Late availability for CL Sites 2017

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  • olylowe
    olylowe Forum Participant Posts: 45
    edited August 2017 #62

    Late Availability & Discount August 2017 Bank Holiday Pitch Fees in South Cheshire...

    Whilst our holiday cottage is again full, we presently have the odd situation whereby ALL our CL pitches are available over August Bank Holiday during the local Farmers Market and nearby Balloon Festival!!!

    The site is level lawned grass with a wide double access gate and stunning views of the surrounding Cheshire countryside.  We are located a short walk from the quaint and historic village of Wrenbury on the Llangollen canal and only 4 miles from the nearby market town of Nantwich.  The site is ideal for relaxing breaks away but still being close enough to walk to the village shop and our local award winning pubs.

    For our official details please check our CAMC CL Listing (CAMC Pinsley Corner Farm)

    Or for more details, check availability, book online and read our reviews, please visit our website Pinsley Corner Farm

    Given this odd situation “Like” & “Share” our Facebook page at Pinsley Corner Farm Facebook to not only keep up to date with what is going on in the area but also reduce your pitch price from £14/night to only £12.50/night for the August 2017 Bank Holiday weekend!!!

    Thanks for looking and we look forward to hearing from you soon,

    Oly & Sarah

    www.pinsleycornerfarm.co.uk

  • NicolaW
    NicolaW Forum Participant Posts: 99
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    edited August 2017 #63

    Hello.  I'm posting this on behalf of another CL owner who doesn't 'do' technology smile

    Frenton Farm, St Austell, Cornwall has availability over the Bank Holiday weekend and in September.  From the photos on the listing this looks like a beautiful site and it has plenty of positive reviews.  Take a look if you're thinking of getting away soon!

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/cornwall/st-austell/frenton-farm/

    Or phone 01726 823098

  • CholseyGrange
    CholseyGrange Forum Participant Posts: 289
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    edited August 2017 #64

    Hi Nellie - Yes, you raise an interesting point.   Late Cancellations, No Shows and Early Departures were cited as the Number One issue in the 2015 survey of CL Owners.  

    Unfortunately it seems that at the moment the Club doesn't wish to devote its own resources to helping CL's with this issue (citing internal resources, other priorities & data protection issues), so we have started to assess the scale of the issue amongst ourselves.

    FYI Over the past 21 days (August 2017), 37 different CL's have reported losing income on a total of 413 nights.  

    We are of course collecting more info than simply the nights lost (but we are mindful of Data Protection Issues), we will choose whether we wish to disclose this in due course.

    We will be collecting this data over coming months, and I plan to present it at the AGM in October.  Perhaps you'd care to join me there:)

     

  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,640 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2017 #65

    CG, glad to see that you ( CL owners)  are doing your own thing to try and discover if it's the same culprits. I'm not at all surprised that those at HO are ducking the issue, as they don't appear to offer a lot of support to yourselves. I'm sorry but I will not be at the AGM....I'll be away again staying on a CL, hopefully. I will be interested to hear what those at the Top Table have to say about your research findings.

    I knew that there had been a lot of cancellations but didn't expect it to be as many as that. Truly disgraceful. I wonder how many cancellations that there has been on all the Club sites. It's no wonder that even when a site is showing full there are vacant pitches.

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited August 2017 #66

    It is significant that CL's can get together and produce late cancellation data yet the CAMC seem singularly reluctant to do so.

  • Rich17366
    Rich17366 Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited August 2017 #67

    Hi, I am new to the Motorhome and Caravan Club this year - having had a 15 year break from Caravans, we have this year purchased a nearly new van and we are really enjoying our weekends at the local CL sites - they are peaceful / clean and the owners are very accomadating.

    However we were booked onto a site a few weeks ago and our dog was ill leading up to the weekend on the morning of our booked arrival he was still ill, with the situation as it was i phoned the site and cancelled, but offered to pay for the weekend charge, i was told there was no need but i would have to be sent an email confirming that i had cancelled my booking and this would be noted for future reference and any future cancellations

    I am not sure how you define the regular culprits from the genuine

    I must admit that 413 lost days of revenue is alarming

  • Fisherman
    Fisherman Forum Participant Posts: 2,367
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    edited August 2017 #68

    Why bother going to the AGM.The same old ones will propose and second each other. A club within the club. No change and no hope for new blood.

  • Cherokee2015
    Cherokee2015 Forum Participant Posts: 392
    edited August 2017 #69

    Us too - it's one we've always wanted to try but the rules of minimum stay have always put us off.

    In addition, there are a lot of extra charges here and there.

  • sgwilko
    sgwilko Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited August 2017 #70

    COMMON FARM CL,EVERINGHAM,YORK,YO42 4LH

    AVAILABILITY THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND[25 AUGUST 2017]

    Quiet site on working farm with good access from A1079,York to Hull road.Situated between Pocklington + Market Weighton,at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds.

    Adjacent to bridleway for dog walking + cycling.

    Free fishing for visitors[roach + perch]

    www.commonfarmcl.co.uk

    sally_wilkinson@hotmail.co.uk

    01430872415

    07761560296

    We hope to see you soon!Sally + Graham Wilkinson.

     

     

     

  • sgwilko
    sgwilko Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited August 2017 #71

    COMMON FARM,

    as above,I should have said that we are 12 pounds per night.An extra person over 5years old an extra pound per night.

  • CholseyGrange
    CholseyGrange Forum Participant Posts: 289
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    edited August 2017 #72

    Cyberyacht, yes a growing number of CL's are now in communication with each other.  We have an informal group of 350+ CL's and around 100 are 'active' within the group, in the sense that we are in regular contact to share tips and best practice.

    Some CL's report that they rarely experience any cancellations, whilst others have had significant issues.  

    Of course we all have situation s due to breakdown, illness etc. that prevent a holiday from taking place, or being cut short, but it seems that in some cases Members have simply forgotten their booking, or turned up somewhere else.  

    Hence, many CL's are now moving to a Deposit system.  This increases their costs, but does assist them to protect their income stream.  A cancelled booking is 20% of their potential revenue.  A much bigger impact than at a Club site.

    Time will tell (with evidence from the data-gathering) how big an issue this is, but I have been surprised by the number of nights lost and the income lost from these late cancellations (less than a week's notice).. 

  • db99oo
    db99oo Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited August 2017 #73

    Late Availability in Cornwall  Trevellan Farm C/L Truro August and September £13 p/n inc electric and shower  one dog per unit 01872241707 Garry and Jane 

  • CLMaddie
    CLMaddie Forum Participant Posts: 245
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    edited August 2017 #74

    ***Posting on behalf of a CL***

    Late availability at Foothills CL in Worcestershire close to The Malverns.

    A peaceful site with exclusive showers and toilet, EHU available. Grass and hard standing.

    Adult only, Dogs welcome, from £14 per night. 

     

  • Bakers2
    Bakers2 Forum Participant Posts: 8,193 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2017 #75

    Wow Maddie you have a staff banner 😃.

    When you add on behalf of a CL can you please include a link to their site? It is soooo difficult to search on this new website for CL'S as has been reported often on various threads 😉 over the 8 months it's been up and running 😉

  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited August 2017 #76

    She did include a link Bakers. It is so hard to see though. If Bold and Underlined it shows far better. 

    Have this one on me! Foothills CL

  • Bakers2
    Bakers2 Forum Participant Posts: 8,193 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2017 #77

     Well so she did. No indication at all on my phone. All in black ink. But as a result of your post I did click on foothills, twice, and it did open.

    Thanks for the heads up EasyT

  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited August 2017 #78

    As somebody (as I remarked before) that has visual problems I wonder why the staff cannot make their links stand out. All it takes is to highlight them and click on CTRL + B and then CTRL + U. 

    When I used to prepare consultation material as a small part of my work I was acutely aware that not all had perfect vision. Not a criticism of Maddie as such but of all such posts and particularly by staff.

  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,640 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2017 #79

    sgwilko, thanks for the heads-up. Your site looks to be just the sort we like. Will mark it down for a future visit.

  • CLMaddie
    CLMaddie Forum Participant Posts: 245
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    edited August 2017 #80

    Hi EasyT


    Thank you for the feedback, a very valid point raised. I can't speak for all staff posts but I will make sure that mine are clearer in the future.

    Thanks

    Maddie

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,140 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2017 #81

    Well done on getting the banner at last, Maddie. smile

  • Benji66
    Benji66 Forum Participant Posts: 32
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    edited August 2017 #82

    Following a cancellation we now have availability from the 2nd of September.  

