Extract from the report on Butley village hall Aire:

Benefits:

• Additional income raised from the £7 per night, per vehicle, fee.  
• Outlay is very small and there are no ongoing annual costs associated with having an aire attached to the hall’s grounds.
• It is minimal work for the return as there is no cleaning involved for the hall. Everything else already existed in terms of chemical treatment and water supply. 
• Increased security and reduction in anti social behaviour with motorcaravans onsite.

Source: Dave McGinity, Parish Councillor

“Embrace it – village halls need to find different income streams and it’s a great way to support our community and the camping community.” 

I see this as an additional arm to my business and a great service to those people taking the opportunity to explore this beautiful part of the world! I am quite envious and it’s lovely hearing where everyone has been and are heading for! And even better to hear stories of “first timers” to the North Pennines. 

We started this venture when lockdown lifted in April 2021 and so far have had 25 camper vans and more in the pipeline.

It’s been problem free so far and I am already thinking of extending services and parking to account for the need 

I applied for an exemption licence and can host up to 5 self-contained vans per night. 

We wave off our campers confident that they have parked up somewhere with a great view and a warm welcome. 

ELAINE EDGAR (Owner)