FabSwingers.com forum: Camping site battle

By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

Hi guys. Would anyone be interested in coming camping on the 15 & 16 september at our farm. We would love to get a group of like minded people together to look at and discuss the development of our camp site for next year. Please note the only facility on site at present is running water.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Where is it?

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

Battle East Sussex

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By *otogpcplCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Would need a few more facilities for us.

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By *bthreeCouple
over a year ago

Yeovil

"Would need a few more facilities for us."

Likewise for us x

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By *ranco82Man
over a year ago

belfast

Are you anywhere near the golf course?

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By *lwenWoman
over a year ago

De12 area

Would definitely need toilets for campers.. Other wise your looking at people with motorhomes or caravans that have their own facilities..

So rules me out..

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By *he blonde milfCouple
over a year ago

Loughborough

We’d need an electric hook up

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By *nd-DCouple
over a year ago

portsmouth

Interested in taking a look but not sure we can do that weekend.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Awww shame it's too far for us

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

"Would definitely need toilets for campers.. Other wise your looking at people with motorhomes or caravans that have their own facilities..

So rules me out..

We fully understand. When we open fully next yr obviously toilets, showers etc possible hot tub and sauna will be in place. So campers will be more than welcome.

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

"Are you anywhere near the golf course?"

Which one?

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

We fully understand. When we open fully next yr obviously toilets, showers etc possible hot tub and sauna will be in place. So campers will be more than welcombe.

We know it is limiting but just love to get a few people together to brainstorm and have a laugh.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Camping now seems to be divided into clear groups.

1: considerate campers who follow site rules and respect other people.

2: middle class yobs who turn up with brand new everything take over and don't give two craps about noise,mess and the country code.

3:caravaners who turn up who have no interest in socialising,spend hours setting up then shut the door and go and watch TV sitting on the couch.

4: free spirits who are nice and friendly usually in a very small two person tent but like to sit around until the early hours talking around a campfire keeping everyone awake.

5:the mayhem family, wild kid's running amok kicking ball's into others stuff whilst mum and dad get shit faced on cheap cider and White wine. Usually with a noisy dog.

6: rambler's who are only there for the night and gone before dawn.

Now as a campsite owner which users are you aiming to attract?

Camping has been ruined for us since lockdown, the "staycation" has attracted people who usually spend their summer holidays in magaluf getting wankered on the all inclusive drinks and shouting "OI OI" at the top of their voice at every opportunity.

My point is rules.

You either have them or you don't.

If you do, enforce them and allow everyone to enjoy the countryside not just one or two.

Or have no rules and make it known so people can choose to stay or not given their own personal needs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would definitely be interested in this

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

"Camping now seems to be divided into clear groups.

1: considerate campers who follow site rules and respect other people.

2: middle class yobs who turn up with brand new everything take over and don't give two craps about noise,mess and the country code.

3:caravaners who turn up who have no interest in socialising,spend hours setting up then shut the door and go and watch TV sitting on the couch.

4: free spirits who are nice and friendly usually in a very small two person tent but like to sit around until the early hours talking around a campfire keeping everyone awake.

5:the mayhem family, wild kid's running amok kicking ball's into others stuff whilst mum and dad get shit faced on cheap cider and White wine. Usually with a noisy dog.

6: rambler's who are only there for the night and gone before dawn.

Now as a campsite owner which users are you aiming to attract?

My point is rules.

You either have them or you don't.

If you do, enforce them and allow everyone to enjoy the countryside not just one or two.

Or have no rules and make it known so people can choose to stay or not given their own personal needs."

Thank you for the input. We are getting a great deal of feed back regards rules.

Getting the balance is going to be tricky hence the offer of free camping on the 14/15 september to hopefully get a few enthusiasts together to go over such things and help us be ready for when we open next year.

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By *uncouple2425Couple
over a year ago

Doncaster

We're interested, could you send us the details please.

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By *targazer65Man
over a year ago

Rorks drift

Certainly sounds like a great idea but as a lot of people have said it's going to need more facilities to really take off. How many campers motorhomes tent's would you be looking to cater for at any one time ?

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

"Certainly sounds like a great idea but as a lot of people have said it's going to need more facilities to really take off. How many campers motorhomes tent's would you be looking to cater for at any one time ?"

Yes of course there will be more facilities. Toilets showers kitchen sauna hot tub indoor area when it is up and running. So all campers will be catered. for

This september is just a little free get together to help with the planning.

