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[Admin]

All,

Have been informed that Pillaton Pools (2010 campout site) will be closed for the entire 2011 season. Details are a little thin at the moment but it seems that the 2010 season brought the owners a few problems so they have decided to keep the park closed for a year with the notice that may open again in 2012 but as members only.

No news on their website as yet http://www.pillatonpools.co.uk/

Will keep you informed.

[Rob-merlin1973]

I have just got off the phone with Pillaton and they are shut for 2011 and possibly for good.

The reason thay gave was that there were a few instances of them being abused and attacked at 3 in the morning by drunken or drugged up campers, and destruction of property by the afore mentioned tossers.

They deem that (rightly )their life is more important than the money and thank us for our support but they can not continue.

This is a real shame. I did ask about the possibility of making this a members only site but at the moment they are not considering anything.

This is a real shame and is the few spoiling it for the many once again.

May be worth us supporting them by all of us sending them an email, saying we are from the forum and giving our support in their decision.

[Admin]

Its a shame it has come to this..

You can but only sympathise with them.. and its such a shame that a select few always spoil it for others.

It begs the following question though which is not for this thread.. but we need a new location for next september! which is a shame.. was looking forward to going back the kids loved it!

[TerryV]

That's dead sad and I really do feel for the owners. Sounds like a nice site too

[Wayne]

I ain't even told my OH, Sarah , yet. Waiting for the right moment

[JamieHoult]

well personally i think closing the site so close the 2011 is a bit silly

i would have decided to close in 2011 about september 2011

[Rob-merlin1973]

Jamie
i notice your favorite site is Hopleys .....
Never been there ..... what's it like????

Could be a new september campout venue

Looks good and good prices

Hopleys

[Brommo]

That`s a real shame

Only been there once (last May) as had a few days camping and fishing

a nice site

"The reason thay gave was that there were a few instances of them being abused and attacked at 3 in the morning by drunken or drugged up campers, and destruction of property by the afore mentioned tossers."

unbelievable

[Rob-merlin1973]

Pillaton Has Re-opened

It seems that the rumours of the play area being burnt down were untrue and now pillaton has re opened for a few long weekends during the year.

The details are available on the new Pillaton Hall website, but the jist of the offering is here.

Campsite Opening Dates for 2011
MAY 26th-27th-28th-29th
JUNE 23rd-24th-25th-26th
JULY 28th-29th-30th-31st
AUGUST 25th-26th-27th-28th
SEPTEMBER 29th-30th-1st-2nd

NO VISITORS!!!
All bookings must be done by card holder only,one booking per phone call,no group bookings.

MINIMUM OF THREE NIGHTS PER BOOKING LATEST ARRIVAL 9PM
ALL FISHING TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED AT TIME OF BOOKING AS NUMBERS ARE LIMITED

Electric pitches £90 for 3days or £100 for 4days including VAT
Non Electric pitches £75 for 3days £85 for 4days including VAT


NO VANS OR COMMERTIAL VEHICLES, DRINK DRIVING LAWS APPLY ON THIS SITE,NO UNDER AGE NONE LICENCE HOLDERS TO BE DRIVING ON SITE OR SAT ON PARENT LAPS! 5 MPH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES!

This is good news but last year it was £16 per night and this year it is £30 per night

[Wayne]

That's almost a 100% price increase when the rest of the country isn't getting a pay rise this year

I can see by raising the price it will eliminate a lot of the bad element,,,,,but

Nice to see it open again though, might be discount for group/club booking

[Admin]

It seems a little strange to me.. its only a number of weekends which i understand. but due to the location they are always going to be favoured by groups its an ideal location... yet they clearly state no groups? add to that they have the rally field towards the back.. ?

[Rob-merlin1973]

They do accept groups from certified clubs (such as us ) but i am afraid they are just asking toooo much and at strange times.

Methinks the wedding thing has not kicked in yet so a few short weekends at a high price will help balance the books a bit.

[Wayne]

They do accept groups from certified clubs (such as us ) but i am afraid they are just asking toooo much and at strange times.

Methinks the wedding thing has not kicked in yet so a few short weekends at a high price will help balance the books a bit.

Agreed

[medalman]

Hi All

As A first time post on ths great forum I realy did not want to start off on a sour note and we where genuinely saddened to read that this site nearly closed due to an idiotic i hope minority but having seen this ridiculous price increase yet again at Pillaton Pools I have to say by any stretch of the imagination this price hike in todays economic climate is just pure greed. Myself and my family used to love our weekends at pillaton but all we have seen over the last 5 years is price increase after price increase. We as a family reluctantly stopped using the site 2 years ago for this reason. It is true to say that improvements have been made to this site on a yearly basis, but i thought you made improvements to attract more custom they seem to think that this is yet another way of justifying a price increase, I am sorry that fuel prices,Vat,Electricity,etc have necessatated this increase, Pillaton guess what we are all feeling the pinch!

With nearly a 100% increase this certainly is one way of getting shut of undesirables but what about your average joe bloggs and his family who only want a nice relaxing affordable weekend Camping.

It is after all only a farm site at the end of the day with no pub restaurant on site or in walking distance!

Sorry if i have upset anyone and i hope my next post is on a much happier note!

Medalman

[Admin]

Hi All

As A first time post on ths great forum I realy did not want to start off on a sour note and we where genuinely saddened to read that this site nearly closed due to an idiotic i hope minority but having seen this ridiculous price increase yet again at Pillaton Pools I have to say by any stretch of the imagination this price hike in todays economic climate is just pure greed. Myself and my family used to love our weekends at pillaton but all we have seen over the last 5 years is price increase after price increase. We as a family reluctantly stopped using the site 2 years ago for this reason. It is true to say that improvements have been made to this site on a yearly basis, but i thought you made improvements to attract more custom they seem to think that this is yet another way of justifying a price increase, I am sorry that fuel prices,Vat,Electricity,etc have necessatated this increase, Pillaton guess what we are all feeling the pinch!

With nearly a 100% increase this certainly is one way of getting shut of undesirables but what about your average joe bloggs and his family who only want a nice relaxing affordable weekend Camping.

It is after all only a farm site at the end of the day with no pub restaurant on site or in walking distance!

Sorry if i have upset anyone and i hope my next post is on a much happier note!

Medalman

Great well thought out post thanks for sharing! Your thoughts are shared by many the prices are extreme for most so like you we will not be returning

Oh welcome to the forum


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