Metered Electricity
We are currently transitioning for 2026 season and electricity will no longer be automatically included in our pitch fees. This has enabled us to reduce our pitch fees and have a charge for electric on a fairer basis closer to the actual amount used, rather than an assumed amount.
The option to purchase electric credits is in the optional extras at the time of booking.
You can select £1 to £3 of electric per night depending on your own anticipated usage.
PLEASE NOTE: At the time of publishing (October 2025) we only have the pitches that are fully closed during the winter set up on the system for metered electric. During our transition, if you book a hard standing pitch for 2026 it will include electric. Once the system is fully set up we will amend any bookings that have been placed by reducing the pitch fee and adding £3 per night of electric.
Your electric questions answered
- What is the unit rate of electricity?
Our unit cost varies regularly, therefore we unable to give an exact answer before arrival.
However, our cost normally hovers around 30p per unit. The exact price will be displayed in our reception at the time of check in.
Please note: The rate of electricity we will be charging will be our cost price. No profit margin will be applied.
- Can I check / monitor how much credit is on the meter?
Yes, if you have a smart phone you can check how much credit is on the meter using the QR code.
- What if I do not need electric hook up?
If you do not need electric hook up, simply do not add any electric in the optional extras.
- How can I add extra electric credits?
Extra electric credits can be purchased at reception between 9:00 and 19:00 or later on nights that the bar is open.
- Can I buy electric credits out of office hours?
The reception is CLOSED between 19:00 and 9:00.
The sale of electric credits outwith these hours is at the discretion of the duty warden, e.g it will not be possible to buy electric at 3am!
There will be an administration charge of £10 for purchases outside of normal working hours.
Please remember to check your meter before 19:00
- Can I purchase enough credits to charge my EV?
No, the supply to the pitches is not designed for the continuous very heavy draw of an EV charger.
We have a dedicated EV charger at reception.
- Why is there a limit of £3 per night?
To prevent any customer inadvertantly purchasing too many credits which cannot be refunded, we have limited online purchases to £3 per night. If you think you will need more then this can be purchased at the time of check in.
Please note: Unused electric credits cannot be refunded once issued.
- I am a heavy electric user, can I purchase more than £3 per night?
Yes, you can add more credits at the time of check in.
Please note: Unused electric credits credits cannot be refunded once issued.
- What amperage is the EHU?
For 2026 all pitches will have a metered 10amp hook up. This will give a 2.3kw supply.
- What can you run on a 10amp supply?
A 10 amp supply will allow the use of electric items up to 2.3kw. This is sufficient for all camping applications, although some control panels may need to be adjusted (EL1 setting or 2Kw setting depending on brand)
Using household items such as 3kw kettles, hair dryers, fan heaters, or a combination of items may cause the electric to trip out.
For example; you may be able to use a 2000watt kettle, but if you turn on a 2000watt fan heater at the same time this is 4kw and will overload the trip.
- I purchased £3 of electric but only used £2, will I get a refund?
Sorry, issuing refunds is not possible.
Any unused electric will be left on the meter as a buffer for the next customer.