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By *nd-DCouple
over a year ago

portsmouth

Yes of course there will be more facilities. Toilets showers kitchen sauna hot tub indoor area when it is up and running. So all campers will be catered. for

This september is just a little free get together to help with the planning."

Do you have many coming to your get together ?. I hope you get a lot of interest and some good ideas put forward.

Looking forward to trying it out next year.

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

Yes of course there will be more facilities. Toilets showers kitchen sauna hot tub indoor area when it is up and running. So all campers will be catered. for

This september is just a little free get together to help with the planning.

Do you have many coming to your get together ?. I hope you get a lot of interest and some good ideas put forward.

Looking forward to trying it out next year. "

We a few couples coming but would live it if more could come.

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By *atcoupleCouple
over a year ago

Suffolk - East Anglia

"Camping now seems to be divided into clear groups.

1: considerate campers who follow site rules and respect other people.

2: middle class yobs who turn up with brand new everything take over and don't give two craps about noise,mess and the country code.

3:caravaners who turn up who have no interest in socialising,spend hours setting up then shut the door and go and watch TV sitting on the couch.

4: free spirits who are nice and friendly usually in a very small two person tent but like to sit around until the early hours talking around a campfire keeping everyone awake.

5:the mayhem family, wild kid's running amok kicking ball's into others stuff whilst mum and dad get shit faced on cheap cider and White wine. Usually with a noisy dog.

6: rambler's who are only there for the night and gone before dawn.

Now as a campsite owner which users are you aiming to attract?

My point is rules.

You either have them or you don't.

If you do, enforce them and allow everyone to enjoy the countryside not just one or two.

Or have no rules and make it known so people can choose to stay or not given their own personal needs.

Thank you for the input. We are getting a great deal of feed back regards rules.

Hi.

If your new camp has electric hook-up, over 18 policy and naturist, we'll be visiting very often

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By *acyCariadWoman
over a year ago

East Sussex

Are you thinking of setting up as a general campsite, or as a specific naturist place?

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By *hebritukCouple
over a year ago

London

Might be worth taking up camping again. Unfortunately, working on those dates. It has promise and your profile does indicate your target customers. Keep us posted. Nothing like a bit of “Carry On Camping” antics. We wonder who you could be ???

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

"Are you thinking of setting up as a general campsite, or as a specific naturist place?"

Simple answer do not know.

We are not sure if there would be enough take up to run it full time as a specific naturist site.

At present our thoughts are leaning towards specific weeks/weekends for adults only.

This is what the weekend of the 15/16 is about finding out what people want whilst having a great time meeting new people.

Is the location alright

What facilities are needed/desired

How to lay the site out

Glamping units

Are dogs welcombe

Day pass

Clothed or un clothed

Single men

Fires/bbq

Frequency of use

Etc etc

From the first day the site opens we want all our guest to have an amazing time and not want to leave.

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

"Might be worth taking up camping again. Unfortunately, working on those dates. It has promise and your profile does indicate your target customers. Keep us posted. Nothing like a bit of “Carry On Camping” antics. We wonder who you could be ???

??. Thanks

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By *atcoupleCouple
over a year ago

Suffolk - East Anglia

"Are you thinking of setting up as a general campsite, or as a specific naturist place?

Simple answer do not know.

We are not sure if there would be enough take up to run it full time as a specific naturist site.

At present our thoughts are leaning towards specific weeks/weekends for adults only.

This is what the weekend of the 15/16 is about finding out what people want whilst having a great time meeting new people.

Is the location alright

What facilities are needed/desired

How to lay the site out

Glamping units

Are dogs welcombe

Day pass

Clothed or un clothed

Single men

Fires/bbq

Frequency of use

Etc etc

From the first day the site opens we want all our guest to have an amazing time and not want to leave.

With regard to your concern about take-up if it was a naturist site, our opinion is that with the shortage of naturist sites in the south of England and those that already exist being usually full, that a new naturist or clothing optional site would be very popular. There are caravan/camping sites everywhere but there is a huge gap in the market for more clothing optional places.

Electric hook-ups though are a must.

Good luck in your venture.

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By *ichardjjCouple
over a year ago

telford

So true ,hahahahahahah

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By *idewillyMan
over a year ago

southampton

Ive camped all over europe and the uk on campsites and on top of mountains and in fields the uk sites vary big time grimond campsite near st tropez seams to have got it just right friendly good facilities and all nations kind of magical where you camp and little lantern lights some good places in uk wasteater in lakes ambleside north devon bala in wales

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By *adysueandneroCouple
over a year ago

witney

"Camping now seems to be divided into clear groups.

