Stalag Longleat, you don't need that sort of attitude from Wardens, we had that at a large site near Stratford on Avon, a few years ago. When you tried that you ended up deep in mud. 6 vans the same , yeat around us were dry pitches. Could not wait to leave, only the friends made it a good trip.We were at Longleat for Easter and it was really quiet, less than 50% occupancy. Maybe others had heard of the delightful female warden - "pitch your van with the offside corner in line with the marker post, if you are not perfectly in line with the peg and square on to it you WILL be required to move your caravan"
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Wow! I would have said thanks but no thanks and found another site nearby. What a terrible way to greet people.We were at Longleat for Easter and it was really quiet, less than 50% occupancy. Maybe others had heard of the delightful female warden - "pitch your van with the offside corner in line with the marker post, if you are not perfectly in line with the peg and square on to it you WILL be required to move your caravan"
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Admitted we have never had any issues with CC site staff when we did use CC sites, but had issues with attitudes of C&CC site wardens on one or two sites. Just to add that in both cases we were not at fault. Just an awkward warden!I can honestly say that in all our years of using main sites for CMHC and CCC we have never had any issues with site staff or where/ how to position the caravan. I cannot understand why it should be so contentious.
I haven't used club sites for many years because they're too cramped and regimented - but I guess the reason for such strict regimentatation is that it's the only way to comply with the 6m/3m safety rules, given that cars, caravans and awnings seem to get wider year on year.I had the wardens tell me that I had to park to the white peg and they were very strict on this at Whitewater Park. It was not said in a rude way, but seemed unnecessary to me. The new system of two pegs should help though and the act the club never clarified how close you had to be did not help.
Funny, but when we were at Longleat we went cycling the Kennet and Avon canal to see the Caen Hill locks near Devizes and came upon a C&CC site next to the canal. I`ve been a member for a few years but never used any of their sites, so called in for a look (cracking site it appeared). I asked about the `allocated pitch` thing, and the wardens said that only applied in certain special circumstances, and you could usually pick your own pitch. You could also pitch anyway you wanted - "it`s your pitch, you paid for it!"Admitted we have never had any issues with CC site staff when we did use CC sites, but had issues with attitudes of C&CC site wardens on one or two sites. Just to add that in both cases we were not at fault. Just an awkward warden!
That’s a lovely site at Seend, almost with its own pub outside, and others along the canal towards Devizes or Trowbridge.Funny, but when we were at Longleat we went cycling the Kennet and Avon canal to see the Caen Hill locks near Devizes and came upon a C&CC site next to the canal. I`ve been a member for a few years but never used any of their sites, so called in for a look (cracking site it appeared). I asked about the `allocated pitch` thing, and the wardens said that only applied in certain special circumstances, and you could usually pick your own pitch. You could also pitch anyway you wanted - "it`s your pitch, you paid for it!"
Glad you’re enjoying the trip. What was the Swift towing?Here at Abbey Wood at the mo. It's rammed. Totally full. Great multicultural Atmos. I love it here. Last chance in a caravan for a while as divorce is sorted . 😩 But the Europeans. Suzuki Swift towing this? So interesting. But the peg system is simple and fine and the wardens delightful.
I edited my post as it was CC Crystal Palace where the foxes took on the role of pilfering shoes, handbags etc. Did not have an issue at the time at Abbeywood. But clearly they have passed on the anti social habits throughout London.I cant post the photo but a decent sized caravan! Will take a lower quality one in a mo! Yes seen a fix already and they're barking and screeching regularly and you're warned not to leave your shoes out!!!!all good fun!
when we were at Longleat we went cycling the Kennet and Avon canal to see the Caen Hill locks near Devizes and came upon a C&CC site next to the canal.
Wow! I would have said thanks but no thanks and found another site nearby. What a terrible way to greet people.
If you are 6 inches off the peg and they then tell you to move after you have set up and you refuse, what can they do except report you to the club?
Thank you I enjoyed reading your blog on Wiltshire as until recently we lived in Bradford on Avon about 100 m from the Kennet and Avon towpath. The link you provided doesn’t seem to cover the ex CCC site at Sells Green it’s Teversal, and for the life of me where is the Cavendish Inn. I know the Three Magpies, Barge and ex Bell inn. But not a Cavendish Inn which if it’s good we would plan to visit.I stayed at the site in June and, as you say, it's only a short distance up the road to the canal towpath or down the road to the Cavendish Inn. The site has now been delisted from the C&CC because the previous owner decided to sell the site. The new company owner hasn't joined the C&CClub and has renamed the site. It's now https://silverhillwoodlandretreats.co.uk/touring/
If you are interested in the area or want to read about the site, see the blog entry I wrote for it at https://jondogoescaravanning.com/derbyshire-the-peak-district-june-2022/