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Just returned from Ardmair site in Ullapool which has as all the reviews indicate the most wonderful scenery and views. All pitches on the loch side with stunning views however they were really cramped. Our awning was only six feet from the van next to us. I thought there was supposed to be 20 feet between units. Is this twenty feet between awning and caravan or twenty feet between the centres of units?

Another point to note if you are visiting this site, they do not give refunds. Even though our dog was taken seriously ill and we chose to leave a day early we were told that no refunds could be made. In truth whe we were shown there were several signs around stating no refunds, pity they weren't pointed out so clearly when we booked. My suggestion is book by the day if you visit this site unless absolutely clear you won't want to change your mind for any reason.

location sounds idyllic - we adore scotland, especially up north.

Hope your doggy is ok - better now????

Is there no set rules for commercial sites then Kiev?? As you say, it'd be dodgy if there was an emergency wouldn't it. It'll be interesting to watch this thread to see if someone comes up with any different rules.

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Quote: Originally posted by kiev on 27/8/2006...but still not as bad as in Spain where some units are literaly feet apart, apart from lack of privacy you shudder to think if a fire broke out... kiev

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Quote: Originally posted by Basilbrush on 27/8/2006

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Is there no set rules for commercial sites then Kiev?? As you say, it'd be dodgy if there was an emergency wouldn't it. It'll be interesting to watch this thread to see if someone comes up with any different rules.

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I think the sites should have to display whatever are the conditions of their license, i.e the number of pitches.  If this was common practice the customers would then know if the sites were legal or not.  This would help the local authorities to monitor, if you knew there were twice as many units on a site you could then report them and shame them on here.

Quinnys

Stackridge understand your comment and agree to a certain extent. My real issue was the alcrity that they pointed out signs round the office when I asked for a refund but they didn't point this out when we booked in. Whilst the rules governing space are essential for safety reasons, thankfully fires are an infrequent occurence. Being stuck right on top of your neighbours is intrusive and disconcerting.

This was an infrequent foray onto a commercial site which emphasises how well run caravan club sites are.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/HomeAndCommunity/BuyingAndSellingYourHome/MobileHousing/MobileHousingArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=10029486&chk=ySDnno

the link above gives the basics by goverment law it states caravans should be no less than 6 meters apart

Is that the actual caravan being 6 metres apart? If you have an awning about 2.5 metres deep you are going to be about 6/7ft away from the next caravan. We have just come back from rosedale abbey and they were about 6ft apart if you included the awning. Didn't bother us had a lovely time and the site is really good now they have built 2 new shower blocks. We took our neighbours children and all they wanted to do was play in the play area and paddle in the stream in their wellies! As for refunds- Rosedale didn't give refunds either we had to leave a day early for work committments- we just accepted it! It was in the terms and conditions of the booking form.