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Stayed on there 10 years ago.  It seems to have got busier!  Everytime we go past its always full of vans.  I know what you mean about the concrete, never thought about it being part of the old airfield.  Is it a tourer or static you're thinking of buying? If its a tourer, do you have to stay there? Perhaps you could try it for a weekend or two before committing. 

There are absolutely loads of sites in the area, take your time looking around. Although a lot of the site also have waiting lists!

Hi Karen,

We are trying to buy a static. We love the camping life and have a huge array of tents now due to my bad addiction but have found the organising for camping recently with our badly behaved 3 year old just too much stress so are looking for an easier option for a few years. 

Statics are a bit hard to come by it seems at this time of year as most of the pitches are taken. We have looked at loads of sites in the area and you have to watch out for all the really strict rules on some such as caravans off at 15 years old and high sale commissions to the camp site owner. I love the caravan on this site but there really is nothing to do for a 3 year old and you can't even put out a picnic blanket outside the caravan door unless you want it on concrete. I am torn but think I will have to let the van go.

Karen

Hi Karen

My site, Wood Office Caravan Park in Cold Blow has just put in new pitches for statics.  You get your own van from a specified dealer apparently. Plus there's at least one van for sale on the site.  Might be out of your price range, but worth ringing them to enquire?  I think the ground rent for a static is about £2k, and they're on electric meters, which apparently is a lot considering the only extras are a small climbing/swing thing for the kids, washing/dryer facilities and a shop in reception.  I love it though, Its extremely safe, lots of flat, beautifully kept grass for little ones to run around.  Clubhouse equals "mam, can I have money?" and pool means supervision.  We like the fact that the kids have the freedom to come and go as they please, which they don't have at home (they're 7 and 9).

Why don't you consider siting a tourer? That's what we do.  Its like camping but cushier.  Statics are too much like home.  Its £1100 for the season at the moment (you'd get discount this late, I'd have thought), plus we pay £2 per night electric.  And they opened a brand new shower block at the beginning of the season.  You also don't get the age limit thing with a tourer, and you can shift it if you're not happy with the site.

Our site has many rules (including not being able to keep awnings up, which a lot of people hate), but as long as you abide by them you're fine.  My kids would create hell if we moved somewhere else.  Most of the kids are also under 10.

Actually thinking about it, there's a van on the site for sale now, £4k.  Its about 26ft, was a 6 berth, but got converted to a 4 berth by a couple that wanted extra storage space.  Its a 1991 Eldiss. Lovely van, nearly bought it myself a couple of years ago when it was changing hands, but bought a new one instead.  An old couple had it last year, they sold it to get a static on our site and sold it to someone who lost her job straight after, unfortunately, so its back on the market.

Sorry for rabbiting on, best of luck with your searching.  I'd agree that grass is really important with a little one.

Hi,

Thanks for all that info, where is the site? We have set our minds onto a static now and I think that is what we will stick with. We need the space, we have 3 kids and a large dog so a tourer would be cramped.

Thanks

Karen

Tiny village called Cold Blow, just South of Narberth. You follow the road up past Folly Farm and turn right in Templeton towards Tavernspite.

What dog do you have, there are rules about them too (can't have rottys or staffs). You also have to exercise them off-site. As long as you keep them on a lead, you're fine.  There are loads of sites around, take a drive around and go snooping. You'll find somewhere.

Seen so many we are going mad, very few vans around right now. We need to sit back now I think and consider waiting for next season and using our tents this year to try the parks we like and snoop on them!!!

There's a site in Tavernspite (name escapes me) with tourers and Statics.  The ground rent is cheaper and it has a clubhouse and is in the middle of the village with a pub opposite the entrance.  Turn right at the Sporting Chance in Red Roses (main road to Tenby) and you'll end up in Tavernspite.

Hi,

Just phoned your site, no spaces for a 2nd hand van, oh well, shall keep looking.

Thanks anyway.

Karen