Seaside homes for less than £12,000
Following recent news that coastal properties have dramatically increased in cost over the last decade, Haven are bucking the trend by offering seaside holiday homes for less than £12,000.
The Halifax bank recently released figures stating that the cost of owning a home by the sea has more than doubled with the biggest price hikes seen in Cornwall, the Lake District and Tenby in West Wales. The average cost of a house in Sandbanks in Dorset is quoted at well in excess of £500,000 with Padstow in Cornwall the second most expensive place to buy.
A spokesperson for Haven said, ‘Many people dream of escaping to a bolt-hole by the sea but for most of us the cost of traditional bricks and mortar makes owning one prohibitive. Our holiday homes offer an affordable alternative without the stress of buying a house – purchasing a holiday home on one of our Parks is no more difficult than buying a car. There are no legal fees, mortgages to arrange, stamp duty or purchasing chains to contend with – you can enjoy all the benefits of a seaside retreat within a matter of weeks.’
Even the famous view across Poole Harbour is shared by Haven’s Rockley Park –at a fraction of the cost whilst the company’s Kiln Park Holiday Park is just a gentle seaside stroll from Tenby offering all the benefits of the location without the price-tag.
Haven’s prices range from as little as £11,995 for a pre-owned holiday home on Golden Sands, near Mablethorpe to around £140,000 for a premium home with a view at Rockley Park .
Above prices include your first season site fees but you’ll need to budget for future site fees, insurance and ongoing costs. The great news is the holiday homes are ready to move into with furniture and fully-equipped kitchens (right down to the knives and forks !). They also offer a range of additional lifestyle benefits including health suites, fishing, golf and a welcoming social environment. Facilities vary from park to park so check the website (www.havenholidayhomes.com) for details.
31st May 2011
For media information and images please contact Deborah McCabe on 01444 235 154 or email deborah@aboutwords.co.uk
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Haven'ly treat for Father's Day
Encourage your Dad to share his Father’s Day treat by booking him a break at a Haven Holiday park!
With prices from as little as £25 per person for a weekend break (based on up to six people sharing) it’s excellent value for money – and ALL the family will enjoy it.
Choose between Caister Holiday Park on the Norfolk coast, Golden Sands near Mablethorpe or Cala Gran near Blackpool where a three night break in a Superior holiday home arriving on 17th June for six people will cost from just £149. Similar breaks at Haggerston Castle in Northumberland or Combe Haven near Hastings are available from £169 – click on www.haven.com for other parks offering Father’s Day deals.
Haven have plenty of Dad-happy treats including parks with fishing lakes, golf courses, surfing, pitch ‘n putt, adventure golf, sports bars with super-sized screens and a full programme of daytime and evening entertainment. And the rest of the family will be spoilt for choice too with kids’ clubs, huge indoor and outdoor leisure pools and a range of organised sports and activities. Facilities vary from park to park so check the website for details.
Call 0871 230 1900 or www.haven.com for information and immediate bookings.
31st May 2011
With prices from as little as £25 per person for a weekend break (based on up to six people sharing) it’s excellent value for money – and ALL the family will enjoy it.
Choose between Caister Holiday Park on the Norfolk coast, Golden Sands near Mablethorpe or Cala Gran near Blackpool where a three night break in a Superior holiday home arriving on 17th June for six people will cost from just £149. Similar breaks at Haggerston Castle in Northumberland or Combe Haven near Hastings are available from £169 – click on www.haven.com for other parks offering Father’s Day deals.
Haven have plenty of Dad-happy treats including parks with fishing lakes, golf courses, surfing, pitch ‘n putt, adventure golf, sports bars with super-sized screens and a full programme of daytime and evening entertainment. And the rest of the family will be spoilt for choice too with kids’ clubs, huge indoor and outdoor leisure pools and a range of organised sports and activities. Facilities vary from park to park so check the website for details.
Call 0871 230 1900 or www.haven.com for information and immediate bookings.
31st May 2011
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Celebrity eco-campaigner Anna Ryder Richardson visits Dorset to endorse ‘greenest ever’ holiday home
Haven Holiday Homes recently unveiled the industry’s greenest ever holiday home with the support of celebrity eco-campaigner Anna Ryder Richardson, former star of Changing Rooms, I’m a Celebrity and now a passionate campaigner on behalf of her own sustainable and conservation-led zoo.
