ED In the September letters pages, a reader queried why the costs of UK campsites could be so high in comparison to those offering ACSI discounts on the Continent. Here’s what you had to say…
I have no particular flag to fly in favour of the Caravan and Motorhome Club (C&MC), other than I am a member and I often use its sites. However, I do feel the unnamed author of a recent letter is being a little biased in his/her review.
ACSI sites are indeed cheaper at certain times of the year, but you do have to pay to procure an ACSI card.
From my experience, the signage around C&MC sites is little different to many continental sites, albeit neater.
Most is as a result of our famed health and safety rules. Believe it or not there are people in this land who do need to be told that a tap may contain hot water!
The comment regarding parking an inch or two from the post is a little pedantic. It’s the easiest way of maintaining a required distance between rigs, which is set because of fire hazard rules, and the club does not quibble over inches.
The club’s wage bill is likely to be higher per capita than European sites, many of which are run by families. Most club sites have at least four employed wardens.
What you get for your money is a consistent level of quality; good, clean facilities and pleasant wardens available 24/7 and, more often than not, peace and quiet. If it is too expensive, don’t join, there are other clubs available or try private sites.
You may find one or two with the favoured restaurant/ bar facilities, swimming pools and free WiFi. The problem seems to be your choice!
I believe there is something for everyone out there, and I remain a happy camper.
Allan Cook
The letter in the September issue comparing prices in the UK and France needed writing, and rewriting, and rewriting.
We spent three weeks in France in early June, in a small camper with
