Hi Guys
Whilst starting to think about the location for our full-timing when we return to the UK, it reminded me of the difference between CGs in the UK and the US/Canada.
A large percentage of CGs in the UK offer a wide range of facilities, so you don't really need to leave the CG and will 'hopefully' spend all your money at that location.
Whilst the majority of US CGs seem to offer the basics - even the resort types dont tend to offer much other than an empty meeting/communal room, horseshoe pits, pool table, swimming pool (rare north of California) and tiny (understocked) store.
Prices in the US seem to average $25-$30 a night for a basic CG (with Resort-style upto $120 a night), whilst the UK is $10-$20 for a basic CG and $15 to $30 for the full-service CGs, with much larger discounts for 'off season' than those offered in the US.
Here are a few UK CGs located within 5 miles of each other, around 20 miles from where we previosuly lived.
http://www.hru.co.uk
http://www.northamfarm.co.uk
http://www.homefarmholidaypark.co.uk
Several of them offer hard-standing for RVs (yes, only 16amp) for between ?70 and ?100 ($120 - $180 per week) including electric, water (shared) and sewer access.
Why is it that US CGs dont offer a full service - restaurant, bar, nightly entertainment, etc ?
Just curious.
Paul
Whilst starting to think about the location for our full-timing when we return to the UK, it reminded me of the difference between CGs in the UK and the US/Canada.
A large percentage of CGs in the UK offer a wide range of facilities, so you don't really need to leave the CG and will 'hopefully' spend all your money at that location.
Whilst the majority of US CGs seem to offer the basics - even the resort types dont tend to offer much other than an empty meeting/communal room, horseshoe pits, pool table, swimming pool (rare north of California) and tiny (understocked) store.
Prices in the US seem to average $25-$30 a night for a basic CG (with Resort-style upto $120 a night), whilst the UK is $10-$20 for a basic CG and $15 to $30 for the full-service CGs, with much larger discounts for 'off season' than those offered in the US.
Here are a few UK CGs located within 5 miles of each other, around 20 miles from where we previosuly lived.
http://www.hru.co.uk
http://www.northamfarm.co.uk
http://www.homefarmholidaypark.co.uk
Several of them offer hard-standing for RVs (yes, only 16amp) for between ?70 and ?100 ($120 - $180 per week) including electric, water (shared) and sewer access.
Why is it that US CGs dont offer a full service - restaurant, bar, nightly entertainment, etc ?
Just curious.
Paul