Pubs that allow over night stops

Fantastic info. As I am just getting my first second hand MH in two weeks can I ask, what do most people do in return for free MH stay? Do they drink loads and get a meal there in return?
 
If you join Britstops there is no need to purchase anything but people often do. Otherwise, lots of pubs you only have to ask if you can stay if you have a meal and it isn't usually a problem. Just agreed this with a pub near some friends in North Yorkshire. Quick email exchange, booked in to eat and can stay over for free.

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Looked at Britstops...great idea i'll join that.
 
ceejayt said:
If you join Britstops there is no need to purchase anything
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but maybe that's the reason there are quite a lot dropping out, the very least you can do is to buy a drink or snack.. Pubs don't join Britstops for the benefit of freeloaders.. ..

I know at least one hotel proprietor who has made that comment.. and left Britstops..

The Old Hall Caister

Motor Home Stop Over
We have electric hook up subject to availability and during your stay you have complementary use of our Leisure facilities including showers, gym, swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room.
Only £15.00 per pitch per night
This includes a £10 voucher to be used in the bar or restaurant.
Vouchers are issued on arrival and may be used singularly or collectively.
The value of the voucher is only redeemable againist purchases.
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This years Britstops casualties..as of 3rd Nov

closures this year:
012, 021, 029, 034, 057, 084, 110, 120, 121, 135, 141, 157, 231, 236, 239, 312, 314, 316, 325, 329, 340, 411, 413, 446, 504, 517, 703, 722, 736, 811, 836, 839, 840
New closures: 158

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Was that a real offer for a pitch? That is perfect really you couldnt fault it.
I think it is the same as with the sailing and mooring at pubs or distillaries. It is good to buy something in return for the free site.
I read an article where someone asked why should we introduce ourselves. Seems odd not introducing yourself to a host when your getting a freebie.
 
ceejayt said:
If you join Britstops there is no need to purchase anything but people often do. Otherwise, lots of pubs you only have to ask if you can stay if you have a meal and it isn't usually a problem. Just agreed this with a pub near some friends in North Yorkshire. Quick email exchange, booked in to eat and can stay over for free.

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Pubs join Britstops with the expectation MH owners will visit and at least have a drink or two if not a meal. To just use say a pub carpark and not even go into the pub is downright rude in my view! Of course the Britstops rules "allow" this but folk really shouldn't make a habit of it. :)

And I was with someone this week who stops in lots of pubs and knows nothing about Britstops! He just turns up and says if we eat/drink here tonight can we stay overnight? He has never been turned down but then he only has a 6.0m PVC so it doesn't take up more than about one space.
 
Exactly @DBK that sounds like us, stopped at the CB inn overnight ( Charles Bathurst ) the other week. If you eat in there they let you stop over. Lovely meal too. Not your usual cheap pub grub , but not expensive either , but very nice. I had lamb it was MMMmmmmmmmm. http://www.charlesbathurst-arkengarthdale.co.uk/ We had a nice starter and pudding too. AND the beer was good. We went in early to eat , as we were both shattered. Then went back to pug after a few pints and settled down to a film. We often ring up pubs, say we want to book a table, then ask if we can park the " campervan" in the carpark .
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Keith you are doing a fab job here and its much appreciated. As you probably know there are as many (or roundabout)pub stopovers in Scotland on your page as there are last time I looked on a friends Britstops so its an added bonus for me.(y) I believe Britstops is great for the rest of the UK so I'm not mocking them. Just wish our weather was as good as our wild camping and pub stopovers here in Bonnie Scotland :-)
 
Dafydd_Cymru said:
Was that a real offer for a pitch? That is perfect really you couldnt fault it.
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I suppose it depends on the cost of the food against which vouchers can be used as to how "perfect" it is :)
I would guess that, from the hotel's point of view, having an official CL status is going to enable them to avoid any complaints from owners of local caravan sites.
 
See thats perfect. You get a free site and put the money towards a meal and drinks so both parties win. The food looks really good, I bookmarked that one lol
 
I think Britstops suit me as I will fit in these sites with wild sites and paid sites depending on if i need the buisness of the Britstop....i wouldnt dream of just staying for nothing. I lived in the Highlands before coming back to Wales. Nice when you can put a little back in the local economy. And I do like a beer....for my cough.

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irnbru said:
Keith you are doing a fab job here and its much appreciated. As you probably know there are as many (or roundabout)pub stopovers in Scotland on your page as there are last time I looked on a friends Britstops so its an added bonus for me.(y) I believe Britstops is great for the rest of the UK so I'm not mocking them. Just wish our weather was as good as our wild camping and pub stopovers here in Bonnie Scotland :)
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Yes it s shame we don't have the quaint traditional pubs up here, but if we did just think of all the motorhomes we would have to put up with on our main roads with passing places. :rofl::rofl::rofl:
 
keith said:
A Google map that pin points pubs that are known to allow over night stops..
I have accumulated these from various internet sites & have checked them on Google street view where possible. Some I have used personally.
I invite anyone who knows of others to contact me with details as this is an ongoing project that I will add to

Pubs that allow over night stops
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Brilliant works well for me. Thankyou..
 
We will be staying with my Sister in the New Year and our MH will be awkward to fit by her house so were looking for somewhere to park up safely. Just opened you map and seen that The Furze Bush Inn, Ball Hill Nr Newbury is just down the road from my Sister and we have been there so many times as well. Well done, this has saved us a lot of hassle.
 
Hi, thank you ..... have just arranged to stop over in one of the pubs nr Bath ..... We will of course be eating at the pub.

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Hello all, we stayed at the Castle View Inn in Deganwy for one night this week. If you park at the top of the car park there is a level area. Nearer the water the car park slopes very steeply so avoid that. I would also avoid the bottom entrance to the car park to avoid scrapping the back of the van.
The staff were very friendly, we had rung ahead to check it was ok and also checked they were ok with where we parked. Wednesday night was Steak special night - food was great. plenty of choice of beers and "her in doors" really enjoyed the flavoured Gins.
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dna said:
Hello all, we stayed at the Castle View Inn in Deganwy for one night this week. If you park at the top of the car park there is a level area. Nearer the water the car park slopes very steeply so avoid that. I would also avoid the bottom entrance to the car park to avoid scrapping the back of the van.
The staff were very friendly, we had rung ahead to check it was ok and also checked they were ok with where we parked. Wednesday night was Steak special night - food was great. plenty of choice of beers and "her in doors" really enjoyed the flavoured Gins.
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Thank you for your review, now added to the map
 
keep it going keith, great work - I did send a very favourable review via email on the Crown Inn at Cholderton, Wiltshire but it doesn't seem to have been added to the other reviews. is there a limit on the number of reviews you can put on your pages?
 
I must have missed that one sorry
Can you let me have it again, and I can add more.
Keith
 
They should come up when you open the map Carol
 

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