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Quote: Originally posted by Fiona W on 17/1/2016

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A few thoughts-
1. You'll get more interest if you have EHU.
2. Why supply a toilet & sink at each pitch, plus a communal wash up - everyone will wash dishes in their own sink. Cold water for dish washing? Yuk. People will carry hot water out of the shower block.
3. Sites I know that are well reviewed have somewhere to go undercover when it's raining - in an airy garage, or an outhouse or old static (maybe with TV), or just a canopy over the picnic table.
4. A campers' kitchen may increase your numbers, bike packers & back packers & canoe campers welcome a toaster & kettle & microwave & fridge.
5. Freezer pack freezing facilities.
6. Friends who tent have a porta-potty in the 2nd bedroom of their tent. So you'll need CPD, or else they'll empty it down the loo by the pitch. No, they won't use the toilet at the pitch at night, that means getting dressed.
7. If you have 7 pitches, I think that's more than a CCC Certificated Site, but you'd need to ask them.
Good luck with your venture.

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Quote: Originally posted by Campernic on 17/1/2016

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Fiona I think they already have the loo and showers etc at each pitch, they are converting from Glamping pitches to camping pitches. I for one would use a shower and loo no matter what time of night, I quite frankly don't give a toss who sees me at 4am in my PJ's.

If there's an electric shower at each plot then the likeliness is that EHU is already there too.

I am a fan of campers kitchens. when I have access to one I love the communal feeling especially if there's a place to sit and eat as well. It doesn't have to be much, a rustic shed with a bit of character will do. Campers really appreciate somewhere to get out of the rain.

Another idea is a communal fire pit, and you could do do things like invite in your local brewery for a craft beer tasting event etc. Good luck and enjoy your venture!

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Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 17/1/2016

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Sorry, but I think your idea of campers transporting their stuff from vehicle to pitch using a wheelbarrow is completely ridiculous, especially is it would probably mean more than one trip for most people. Why not allow vehicles onto the pitches just for the purpose of setting up on arrival and packing up on departure, leaving them in the parking area at all other times?

Two other things which would stop me from using your site - no ehu and no dogs.

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Quote: Originally posted by richardandjo2010 on 17/1/2016

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will you be accepting dogs?

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Quote: Originally posted by Bernie47 on 17/1/2016

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In modern times, when most people have relatively large heavy tents and take everything but the kitchen sink, the idea of no vehicular access to pitches will put most people off.

How many family campers want to have to carry everything to and from the car when pitching and packing up, particularly on a wet and windy day?

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Quote: Originally posted by Sun Kissed Stu on 18/1/2016

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I think your site sounds lovely, would have to leave the campervan behind, but from April on that should be rented out anyway. I haven't got a problem with carting my bell tent and kit 400 yards in a wheel barrow if it means a vehicle free camping field. As a compromise for campers who are not so strong, maybe you could offer a ferrying service? The use of a strong pair of hands as an upgrade? as long as this is highlighted at the point of booking it shouldn't be too difficult to manage.

The private toilet and sink is a very nice touch and will stop people from being tempted to pee in the hedge at night! I think there are plenty of campers who don't take chemical toilets and dozens of electrical goods with them. And they are the types who are most likely to be attracted by the chance to have a camp fire.

I can't wait for you to open.

Thank you very much for your words of encouragement, although not necessarily the mass market we do believe there is a portion of the market looking for just such a pared down experience albeit with the added luxury or private toilets and a well spaced, un-crowded site.
I like the idea of offering some sort of ferrying service, this could work well when we are available to do so.

Again thanks for your comments and please sign up on the website for updates on when booking opens etc!

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