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05/4/2021 at 5:18pm
Location: Derby.
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As always, check with individual sites.
Not all sites previously "Included these in the pitch price".
Just as examples, some didn't offer showers previously, and some did, but at extra cost (usually on coin meter).
We've seen sites with free use of washing machines and freezers, others that charge, and others that don't offer them at all.
As things stand, as the government is making the rules, I sincerely doubt many sites will be offering a reduced pitch fee because of reduced facilities, as this is being forced upon them, and therefore "Not their fault".
If and when individual sites continue to keep such facilities closed... voluntarily... I suspect that will be because they are happy with their income from customers with their own facilities, so once again, I doubt the pitch fee will be reduced.
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06/4/2021 at 11:18am
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Quote: Originally posted by GrahamWB on 06/4/2021
Quote: Originally posted by PETER 51 on 05/4/2021
Thanks for your replys I would have thought the site's would provide
toilet facilities by law any way.
Lots of sites don't have facilities at all. If these are a must, ask the site first. If they aren't on offer, dont book. That said, i honestly believe anyone still 'waiting to book' is going to come unstuck.
You may be right about "coming unstuck" if you are referring to people who want to book a specific site on a specific date, particularly if that date is a Friday or Saturday in peak times. However, there are many like us who only ever book last minute, but who are not so tied. I see no reason to change our habits as we have never had a problem before. If a site we try to book is full when we contact them, we either change the site or change the day. We never go anywhere in peak season, school or bank holidays, and we normally start on a Monday. Often we have found that a site that is fully booked on the Saturday is half-empty on Monday, because all the weekenders have gone home. We learnt that one long ago. I think that some may have problems this year, but others who are able to be more flexible probably won't.
Incidentally, you are right, there is no obligation on any site to provide toilet facilities, and indeed some don't.
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06/4/2021 at 1:09pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Colin21 on 06/4/2021
Quote: Originally posted by GrahamWB on 06/4/2021
Quote: Originally posted by PETER 51 on 05/4/2021
Thanks for your replys I would have thought the site's would provide
toilet facilities by law any way.
Lots of sites don't have facilities at all. If these are a must, ask the site first. If they aren't on offer, dont book. That said, i honestly believe anyone still 'waiting to book' is going to come unstuck.
You may be right about "coming unstuck" if you are referring to people who want to book a specific site on a specific date, particularly if that date is a Friday or Saturday in peak times. However, there are many like us who only ever book last minute, but who are not so tied. I see no reason to change our habits as we have never had a problem before. If a site we try to book is full when we contact them, we either change the site or change the day. We never go anywhere in peak season, school or bank holidays, and we normally start on a Monday. Often we have found that a site that is fully booked on the Saturday is half-empty on Monday, because all the weekenders have gone home. We learnt that one long ago. I think that some may have problems this year, but others who are able to be more flexible probably won't.
Incidentally, you are right, there is no obligation on any site to provide toilet facilities, and indeed some don't.
We can also go pretty much when we like. But this year, places began filling up pretty quick. I have a number of sites booked in the next few months - (which i fully intend keeping. Unlike those that block book and bugger it up for the rest by cancelling at the 11th hour), but some were 2nd and 3rd attempt with the dates, or even 2nd choice site at the time i wanted. More than a couple of these were booked in February. Maybe if you are just looking for a very basic five van site in a wide area, you may be ok. (and theres nothing wrong with basic five vanners, btw. You are 99% guaranteed no kids!)
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