Bunree investment needed

Apattullo
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edited September 2017 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

It would be fair to say Bunree is the jewel in the crown for CAMC in Scotland, great location, views etc.

During our 2 stays here this year 7 nights in total the site has always been full which is great.

For such a busy site I can't help thinking that the facilities in toilets which are fully functional and the wardens keep them spotlessly clean but are hardware so to speak is extremely dated they maybe even have an 80s feel.

What I'd be interested to know is when does a site qualify for investment and modernisation surely such a popular site must be on the radar?

Would say quite a few other sites in Scotland have a similar feel to the facilities but aren't as busy as Bunree.

Sandy

 

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited September 2017 #2

    I think both Dunnet Bay and North Ledaig AS rank higher in the jewel in the crown stakes. It's personal opinion.

    Have you enquired whether a refurbishment is planned? It could be on the cards.

  • JVB66
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    edited September 2017 #3

    As tinny says a word with the site staff,(it pays to talkwink)might be an idea ,then you may come back on here to share your findingscool

  • BernardinTring
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    edited September 2017 #4

    Just to stir things up, currently at West Ayton, Scarborough.

    Planning application in for demolition and rebuilding two toilet blocks plus other works. Also looks as though nineteen of the current grass pitches are to be turned into 'all weather pitches with road ways'.

    Just look at Yorkshire and recent redevelopments, Knaresborough, Hawes, Grassington. Perhaps it is Scotland's turn now?

    Bernard in Tring.

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    edited September 2017 #5
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  • EasyT
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    edited September 2017 #6

    Like Tinwheeler prefer a Dunnet Bay or North Ledaig. It is probably 5 years ago since we were on Bunree and facilities were fine for us.

    Personally I preferred Bunree before the facilities were added.

  • brue
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    edited September 2017 #7

    Is Bunree another leasehold site like Dunnet where the local council holds the lease and slowed up improvements to the facilities?

  • EasyT
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    edited September 2017 #9

    Much my view.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited September 2017 #10

    and mine, would sooner have clean and older than new and dirty.

    Only spend about 15 minutes having a shower anyway 

  • Kennine
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    edited September 2017 #11

    We've been using Bunree since long before they built the Public Lavatories.  At that time the site was used by real caravanners who were able to use their own caravan facilities. 

    I preferred the layout of the site then, -- IMO adding the public lavatories/showers spoiled the otherwise near-perfect site. 

    Any investment in improvements might include demolishing the lavatory block entirely and turning that area into hard standing pitches. 

    K cool

     

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited September 2017 #12

    Will you be re-joining the club, then, K, to avoid paying the non-member premium when you visit again?

  • Chrystal
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    edited October 2017 #13

    Or Wales, Lady Margaret’s needs an upgrade.

  • TimJim
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    edited October 2017 #14

    All the best sites have no toilet blocks. Why pay for a bathroom in your van or motorhome just to hang your wet coats in ?....We have never used the shower block on any site. One can only imagine what some members homes and vans are like when you see the state of the facilities at some locations.

    Tj

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited October 2017 #15

    You've never used the facilities but had a good look at them? How unusual, Tj.

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  • Wex
    Wex Forum Participant Posts: 139
    edited October 2017 #17

    I was at Bunree on Tuesday this week and found the facilities adequate, clean and tidy. It was blowing a hooly during the night, mind!

  • TimJim
    TimJim Forum Participant Posts: 162
    edited October 2017 #18

    I did say some......not all. Perhaps for clarity  I should have said we use the loos when available ..never the showers. 

    Good friends of our  are long standing wardens with many years of experience and anecdotes. That will do for me.

    Tj

  • Fisherman
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    edited October 2017 #19

    We are just back from Lady Margaret. The facility block is not fit for purpose. The showers are worn out and water pressure none existent. Wardens say there is no upgrade  until at least 2019. If this site is not top of the list I hate to think what the state is of those that are. Still charge premium price though.

  • JVB66
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    edited October 2017 #20

    Tredegar House is in for refurb including hardstands for 2019 season

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