Any difference??

[thursdays child]

Hiya all,we are members of both the big clubs and regularly use the CLs with 5 vans.They have always been great and we are thinking of trying the CS sites now.Have any of you folks had experience of these sites and are they any different to the Cl sites? Our preferred amenities are hook-up and large grass pitches.

On the website the pricing is not so clear as the Caravan Club system and there seem quite a few extra charges ie:- dogs,more than 2 people etc. What does the team think?

Thursdays Child

 

[Parksy]

Camping and Caravanning Club certified sites differ from CC certified locations in one respect.

The C&CC allow tent campers to use their certified sites although more often than not these will be in a separate area.

Many cs have hook ups and toilet /shower amenities and the C&CC easy to use Site Finder allows you to enter the desired amenities e.g. hook ups, wash blocks etc and a range of sites containing those amenities in your chosen area will be shown. Information about prices and contact details can then be seen by clicking on the relevant tab.

It's best to phone and ask if there are any extra charges beforehand because the site owners will not necessarily show these on the website if they can get away with it. We went to a cs last August which was more expensive than advertised so I contacted the C&CC and the site were made to show the correct price.

 

[Wendy-Norfolk]

One important thing to consider, CS's are allowed only 5 caravan units, but as many tent campers as they like (within reason of course) if you are all sharing one field, then it can become a bit tight.

We frequently use a local CS where everybody is on the same field, it doesn't deter us, because we like the site that much, but due to the popularity, we use it more out of season. :O)

 

[thursdays child]

Thanks for the heads up re:- extra tents! I imagine it can be quite busy on some of the CS sites at times.We are not anti tents but we do tend to go for the CL sites over half an acre so there is a bit of room for 5 vans to share comfortably.Just to test the system we are going to book a week at a CS and then spend another week at a CL.

Watch this space!! If there is some!!!!!!

Thursdays Child

 

[emmerson2]

We recently spent one night on a CS behind a pub in Staffordshire. It had no on-site ameneties other than EHU, the pub only did meals on Friday and saturday,(we were there on a Monday)and a pint and glass of red cost me

 

[Parksy]

I'd say that you were stung there Emmerson.

Surely you looked up the prices, meal opening times etc before you went on the C&CC Sitefinder if it was a C&CC 5 van site?

 

[barndoor54]

We find CL's are better as only 5 vans but thats just our opinion. Best thing is to do your research beforehand then just go and enjoy you're break

 

[Steve_374575245]

We find CL's are better as only 5 vans but thats just our opinion. Best thing is to do your research beforehand then just go and enjoy you're break

Excuse my ignorance but I am very new to camping and only just had our very first caravan trip.

I am getting confused with

CL's,CS'S etc can someone explain please.

If i'm correct CL means Club site or Certified Site? not sure what the difference is or am I totally wrong?

Sorry for being thick!!

 

[Steve_374575245]

Excuse my ignorance but I am very new to camping and only just had our very first caravan trip.

I am getting confused with

CL's,CS'S etc can someone explain please.

If i'm correct CL means Club site or Certified Site? not sure what the difference is or am I totally wrong?

Sorry for being thick!!

 

[MrsMothy]

Hi Steve

A CL is a Caravan Club 5 van site ...only allows 5 units in theory but some do flount the rules. A CS is a Camping and Caravanning Club 5 van plus as many tents as safety allows site which occasionally seem to get a bit crowded although sometimes tents are in a seperate area. Only members of the clubs can use the sites and they often although not always have minimum facilities although some are better equipped than normal club sites. Hope this helps.

Denise

 

[Parksy]

The initials represent Certified Location (Caravan Club) and Certified Site (Camping & Caravanning Club)

These are usually small sites, often on farms with basic amenities (a water tap and an elsan emptying point is the minimum)which are certified by the local authority to be used as touring caravan sites for no more than 5 caravans.

This can sometimes be misleading because some fairly large sites are advertised as being certified but instead of there being just 5 caravans the large site has sectioned off a corner of the site in order to advertise in club magazines.

Cl's or CS's usually offer good value for money often in quiet locations and are definitely worth a try for a new caravanner.

 

[Steve_374575245]

Thanks for the explanations. So am I right in thinking the Listed Sites are usually the very big holiday parks? These don't appeal at all and they seem very expensive.

Are these CS and CL sites classed as non-commercial sites?

 

[Parksy]

The listed sites are not necessarily the big holiday parks Steve.

They do of course advertise but both clubs own main sites which are extremely well run are listed in their respective sites books as well as some very charming smaller sites.

The Camping and Caravanning Club offer an online Sitefinder service and the Caravan Club has their Search & Book service and you can view pictures of sites via these online services.

The Certified sites or locations are privately owned but generally adhere to the guidelines set out in the certification and to their respective club principles.

The smaller sites are not commercial in the sense that they don't have swimming pools or entertainment complexes although some of them may be in grounds attached to country pubs. They often provide fishing, country walks or cycling by way of 'entertainment' and some prices are as low as