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[beltsandbraces]

we go away at least every other weekend and wondered if this was worth joining, we live on the south coast (Worthing) so is there much around our area as we don't want to travel loads of miles just for a weekend away.

 

[irnbru]

I'm not a member but lots of replies here.

https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...h-joining-france-passion.139795/#post-2048610

 

[Debs]

This is from the website for 2017 - just to give a general idea

http://www.britstops.com/britstops-map.php

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[Zigisla]

Great scheme. Loads in that area as well from the normal pub stops to farm shops and wineries. We use it most weekends from the Portsmouth area and have just completed a few days around the South and North Downs.

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Yes, there are quite a lot within an hour or two of you.

I don't know how much you know about the scheme but you should be aware that all you get is somewhere to park and that will be in the pub carpark. Don't expect campsite facilities - water, waste, electric, shower blocks, 6 metres to the next vehicle, awnings and so on. It is not by any description a network of campsites that you don't have to pay for.

It really depends on how you use your van as to whether it will work for you.

The idea of the scheme, although there isn't an obligation to buy from the host, is that you do support them by spending some money with them. If you're like us and you eat out pretty much every night when you're away then it's a no brainer. If however you prefer to take everything with you, do all your cooking in the van and like to spend all your time sat in the van then Britstops probably isn't right for you.

 

[beltsandbraces]

the wife is not keen on cooking so going out for a meal is always the better option

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[Zigisla]

the wife is not keen on cooking so going out for a meal is always the better option

Then its BritStops ahead then The only downside we have ever found is that it isn't always practical to sit outside with awning out etc especially in a Pub Car park. If we really want to sit out and possible BBQ, we would opt for a farm shop, Farm Park or Canal / Riverside stop. If you could give two hoots either way; BritStops is 4 U 4 sure.

 

[Deleted member 29692]

The only downside we have ever found is that it isn't always practical to sit outside with awning out etc especially in a Pub Car park

You shouldn't expect to be able to do that really. You're in a car park not on a campsite.

 

[beltsandbraces]

got a nice brand new awning with the van, and brand new its staying having watched the tuggers at campsites!!!! I don't think my marriage could handle putting one up, let alone taking one down

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[Debs]

the wife is not keen on cooking so going out for a meal is always the better option

She's got you sussed

 

[Zigisla]

You shouldn't expect to be able to do that really. You're in a car park not on a campsite.

Agreed. That's the downside of britstopping.

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Agreed. That's the downside of britstopping.

Anything that's not a campsite is a massive upside as far as I'm concerned.

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[beltsandbraces]

Well gone and signed up and will let you know how we get on!!!

 

[Zigisla]

Well gone and signed up and will let you know how we get on!!!

Make sure you join the BritStop group on here and post your reviews as well as photos. Enjoy

 

[beltsandbraces]

Make sure you join the BritStop group on here and post your reviews as well as photos. Enjoy

done

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[EX51SSS]

Agreed. That's the downside of britstopping.

How is that a downside?

 

[Zigisla]

How is that a downside?

If sitting outside with awning out or bbq ing your evening meal is your thing you cannot do this in a pub car park, so therefore a downside.

 

[EX51SSS]

If sitting outside with awning out or bbq ing your evening meal is your thing you cannot do this in a pub car park, so therefore a downside.

But!!!! If sitting outside with awning out or bbq ing your evening meal, why would you want Brit Stops.
Brit Stops is not that type of parking. It's not a campsite and doesn't suggest being that but it's fantastic for what it is.

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[Zigisla]

But!!!! If sitting outside with awning out or bbq ing your evening meal, why would you want Brit Stops.
Brit Stops is not that type of parking. It's not a campsite and doesn't suggest being that but it's fantastic for what it is.

Agreed.. Again!!

 

[chaser]

This is one of the differences between britstops and France passion which it is modelled on , never found a fp yet where you can't get your table and chairs out, and mostly in fields and things.

 

[Zigisla]

This is one of the differences between britstops and France passion which it is modelled on , never found a fp yet where you can't get your table and chairs out, and mostly in fields and things.

Mind you in saying you can't, has anyone? I stayed at a pub recently and a German couple who was in the car park as well, had their awning out and in the morning, cooked up their breakfast on the cadac. It maybe just a Brit thing, but it just doesn't seem right; in a pub at least. Many a Farm Shop, Wineries or Canal side we have had the bbq out. Just not in a pub car park.

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[EX51SSS]

This is one of the differences between britstops and France passion which it is modelled on , never found a fp yet where you can't get your table and chairs out, and mostly in fields and things.

True but expected to buy at FP where no pressure from Brit Stops

 

[cornish boy]

Many a Farm Shop, Wineries or Canal side we have had the bbq out. Just not in a pub car park.

We haven't joined Britstops because we didnt think they would be the kind of places where we could get the sun loungers out and just relax. Not a criticism, I fully get what Britstops are offering so we may well join in 2018.

Perhaps there is an extra 'benefit' that Britstops could offer by highlighting which stops are happy for bbq's and loungers.

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Whether there's space, or whether or not the host will turn a blind eye, I don't think is really relevant.

It's not really the right thing to do to make it that obvious that you're camping. Making the car park look like a campsite, or worse like intinerants have moved in, is only likely to cause problems for the host down the line when people with too much time on their hands stick their noses in.

There's a code of conduct on the Britstops website. It's pretty clear on what's expected of you and what is unacceptable.



As I posted previously if you want to behave like you're on a campsite then stay on a campsite.

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[cornish boy]

Any ideas roughly what sort of percentage of Britstops we would be welcome at with a 8.5m tri-axle motorhome?

I am sure that not everyone would have space or want us to take up two spaces in the carpark.

 

[Zigisla]

Any ideas roughly what sort of percentage of Britstops we would be welcome at with a 8.5m tri-axle motorhome?

I am sure that not everyone would have space or want us to take up two spaces in the carpark.

Just look for those who can take >30 ft. There are a lot.

 

[Silver-Fox]

We have used Britstops a few times and it has paid the joining fee.

One pub we stopped at near Mumbles in Wales we could have hooked up to their electric and filled with water.
Most say max size allowed on carpark.

I wouldn't dream of having an awning out and cooking breakfast, i think it a bit rude.

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[bigtwin]

Any ideas roughly what sort of percentage of Britstops we would be welcome at with a 8.5m tri-axle motorhome?

All of the ones that I've tried.

I am sure that not everyone would have space or want us to take up two spaces in the carpark.

Correct, there will, undoubtedly, be some of those.

We take encouragement from those who indicate that they can accommodate multiple motorhomers.

Your size and number of axles is not a reason not to join.

Ian

 

[Nigel L]

Make sure you join the BritStop group on here and post your reviews as well as photos. Enjoy

Basic question here, where do I find this group on the site?
Sorry, me and computers struggle sometimes

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Basic question here, where do I find this group on the site?
Sorry, me and computers struggle sometimes