #11

    Our daughter and family are away self catering from today 21st leaving on the 28th at the bargain (reduced)price of £1000 surprised

  • Watendlath
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    edited December 2016 #12

    Exactly where is the Late Availability tab on this new improved website? I can't find it, so it must be my fault!

  • SteveL
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    edited December 2016 #13

    Go to UK holidays, then search and book. It is at the top of the page. Both a text button in green and a tab alongside certified locations.

  • Watendlath
    Watendlath Forum Participant Posts: 232
    edited December 2016 #14

    Thanks for that, found it.

  • Johnjay
    Johnjay Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited December 2016 #15

    I cant find late availability on this new website any help appreciated Ta

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited December 2016 #16

    After signing in 

    1. Select UK Holidays from top bar

    2. Select Search & Book ( 1st/left hand entry on dropdown menu)

    3. You will then see the the choise of Club Sites, Certificated Locations, and Late Availability.

    Sorted I hope.wink

  • cody
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    edited December 2016 #17

    so you're comparing an hotel to renting a patch of gravel, yes it is bad isn't it 

  • cody
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    edited December 2016 #18

    I was thinking of booking a suite at the Ritz at a cost of 1800 per night so when you compare it with that 31.50 sounds a real bargain tongue-out

  • Tammygirl
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    edited December 2016 #19

    This was something I suggested over a year ago but seemed to fall on deaf ears. When we are touring having late availability across the week would be useful being able to see who has places and when all in one list.

  • JVB66
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    edited December 2016 #20

    Thats if you consider the Ritz a place worth the price,but our daughters place was Norfolk,and they thought it was a bargain so its each persons perseption

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