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Quote: Originally posted by Jakers on 07/5/2014

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IMO it's horses for courses and largely depends on what type of site you're after and of course the location and demand on that site.......

We've actually reduced our prices for the forthcoming bank holiday I don't consider £50 (£16.66 per night) for 3 nights camping, with EHU and up to 4 people expensive..... we are hoping that this will attract people to our area and boost our currently failing local economy... not all sites are out to rip you off, but we do need to make a living/pay the mortgage like everyone else - here's to hoping I can fill our site with happy campers/caravanners - what's me chances?

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Quote: Originally posted by jasie on 08/5/2014

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Quote: Originally posted by Jakers on 07/5/2014

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IMO it's horses for courses and largely depends on what type of site you're after and of course the location and demand on that site.......

We've actually reduced our prices for the forthcoming bank holiday I don't consider £50 (£16.66 per night) for 3 nights camping, with EHU and up to 4 people expensive..... we are hoping that this will attract people to our area and boost our currently failing local economy... not all sites are out to rip you off, but we do need to make a living/pay the mortgage like everyone else - here's to hoping I can fill our site with happy campers/caravanners - what's me chances?

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i would consider that a bargain...and very good value.....although i doubt i can come stay with you as mother in law lives just down the road, so i 'm not allowed to stay in our caravan :(

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I would also say that is good value, what is the name of your site and where are you located?

I agree in general with the OP, I would never stay at a site stating minimum 5 night stays, the maximum even for a bank holiday should be three as most people would only get the monday off and have to be back at work on the tuesday. I'm lucky in one way in that we usually stay for a week for bank holidays, but unlucky in that the prices are usually hiked up, but that's not just for camping. We've booked a holiday cottage for october half term at a cost of £495, the week after it's £295! I know someone will quote supply and demand to me but it's always been my view that we pay more when sites are fuller, facilities are busier and we have to queue more.

It's worth shopping around as there are some sites who don't put their prices up for the bank holiday.

Quote: Originally posted by geoff+emmy on 08/5/2014

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Quote: Originally posted by Jakers on 07/5/2014IMO it's horses for courses and largely depends on what type of site you're after and of course the location and demand on that site.......

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We've actually reduced our prices for the forthcoming bank holiday I don't consider £50 (£16.66 per night) for 3 nights camping, with EHU and up to 4 people expensive..... we are hoping that this will attract people to our area and boost our currently failing local economy... not all sites are out to rip you off, but we do need to make a living/pay the mortgage like everyone else - here's to hoping I can fill our site with happy campers/caravanners - what's me chances?

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Give us a clue then....

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Quote: Originally posted by iank01 on 08/5/2014

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We have stayed at Brynawelon Park previously and it is a very nice site. As you say just a pity about the location as miles from anywhere and if visiting a beach you need to get there early due to limited space.

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Quote: Originally posted by CW52 on 08/5/2014

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Site I fancy near Holy Island, Northumberland, charges £3.50 night under 10's and £4.50 a night older children, plus £23 night for pitch with tent/car, No EHU. That's £31 a night without electric. No pool or clubhouse or anything like that.( Actually cant think or anything worse for us,)
Yes I don't have to go as some have said, but I think that's expensive. I know its a cheaper option than a hotel room ,but even so. So hav'nt been yet, still debating. Usually pay about about £24, North Yorkshire, for same.
This site has new play area so you are paying for that.

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Quote: Originally posted by Jakers on 08/5/2014

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our trouble is location, too flippin far for too many for my liking..... but when the pitch fee is reasonable????? this is us Brynawelon Touring Park

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Did have a look at your site and it does look great, and very reasonable, but for our two week holiday, one of our criteria, where ever we go is within a 15 minute walk of a dog friendly beach.

But would definitely consider it for a shorter break.

Someone made a good point about EHU and is correct, the demand amongst tent users has escalated beyond belief. Even maybe 5-6 years ago it was virtually unheard of to hear tent campers using EHU and now it has become prolific, these boards are littered with posts about electric halogen ovens , griddle plates, kettles , toasters, mains lighting, fridges and not to mention fan heaters and even oil filled radiators, it's hardly unexpected that site owners are increasing prices.

Personally I have no problem with any of this but users are going to have to expect to pay more, if this trend continues.

Quote: Originally posted by gee-man on 06/5/2014

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Is it just me but are camp sites getting very expensive.

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