bromleyxphil Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I booked my cc sites this morning but couldn't get Braithwaite fold on the internet. I eventualy got through on the phone to be told the contract is up and they don't know if they will run it this year (WHY NOT PUT THAT ON THE WEB?) by the time I found out Low Park Wood was full :-( Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klyne Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Was that information not in the latest Club magazine with all the details of sites for 2012 and prices? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 ..bit late but there is a small paragraph about it on page 7 (in the "News & Views" section). But I agree that you'd think that something would've been highlighted on the actual website... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel wood Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Klyne - 2011-12-07 2:47 PM Was that information not in the latest Club magazine with all the details of sites for 2012 and prices? David Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leake Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 It is not clear what is happening so we have booked Burrs Country Park as an alternative for now. Shame if it is lost, it is one of our favourate sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Will it be totally "lost" though?.. We've never been to site or indeed know anything about it but is it just that the CC are re-negotiating their connections with it?..or is the site looking like shutting altogether? (..I just *assumed* it was the former... :-S ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 It was mentioned on the CC homepage yesterday but doesnt seem to be now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 It's evidently 'owned' by the local council, who lease it to the CC or a management agreement ?? anyway, it's really handy as it's only a short walk into the local amenities, downside: You do feel a bit 'crowded in' and the pitches aren't the 'Normal' CC size, But it will be a great loss from the CC circuit of sites. As it was good for Motorhome users. Not all of them are. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Yes it is or at least it was a very good site.............if you can get on that is as its usually booked solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leake Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Blaim people like us for that who have the good sense to book early on the first day booking the busy popular sites first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I do blame peeps like you :-D CC booking system is daft IMO folk pre book stuff then dont use it, I know cos I have been guilty of it myself. I think that sites should keep a percentage of pitches available for last minute booking and or folk turning up on spec surely that is what its all about as in going away were you want when you want however last few years it seems to have got increasingly difficult to do that :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I agree, I think a Third of all available pitches should only be pre-bookable two weeks in advance and at least 10 should be unbookable completely. That would keep Caravan Club sites from becoming 'Holiday Home Parks' in all but name, What with 'Seasonal Pitches' and 'Store and Pitch', at least they haven't 'sunk' to putting 'Timber lodges' onto their sites like the CCC have. >:-( Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leake Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 ips - 2011-12-09 4:32 PM I do blame peeps like you :-D CC booking system is daft IMO folk pre book stuff then dont use it, I know cos I have been guilty of it myself. I think that sites should keep a percentage of pitches available for last minute booking and or folk turning up on spec surely that is what its all about as in going away were you want when you want however last few years it seems to have got increasingly difficult to do that :-S Why blame the likes of us? We simply book all our holidays well in advance with every intention of using them and have done so for years. This year was the first time we have ever had to cancel due to sudden medical problems. If you want to book at the last minute or turn up on spec that's your choice and you simply have to take your chances. For the club to keep pitches for last minute bookings or people turning up on spec would simply result in more empty pitches. I do agree that those who book pitches and then don't turn up if the weather looks bad or their toe hurts need to be stopped and the club have gone some way to trying to stop this. I also agree that in time gone by this was possible but times have changed mainly due to the increased popularity of motor homes and caravans I'm afraid it's no use moaning about this and simply accept the situation as it is and adapt to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leake Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Rayjsj - 2011-12-09 5:04 PM I agree, I think a Third of all available pitches should only be pre-bookable two weeks in advance and at least 10 should be unbookable completely. That would keep Caravan Club sites from becoming 'Holiday Home Parks' in all but name, What with 'Seasonal Pitches' and 'Store and Pitch', at least they haven't 'sunk' to putting 'Timber lodges' onto their sites like the CCC have. >:-( Ray Why? Given that we often go off for five weeks at a time this would hardly be helpful. I presume that with more unoccupied pitches that this would produce you would support the necessary increase in site fees to cover the fixed