In a first for the industry, Britain’s favourite family holiday company has worked with leading manufacturer Willerby to produce ‘The Vision’, offering a holiday home for purchase on their parks which incorporates a raft of environmentally-friendly features.
Anna will be sharing her enthusiasm for the new holiday home on Sunday 22nd May when she tours Haven’s three holiday parks in Dorset where local residents, holidaymakers and holiday home owners will be able to meet the bubbly celebrity face to face.
Anna said, ‘Eco-tourism is a major player in changing the way we live our lives and the more we adapt and change our own practice the better it is for the planet. Holidaying in the UK is not only fun but it’s also better for our carbon footprint. I love the idea of taking this one step further by buying a caravan that has such low impact on the environment.’
The new eco-van will produce savings of at least 45% in electricity and gas costs with huge benefits for reducing carbon emissions and saving energy costs.
From the outside the new van looks similar to many other holiday homes but
Willerby say that the secret lies in the most sophisticated insulation ever installed in a luxury, static caravan. The insulation, including walls, ceilings and floors, provides similar layers of protection as bricks and mortar, taking the holiday home industry to a new level. ‘The Vision’ also includes double-glazing, 100% energy efficient lighting and water saving devices throughout.
And Anna was delighted that the caravan combines unrivalled eco-credentials with a very stylish interior. She added, ‘I love the way it looks. It’s very contemporary and stylish but still very welcoming. The lovely earthy colours give it just the right feel.’
The caravan comes complete with free standing furniture, integrated kitchen appliances, a king size bed, space saving fold-under twin beds and a fully fitted bathroom complete with corner bath.
Demand for purchasing the new eco-friendly caravans is already high as potential new and existing owners seek out a holiday home that will make significant savings in energy costs without compromising on style and comfort.
Geoffrey Smith, General Manager of Rockley Park said: “This is a first for the industry and a real demonstration of Havens’ commitment to environmentally-friendly practices.’
He added, ‘Owning a caravan on one of our parks is in itself a commitment to a sustainable holiday choice, avoiding air travel in favour of regular holidays closer to home. We are confident that both new and existing Owners will opt for the advanced eco-benefits of ‘The Vision’, saving costs and further minimising their impact on the environment.’
To find out more about owning a holiday home with Haven click on www.havenholidayhomes.com.
Meet Anna Ryder Richardson on Sunday 22nd May at 10.00 am at Rockley Park Holiday Park in Hamworthy; 1.00 p.m. at Weymouth Bay Holiday Park, Preston and 2.30 p.m. at Littlesea Holiday Park, Weymouth.
Alternatively, meet Anna on Saturday 21st May in Norfolk at Hopton Holiday Village 10am, Wild Duck Holiday Park 11.30, Seashore Holiday Park 1.30 and Caister Holiday Park at 3pm.
In a first for the industry, Britain’s favourite family holiday company has worked with leading manufacturer Willerby to produce ‘The Vision’, offering a holiday home for purchase on their parks which incorporates a raft of environmentally-friendly features.
Anna will be sharing her enthusiasm for the new holiday home on Sunday 22nd May when she tours Haven’s three holiday parks in Dorset where local residents, holidaymakers and holiday home owners will be able to meet the bubbly celebrity face to face.
Anna said, ‘Eco-tourism is a major player in changing the way we live our lives and the more we adapt and change our own practice the better it is for the planet. Holidaying in the UK is not only fun but it’s also better for our carbon footprint. I love the idea of taking this one step further by buying a caravan that has such low impact on the environment.’
The new eco-van will produce savings of at least 45% in electricity and gas costs with huge benefits for reducing carbon emissions and saving energy costs.
From the outside the new van looks similar to many other holiday homes but
Willerby say that the secret lies in the most sophisticated insulation ever installed in a luxury, static caravan. The insulation, including walls, ceilings and floors, provides similar layers of protection as bricks and mortar, taking the holiday home industry to a new level. ‘The Vision’ also includes double-glazing, 100% energy efficient lighting and water saving devices throughout.
And Anna was delighted that the caravan combines unrivalled eco-credentials with a very stylish interior. She added, ‘I love the way it looks. It’s very contemporary and stylish but still very welcoming. The lovely earthy colours give it just the right feel.’
