What do people want or expect from a CL ?
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Sounds lovely AD. Yes I think milking must be learned behaviour, often see lines of cows placidly making their own way home for milking. My OH did some walking in proper rural Spain, really enjoyed it. Said it was fabulous watching vultures wheeling around, and the scent of rosemary as they brushed past the bushes. He took some photos of wild goats for me as well.
We would much rather be in more remote places when we go away. Few and far between in this tiny island, but some spots give the illusion. Probably why we love moorlands so much.
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Well I admit it I am a very inconsistent caravanner! Just back from long weekend at Sweethope Loughs CL in Northumberland and it has now (with the sad closure of Faugh Head Farm), been placed at the top of my "favourites" list.
I have criticised other sites in the past for dilapidated facilities etc, but in this instance I chose not to take off my rose tinted spectacles ( we had the whole site to ourselves ) and look beyond the stunning views and absolute peace and quiet.
The toilets and showers were definitely in need of a good sweep to clear the leaves and cobwebs and the grass was too boggy, between hardstanding pitches that had moss growing through, to erect an awning: but I didn't care!
If I could have a permanent pitch anywhere this would be it.
I have now come to the realization that my caravan heaven is somebody else's caravan hell and vice versa. I have changed my mind entirely about "what I expect from a CL" and am just grateful that these places still exist!
Ps I actually loved hearing the wild pheasants squawking at each other and the owl whose hooting caused my two terriers to howl back!
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Beauty is indeed in the eye of the User.
I have been reading various reviews of Cls in trying to "plan" next summers outings and came across one CL that was alternatively described as an "Unpleasant Pigsty" deserving of no stars if possible or "Heaven" and given 5 stars.
To each his own.
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Maybe some people love pigsties!!
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Regarding some people being hard to please, I've read a review on tripadvisor regarding a club site and the reviewer complained because it rained for 3 of their 6 day tour and the Warden never warned them about this when they rang to book. The reviewer took 2 starts off in their score and only gave 3/5
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