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For that type of site I would expect to pay less than half of that.

Maybe I'd go as high as £12 if it included EHU.

Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 15/7/2013

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Pitch prices on a 5 van site do not usually charge extras for kids, dogs, awnings etc.

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Quote: Originally posted by p at ul on 15/7/2013

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Our weekend site at Ebury hill is £12 a night with ehu but no facilities apart from pot washing. But we're off to New quay in wales at the end of the month at £27 pet night, this site has all facilities including mains water and is by the sea..... You get what you pay for

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I own a caravan that comes with "all facilities" and I am fairly sure I could find a site that is "by the sea".

So the idea of paying another £13 a night just to get mains water rather than filling my water butt every 4 or 5 days simply does not register with me.

The OP was asking about 5 van sites and we have stayed on some superb such sites, far better than those purporting to be "all facility" ones.

Personally we have found that most 5 van sites are run by people who really care about their sites, are friendly towards their customers and are genuinely pleased that you have chosen to stay with them.
I do not find the same on larger sites.

So I guess it all comes down to what "all facilities" one is looking for on a campsite.

As we have already paid for "all" our facilities when we bought the van, we don't see the point of paying out again for the campsite to supply them again. All we want is a pitch for the night in an area that is worth exploring.
For us a basic 5 van site with EHU will give us all we require.

And, ofcourse, by its very nature of not have all facilities and is usually sited way out in the country, is probably a nice quiet site and an ideal place to relax after a days touring and sightseeing.

Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 16/7/2013

Quote: Originally posted by p at ul on 15/7/2013

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Our weekend site at Ebury hill is £12 a night with ehu ]So the idea of paying another £13 a night just to get mains water rather than filling my water butt every 4 or 5 days simply does not register with me.

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How do you get 4 days out of a water container? Even without showering or washing up in my van I can only make a day from 40L of water.

As to the prices we mainly visit more commercial sites to gain the kids entertainment facilities. The prices are higher but not drastically so especially if you have a large family. Going for 7 nights in August to a very large well equipment site with 5 kids for £294. That's £42 a day inc 16A ehu, passes, swimming pool etc for 7.

Looking at some of the club sites we'd be paying around £30 a night for nothing more than ehu, toilet/shower block and a field.

Next week we are going to a Park Resorts site, again quite big with loads to do. £40 for 5 nights inc. ehu. Got the deal from groupon. Amazing for a week in the kids holidays!

Also got another 4 night deal for groupon to take after the school hols. £25 for 4 nights inc. ehu and club passes. That's cheaper than a single night at many sites.