The caravan comes complete with free standing furniture, integrated kitchen appliances, a king size bed, space saving fold-under twin beds and a fully fitted bathroom complete with corner bath.
Demand for purchasing the new eco-friendly caravans is already high as potential new and existing owners seek out a holiday home that will make significant savings in energy costs without compromising on style and comfort.
Geoffrey Smith, General Manager of Rockley Park said: “This is a first for the industry and a real demonstration of Havens’ commitment to environmentally-friendly practices.’
He added, ‘Owning a caravan on one of our parks is in itself a commitment to a sustainable holiday choice, avoiding air travel in favour of regular holidays closer to home. We are confident that both new and existing Owners will opt for the advanced eco-benefits of ‘The Vision’, saving costs and further minimising their impact on the environment.’
To find out more about owning a holiday home with Haven click on www.havenholidayhomes.com.
Meet Anna Ryder Richardson on Sunday 22nd May at 10.00 am at Rockley Park Holiday Park in Hamworthy; 1.00 p.m. at Weymouth Bay Holiday Park, Preston and 2.30 p.m. at Littlesea Holiday Park, Weymouth.
Alternatively, meet Anna on Saturday 21st May in Norfolk at Hopton Holiday Village 10am, Wild Duck Holiday Park 11.30, Seashore Holiday Park 1.30 and Caister Holiday Park at 3pm.
Monday, 16 May 2011
Letterland characters brought to life on Haven holiday parks
A popular scheme used to teach generations of children how to read is being brought to life on stage for the first time in its 43-year history.
The famous Letterland characters, all based on letters of the alphabet including Annie Apple, Bouncy Ben and Clever Cat, are being turned into costume performers to encourage children on holiday at Haven holiday parks to take an interest in books and reading.
This will be the first time the characters have featured in a live show in the UK.
Providing a unique range of phonics products, Letterland was created in 1968 by former special needs teacher Lyn Wendon. By now her characters have become familiar to generations of children across the world as her company, Letterland International run by her son Mark Wendon, supplies Letterland books, software, toys and games to 111 countries.
This exciting initiative comes just two years after Haven, which has 35 family holiday parks in the UK, was at the forefront of another scheme, backed by Reading4Life, to encourage children to read. As part of this initiative Letterland produced a Treasure Hunt which is now a weekly event that takes place on all Haven Parks.
Mrs Wendon, 82, who is still actively involved as creative director in Letterland International, said: “We’re thrilled that the characters are being brought to life so children can see them on stage in an exclusive show and get involved in a brand new play which I’ve written especially for this project.
"I think this is a beautiful combination – reading and holidays. It’s great that this is happening on holiday parks as it will reinforce the message that letters and reading are fun and are wonderful to share with the whole family.”
Mrs Wendon added: “All my life I have wanted to make sure children not only learn to read but also enjoy learning to read, so they become readers for life.
"Studies have shown that reading skills make all the difference not just to school success but to success in adult life as well. Few things make as much difference for a successful adult as developing the habit of reading, enjoying it, and therefore reading widely.”
Several of the Letterland characters –including Annie Apple, Bouncy Ben, Clever Cat and Lucy Lamp Light - are helping to ensure the success of a series of special four-night breaks at Haven holiday parks.
The fun includes treasure hunts, games and songs and will culminate in a stage production in which up to 100 children on the break can take part (as letters of the alphabet). All the children taking part in the shows will receive a goody bag worth £50 including a Letterland DVD, books, activities and other materials.
A Haven spokesperson said: “We’re delighted to be working with Letterland in this very exciting project that is bound to be hugely popular with families on our Parks. The characters are really very special and kids do love them.”
The breaks are taking place at Combe Haven on the Sussex coast from Monday May 16th; Hafan y Mor in North Wales from Monday June 13th; Thorpe Park on the Lincolnshire coast from Monday June 20th and Devon Cliffs near Exmouth from Monday July 4th.
The breaks start at £219 in two-bedroom Superior self-catering accommodation that can sleep a family of up to six.
For more information visit www.haven.com or call 0871 230 1900.
Note to Editors
Letterland is a unique, phonics-based approach to teaching reading, writing and spelling to 3-8 year olds in a fun and entertaining way. Sold in over 100 countries, Letterland's award-winning books and software have helped countless young children learn to read, write and spell.
