Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Campsites and Caravan Parks in the UK

Topic: Under £25?

mandibren

15/3/2009 at 2:30pm
Location: Cheshire
Outfit: Outwell Georgia xl & Sunncamp Tourist

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 14/7/2008

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 198
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Hi Everyone,

Help needed! I am looking for summer in Cornwall but don't seem to be able to find anything under £25 per night, I am not after the world just grass, electric, play area, toilet and showers, anything else would be a bonus.

What happened to paying per pitch? I have 4 children and I am stunned by the prices people want me to pay for them, oh i love them dearly but i am not sure they warrant the £7.50 each a night one place was asking!

Is anyone else coming up against the rising prices, or has it always been this expensive?

If anyone out there has any suggestion please let me know. (and no i can't leave the kids at home, i have already checked its not allowed!!!)

Post last edited on 15/03/2009 14:41:16

-------------
Happy Mum x

Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!

Haribo1

15/3/2009 at 2:43pm
Location: West Sussex
Outfit: Bear Lake 4 Winfield & Arizona L

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 20/8/2007

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 220

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=1277

This place is great and cheap, returnig for the third time this year! I know it's not tehnically Cornwall, but it's just on the devon / Cornwall border, Bude is about 1/2 hr away!

DNKPets

15/3/2009 at 2:45pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Sunncamp 400SE 2003

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 23/7/2007

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 27

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I am watching this one with interest. Some of the pricesI have come across are ridiculous. £3 per night to keep my dog tied up and I have to exercise her off the premises. How much wear and tear is there on 4 small paws. Would almost be cheaper to stay at a travelodge than on some of these sites.

mandibren

15/3/2009 at 2:52pm
Location: Cheshire
Outfit: Outwell Georgia xl & Sunncamp Tourist

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 14/7/2008

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 198
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by DNKPets on 15/3/2009
I am watching this one with interest. Some of the pricesI have come across are ridiculous. £3 per night to keep my dog tied up and I have to exercise her off the premises. How much wear and tear is there on 4 small paws. Would almost be cheaper to stay at a travelodge than on some of these sites.

I priced one up at £55 per night, and it wasn't all singing all dancing, don't get me wrong it was a lovely site, but they quite obviously just wanted a singles only summer, because there is no way families would pay what they were asking!

-------------
Happy Mum x

Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!

PigletandTigger

15/3/2009 at 3:42pm
Location: Dorset
Outfit: Lots.mainly Cabanons!

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 20/5/2004

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 7016

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Are there six of you Mandy? TBH for Cornwall over the school holidays I would regard anything under £5 pppn as not a bad deal. I know it adds up for your whole family but I'd be amazed if I could get less than £10 pppn for the two of us even on a CS with no toilets and no EHU.

-------------
Piglet

theclarkes

15/3/2009 at 4:08pm
Location: Swindon Wiltshire
Outfit: Toyota Landcruiser Avondale Dart 556 6

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 05/9/2005

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 4270

Site Reviews Total:	18

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

We are hosting a meet in Cornwall, see details at the bottom of my post £15 per night inc EHU, at the moment we only have pitches available for the 2nd week, 1st - 8th August, although pitches may become available for the 1st week 25th July - 1st August. Also Paul is hosting a meet here £18 per night NO EHU from the 8th August - 15th August.

Another site that we went to last year here think it was only £11.50 per night inc EHU, site was nice and peaceful, but I must say that the toilet/shower block was a little dated and not too clean :o(.

Cheap sites are out there, you just have to keep looking LOL

We are also a family of 6, and many site prices this year have gone much higher than last year, one has gone up by 60% :0(

peterlymn

15/3/2009 at 4:23pm
Location: Yate Bristol
Outfit: Outwell Idaho XL+ext & Erde 142+ext!

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 14/8/2005

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 117
Tent Reviews: 4

Site Reviews Total:	15

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Under £25 per night for 6 people is pushing it in the summer school holidays if you want anything half decent and anywhere near beaches etc.

