Have been talked about on this forum. But I am not sure exactly what they are and how they can be used.
Can you enlighten me?
Can you enlighten me?
Camping Cheques
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Camping Cheques are the paper vouchers (or now available electronically to Gold Card holders) issued by what is a consortium of campsite owners, who have joined together to encourage people to use their sites outside of peak times, by offering a really good discount. Basically you buy as many cheques as you think you'll need at a cost of 14 euros (or
Wow Val, I could not have put it any better.
We had a few cheques left over last year & used them in Devon last September
We had a few cheques left over last year & used them in Devon last September
One more question.
How do sites quality "peak times", are they during school holidays?
Sorry just thought of another
Is it possible to get a site list before buying the cheques?
Thanks
Dodger
How do sites quality "peak times", are they during school holidays?
Sorry just thought of another
Is it possible to get a site list before buying the cheques?
Thanks
Dodger
We've used them at Newlands at Charmouth, which we thought was very nice, at Rivendale in Derbyshire which is our nearest Camping Cheque site, and so we often 'use up' any CCs there. We've also stayed at Brighouse Bay in Scotland, and the Quiet Site in Ullswater - just wish there were a few more British sites.
The only thing I would add, to my original posting, is that it is possible to 'cross seasons'. This would be where some of your days on site are outside the Camping Cheque acceptance dates - and it's possible to pay the normal rate for some days, and then Camping Cheques for the rest. We've done this, too.
The only thing I would add, to my original posting, is that it is possible to 'cross seasons'. This would be where some of your days on site are outside the Camping Cheque acceptance dates - and it's possible to pay the normal rate for some days, and then Camping Cheques for the rest. We've done this, too.
Sorry, I was posting my reply, when you replied! I've done a list of sites in France which accept cheques in the school holidays - some as early as 15th August. Most sites accept them during Spring Bank holiday (and at Easter if the site is open):One more question.
How do sites quality "peak times", are they during school holidays?
Sorry just thought of another
Is it possible to get a site list before buying the cheques?
Thanks
Dodger
Site Page Date
L'Etang Neuf 188 10/08/2008
Le Petit Bois 157 15/08/2008
Aire de Loisirs de la Traconne 172 15/08/2008
Club Lac de Bouzey 176 15/08/2008
La Vanne de Pierre 177 15/08/2008
Camping et Gites des Bains 187 15/08/2008
La Source Aveyron 155 16/08/2008
Le Coin Tranquille 204 16/08/2008
A la Recontre du Soleil 206 16/08/2008
Belle Roche 209 16/08/2008
La Source 39 17/08/2008
L'Oree du Bois 92 17/08/2008
Belledonne 207 17/08/2008
Le Riding 36 18/08/2008
Les Puits Tournant 38 18/08/2008
Le Route Blance 50 18/08/2008
Le Bois de Bardelet 69 18/08/2008
Narbaitz 106 18/08/2008
Le Pre Lombard 121 18/08/2008
Le Dragonniere 131 18/08/2008
Neptune, Agde 133 18/08/2008
Domaine du Champs Blanc 134 18/08/2008
Le Mas de Reilhe 141 18/08/2008
Les 3 Cantons 151 18/08/2008
Le Vaubarlet 158 18/08/2008
Le Chateau de Poinsouze 164 18/08/2008
Domaine de l'Epinette 181 18/08/2008
Le Domaine de Louvarel 182 18/08/2008
Les Lanchettes 201 18/08/2008
Camping de Lac du Lit du Roi 202 18/08/2008
Le Belvedere de L'obiou 208 18/08/2008
Au Joyeux Reveil 210 18/08/2008
le Temps Libre 211 18/08/2008
Le Couspeau 214 18/08/2008
Ardeche Camping 219 18/08/2008
Les Chenes Blancs 227 18/08/2008
Le Camp du Florence 116 19/08/2008
Camping du Lac 122 19/08/2008
Au Soleil d'Oc 163 19/08/2008
La Colombiere 197 19/08/2008
L'Arada Parc 75 20/08/2008
Le Rouge Gorge 85 20/08/2008
Luz St Sauveur 120 20/08/2008
Fleur de Camargue 139 20/08/2008
Le Capelan 145 20/08/2008
Les Terraces du Lac 156 20/08/2008
Lac d'Orient 173 20/08/2008
Lac de Panthier 183 20/08/2008
Camping des Sources Santenay 190 20/08/2008
Moulin de Collonge 191 20/08/2008
Les Portes du Beaujolais 195 20/08/2008
Domaine des 3 Lacs du Soleil 203 20/08/2008
Camping de Mariniere 205 20/08/2008
Camping International 235 20/08/2008
Domaine de la Bergerie 236 20/08/2008
Posted it to soon - hope you can understand the list (I did it for my son and his girlfriend, who is a teacher, as they can only go during the School holidays. Each site specifies its own dates - the French peak season is much shorter than ours in Britain, from mid-July usually, to mid-August(ish) - and the sites on this list all take Camping Cheques during what would be our school holidays in England.One more question.
How do sites quality "peak times", are they during school holidays?
Sorry just thought of another
Is it possible to get a site list before buying the cheques?