1: considerate campers who follow site rules and respect other people.

2: middle class yobs who turn up with brand new everything take over and don't give two craps about noise,mess and the country code.

3:caravaners who turn up who have no interest in socialising,spend hours setting up then shut the door and go and watch TV sitting on the couch.

4: free spirits who are nice and friendly usually in a very small two person tent but like to sit around until the early hours talking around a campfire keeping everyone awake.

5:the mayhem family, wild kid's running amok kicking ball's into others stuff whilst mum and dad get shit faced on cheap cider and White wine. Usually with a noisy dog.

6: rambler's who are only there for the night and gone before dawn.

Now as a campsite owner which users are you aiming to attract?

My point is rules.

You either have them or you don't.

If you do, enforce them and allow everyone to enjoy the countryside not just one or two.

Or have no rules and make it known so people can choose to stay or not given their own personal needs.

Thank you for the input. We are getting a great deal of feed back regards rules.

Hi.

If your new camp has electric hook-up, over 18 policy and naturist, we'll be visiting very often

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By *unandLaughterCouple
over a year ago

Bournemouth

could be worth looking into a couple of portaloos to hire i think most people would rather have the option especially if in tents and although we have a self contained set up and can go off grid with no facilities we need to empty ours every other day.

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

"could be worth looking into a couple of portaloos to hire i think most people would rather have the option especially if in tents and although we have a self contained set up and can go off grid with no facilities we need to empty ours every other day."

For the weekend of the 15/16 we are now hiring a portaloo and marque as we have had more interest then expected. Next year there will be purpose built toilets and showers etc for when we open

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By *obandsue 69Couple
over a year ago

north Cornwall

Fantastic idea, we would be very interested when your set up as we only have a campervan so would need electric and toilets/shower block

Look forward to you opening fully, especially if you will host swingers weekend etc.

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

Yes i think we will be doing special weekends as several couples have suggested it.

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By *Xtriple7Couple
over a year ago

N Peterborough.

The title of this thread, whenever I see it, makes me think its to do with a camping site battle.

A three way gladiatorial clash between campers, motorhomers and caravanners. Mallet vs wheel chocks, storming the windbreakers etc.

Anyway, apologies for the digression.

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

Never thought of it like that.

But a funny image in our heads

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By *ylon big spurterMan
over a year ago

Blennerhasset

Guess I fall into group 1 (and 6 if I’m out on my own)

"Camping now seems to be divided into clear groups.

1: considerate campers who follow site rules and respect other people.

2: middle class yobs who turn up with brand new everything take over and don't give two craps about noise,mess and the country code.

3:caravaners who turn up who have no interest in socialising,spend hours setting up then shut the door and go and watch TV sitting on the couch.

4: free spirits who are nice and friendly usually in a very small two person tent but like to sit around until the early hours talking around a campfire keeping everyone awake.

5:the mayhem family, wild kid's running amok kicking ball's into others stuff whilst mum and dad get shit faced on cheap cider and White wine. Usually with a noisy dog.

6: rambler's who are only there for the night and gone before dawn.

Now as a campsite owner which users are you aiming to attract?

My point is rules.

You either have them or you don't.

If you do, enforce them and allow everyone to enjoy the countryside not just one or two.

Or have no rules and make it known so people can choose to stay or not given their own personal needs."

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By *asual400Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

Sound like a great idea. When you're open I'll come down for a week ??

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

"Sound like a great idea. When you're open I'll come down for a week ??"

We have a one off meet 15/16 september. Then fully open late spring 2024.

Will keep people posted on here.

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By *ryan_JerryCouple
over a year ago

GLASGOW

We like to come ??

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By *ilf and old fartCouple
over a year ago

Between Ely and Mildenhall

We'd like to but unfortunately we cannot attend that weekend. Is your site suitable for campervans/motorhomes as well as tents, or are you looking to make it so.

We wouldn't need an electric hook up

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By *ilf and old fartCouple
over a year ago

Between Ely and Mildenhall

Will your site be pet friendly ?

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

Yes we will be welcoming caravans motor homes and tents

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

Not sure. No idea what people would want.

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By *ilf and old fartCouple
over a year ago

Between Ely and Mildenhall

We have a small/medium size dog (Spaniel cross) and no one at home to leave him with. So when we are away he naturally comes with us.

