Bulletguy Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Spent a fair bit of this years touring on sites up to now (i'm getting old!) and just wondered what priorities others look for when searching out sites? In no particular order i list the following; 1) GPS co-ordinates. No idea why some still don't list these on their home page. 2) Restaurant and/or snack bar. ACSI need to get their act sorted on this as i've lost count of the number i've been to specifically describing the site with this facility...only to find nothing! 3) Good toilet and shower blocks cleaned daily. 4) Fresh water supply and grey water dump. 5) Waste disposal area clearly marked. 6) Washing machine facility.....a dryer is a handy bonus but washer a 'must'. 7) Wifi. If the site claims 80% or 'full coverage' then make damn sure it actually is and not a case of sitting within a metre of Reception! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumblewagon Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 1. I don't have GPS, but OS map coordinates are useful for UK sites. 3,4 &5 - agree, I would expect these on any site. 2, 6 & 7 - not important to me. I'll take Wifi if it's free, but I don't keep in touch when I'm on hols - I just disappear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laimeduck Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Agree with your points. I may also add EHUshadeand possibly marked pitches (not a priority as we always go out of season) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adiebt Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 1. Wi-fi , preferably ultra fast fibre broadband 2. Tree free satelllite view if the cricket is on . 3. No pikey campers 4. Gym within cycling distance 5. No yappy dogs 6. No yappy kids 7. Reasonable public transport links 8. Good cycling 9. Clean facilities 10. Knowledgable , efficient and pleasant site staff 11. Shower block cleaning times that are customer orientated not staff orientated 12. No dog poo on my pitch 13. Free automatic Elsan point 14.Whitby Magpie cafe mobile Fish and Chippy on a Friday teatime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowie Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Bulletguy - 2018-07-08 3: 3) Good toilet and shower blocks cleaned daily. If I’m asked to pay money for a service I expect basics to be good value, and they are not negotiable, but I’d really like to stay on sites that are pleasant places to be, not just parking bays, and I’d like a nice view; it makes a difference! Snowie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billggski Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 It's interesting no ones mentioned price, as that seems to be the biggest moan on the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wilkes Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I agree with all the points mentioned but regarding price we go to a site that has half price fees if you go Monday to Friday so we only pay £54 for our van, awning, electric hookup and a dog. if only more sites would do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Bulletguy - 2018-07-08 3:58 PM 7) Wifi. If the site claims 80% or 'full coverage' then make damn sure it actually is and not a case of sitting within a metre of Reception! Nice to know the efforts you'll go to ......to abuse me :D ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowie Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Mark Wilkes - 2018-07-08 7:48 PM I agree with all the points mentioned but regarding price we go to a site that has half price fees if you go Monday to Friday so we only pay £54 for our van, awning, electric hookup and a dog. if only more sites would do this.4 nights? Normally £32 per night? What’s the view like? Snowie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
747 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Blimey .... what a lot of Glampers. *-) I am too old to thumb my way around the Country with just a sleeping bag and a change of clothes nowadays but you lot want 5 Star treatment. I have the luxury of a Motorhome to reside and sleep in, all I need is some water and a place to dump the cassette. 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 One of my favourite sites offers lovely views, a short walk into the town, bus stop outside site, water and disposal, for £6 per night. These sites that charge £15 - £ 25 a night are treated with contempt :D . Where is it, find it yourself :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Laimeduck made an important point i'd forgot to add........shade or even some areas with shade. In bright sun and 30+c temps, vans quickly heat up and take ages to cool. I get the impression some c/site owners think trees take up space but i don't expect a forest. Even many Autobahn rest halts are nicely shaded with trees and on hot days the prime spots soon get taken. 'Snowie' (Alan).....totally agree about the basics. Toilets/showers should be decent and clean. In fairness i've only come across a couple of bad 'uns where i used my van facilities....then left the following day! A site in Serbia, Camping Zasavica, https://www.campercontact.com/en/servie/vojvodina/sremska-mitrovica/18471/camping-zasavica is the opposite end to this. Their toilet/shower block is more like something from a five star hotel! Fully tiled throughout, electronic taps, and spotlessly clean....in fact the site owner insists on it being cleaned regularly (three or four times a day). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowie Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 chas - 2018-07-09 6:07 AM . Where is it, find it yourself :-D Well said chas! Ten years of looking, and the number of “gems” is pretty small, and I think the chances of finding them is less now than it was, because overall st,Andrade are declining, so our emphasis is on what’s outside the site gate. Recent trip to North Devon hit the spot with Salisbury, Wells, Devizes, Clovelly and Bristol, ok sites great cities. Plus a beautiful farm site at Stoke Barton, for beautiful sunsets. Regards, Snowie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Billggski - 2018-07-08 5:39 PM It's interesting no ones mentioned price, as that seems to be the biggest moan on the forum! Very true! The site i'm on now in Bulgaria i'm paying £9 a night inc EHU. Small quiet site at the foot of the Rila mountains. Excellent on site facilities with full menu Restaurant, good range of beers, nice covered outdoor seating area. Prices vary...eg there is one site in BG which would cost me a mind blowing £16 a night with ehu. Typically it's owned and run by a British couple! But on average anywhere Eastern Europe is normally around £7 - 10 per night with ehu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Clean facilities. Firm ground Good size pitch ( i.e. not too close to the neighbours ) Peace and quiet. Electric hook up preferred but not essential for short stay ( must be able to keep phones etc charged up ). Dumping facilities. :-| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Same as Malc. On arrival, I'd expect a pragmatic approach to keeping me safe and secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wilkes Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Hi Snowie, its a site called Royal umpire and its in a small village near Leyland in Lancashire. The site is Clean and lots of green areas for the dog to run. The facilities are clean and the staff very friendly, and there are shops and pubs within walking distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowie Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Bulletguy - 2018-07-09 10:57 AM Prices vary...eg there is one site in BG which would cost me a mind blowing £16 a night with ehu. Typically it's owned and run by a British couple! But on average anywhere Eastern Europe is normally around £7 - 10 per night with ehu. Maybe theiy have a UK business mortgage to service ! Snowie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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