Thanks
Dodger
Hi Dodger
I recently phoned Camping Cheques to say I was interested in France but that I needed to see where the sites were located. I asked if the Sites book cost [
I recently phoned Camping Cheques to say I was interested in France but that I needed to see where the sites were located. I asked if the Sites book cost [
Val A and Mike
Thanks for your help and advice.
The site list on webpage is adequate to decide if C cheques are for us or not.
Dodger
Thanks for your help and advice.
The site list on webpage is adequate to decide if C cheques are for us or not.
Dodger
Sorry......Thanks also to GrahamVal A and Mike
Thanks for your help and advice.
The site list on webpage is adequate to decide if C cheques are for us or not.
Dodger
If you decide to use Camping Cheques (I do) may I also commend you obtain an "ACSI" card which will provide the similar value camping
except that you do not pay ahead of you trip, I find that having the two gives me the ideal options.
I would commend you look them up via the web.
And of course in France one should not ignore the municipal camp sites, which also provide excellent value and interest
except that you do not pay ahead of you trip, I find that having the two gives me the ideal options.
I would commend you look them up via the web.
And of course in France one should not ignore the municipal camp sites, which also provide excellent value and interest
Hi All
Today I booked a Portsmouth - Caen ferry & 14 cheques through Camping Cheques direct on the phone. The total cost was far less than anyone else could offer & 3 cheques were free, they have an offer on until 31/01.
Gordon
Today I booked a Portsmouth - Caen ferry & 14 cheques through Camping Cheques direct on the phone. The total cost was far less than anyone else could offer & 3 cheques were free, they have an offer on until 31/01.
Gordon
Tankie - we have done the same for late August - same crossing - Camping Cheques offered best price for ferry. Site is in Les Castels brochure but neither Caravan Club or Camping & Caravanning. We'll deal with them direct even if we have to wait until next year to use our 3 camping cheques.
You can always use your spare Camping Cheques in England. We've done Rivendale (Derbyshire), Quiet Site (Lake District), Newlands (Dorset) and Brighouse Bay (Scotland) and have loved each site for different reasons.
Hi Val
There's no problem using up surplus camping cheques now - they will extend them for a further two years (at least for Gold Card - not sure about paper ones). I think of them the same way as Euros - any left over ones I save until the next trip and it comes as a pleasant surprise to find them next time!!
...but it should be possible to keep the surplus to a minimum. If you order less than you need you can buy a top up near the end of the trip. Last year a kind camp site lady phoned Camping Cheques in France and got another five credited to my Gold Card for me. So they are getting more flexible all the time.
Happy holidays
Keith
There's no problem using up surplus camping cheques now - they will extend them for a further two years (at least for Gold Card - not sure about paper ones). I think of them the same way as Euros - any left over ones I save until the next trip and it comes as a pleasant surprise to find them next time!!
...but it should be possible to keep the surplus to a minimum. If you order less than you need you can buy a top up near the end of the trip. Last year a kind camp site lady phoned Camping Cheques in France and got another five credited to my Gold Card for me. So they are getting more flexible all the time.
Happy holidays
Keith
I know this has been done in the past, but have been unable to find it. Can one park overnight after coming off the Quistreme (excuse spelling) ferry arriving at 2230hrs.???
Tankie -
When we pulled off the ferry last August, people were trying to find a space to pull up on the side of the road. I don't know of any other area. However, not too far away (approx 15 to 20 mins) is Chateau Martragny. You can let them know by email that you are going and just pull up on the large grassed pitches on one side of the driveway. We did this last year - it was dark but you can see where you are going with your headlights and just drive onto a pitch. You will not need to unhitch - just get your torch to put your legs down and you're set. Water & electric are at the rear of the pitches so it would be worthwhile having a walk on the pitches before you pull on to make sure you are close enough.
When we pulled off the ferry last August, people were trying to find a space to pull up on the side of the road. I don't know of any other area. However, not too far away (approx 15 to 20 mins) is Chateau Martragny. You can let them know by email that you are going and just pull up on the large grassed pitches on one side of the driveway. We did this last year - it was dark but you can see where you are going with your headlights and just drive onto a pitch. You will not need to unhitch - just get your torch to put your legs down and you're set. Water & electric are at the rear of the pitches so it would be worthwhile having a walk on the pitches before you pull on to make sure you are close enough.
many thanks for that Lesley, that will proberbly be the best thing to do as there will be two of us (outfits) travelling together. Did you use Camping cheques, if so did they hace an offer on as many do ie- stay 7 nights, for only 6 cheques, type of thing?? I believe some do.Tankie -
When we pulled off the ferry last August, people were trying to find a space to pull up on the side of the road. I don't know of any other area. However, not too far away (approx 15 to 20 mins) is Chateau Martragny. You can let them know by email that you are going and just pull up on the large grassed pitches on one side of the driveway. We did this last year - it was dark but you can see where you are going with your headlights and just drive onto a pitch. You will not need to unhitch - just get your torch to put your legs down and you're set. Water & electric are at the rear of the pitches so it would be worthwhile having a walk on the pitches before you pull on to make sure you are close enough.
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