costs. No. I thought not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Colin Leake - 2011-12-09 7:18 PM Rayjsj - 2011-12-09 5:04 PM I agree, I think a Third of all available pitches should only be pre-bookable two weeks in advance and at least 10 should be unbookable completely. That would keep Caravan Club sites from becoming 'Holiday Home Parks' in all but name, What with 'Seasonal Pitches' and 'Store and Pitch', at least they haven't 'sunk' to putting 'Timber lodges' onto their sites like the CCC have. >:-( Ray Why? Given that we often go off for five weeks at a time this would hardly be helpful. I presume that with more unoccupied pitches that this would produce you would support the necessary increase in site fees to cover the fixed costs. No. I thought not. I don't think that the pitches would be 'Unoccupied' . As you have said, Motorhoming and Caravanning has become very popular, I believe that they would still 'Fill up' but they wouldn't be 'Full' months in advance. as is often the case now. And would bring back a bit of 'spontaneity' into touring. ALL members deserve a share of the sites available. Not everyone CAN book months in advance. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWO Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hi Booked a few nights here today on the Camping Clubs website HWO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 HWO - 2012-02-13 7:45 PM Hi Booked a few nights here today on the Camping Clubs website HWO The thread is 15 months old :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWO Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 No it is'nt The Caravan Club lost the site last month The Camping Club have took over the running of the site this month. I was just letting anybody who was interested know that you can now book :$ :$ :$ :$ HWO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggyd Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I had a look a couple of days ago thinking we might go in April guess what?? yes youve guessed fully booked >:-( you know what I feel like cancelling both clubs as we have so much trouble getting on anywhere!! unless you can book up at Christmas I say forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 That's Interesting, The C&CC have 'taken it over' that's better than it being 'lost' and turned into a 'Car park' anyway. It always was a good site for Motorhomes, better for them than Caravans really as Caravanners always seem to require 'more room' , with large awnings etc., and the 'pitches' were always a bit on the 'small' side. As to 'foward booking' , I think that 'Touring clubs' as both C&CC and the CC are ' Supposed to be' should always 'keep back' a few 'Overnight' or 'max 3 days' pitches, for just 'such' Members. The C&CC only takes bookings with a deposit, and the CC now has a 72 hour minimum cancellation notice. OR ALL future bookings get cancelled. Which seems fair to me. As for us, We are retired ,so can choose when we go away, and choose NOT to go away on Bank Holidays or School Holidays if we we can possibly avoid it. ;-) Ray PS. I wouldn't have thought there was much room for Tents at Braithwaite Fold ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel wood Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Rayjsj - 2012-02-14 11:03 AM the CC now has a 72 hour minimum cancellation notice. OR ALL future bookings get cancelled. Which seems fair to me. That isn't accurate. To quote from February's CC magazine: "Members who cancel inside 72 hours, or fail to turn up at a booked pitch, three timesduring 2012 will forfeit their ability to book for 14 days - any forward bookings will also be cancelled." It is a step in the right direction against the "no shows" and those who book many dates and then cancel frequently at the last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel wood Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 The Caravan Club lost the site last month The Camping Club have took over the running of the site this month. I was just letting anybody who was interested know that you can now book HWO Thanks for posting that information which was helpful. I wasn't aware that CCC had taken it over. I haven't been on CCC website for a while and I don't think that there was anyting in either January or February CCC magazine. (Without your post I wouldn't have known - I'm sure there were others also.) Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks Mel, I hadn't noticed the 'three times' bit. a bit too generous I think, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggyd Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 mel wood - 2012-02-14 11:25 AM Rayjsj - 2012-02-14 11:03 AM the CC now has a 72 hour minimum cancellation notice. OR ALL future bookings get cancelled. Which seems fair to me. That isn't accurate. To quote from February's CC magazine: "Members who cancel inside 72 hours, or fail to turn up at a booked pitch, three timesduring 2012 will forfeit their ability to book for 14 days - any forward bookings will also be cancelled." It is a step in the right direction against the "no shows" and those who book many dates and then cancel frequently at the last minute. I remember reading this and thinking WHAT A WASTE OF TIME >:-( 14 days ban on booking thats not going to bother them!! they book too many sites anyway I call that a slap on the wrist. If people have a genuine reason like illness for not turning up thats a different matter but I dont think you should be able to prebook more than 2 or 3 sites at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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