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Couldn't agree more.

we`ve started using the more basic sites, showers & loos arent an essential as they are in the majority of caravans.it chops £10-£15 off a weekend away at a club site.

i think £21.40 for 2 nights at this time of year for caravan with 2 adults  with leccy and awning on a very well looked after site is reasonable.

I agree that you shouldnt have to pay for diffferent sizes of tents or if you use an awning or not but I do think its fair to charge per person on sites where the showers etc are free as they have overheads and water charges now are crazy!

Quote: Originally posted by ukwoody on 06/7/2009

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I'm just stunned after looking thru a local sites web pages that they can charge £23 per night (2 adults and 1 child), no hook, up for a 6man size tent in july, with no pool or entertainment on site. Amazing. A Pup tent was an extra £2 per night, as was an additional car. Must be ruddy raking it in.

woody

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A campsite is a business and of course the owners have to make a living.  However, I agree to some extent with the thinking on pricing.  The pitch should be one price for van, awning and dog (if you have one).  Extra people over and above the 2 included in the pitch price should pay extra as they will presumably be using basic facilities, showers/toilets - which use electricity, water and all have to be replaced in time due to wear and tear.  Any extra facilities, i.e. a pool - I would also expect to pay extra for because of maintenance, running costs etc.

At the end of the day, you must weigh up what you consider important to your comfort and your stay and decide whether you consider the extra facilities or a higher standard of facilities, worth paying for.

Quote: Originally posted by melrebnat on 06/7/2009

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why do sites have to charge one price for two adults then extra for children awnings extra?i try to stay away from these sort of sites as i think your pitch price should be that i dont see the difference what it make especially the ones were you then have to pay for swimming showers and other bits

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Pricing is a bit odd on some sites but why pay for something you dont use.

Also for families it is cheaper than hotel or cottage and that is why most of us camp or caravan.

tsp

Quote: Originally posted by send in tank on 07/7/2009

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stayed at a site that gives a discount for not having an awning or electric so thats better than ever you dont pay extra but get money back fab

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Thats a good idea, we very often in the summer go without an awning.  

I do think that up to two children should be free but anymore should be charged for.                   

I don't mind paying a reasonable charge for the dog if they have somewhere to walk her and they have poo bins.