award winning parks

WOOD LEISURE HOLIDAY PARKS EXPANDS WITH SIXTH PARK

Posted on February 11, 2025

Wood Leisure's FASKALLY WOOD LODGES in Pitlochry.

Wood Leisure Holiday Parks has acquired its sixth location, Faskally Woods Holiday Park in Pitlochry, with a seven-figure funding boost from the Royal Bank of Scotland. This expansion is set to create 20 local jobs, supporting the region’s economy.

Founded in 1981, the family-run business operates five award-winning parks across Scotland, all holding five-star status. Known for bespoke caravans and lodges, the parks cater to families, walkers, and getaway seekers. Sustainability is a core focus, with green initiatives like solar panels, EV charging, and biomass heating systems. Director Rachel Wood celebrated the acquisition, highlighting the family’s journey from a single park to a £10m turnover business.

She praised Royal Bank of Scotland’s support in helping bring their high standards of service and sustainability to the picturesque Perthshire park. The Royal Bank’s Jack Malcom commended the Wood family’s entrepreneurial spirit and looks forward to the success of their newest venture.

BORDER CARAVANS ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINE SPONSOR FOR 2025 SCOTTISH CARAVAN SHOW

Posted on January 2, 2025

Border Caravans has been unveiled as the headline sponsor of the 2025 Scottish Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show, set to take place from February 6-9 at the SEC Glasgow. In a ground-breaking move, the company will debut the show’s first-ever accessible lodge, created in partnership with Love Holiday Homes.

The bespoke lodge, designed as a prototype for future builds, features wider corridors, sliding internal doors, and ramped balcony access, setting a new standard for inclusivity in the holiday home industry. Jillyanne Glen, Show Manager, praised Border Caravans’ commitment to innovation: “The accessible lodge exemplifies inclusivity, and we hope it inspires others in the industry to prioritize accessibility in their designs.”

Alongside the lodge, this year’s event will feature family-friendly attractions like a climbing wall and a popular farmer’s market offering local produce. Dale Gifford, Company Director at Border Caravans, said: “This lodge represents a shift toward creating spaces that truly welcome everyone. We’re thrilled to showcase it as part of our first year as headline sponsor.”

Border Caravans operates four award-winning parks in Scotland, offering holiday homes, hot tub lodges, and unique amenities such as a clay pigeon shooting ground and music festival. Tickets & more information for Scotland’s largest holiday home event are available now at CaravanShowScotland.com.

CUMBRIA HOLIDAY PARK WELCOMES CBBC’S STANLEY

Posted on November 12, 2024

Guests at Waterfoot Park on Ullswater were thrilled this summer when Stanley, the lovable star of CBBC’s “Saturday Mash-Up!”, dropped by. Rather than causing mischief, Stanley was on a mission to discover why caravan holidays are so beloved.

Accompanied by a film crew, Stanley arrived one August weekend and wasted no time getting started. He chatted with park guest Marjorie Kettle and her three grandchildren about their favourite moments in their touring caravan. Stanley then toured Waterfoot Park, located near Pooley Bridge, to explore the fun and adventure it offers families.

He even hopped aboard a passenger boat, attempting to take the helm— much to the captain’s polite decline! The boat is operated by Ullswater Steamers, part of Lake District Estates, which also manages six award-winning parks, including Waterfoot.

Rachel Bell, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Lake District Estates, expressed the park’s excitement: “We were thrilled to host this popular children’s show and enjoyed watching Stanley’s antics both at Waterfoot Park and aboard Ullswater Steamers.

We hope the show inspires more families to visit and appreciate this beautiful part of the Lake District.” Waterfoot Park offers glamping, self-catering holidays, and holiday home ownership, and is a member of the British Holiday & Home Parks Association.

Lake District Estates
www.lakedistrictestates.com

CBBC’S STANLEY CUDDLES UP TO CARAVANNING!

Top Tourism Finalists

Posted on June 10, 2015
Seafield Caravan Park in Northumberland took gold in the Holiday Park of the Year category in last year’s VisitEngland Awards and has been announced as a finalist in the 2015 competition.

Seafield Caravan Park in Northumberland took gold in the Holiday Park of the Year category in last year’s VisitEngland Awards and has been announced as a finalist in the 2015 competition.

Top Tourism Finalists

Five holiday parks are among 75 finalists chosen from across the country in this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

On the shortlist in the Holiday Park or Holiday Village of the Year category is Cofton Country Holidays in Devon, Poston Mill Park in Herefordshire, Seafield Caravan Park in Northumberland, Searles Leisure Resort in Norfolk and Trethem Mill Touring Park in Cornwall.

The Awards recognise businesses that incorporate best practice and demonstrate excellence in customer service throughout their operation.

Winners of each of the 17 categories will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Sage Gateshead conference centre on 11 May with each finalist guaranteed a gold, silver, bronze or highly commended in the category.