If you have an area for pet owners and make it a rule that they have to control their pets and you install a dog poo bin, then you will attract more customers who cannot go to other sites where pets are not allowed.

There are a lot of couples who are in our position who want to attend places like your one but cannot due to the pet rule. Making it pet friendly would a definite bonus

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By *urge72Man
over a year ago

oxfordshire & Hull

"We have a small/medium size dog (Spaniel cross) and no one at home to leave him with. So when we are away he naturally comes with us.

There are a lot of couples who are in our position who want to attend places like your one but cannot due to the pet rule. Making it pet friendly would a definite bonus "

I've been to a site a couple of times where dogs have been permitted and there were no problems whatsoever.

Owners were very responsible and even the guy who had a massive scary looking dog exercised it with a muzzle and on a leash away from everyone. I agree with the above permitting dogs, but with sensible rules in place, will open up your potential customer base.

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By *un in the sun bi cplCouple
over a year ago

Wisbech Cambridgeshire

Hi it sounds an interesting idea how swing friendly will it be ? X

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

From the feed back we are getting it will be very swinging friendly.

Will know more after next weekends meet up after chatting in depth with the people coming

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By *un in the sun bi cplCouple
over a year ago

Wisbech Cambridgeshire

Ok that's good will it be just open certain days or all week ?

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

Next year we will be open for 60 days. So we are thinking mainly over the weekends.

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By *nd-DCouple
over a year ago

portsmouth

"From the feed back we are getting it will be very swinging friendly.

Will know more after next weekends meet up after chatting in depth with the people coming "

How many have you got coming ?

Unfortunately we can’t make it this time.

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By *andS300ABCCouple
over a year ago

BRIGHTON

No dogs

No children

We are in

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

"From the feed back we are getting it will be very swinging friendly.

Will know more after next weekends meet up after chatting in depth with the people coming

How many have you got coming ?

Unfortunately we can’t make it this time. "

We have had 16 couples and 4 singles say they are joining us for the weekend. We are super excited and a little nervous! Still room for a few more.

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

"No dogs

No children

We are in"

No children. Not sure what the age limit should be?

Dogs not to sure about. Hope to have a better idea after the weekend

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By *heFabtasticsCouple
over a year ago

brentwood

If we didn’t have family plans this weekend we would love to come on saying that it would be great for a campsite in the southeast for the lifestyle so hopefully all works well on your maiden weekend and hopefully we’ll be able to visit in the not too distant future

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By *lurredLinesCouple
over a year ago

edenbridge

We’ve got a camper van and would love to come

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I enjoy camping, been to quite a few campsite. I'm also in the construction industry so if you need and help planning toilets/shower block etc I'd be happy to help

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

Thank you

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By *enusandmarsCouple
over a year ago

Buryish

We can't come unfortunately but I'd love to offer my opinion anyway.

Campsites we've been (tent) tend to be around the £25pn price. I'd gladly pay 4 times for the right place. We only camp weekends, usually one night only. It's just a get away from the kids for us.

So for me, I want, a field that's level so I don't slide off my bed

No kids

A fire

Be able to sit round said fire in my underkeks

A £100 for a patch of grass for a few hours is expensive, so you'd need a value added incentive to charge anywhere near that. A hot tub, a bar, dancing girls maybe

I guess it's hard to differentiate between offering a standard campsite, or offering something off track. Probably depends on your work ethic, reliance for the income, versus your choice of lifestyle.

I would LOVE to run an adults only campsite, but I imagine it would be far more labour intensive than just opening a gate for the usual campsite customers.

But, and here's the kicker, if you jumped tits or balls deep in setting up, marketing, and maintaining, an adults only site, I would imagine the medium to long term business plan would be easier than the short term vanilla site.

A normal site is easy, but you're competing with everyone else everywhere. You may struggle to get the repeat business as you have nothing more or less than the others

An adults site, provided there's nothing off putting, almost guarantees repeat business as you are the only one in xyz miles catchment area

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

That is really useful thank you

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By *hippedcreamCouple
over a year ago

Outer London

If you build it they will come!

See you guys tomorrow Xx.

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By *hippedcreamCouple
over a year ago

Outer London

What a great location!

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By *G LanaTV/TS
over a year ago

Gosport

Why did I read the thread title and think "The Battle of Swingers Drift"?

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

What a great night last night. Thanks guys. Lets hope the sun keeps shining on the fun.

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By *amwalket OP Couple
over a year ago

Hastings

"Why did I read the thread title and think "The Battle of Swingers Drift"?"

Now that sounds interesting

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