Personally, we love Gunvenna in St Minver (near Polzeath). For 6 of you it would be £30 a night but great location and nice site with spotless facilities. It's £25 a night plus £2.50 for each extra person...

Hope you find somewhere...have fun...

-------------

Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!

Hairywol

15/3/2009 at 5:13pm
Location: Teesside
Outfit: Challenger Sport 524 + Volvo V90 D5

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 02/6/2005

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1430
Tent Reviews: 6

Site Reviews Total:	29

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Ah,

The joys of kid-free camping! And half the price too.

-------------
Camping Gear expands so as to fill the space available for its transportation.

Surfspud

15/3/2009 at 5:18pm
Location: Kent
Outfit: Khyam Michigan 12 & Coleman Weekend 6

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 18/4/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2506
Tent Reviews: 3

Site Reviews Total:	14

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

We have five sites booked this Summer. All are under £25. It did take a bit of searching but you can find them eventually.

I do agree though that some of the sites do overcharge for extras beyond the basic pitch price and do seem to be alienating families because of it.

-------------
If you see a family struggling to put up the tent then it must be us!

nora

16/3/2009 at 7:01pm
Location: Whitchurch shrops
Outfit: Swift conqueror 480

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 28/12/2003

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2131

Site Reviews Total:	9

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	1
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	21
Site Nights 2018:	0

i think the c&cc are getting very expensive now but they used to do a family deal , im not sure if they still do but when our children were younger it was worth while.

BERTIE

16/3/2009 at 7:04pm
Location: Plymouth
Outfit: Sterling 645 Elite

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 13/1/2004

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1257
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	13

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	7
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

This one http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/results3.asp?search=higher+harlyn&by=sitename used to be quite cheap, haven't been for a few years but I don't think it has changed much
!!

Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!

sapper696

16/3/2009 at 7:23pm
Location: Warwick (Land of the Kingmaker)
Outfit: Espace Montreal Laguna Khyam Santiago

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/9/2005

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1213
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	10

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Try Bosgrege

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=3288

£17.50 a night in August plus £2 per night for over 4 people. No frills 15 reviews on link above.

-------------
Dogdorne August 13

Mrs. Bonce

16/3/2009 at 7:25pm
Location: Luton (no jokes plea
Outfit: Coachman and Hyundai

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 05/6/2006

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 12647

Site Reviews Total:	380

Site Reviews 2024:	17
Site Reviews 2023:	26
Site Reviews 2022:	37
Site Reviews 2021:	26
Site Reviews 2020:	11
Site Reviews 2019:	30
Site Reviews 2018:	31

Site Nights 2024:	83
Site Nights 2023:	119
Site Nights 2022:	154
Site Nights 2021:	140
Site Nights 2020:	63
Site Nights 2019:	132
Site Nights 2018:	134

I wsa going to recommend Gunvenna also.

Anne

sapper48

16/3/2009 at 8:00pm
Location: doncaster yorks
Outfit: lunar lexon eb

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 30/5/2005

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 176

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

£25/£30 not bad for 6 people,we have been told by a couple of site owners in cornwall that because more people are holidaying in this country this year some are putting up there prices and are still nearly booked up already, book early.

mandibren

16/3/2009 at 8:33pm
Location: Cheshire
Outfit: Outwell Georgia xl & Sunncamp Tourist

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 14/7/2008

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 198
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Hi Everyone,

I have booked for Magor Farm, looks like there is plenty of room for the kids to run about. Fingers crossed it will be great.

If anyone has been please let me know what they thought.

Thanks everyone x

-------------
Happy Mum x

AngieGL

16/3/2009 at 9:50pm
Location: Gloucestershire
Outfit: Outwell Sun Valley & Vango Icarus

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 15/6/2004

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1359
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	18

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

For traffic nightmares alone, I'll probably avoid Cornwall. I was at least considering a 3-night stay at a North Cornwall site mid-week - hmm ... might not now!

-------------
Angie ~~

~ If you see someone without a smile give them one of yours ~

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Campsites and Caravan Parks in the UK - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

6279 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024