10 reasons we love caravan holidays
Caravans have been playing host to holidaymakers for decades, and the popularity of these gems shows no sign of letting up. Events of the 2020s have made this much-loved escape even more popular amongst new and returning guests.
It’s no surprise to say we love a good static caravan holiday at Haven. After all, nothing quite says the seaside like the magnificent spaces that are on offer at our 38 caravan parks dotted up and down the UK. They’re the perfect place to base you and your loved ones and create memories that last a lifetime together. To celebrate the continued draw of the caravan holiday, we’ve crafted a list of reasons why we love the great static structures and show you why you should make a caravan your home from home on your next getaway.
Dog friendly holidays
What’s the worst part of going away? That’s right, leaving your furry babies behind! Worse still is the hassle of getting a kennel space or the neighbours to come round to look after your beloved pooch. Neither of these will be an issue with a Haven static caravan holiday as a number of our sites are dog friendly so you can enjoy your holiday in the company of man’s best friend. Two parks, in particular, Golden Sands and Hafan y Môr are known as dog paradises as they both house bespoke Bark Yard obstacle courses to keep your pooch occupied.
Convenience
Our static caravan holiday parks are all found on prime beachfront and national park side locations. You’ll get the absolute best views and access to the natural beauty of the area without having to drive miles to find it. This will give you more time to enjoy your holiday and quality time with the family. Plus, after all, what’s better than rolling out of bed and heading straight to the beach?
Put the phone down
Our lives are becoming ever more consumed by smartphones, computers and other electronics, gathering our data and stealing our attention. It’s a grim picture, but there’s no need for us to give up yet! All that’s required is a digital detox and a caravan holiday may offer up your best shot at this with plenty else to distract you and keep you entertained. Why not make a rule for you or your kids and use activities as rewards to encourage you to stop you reaching for your phone every few seconds?
Flexibility
You decide the level of intensity on your caravan holiday. Bring all your home comforts or go minimalist, keep it basic or indulge, throw yourself into water sports and 4x4 off-roading, or relax at the beach with a good book. With the Haven package, you can enjoy the great outdoors, adrenaline-boosting activities, on-site restaurants, and epic evening entertainment. However, if you’re just looking for a change of scenery, then our Haven Hideaway might just be the one for you, giving you your getaway with plenty of room to roam.
Precious moments with loved ones
Not many holidays offer the opportunity, so rarely found in modern life, to really concentrate on those who mean the most to you. Holidaying is a great chance to spend some quality time with friends and family. Whether you’re discovering the local surroundings, playing sports, cooking together or simply relaxing on the beach and sharing a cool drink, what matters is that you have time to enjoy each other’s company. The memories you’ll create together on a static caravan holiday will stick with you like no others!
They (and we) are everywhere
From Scotland to Cornwall, the UK’s coastline is dotted with caravan parks. Whether you want a break in the wilds of North Wales at the foot of Snowdonia or a sun-drenched beach break in Cornwall, we’ll find the right holiday park for you. We've got 38 holiday parks in total, 17 of which also offer touring. You're bound to find one of them just a two-to-three-hour drive from your front door so you can forget all the kerfuffle that comes with travelling abroad.
Immerse yourself in nature
Replace the office surroundings with those of the natural world. Many of us go too long without breathing fresh air, taking a hike, or swimming in the sea, but on a static caravan holiday, you will find both the time and the space to truly reconnect with nature on a physical level. Haven’s holiday parks are always located in stunning destinations, well away from big cities, so there’s plenty to inspire the soul from rugged coastlines and magical waterfalls to the visible stars in the clear night’s sky.
Value for money
While Haven offers a wide range of fees that vary by park, pitch location and your chosen caravan, in almost every case your holiday is going to end up being better value for money than its hotel equivalent. Reap the benefits of self-driving and self-catering and reinvest the returns on activities in the local area. Additional activities are undertaken at your discretion so it’s completely up to you how frugal or how extravagant you want to be. Whether you're keeping it simple in a Saver caravan or going stellar with a Signature, remain safe in the knowledge that your accommodation will give you maximum bang for your buck.
Get away from it all
There’s nothing quite like finding a remote getaway where you can disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This is easily done with a static caravan holiday. You can step away from your responsibilities, forget work and household chores because once you’re settled into your caravan park everything is taken care of and you can sit back and enjoy a change of pace.
Something for all ages
First and foremost, Haven caravan holidays are packed with fun. From kayaking to rock climbing there’s no end of adventure to experience. However, there are also opportunities to sit back and relax, with scenic beaches and quaint seaside towns on your doorstep in every Haven location. So, whether you are on your summer holidays from school and raring to try some water sports or a parent looking for some peace and quiet, everyone gets the holiday of their dreams.
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Important information
Pre-owned holiday homes from £14,995 – UPDATED 31 JULY 2024 *Holiday home price is based on a pre-owned holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2024 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 31 July 2024, price is available at Blue Dolphin, Caister, Cleethorpes Beach, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Far Grange, Greenacres, Golden Sands, Haggeston, Orchards, Quay West, Skegness and Wild Duck.
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Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
*New holiday homes from £29,995 – UPDATED 29 August 2024
*Holiday home price is based on a new 3-bedroom ABI Horizon holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2024 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 29 August 2024, price is available at selected parks Blue Dolphin, Craig Tara, Cleethorpes Beach, Caister, Combe Haven, Far Grange, Greenacres, Golden Sands, Haggerston, Orchards, and Quay West. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
New holiday homes from £32,795
Holiday home price is for a new 3-bedroom ABI New Horizon holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2024 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 22 April 2024, price is available at Skegness only.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
Free 2024 site fees when you buy a Haven holiday home
Offer is applicable to new customer purchases made through Haven from 19 April 2024, completing by 31 December 2024.
Offer excludes part-exchanges or private sales. Available on new & pre-owned holiday homes at the following selected parks only: Kent Coast, Burnham-on-Sea, Cleethorpes Beach, Craig Tara, Far Grange, Golden Sands, Haggerston Castle, Hopton, Orchards, Skegness and Wild Duck.
A credit equivalent to the value of your site fees due during the 2024 season will be applied to your account balance on completion of your purchase for use against your running costs e.g. utilities, after-sale add-ons e.g storage boxes or site fees. It cannot be applied to your purchase or refunded in cash.
Subject to availability and status. Deposit required. Access to your holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion. Offer may be withdrawn or changed at any time without notice. Full site fees will be payable for subsequent years.
Images are shown for representational purposes.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
Let2offset - make no site fee payments until 2031
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be after deduction of the letting income.
‘Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance.
“Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031” is applicable to new and existing customer purchases of new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed or equivalent or superior grade holiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. It is available across 40% of eligible Parks and applies when letting a new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home (or equivalent or superior grade for 15 weeks.
An example of how “Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of an Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home at Primrose Valley with a monthly site fee of £585.00 (includes purchasing discount of £45) and monthly letting income of £803.67. The monthly difference equates to £218.67, which will be credited to the owner's account. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2024 figures.
Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Atlas Sahara 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.