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Quote: Originally posted by Vic Wildish on 30/7/2007

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Talking of leaving electric equipment on, how about this for "I'm alright jack".

My next door neighbours have got their garden done out like a fairy grotto complete with ornamental lighting and a fountain. I couldn't believe it when, last night I looked out of the window to see the whole thing lit up, fountain running and not a living soul in sight. They were indoors watching the telly 'cos I could hear it.

I think it's OK to have all this on if you're out in the garden enjoying these " lovely summer evenings" or you're doing a bit of entertaining in the garden, but is it really necessary to have the whole thing up and running just for the sake of it? I don't think so.

Vic

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Quote: Originally posted by Chug a Chug on 25/7/2007

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camping used to be cheap, Not any more.

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We spent 10 nights in Hawes last month for £10 pn, for 2 of us and 2 dogs. The only extra was 20p for a shower.

B&B in the town was £65, so our 10 nights would have been £650! Still cheap, I think, relatively speaking.

Mmmmm- how do you think I feel - I really liked the look and sound of Dornafield in Devon, brilliant reviews, good location for tourist attractions -  problem was that once Id decided thats where i wanted to go i wasnt keen on changing my mind ! Imagine hubbys face when the charges are so much for tent pitch with electric, so much per adult on top of this, so much per child on top of this, so much for a large tent (only 5mx4m - not exactly massive!!) on top of this, and so much for non caravan club members on top of that !!! Works out a whopping £35 a night!! Better be worth it!!

Quote: Originally posted by TekkieAnne on 30/7/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by Vic Wildish on 30/7/2007

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Talking of leaving electric equipment on, how about this for "I'm alright jack".

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My next door neighbours have got their garden done out like a fairy grotto complete with ornamental lighting and a fountain. I couldn't believe it when, last night I looked out of the window to see the whole thing lit up, fountain running and not a living soul in sight. They were indoors watching the telly 'cos I could hear it.

I think it's OK to have all this on if you're out in the garden enjoying these " lovely summer evenings" or you're doing a bit of entertaining in the garden, but is it really necessary to have the whole thing up and running just for the sake of it? I don't think so.

Vic

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Are you sure these aren't solar powered lights? My neighbours have lots of these and the garden looks like Heathrow Airport at night.

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Quote: Originally posted by TekkieAnne on 30/7/2007

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Well Vic, they obviously have more money than sense. I wonder how much this adds to their leccy bill.

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Having a friend who owns a campsite, I understand their dilemma in deciding how to structure their charges… They can’t please everyone all the time…

In particular, I don’t mind paying for my awning on a grass pitch as it can and does cause damage that requires either repair or for the pitch to be “rested”, even when using “breathable” ground sheets.

However; I object to paying extra for an awning on a hardstand pitch, as no damage is caused whatsoever.

Dog charges are fair enough, if cost has been incurred repairing grass damage or providing facilities.

Either way, it’s never easy for the park operators/owner to make this fully fair. At the end of the day, you pay your money and make your choice!

KR

Quote: Originally posted by frostyman on 30/7/2007

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This year, the least we've paid (for 2 of us) has been £6 and the most £12!  And the facilities were a lot better at the £6 campsite than at the £12 one. 

Quote: Originally posted by Chug a Chug on 25/7/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by themummy on 23/7/2007

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We usually end up paying extra for our child and dog. Most sites we have been to are for two adults and a car..have no idea why

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perhaps any site owners reading this could explain

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As the owners of a small site we try to make our charges as fair and transparent as possible.

We also need to make them easy for ourselves.

I have always held to the point that it is the people that you are providing for, not the tent so we charge per person not per unit.

To charge extra for awnings, shower, dogs etc does not seem necessary if the overall charge covers this.

Quote: Originally posted by neelie on 01/8/2007

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I have a confession to make. One time we couldn't get on a site with shower blocks etc. We thought about going to another site and using their nice shower blocks with all our gear and helping ourselves. There was no way that anyone on the site could have known we weren't staying there the place is so huge and there is no security barrier on the entrance.   We didn't do it in the end cos we had good washing facilities in our folding camper and managed OK for the couple of days we were there.

The site without the facilities was a quarter of the price.   Thought about the people paying all that much more for all those extras and would have felt rotten doing it. But I bet there are loads of people that do at that particular site, it would be very, very easy.

So I guess the idea of getting people to pay for the showers is a good one. At least you aren't paying for every tom, dick and harry to wander in off the beach and have a hot shower at your expense.

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Thatas why three sites in our area have the coded key pads for their showers and toilets