Campsite charges

[dulvil]

This sky is thrown in for £15

 

[Spriddler]

He thanks pitch up even though they take 15% he’s very happy.

What does that mean?

(I've not toured in U.K. before so experiencing a steep learning curve).

 

[Mr porky]

What does that mean?

(I've not toured in U.K. before so experiencing a steep learning curve)

google “pitch up” it’s a online booking site for campsites

 

[wigster]

With all of the things going on i have given up after 6 years fulltiming . I think people who know what its like to full time are realising the reason they did it has gone or will not be the same any time soon . I have sold my 5th wheel and truck and am settled in bricks just north of Petworth .
I still have my old hymer starline in storage a few jobs need doing on it but it kept us safe for 5 years and i am undecided to sell it .

 

[Gromett]

It's strange but I have seen a few other accusations against other businesses about rip offs.

In my opinion a Rip Off requires one of two things.
1) Either you have no choice to pay. (Council Tax is one example when talking about bin and potholes etc)
2) You don't get exactly what you paid for.

Anything else is simply free market economics and you can choose to go elsewhere or go without.

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[bobnick]

Rip Off maybe a misused word. Taking advantage of a given situation is being kinder but means the same, imo.
I have started, owned and ran enough of my own businesses to know.

 

[Captain Birdseye]

Is It just me or has anyone else noticed how campsite fees are rocketing, are we being taken for mugs by these companies trying to make up loses in lockdown.?
your thoughts welcome.
Joe

Yes

 

[Captain Birdseye]

It's strange but I have seen a few other accusations against other businesses about rip offs.

In my opinion a Rip Off requires one of two things.
1) Either you have no choice to pay. (Council Tax is one example when talking about bin and potholes etc)
2) You don't get exactly what you paid for.

Anything else is simply free market economics and you can choose to go elsewhere or go without.

You could say the same about the London hotels who doubled and tripled their prices after the terror attack that closed all public transport, leaving stranded people looking for accommodation.
It is called profiteering and is unacceptable.
It is not a reasonable way to conduct a business in a civilised society.

 

[138go]

We pay £12.50 a night for our favourite CL. She increased her fee from £10 a couple of years ago but we think it’s still great value.

 

[Captain Birdseye]

We pay £12.50 a night for our favourite CL. She increased her fee from £10 a couple of years ago but we think it’s still great value.

Quite right.
We usually pay around £15 at a cl with hookup.

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[swiftsteve]

Campsite fees aren't that bad compared to what butlins and the like are charging. I sold our old tent and camping gear to a lady (a single parent), who'd been quoted over £1000 for 4 days in bognor! It seems like they are trying to recoup all last years losses in one season.

 

[GeoTim]

Greed and shortsightedness.

Saddened by the people trying to take advantage, I am sure they will suffer when things return to normal.

 

[Pausim]

I wonder if any of these so called “profiteering” campsites are making any profits after a succession of lockdowns and the continuing requirements for deep cleaning. If you don’t like their prices go somewhere else. The £15 CS we are currently on has fabulous views of the river Wye and has not been full all week.

 

[PhilMary]

We pay £12.50 a night for our favourite CL. She increased her fee from £10 a couple of years ago but we think it’s still great value.

But what is your favourite CL?

 

[Quackers]

I love the one at Old Sodbury.

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[WESTY66]

I'm afraid we don't have a vineyard here lots of wild life and plenty of room for a 5 van site. We wanted to try and keep prices reasonable, all as we need now is for more of you to actually visit us and make the most of this beautiful weather.

On my way again in 12 days

 

[Richard n Ann]

Recouping lost income isn't an excuse for hiking prices. Most workers have suffered loss of income, whether it be 80% furlough wages,loss of trade or even unemployment.

You wouldn't go for a job interview and say "err, I need double the wages because I've been off a while"

Camp sites can charge what they want though, it's their business and I'd say it's due to demand at the minute.

 

[IanFraser]

Is It just me or has anyone else noticed how campsite fees are rocketing, are we being taken for mugs by these companies trying to make up loses in lockdown.?
your thoughts welcome.
Joe

Doubt it’s owners making up losses but more supply and demand ie. if people willing to pay ridiculous charges why wouldn’t they. Friends are having same problems trying to book hotels, lodges, other people’s homes, Motorhome’s etc It’s not specific to camping and caravanning.

 

[James-Alex]

£20 quid just paid for Denny wood new forest. 2 nights grass pitch no EHU but a bargain

 

[footscray188c]

Only now use CLs and yes upcharge to recoup . Can't believe how much a meal and drinks have risen since the unlock raised at least by £10 -15.

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[Richard n Ann]

Only now use CLs and yes upcharge to recoup . Can't believe how much a meal and drinks have risen since the unlock raised at least by £10 -15.

Wetherspoons still reasonable, our dinners at Skegness last week were about £15 to £17. That's 2 meals and 2 drinks

 

[bobnick]

Wetherspoons still reasonable, our dinners at Skegness last week were about £15 to £17. That's 2 meals and 2 drinks

Used to love Thursday evening curry night. 2 reasonable curries, couple good pints of San Migel, couple Prosseco (wife is posh) all for next to nowt. It would cost more than double in our local village pub. Maybe soon we can do it again.

 

[Eggs]

I'd go hungry and thirsty before I'd go in Wetherspoons and line Tim Martins pockets.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Used to love Thursday evening curry night. 2 reasonable curries, couple good pints of San Migel, couple Prosseco (wife is posh) all for next to nowt. It would cost more than double in our local village pub. Maybe soon we can do it again.

I'm into Bud light at the minute Ann has the strongbow dark fruits

 

[Richard n Ann]

I'd go hungry and thirsty before I'd go in Wetherspoons and line Tim Martins pockets.

Great, if everyone went you'd have to queue even more for a table.

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[bobnick]

I don't mind putting my overalls on to go for a pint and grub. See some characters in them places.

 

[Coolcats]

The sites that are/have extracted the urine will regret it when it's all calmed down and they want booking's, people will remember and wont book. Well at least i wouldn't.

People have short memories and if price adjustment is required many others will book. In sales no is not forever

 

[the1andonly]

The £15 CS we are currently on has fabulous views of the river Wye and has not been full all week.

Is that at Foy? Swmbo just mentioned going to Ross for a change since we go past it so often (week after next so dont worry. )

 

[Pausim]

Is that at Foy? Swmbo just mentioned going to Ross for a change since we go past it so often (week after next so dont worry. )

Yes.

 

[the1andonly]

Thanks
But Sunday dinner got in the way roast pork etc.
Enjoyed you stay?
Good to be out?

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