Are some sites getting too greedy?

Just been looking at a local site, and for 3 nights low season (Thu, Fri and Sat) if we put the awning out and use a windbreak it would cost us £83.50, £71.50 without the windbreak but use of the awning. Needless to say, we aren't going there   

Here's their price list

Touring Caravans & Motor Caravans

High Season July & August

Prices Per Night (Including VAT, Electric)

Monday - Thursday Low Season £16.50 High Season £21.50
Friday - Sunday Low Season £19 High Season £21.50
This includes up four persons, one car and caravan or motor home

Tents (Must be booked in advance) ( £1.00 for electric hook up)

Upto 4 Man Tent Low Season £17 High Season £21
Upto 6 Man Tent Low Season £24 High Season £30
Over 6 Man Tent Low Season £34 High Season £40
Minimum Stay in High Season is 2 Nights

Minimum Stay At Bank Holiday Weekends is 3 Nights

Plus Per Night

Additional person over 4 years £3.00
Additional vehicle £3.00
Awning / canopy £2.50
Awning / canopy at Bank Holiday £3.00
Dog £1.50
Pup tent (with caravan) £6.00
Gazebos £5.00
Windbreaks £4.00
Late departure (6pm) £4.00
Bank Holidays, Thursday to Wednesday £3.00 (extra per night)

Departure by 12pm

Swimming Pool Charges

Adult £3.00
Children under 16 years £2.00
Under 5's £1.00
Pool open daily.

You're not kidding there are! Whatever happened to the 50p cl's, you got a stand pipe for water, and if it was posh, somewhere to empty you loo!

Its definitely cheaper to holiday in France if you are thinking of going for a few weeks at a time & nowhere near as stressful whilst travelling from place to place.
I also think that some uk campsites have far too many separate charges as you show in the post Ken, surely it would be more straightforward if you just pay for your pitch including all extras apart from electric which I dont have a problem paying extra for...

It certainly begins to look that way especially when you can often get a travel lodge for £25.00 per night, I guess it is to do with supply and demand though as they are so often full especially at weekends. Try the Camping and Caravan club temporary holiday sites as an alternative.We did last year and found them brilliant and better located than many club sites

  c&cc Ths...still good value for money, or privately owned!.

The Burchies wrote:

  c&cc Ths...still good value for money, or privately owned!.

They are all listed in the monthly magazine, operated by club volunteers and are about £5 to £7 a night on private owned sites. Rarely any electric but water and rubbish points, most will permit gennies for certain periods with discretion

Hia

Was talking to someone the other day who went to the THS C&CClub Edingbourgh 
Think it was or is in August but they said it was great 

We have done THS and yes basic but good

was that edinburgh polly

 

Agree sites are becoming very expensive.

I use CC&C weekend sites and THS but their prices are rising - some up to £10 and no electric.

All I need is somewhere safe to sleep, water and elsan point.  

Ths Isle of Wight well worth it as well as many others on mainland