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Rooms With A View

Posted on February 7, 2018

Rooms With A View

ABOVE: Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast of England, enjoys incredible views over 99 miles of coastline from Portland Bill to Start Point in Devon.

ABOVE: Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast of England.

Guests to the real-life Jurassic Park on the scenic Dorset coast are unlikely to get bored of the scenery in a hurry. Even after the sunset, Golden Cap Holiday Park have some of the most breathtaking views from their popular stargazer tents. Golden Cap Holiday Park has a picturesque location on the Jurassic Coast, just 150 yards from Seatown Beach and surrounded by 2,000 acres of National Trust Land. Ideally situated for walkers, dog owners and families, the park is nestled in a quiet valley next to a stream and is surrounded by footpaths. One of West Dorset Leisure Parks five sites, General Manager Martin Cox advises: “Explore the coast path that runs past the park to reach the top of Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast of England, and enjoy incredible views over 99 miles of coastline from Portland Bill to Start Point in Devon.”

Served by three quality pubs within a 10-minute walk of the park, including the popular and award

ABOVE: Golden Cap was the film location for Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast.

ABOVE: Golden Cap was the film location for Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast.

winning 2017 Visit England Tourism Pub of the Year, The Anchor Inn at Seatown, guests have plenty of opportunity to unwind after enjoying the famous landscape. “The 96-mile Jurassic Coast is the UK’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, ranking it alongside the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef. The Jurassic Coast is a walk through time with its rocks and fossils revealing 185 million years of the earth’s geological history,” comments Martin.

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E-Bike Hire Scheme Launch

Posted on February 7, 2018

E-Bike Hire Scheme Launch

ABOVE: Oyster Park residents are urged to get on their bikes.

ABOVE: Oyster Park residents are urged to get on their bikes.

Luxury holiday homes provider Park Leisure has introduced an exclusive complimentary electric bike hire scheme at its Oyster Bay park. The partnership will see 12 Park Leisurebranded VOLT™ e-bikes available to guests, offering an exciting, environmentally friendly way to explore the surrounding North Cornish countryside. For a personalised touch, the initiative will see each bike named after a local beach in the area, including ‘Crantock’ and ‘Tolcarne’. Holiday home owners will be able to enjoy up to 60 miles of perfectly assisted cycling in one journey, making light work of any adventures, even a ride to Newquay and back. With the extra power provided by an electric motor, the steepest of hills can be tackled with ease, providing riders the opportunity to sit back, relax and take in the beautiful surroundings. The initiative has seen a £22,000 investment from Park Leisure, with Oyster Bay being the fi rst park to trial the bikes. One of Cornwall’s most exclusive holiday home parks, Oyster Bay is just minutes from the beach and offers fi rst-class facilities, as well as some of the most luxurious lodges in Cornwall and beyond.

Kids That Play, Stay

Posted on February 6, 2018

Kids That Play, Stay

ABOVE: Wear out the youngsters with fun play opportunities such as this one from Brean Play.

ABOVE: Wear out the youngsters with fun play opportunities such as this one from Brean Play.

The UK’s notoriously unpredictable weather means that indoor play and amusement facilities can provide an essential ‘get out of a jail’ card for holiday parks. From soft play zones to amusement arcades, parks that offer exciting indoor entertainment are sure to stand out from the crowd. “For our commercial customers we have, for many years, had a mantra ‘kids that play, stay’ because when kids enjoy the play offering, the parents will stay longer and come back more frequently,” advises Mike Black SLKids – a division of Sound Leisure Ltd. “Where you increase the dwell time, you increase the pro rata spend per head,” he adds. David Robinson of World of Leisure agrees but cautions: “The price of play is very important in holiday parks, as a captive audience, who have to pay over and over again during their holiday, will choose to leave the park each day to fi nd their amusement and fun elsewhere, especially if park prices are seen as being too high. “Three to twelve year old children are still the biggest influence on a family holiday destination, and if holiday parks cater for this age group by giving them exciting and fully interactive rides, then they will always enjoy being fully booked,” David continues. “If the weather is inclement, then all our rides can be operated either indoors or outdoors, so no disappointed younger children, whatever the weather.”

ABOVE: A sure fire winner is this driving school by SLkids.

ABOVE: A sure fire winner is this driving school by World of Rides

World of Rides has been involved with the delivery of battery operated parent and child rides since 1969. “Always buy the best rides and play equipment that you can afford, as cheap equipment will always breakdown during your busiest periods,” advises David Robinson of World of Rides.

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