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We left it a bit late to book anywhere for the Bank Holiday this year - never having had any difficulty finding somewhere before we didn't think there would be a problem.  Unfortunately this year everyone seems to be staying in this country and there doesn't seem to be pitches available.

If anyone has any suggestions about pitches with hook ups for a caravan and a campervan - within 50 miles (approx) radius of Chepstow, Monmouthshire we would be grateful to hear from you.

We had the same problem but managed to get onto a site in Shepton Mallet called Batcombe Vale, dont know if there are any more left though.

Have you tried looking online for smaller sites?

Yes..we have spent ages online looking and also in the Caravan Club directory.  Our daughter has been looking online as well but nothing yet. 

Thanks anyway

Last Bank holiday I had the same problem, everywhere I phoned was full. I sent a few e-mail enquiries out too. A couple of days before the weekend I received a reply to an e-mail enquiry saying they had room. I phoned and asked them what had happened as when previously phoned they had been full and this is what they told me

"Before the bank holiday, we always tell people we are full - this is because of the admin involved in taking the bookings and deposits and then if the weather is poor, loads of people cancel. Then just before the weekend, when the forecast is more certain, we start to accept the bookings and reply to any e-mail enquiries. Its not much of a risk as we know we are certain to fill the site regardless so can afford not to take any advance bookings."

I wonder if this is common policy and if so, its worth while sending a few e-mail enquiries out so that they have your details?