     Our CL is in Arlington North Devon walking distance to Arlington Court (National Trust) and Wistlandpound reservoir. Ideally situated to explore Exmoor National Park and the North Devon coast

    We offer serviced hard standing pitches with far reaching views to Exmoor and Dartmoor, we have a toilet on site and 16amp EHU. £13 per night

    We were recently lucky enough to have this fantastic review please have a read

    https://inpursuitofadream.com/2017/08/24/hallsdown-farm-cl-touring-park-north-devon-site-review/

    We are an adults only site (16+)  and we do not accept dogs.

    Claire

    http://hallsdownfarm.weebly.com/

    01271 850847

     

  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,640 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2017 #83

    Yet another CL that's had a cancellation, it's becoming an epidemic!!

    We would perhaps stayed on our next trip, Claire, but as we travel with our dog we'll have to give you a miss.

  • harryb
    harryb Forum Participant Posts: 1,536
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    edited August 2017 #84

    Adults only and no dogs. I keep trying to seek these cl's out. Will definitely put you on my list.

    Claire, just a suggestion. On the club web site under "Find a CL" there is a pictogram chart for people to filter there requests. This is quite a useful tool but it does not mention if a particular cl favours No Dogs. Hence my first sentence would be made easier. There must be lots of members like me who would tick that appropriate box. Obviously another glitch on the club web site. A word from a CL owner may be a good prompt.

  • Benji66
    Benji66 Forum Participant Posts: 32
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    edited August 2017 #85

    Thank you for the suggestion Harry hope to see you in the future.

  • relaxatresthaven123
    relaxatresthaven123 Forum Participant Posts: 27
    edited August 2017 #86

    Hello. Our lovely site Resthaven Farm Cl Site in North Devon has pitches available for September. Please take a look at our Facebook page Resthaven Farm Cl Site. 

    Site is close to Ilfracombe and Woolacombe.

    Plenty of room for children and adults. £10 a night per unit and £2 an awning.

    We look forward to hearing from you

     

     

  • harryb
    harryb Forum Participant Posts: 1,536
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    edited August 2017 #87

    Do you have electric hook up or other facilities

  • Manorbungalowcl
    Manorbungalowcl Forum Participant Posts: 21
    edited August 2017 #88

    Spaces left on our quiet rural site near Skegness, the Lincolnshire Wolds and historic Boston.  Space in September and October.

    We do open during winter months. Please enquire.

    £9 per night including EHU, no extras.

    check out our reviews on CAMC website and our own website. www.manorbungalow.co.uk

    or look at our Facebook site where our development is updated at least weekly. https://www.facebook.com/manorbungalow/

     

  • CLMaddie
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    edited August 2017 #89

    ***Post on behalf of CL Owner***

    Late availability at Woodhead Farm in Penrith Cumbria.

    Set in between the Lake District and the Pennines, this work farm welcomes adults and children. Dogs not allowed. 

    Exclusive shower and toilets. 

    Lake Ullswater only 10 minutes away, Carlisle 15 minutes and Keswick and Kendal 30 minutes.

    From £15 per night.

  • BirchHillFarmCL
    BirchHillFarmCL Forum Participant Posts: 187
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    edited September 2017 #90

    It's a lovely day and we have one pitch available for this weekend! Anyone fancy a last minute weekend away?

    £12 per night including EHU, with no charge to use our Wi-Fi.

    This is a peaceful site and Ellesmere is a great place from which to explore North Shropshire, Cheshire and North Wales.

    The CL is dog-friendly and surrounded by green fields and rolling hills.  In the locality you will find canals, lakes, castles, National Trust historic houses & abundant bird-life.  The historic cities of Chester and Shrewsbury are nearby.

    We are on the Shropshire border - 2 miles from North Wales and 5 miles from Cheshire - about an hour from Liverpool, Manchester and the north-side of Birmingham.

    Please see our website, including photos, videos and online booking.

    Ian Kelly

    01691 622951
    Holiday@BirchHill.co.uk

    Birch Hill, The Cross, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0LP
    www.BirchHill.co.uk

    Birch Hill Farm - an award-winning hideaway in the beautiful lake-lands of Shropshire - exclusively for members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club

     

  • relaxatresthaven123
    relaxatresthaven123 Forum Participant Posts: 27
    edited September 2017 #91

    Hello. We don't have electric hook up but do have good views and lots  if room. Please have a look at our Facebook page Resthaven Farm Cl site