Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Caravans and Caravanning 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Easter weekend
Page:  1  2  3 Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonOatcaker
31/3/2013 at 10:53pm
 Location: Staffs
 Outfit: Bailey Senator View Oatcaker's Profile View Profile   Reply to Oatcaker Reply   Quote Oatcaker Quote  
Joined: 06/7/2004

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   164
Site Reviews Total: 10
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 1  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 2
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
The difference in giving a refund and transferring to a different weekend is quite simple. A refund would mean that the site loses their money. The transfer means they keep their money. Because it was specifically a rally field booking, I can't see too many people would have been turned away in the current weather conditions.
A recession? Surely a little bit of business sense should be used with a long term outlook rather than a short term gain.
Thanks for all of your input, interesting how people view it, for the record though I shall be very wary of sites asking for full payment especially when our uncertain weather conditions make travelling potentially dangerous.
I suppose you take your chances and learn from your mistakes-I hope people have been made aware.


PersonPhil Ness
31/3/2013 at 11:37pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View Phil Ness's Profile View Profile   Reply to Phil Ness Reply   Quote Phil Ness Quote  
Joined: 07/3/2011

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   209
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I can't see your beef to be honest. You booked and paid for a pitch.The site owner now has to say to other potential customers I only have x pitches left.Being Easter and traditionally the start of the season most sites would expect to be full or at least busy.You didn't turn up and now want the site owner to save you a pitch at a later date when again he will have to say to others, I only have x pitches left. How do they know you won't cancel again and want another transfer? You could play them like a fiddle all summer until you get a weekend of good weather or just don't turn up at all.Each time that is one less space the site has and one less pitch income because you want to use it again to reserve another in the future.Perhaps the site owner has been subject to this type of camper more and more and that is why they have adopted the policy of pay up front and no refunds?
There have been several threads about the Caravan Club website showing sites to be fully booked only for people to take a chance and find a cancellation and then once on site find it half full because of no shows.
If the site had rung and said you can't come because of the snow and wanted to keep your money then I could have some sympathy.


Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!
UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

PersonDaveCoaches
01/4/2013 at 7:22am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Coachman Pastiche View DaveCoaches's Profile View Profile   Reply to DaveCoaches Reply   Quote DaveCoaches Quote  
Joined: 30/7/2011

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1247
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
If you hire a car for a weekend and don't use it would you expect the hire company to give you a free car to use on another weekend of your choosing?

You entered a contract and the site honoured it. Not their problem. Maybe they don't want repeat custom from people that mess them about.


Personpamanddoug
05/4/2013 at 10:48pm
 Location: plymouth
 Outfit: fiat trigano tribute 665 View pamanddoug's Profile View Profile   Reply to pamanddoug Reply   Quote pamanddoug Quote  
Joined: 24/2/2007

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   546
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

further to my earlier post about cancelling my booking due to sudden illness I wrote to the site and explained whyat had happened and the conversation I had with the warden when Iphoned to cancel I've had a very nice reply today offering me another booking when I am ready to take it up and they have reviewed their policy in these type of circumstances

   doug


PersonPeridot
05/4/2013 at 11:47pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Mazda Bongo & Cabanon Pacific View Peridot's Profile View Profile   Reply to Peridot Reply   Quote Peridot Quote  
Joined: 05/6/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1718
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by Phil Ness on 31/3/2013
Being Easter and traditionally the start of the season most sites would expect to be full or at least busy.


So how many sites were full or busy this Easter then?

I know we were the only unit on the site we stayed on (no payment in advance).

Yes, many sites will have had a disappointing start to the season but those that offer flexibility in their booking arrangements are more likely to build a loyal customer base.

If and when sites start offering heavy discounts on early non-refundable bookings (as hotels and car hire businesses do) I might consider payment up front. However, when I'm paying as much for a patch of grass in a field as I'll typically pay for an advance booking in a budget hotel, it will be on my terms not theirs.


Advertisement



Personp@ul
06/4/2013 at 8:30am
 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands
 Outfit: Swift Freestyle SE S4FB View p@ul's Profile View Profile   Reply to p@ul Reply   Quote p@ul Quote  
Joined: 18/8/2011

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   113
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Am I right in saying that the CC&C take a minimum of £25 deposit on bookings that is refundable up to 7 days before arrival and CC don't take any deposit at,all ?
I'm a member of CC&C and we stayed at Ebury Hill over easter. Before travelling we rang the sight and they offered to change dates for us which I thought was nice.


Personrobin54
06/4/2013 at 4:09pm
 Location: sunderland
 Outfit: terrano compass omega 505 View robin54's Profile View Profile   Reply to robin54 Reply   Quote robin54 Quote  
Joined: 04/2/2006

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   444
Site Reviews Total: 18
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Well I don't think they deserve any business all the sites we went by at Easter were not full



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

  Prev       Next

Jump To Page:  1  2  3

Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

5207 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder