Cliffy Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Gwendolyn - 2013-08-05 8:17 PM Rayjsj - 2013-08-05 7:15 PM Don't know about the C&CC, I left them because I like to choose my own Pitch. Here we go again - bad old C&CC: you cannot choose your pitch. We did. Yesterday. We had booked a grass pitch. As it was raining when we arrived, we were asked if we’d like to change to a hard standing. We declined because our DD is joining us later in week with her tent. The Warden said, “In that case, I have 3 grass pitches I can offer you. There’s one I think you’ll like. Nice view to the hills. Let’s take a look.” We looked; we liked; we pitched. Didn’t bother looking at the other 2. Wardens escort you to a pitch as they see it as part of the service. If you don’t like the pitch, ask to change. We have never been refused. They “allocate” pitches to a degree as they have to consider the needs of tent campers as well as motorhomers and caravanners. And, sometimes, that is preferable to the free for all, and the unseemly scramble, we experience on CC sites. We’ve been members of one club for 27 years; of the other for over 20. They fulfil a need when we are motorhoming / caravanning in the UK – that’s not often nowadays. Cannot be bothered with the grand gestures and indignant huffing and puffing, about either Club. They’ll do. Gwen [Happy Camper] We use both clubs and have never been directed to a particular pitch. they often ask what sort of pitch we would like i.e. Sunny, line of site to satellite, near toilets etc. and they show pitches available that suit our needs. If the clubs said go and choose you own pitch then come back to reception and tell us where you are. I am sure some on here would be up in arms saying the site staff were lazy.. But that is what often happens in Europe. We don't mind either way. Some club staff do leave a little to be desired but you find that in many service industries in the UK. We find it best to bring it to their attention. not complain about it at every opportunity on forums. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbum Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Since posting the original, we have only stayed at one CC, the New Forest Centenary site. Warden was very friendly when booking and said she didn't know if there was a difference in rules re rollout or put up. Also, we were offered the choice of about 8 pitches and were told we could drive around and choose, no specific allocation. I agree with the comment about electric fence protection though, August, school hols and seemingly more kids than adults. The way some were running around there might not have been any pitch deliniation. We will go back however, just not in school hols. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Hillbum - 2013-08-13 9:15 PM Since posting the original, we have only stayed at one CC, the New Forest Centenary site. Warden was very friendly when booking and said she didn't know if there was a difference in rules re rollout or put up. Also, we were offered the choice of about 8 pitches and were told we could drive around and choose, no specific allocation. I agree with the comment about electric fence protection though, August, school hols and seemingly more kids than adults. The way some were running around there might not have been any pitch deliniation. We will go back however, just not in school hols. ;-) Us too, we stay firmly 'at home' until the school kids go back.Got fed up with trying to be nice to other peoples unruly,rude and noisy kids. Done that, been there,got the teashirt. and don't want it again. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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