Sandyballs

rjb
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edited January 2017 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Just had email from sandyballs they have been sold to away resorts  

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  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited January 2017 #2

    I had that as well and despite assurances that it will be business as usual, the £10 pitches now cost £13.50. Still a bargain mind.

  • Heethers
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    edited January 2017 #3

    Why use sandyballs when the cc has numerous quality sites in the area millennium site brocknehurst just to name a few. Is sandyballs affiliated to the club, if so then fine, if it isn't l will stick to cc know what l am getting

     

  • Heethers
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    edited January 2017 #4

    Why use sandyballs when the cc has numerous quality sites in the area millennium site brocknehurst just to name a few. Is sandyballs affiliated to the club, if so then fine, if it isn't l will stick to cc know what l am getting

     

  • Heethers
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    edited January 2017 #5

    Why use sandyballs when the cc has numerous quality sites in the area millennium site brocknehurst just to name a few. Is sandyballs affiliated to the club, if so then fine, if it isn't l will stick to cc know what l am getting

     

  • Heethers
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    edited January 2017 #6

    Why use sandyballs when the cc has numerous quality sites in the area millennium site brocknehurst just to name a few. Is sandyballs affiliated to the club, if so then fine, if it isn't l will stick to cc know what l am getting

     

  • JVB66
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    edited January 2017 #7

    Sandy Balls is what i can find out is now owned by a company that has its HO in Hemel Hempstead which also seems to be the same address as numerous other well known Holiday campsite organisionsundecided

  • The Ovaltineys
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    edited January 2017 #8

    Never really understood the logic while an affiliated commercial is perceived to be better than ordinary commercial. undecided

    Oliver T 

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    edited January 2017 #9
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  • eurortraveller
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    edited January 2017 #10

    Hello Heethers. You said it four times so we know your feelings. I suppose people who only eat at Burger King say much the same, "I know what I'm getting" . Stick with it if you are happy. 

  • huskydog
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    edited January 2017 #11

    If "variety is the spice of life" why do some stick to the same old , without trying something different how do you know if it better (or worse)....

  • young thomas
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    edited January 2017 #12

    one might just as easily say, why use a club site when SB is better, far cheaper, has more facilities, has simple access directly to the forest and a footpath to Fordingbridge and another to the local pub.....?

  • anothersunrise
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    edited January 2017 #13

    Why? Many reasons. They are open 12 months, non of the CC ones are in the NF. You can get a full serviced pitch for less than £15 (low season) Sandy Balls has excellent walking straight from site. It's not just a full-on site, in winter it's quite pleasent.  The shower blocks are as good as the CC ones. You do not get the incessant mowing of the grass!

    You need to get out more!    

  • MichaelT
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    edited January 2017 #14

    Shower blocks are not as good as CC IMHO, when we were there there was grass cutting.  However the low season price is good value as it includes access to the pool and sauna etc.  Main disappointment was the HS pitch as you had to drive over grass to get on it but if you have a caravan the full services are good for the price.  I suspect high season prices are way too high as the normal commercial site model of low season give away's and high season rip off.

  • moulesy
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    edited January 2017 #15

    Oh dear - looks like another informative OP is going to turn into a club price/standard versus commercial price/standard spat.

    Should I point out CY's first reply indicating a 35% price rise?!!

    Personally I'd choose one of the many very good CLs if returning to the Fording bridge area.

  • DSB
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    edited January 2017 #16

    We used Sandy Balls many years ago.  To be honest, we found it far too 'commercial' for our liking.  Very busy, and some of the kids went around unplugging all the EHU cables.  This was a bit of a pain, but at least when our kids were small they did take part in one or two of the craft type sessions.  If I remember right (but it as been many years ago) we had to ay extra for entrance to the swimming pool.

    David 

  • The Ovaltineys
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    edited January 2017 #17

    Moulesy, 

    Nice bit of selective quoting of CY's post   laughing 

    You forgot to mention   'Still a bargain mind'

  • JVB66
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    edited January 2017 #18

    Off peak that iswink not for the workers and family periodsundecided

  • moulesy
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    edited January 2017 #19

    Didn't you realise I was being a tad sarcastic - can't do the Smiley's on this tablet.

    Absolutely accept £13.50 is a good deal, but personally would rather give my custom to a local CL owner for under a couple of quid more a night (all year round - not just a special offer!) Smiley smiley!

  • Cornersteady
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    edited January 2017 #20

    Agree with M, firstly this wasn't about prices of club v non club.

    Secondly why is it that some just can't accept that some of us just like going to club sites? As soon as someone post they like going to club sites or even sticking to club sites, straight away people post about how they about trying new non clubs and far better sites? Why are we challenged about our choice to use club sites? Do we ask you to justify your choice of not going to club sites?    

    Yes I agree there may be better sites out there. and the choice is yours to go where you wish,

  • The Ovaltineys
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    edited January 2017 #22

    If you check prices at peak for a family of four on a service pitch at say Centenary , there is very little difference.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited January 2017 #23

    sweet or sugar popcorn?

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited January 2017 #24

    Me too Rocky, move over and I wil share your popcorn. Think I recognise a few fave actors as well, despite the reincarnation!undecided  smile

  • JVB66
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    edited January 2017 #25

    Which is cheapest? 

  • Cornersteady
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    edited January 2017 #26

    smile

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited January 2017 #27

    Ok, I've scooched over. Get you own popcorncry. Yup, I've read it all again I see Him now, on the upside He's been nominated for an Oscar for 3 threads. This is great. Whoa-TDA. . . .Thats my drinkyell

  • The Ovaltineys
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    edited January 2017 #28

    If you use the 17th July I think Sandy balls is 30p cheaper - as I say very little in it.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited January 2017 #29

    Toffee, only ever Toffeecool

  • Oneputt
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    edited January 2017 #30

    Pie in the sky thinkinglaughing

  • moulesy
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    edited January 2017 #31

    OK - I'm in, I like this game!

    For us, 2 adults + 2 dogs, 7 nights starting 23 July - guess what?

    SB - £465, New Forest Centenary £226.80.

    (Not that I'd use either in school holiday time. Smiley smiley!)

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