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Hi folks

thanks for all the posts, lots more good advice - its particularly interesting to think about what children are looking for at different points in their life. We've already been through this with one lot of children - but there is no guarantee the next two will behave in the same way!

The economics of it are also interesting but we need to factor in that we are saving a lot of money on running a smaller car. The pitch we are looking at comes in at a modest £680 for the season or about £22 a week. An awning would be an additional £90.  We can get a pitch with hook-up for around £11 a night, so if we are basing it purely on the site we need to average 2 nights a week. That could be difficult actually, particularly if we spend our two weeks main holiday elsewhere.

We would still have the issue of storing it over winter and the added complication that we would have to hire/borrow a towing vehicle or else pay someone else to move it for us.

Lots to think about - but certainly nothing to put me off.  

James

Wow, it is upwards of £1500 a season for most sites down here in the South West so you have a bargain there.

Ali

Ours in now well over £2000.

1 of the reasons we packed it up.We are still paying now for the fun we had but that was priceless.

There is a lot on site ,so would be one of the most expensive and it is the south.

Heres a seasonal picture

Quote: Originally posted by snowy747 on 04/12/2007

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Wow, it is upwards of £1500 a season for most sites down here in the South West so you have a bargain there.

Ali

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Im in the south west and pay £750 seasonal plus £160 winter storage on site .a really nice site too for the price .

 There are bargins to be found even in cornwall !!!

Quote: Originally posted by maisy-mai on 04/12/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by snowy747 on 04/12/2007

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Wow, it is upwards of £1500 a season for most sites down here in the South West so you have a bargain there.Ali

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Im in the south west and pay £750 seasonal plus £160 winter storage on site .a really nice site too for the price . There are bargins to be found even in cornwall !!!

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Our seasonal is in East Devon is £1375 per year, which includes electricity and winter storage

Jenny

IF, and that is a big IF, you can get a pitch in South Devon, you will be lucky to pay less than £1500 and often in excess of £2,000.  That's after waiting years for the privilege in most cases, we just struck lucky for once getting one without being on a list.

Ali

Quote: Originally posted by Septic on 03/12/2007

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Hi folks

thanks for all the posts, lots more good advice - its particularly interesting to think about what children are looking for at different points in their life. We've already been through this with one lot of children - but there is no guarantee the next two will behave in the same way!

The economics of it are also interesting but we need to factor in that we are saving a lot of money on running a smaller car. The pitch we are looking at comes in at a modest £680 for the season or about £22 a week. An awning would be an additional £90.  We can get a pitch with hook-up for around £11 a night, so if we are basing it purely on the site we need to average 2 nights a week. That could be difficult actually, particularly if we spend our two weeks main holiday elsewhere.

We would still have the issue of storing it over winter and the added complication that we would have to hire/borrow a towing vehicle or else pay someone else to move it for us.

Lots to think about - but certainly nothing to put me off.  

James

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you can pull a small 'freedom 'tourer with a small car if you still want to tour-they are based in stafford-just a thought

they are very light

cheb

Quote: Originally posted by Kdixon148 on 03/12/2007

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Do you need to take the awning down every week on a seasonal pitch?

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Thanks again folks. I've been away for a few days but you have kept the helpful information flowing.

I don't feel I could justify anywhere near £2000. I agree the price seems really good, but there are some downsides mostly as I have said before.

There is absolutely no winter storage, so it will have to be moved. Its quite an exposed site so there is no way I would risk leaving an awning up. I've had enough trouble with awnings on windy sites when I have been there to sort it out without leaving it for weeks.

I'm still looking for big old vans!

James

Quote: Originally posted by andy-ros on 02/12/2007

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we have been looking for a seasonal pitch for our van

somewhere around south wales but not had much luck as yet

i hope we can find somewhere for next season so we can get the use

out of our van, as this year its lived in storage apart for easter week end.

if any one knows of anything this way let us know we are getting desperate.

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Hi Andy

I've been seasonal on a site near Narberth for 3 years, just about to go into our 4th year.  Quiet site, just a park for the kids. Level, safe site, immaculately kept.  My kids are 8 and 6 and I can let them out playing without worrying, they can't go out at home. 

They've been doing a lot of restructuring, putting more statics in for the new season and hopefully the new shower block will be finished!  They should definitely have room if you're interested.  Only drawback, I noticed you have a couple of spaniels.  Dogs have to be exercised off-site and we're on a bit of a busy road with not much pavement.  New season is £1100 March-October half term. Electric extra (I think it was £2 a night this year). Winter storage £80. 

Its called Wood Office Caravan Park in Cold Blow.  5 minutes further up the road from Folly Farm.  01834 860565

Oh, thought I'd better mention as well, you aren't allowed to leave awnings up.  Most of us have those green storage boxes you can get in B&Q or Argos.  Everything has to be disconnected and packed away, which is a minor pain, but I don't mind because at least I have peace of mind when its shut up that nothing can collapse or go missing. Also it keeps the site a lot tidier because the owner can cut the grass properly around the pitches.