If you would like to find out more about Letterland visit www.letterland.com where there are fun activities to download.
The Free goody bag contains Detective Dippy Duck DVD, First Picture Word Book, Height Chart, Parents Leaflet, Bookmark, First Alphabet Activity Pack, Sheet of alphabet stickers and 4 Letterland toys.
Haven is Britain’s No 1 family holiday company with 35 holiday parks all in stunning locations in the UK. In 2009 six holiday parks took part in an innovative scheme to encourage families to read. Called Great Family Escapes, it involved presenting holidaymakers with a selection of free books including something for everyone from a romantic novel for mums to an SAS adventure for boys.
For more information and high-res images please contact About Words on 01444 235154 or email Deborah@aboutwords.co.uk
The famous Letterland characters, all based on letters of the alphabet including Annie Apple, Bouncy Ben and Clever Cat, are being turned into costume performers to encourage children on holiday at Haven holiday parks to take an interest in books and reading.
This will be the first time the characters have featured in a live show in the UK.
Providing a unique range of phonics products, Letterland was created in 1968 by former special needs teacher Lyn Wendon. By now her characters have become familiar to generations of children across the world as her company, Letterland International run by her son Mark Wendon, supplies Letterland books, software, toys and games to 111 countries.
This exciting initiative comes just two years after Haven, which has 35 family holiday parks in the UK, was at the forefront of another scheme, backed by Reading4Life, to encourage children to read. As part of this initiative Letterland produced a Treasure Hunt which is now a weekly event that takes place on all Haven Parks.
Mrs Wendon, 82, who is still actively involved as creative director in Letterland International, said: “We’re thrilled that the characters are being brought to life so children can see them on stage in an exclusive show and get involved in a brand new play which I’ve written especially for this project.
"I think this is a beautiful combination – reading and holidays. It’s great that this is happening on holiday parks as it will reinforce the message that letters and reading are fun and are wonderful to share with the whole family.”
Mrs Wendon added: “All my life I have wanted to make sure children not only learn to read but also enjoy learning to read, so they become readers for life.
"Studies have shown that reading skills make all the difference not just to school success but to success in adult life as well. Few things make as much difference for a successful adult as developing the habit of reading, enjoying it, and therefore reading widely.”
Several of the Letterland characters –including Annie Apple, Bouncy Ben, Clever Cat and Lucy Lamp Light - are helping to ensure the success of a series of special four-night breaks at Haven holiday parks.
The fun includes treasure hunts, games and songs and will culminate in a stage production in which up to 100 children on the break can take part (as letters of the alphabet). All the children taking part in the shows will receive a goody bag worth £50 including a Letterland DVD, books, activities and other materials.
A Haven spokesperson said: “We’re delighted to be working with Letterland in this very exciting project that is bound to be hugely popular with families on our Parks. The characters are really very special and kids do love them.”
The breaks are taking place at Combe Haven on the Sussex coast from Monday May 16th; Hafan y Mor in North Wales from Monday June 13th; Thorpe Park on the Lincolnshire coast from Monday June 20th and Devon Cliffs near Exmouth from Monday July 4th.
The breaks start at £219 in two-bedroom Superior self-catering accommodation that can sleep a family of up to six.
For more information visit www.haven.com or call 0871 230 1900.
Note to Editors
Letterland is a unique, phonics-based approach to teaching reading, writing and spelling to 3-8 year olds in a fun and entertaining way. Sold in over 100 countries, Letterland's award-winning books and software have helped countless young children learn to read, write and spell.
If you would like to find out more about Letterland visit www.letterland.com where there are fun activities to download.
The Free goody bag contains Detective Dippy Duck DVD, First Picture Word Book, Height Chart, Parents Leaflet, Bookmark, First Alphabet Activity Pack, Sheet of alphabet stickers and 4 Letterland toys.
Haven is Britain’s No 1 family holiday company with 35 holiday parks all in stunning locations in the UK. In 2009 six holiday parks took part in an innovative scheme to encourage families to read. Called Great Family Escapes, it involved presenting holidaymakers with a selection of free books including something for everyone from a romantic novel for mums to an SAS adventure for boys.
For more information and high-res images please contact About Words on 01444 235154 or email Deborah@aboutwords.co.uk
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