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bjornagaincamper

03/7/2013 at 9:50pm
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Ive not tented since i was a boy....45 years ago. Prices then reflected what was offered. Mum and dad always used simple places. FARM field, a farm loo and a standpipe for water. .. Absolute strait forward simple. ..Often, we would have cattle around the tent.

Recent years has seen us, thats me and the Mrs going away in luxury in an american rv. We still have that , but it getting boring.

...Now in our 50s, we have bought a tunnel tent to go back to basics.... Some might think we are mad, but we dont.

Do dead basic sites still exist for tenting. ?
I notice many site owners charge for example £10 for the tent then £5.00 per adult. Thats mad for a basic back to nature site.

Can anyone point us towards any web sites listing cheap simple tent sites in the uk.

Thanks folks.
It'll be great to get some hints.

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Tigermouse

03/7/2013 at 9:59pm
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The Caravan Club and Camping and Caravanning club both have lots of simple sites, known as CLs (Certificated Locations) and CSs (Certificated Sites). Some are very basic, others have facilities, but they are all relatively cheap compared to 'proper' sites. You have to be a club member to use them though.

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robnchar

03/7/2013 at 10:07pm
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Yes they do . Low way farm Campsite Holwick Middleton on tees
Garth farm Snowdonia . Loads around Cader Idris

Hacksaw Bob

03/7/2013 at 10:11pm
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Pick an area on Camp Site Search, click on Club CL/CS and on any of the other listed features you require.

The CLs are Caravan Club Certificated Locations which don't normally take tents, so the ones you're looking for are Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Sites, some of which are very basic - possibly just a drinking water tap, Chemical Toilet Disposal Piont and a bin, others have more facilities, but most are inexpensive. They can only take up to five caravans/motorhomes (as the CC CLs can) but also a number of tents.

They are a "members only" facility but you can usually join on arrival if you're not already a member.

(Edit) As Tigermouse had already said as I was typing this!

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bjornagaincamper

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Thanks for the replies so far........i invite more. ...those i would like to know about would be independent of any club.........

franbee

04/7/2013 at 10:15am
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Red Bank Farm at Bolton le Sands. Farm fields, but nice toilet block. £6 each adult, £3 children and EHU. Only 4 of those though, must be booked.

purplebean

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This site is £12.50 a night per unit, they do have EHU but not used it so no idea how much. I have stayed here just with my son last year and a couple of weeks ago with three friends from work. Small, quiet, peaceful and cheap

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Hi, what area are you? If you fill out your profile and say how far you are prepared to travel it should help generate a few more replys.

As your older and you say it's just the 2 of you, why not try new places using some of the camping vouchers in the papers (there's no shame in buying the sun or mirror for a cheap holiday, that's how some people have loads of money to spend by not paying full price) and get away out of season.

I'm reluctant to try new places incase its a let down and waste of money, but if your only paying a few quid a night it's not so much of a loss.

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blutone

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blue hills at trevallas,st agnes,tenner a night,open all year,even with ehu,only 13.....top site,basic,quiet,great views,right by the cliffs,or trevalor down at st just,again a basic site with good services...

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chelsea girl

04/7/2013 at 7:30pm
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Quote: Originally posted by blutone on 04/7/2013

blue hills at trevallas,st agnes,tenner a night,open all year,even with ehu,only 13.....top site,basic,quiet,great views,right by the cliffs

Yep, we stayed at Blue Hills last June - cheap and cheerful, does what it says on the tin.

Tigermouse

04/7/2013 at 8:12pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Thekilpins on 04/7/2013
I'm reluctant to try new places in case its a let down and waste of money,

Surely that's the reason why there are site reviews on here, so people have a good idea of what various sites are like and can decide whether or not they will like them. You could be missing out on some good camping on some good sites by being reluctant to try somewhere new.

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debs398

04/7/2013 at 9:12pm
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How much do you want to pay for tent and two of you? I know of a couple of sites in Norfolk where that would cost you £12 a night

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West Hook Farm, Marloes in Pembrokeshire are £11 a night for 2 people in a tent no EHU. Stunning sea views, clean facilities with peace and quiet. Bliss.

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folkie

05/7/2013 at 11:27pm
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Wasdale Head Inn - £5 per person per night. New toilets and shower, pub on the doorstep and spectacular scenery. What more could you need?

We stayed there a few days ago - I've just written a review but it hasn't been approved yet. There are some photos on my profile.

bjornagaincamper

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Thanks for the recommendations so far....they're great...Theryr going to help everyone find good deals. Keep them coming...
Thanks too Sevanne. You are right on our doorstep in Gloucester...

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