Start planning your 2021 staycations with Darwin Escapes and discover all that Britain has to offer, your way.

2020 is almost over (sigh of relief anyone?), they year threw us all a lot of curve balls, but we really can’t wait to make 2021 your year. Although we know restrictions are tightening for the start of the year, that doesn’t mean you can plan your Easter or Summer breaks away now and have a fabulous UK getaway to look forward to!

We’ve listed a few of the top UK destinations that you can visit in the New Year, from beachside breaks to woodland getaways, here at Darwin Escapes, we’ve got your 2021 holiday.

*please note, all of the below destinations are open to visitors at the time of writing. We hope at they are at the time of reading too, but please check our Coronavirus page for the latest information and always follow your local restrictions.

time to visit Cornwall

people walking towards the sea with their surfboardsAlways a popular holiday location, our Cornish resorts are the perfect getaway and some of the top destinations for families in the UK.

Head to Newquay for our fabulous Piran Meadows Resort, where you and your family can take a full advantage of the miles of golden sands. Venture to Fistral Beach, the home of UK surfing, and catch the best waves in the country. You’ll find your next adventure or your sunbathing hot spot when you holiday at Piran Meadows.

Our beautiful Sandymouth Holiday Resort is the place to be for stunning views of the Cornish coastline. Our family resort has everything you need for a self-catering break away in one of the top UK destinations for families. Explore Bude and find your perfect escape to the coastline, whether you’re looking to venture out coasteering or follow the coastal path for a wander along the stunning British seaside.

Holiday at our Mullion Cove Coastal Retreat and spend summer weeks in the Lizard Peninsula where you can enjoy spectacular coastal views. This sleepy resort offers the perfect place to getaway and relax in Cornwall, our holiday accommodation have everything you need for a break away and you can explore Mullion, the harbour and the southernmost point of the UK, your way.

discover Devon

Couple sat together on Mullion Cove looking out to the oceanA wonderful region filled with history, countryside and sandy beaches waiting for you to discover, our resorts in Devon are really the top destinations for couples in the UK.
Escape to the coast with our Beach Cove Coastal Retreat and our stunning beach huts. Ilfracombe is one of the UK’s top destinations waiting for you to explore, from the beautiful Hele Bay only seconds away from your doorstep to the surrounding mountains and footpaths. Whether you’re looking for a coastal adventure or a romantic, peaceful break away, our Beach Cove retreat is the perfect destination for you.

Truly relax and find your peaceful escape at our Hawkchurch Resort & Spa in South Devon, offering spa facilities and stunning countryside views of the Axe Valley. Learn all about the history of the local area, which can date itself back to the Doomsday Book, as well as the famous Axminster Carpets Corporation. Hawkchurch offers you the best of both worlds, where you can lose yourself in magical woodland or spend hours discover fossils along the stunning Jurassic Coastline. A self-catering holiday to Hawkchurch in 2021 is the ultimate relaxing getaway.

lose yourself in the Lake District

couple sat on rocks near waters edge in the Lake DistrictWander woodland trails and find yourself on endless footpaths when you explore the Lake District with Darwin Escapes and our stunning resorts waiting for you.
Take in the spectacular views of our beautiful Thanet Well Lodge Retreat when you holiday with us in Greystoke, Cumbria. Cosy up in your holiday lodge and see views stretching across the World Heritage Site of the Lake District, explore the countryside and see the Spring flowers bloom. Walk up mountains on sunny days and discover charming English villages, or take a boat out on the Great Lakes, your next holiday at Thanet Well is waiting for you.

Explore the beautiful countryside with a holiday break at our Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat in the Lake District. Spend hours discovering the sleepy Keswick town or visit the Beatrix Potter museum and see Peter Rabbit’s famous garden, there are so many things to do here. Walk miles of woodlands and countryside, sail across the lakes and ramble the days away when you book your holiday to our stunning Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat.

Have you found your 2021 holiday break? Here at Darwin Escapes, we have so many locations for you to discover and we think they’re all the top UK destinations you need to visit! (not that we’re biased…) Take a look here for more destinations and find your own top destination to visit in 2021, we can’t wait to see you!

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Whether you’re looking to holiday in your country or planning for a post-lockdown break away, North Wales is filled with legends, mountains, and beaches for you to discover!

Book your holiday break in wales or find your holiday-ever-after and search for your North Wales holiday home with us at Darwin Escapes. We have four resorts in the area, each offering its own unique personality, so you’ll find the perfect destination for you. Read more below to see the places you can explore!

 

Betws-Y-Coed

A beautiful village in the Conwy valley, perfect for outdoorsy people. There are endless walking trails, hills to hike and adventures to be had. The village has been popular since Victorian times and is home to stunning waterfalls and lots of local shops to see.

Conwy Castle & Town

Explore the historic castle, built between 1283 and 1289 by King Edward I. Don’t miss the beautiful quay or the smallest house in the UK. There are so many historic houses to visit in Conwy you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time!

Bodnant Gardens

Created and landscaped over 150 years ago, the gardens are colourful all year round and have the most outstanding backdrop of the Snowdonia Carneddau mountains. Find the secret gardens, hidden corners, manicured lawns, and magical woodland in the gardens.

The Great Orme

Drive to the top or get the famous tramway and take in the views of Llandudno town below. Thought to be over 350 million years old, you can take in the wildlife on the headland – the goats were recently made famous as they traveled to the town during the summer lockdown period.

Rhyl

Enjoy a traditional seaside getaway when you visit Rhyl promenade. Have fun in the arcades, stop for candy floss and a stick of rock at the sweet shops, get scared in the small horror walkthrough attraction, and test your skills at the mini-golf station! The perfect traditional British seaside day out on the North Wales coastline.

Talacre Beach

Relax on golden sands all year round, explore the sand dunes, and the protected wildlife in them. Grab some fish and chips for a traditional chippy tea by the sea, before you wander over to find the centuries-old Lighthouse.

There are our top five things to do in North Wales, there are so many things other places to explore that we can’t wait for you to visit and start planning your getaway with us!

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There’s nothing quite like jumping in the car on a Friday afternoon, getting into that holiday mood and after a few hours, you’re there, in your holiday accommodation for your weekend break.

A staycation is the perfect short break, you can escape the working week, explore, discover and indulge… just the treat we all need right now! Here at Darwin Escapes we have beautiful holiday accommodation offering the perfect place to base yourself while exploring a new area on your staycation. Whether you’re looking to spend the night in the treetops in our treehouse, relaxing in our romantic boutique beach huts or getting together with family in a spacious lodge, we have it all waiting for you.
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romantic getaways

couple in hot tub at night with candlesWith a range of holiday destinations, from woodland escapes to beach getaways, your romantic weekend break is yours to make. Book a weekend away in our boutique beach huts at our Beach Cove Coastal Retreat, where all our accommodation is one bedroom, colourful and right next to the beach (sounds like heaven doesn’t it?)

Explore our treehouse accommodation on the Isle of Wight at our Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat, where you can cosy up in the tree tops and meet the friendly wildlife on the island. Only a short walk to the beach, you can explore the island, relax in your private hot tub and enjoy a weekend break away.

active weekend breaks

Escape to Cornwall for the home of British surfing, with three beautiful resorts along the Cornish coastline you can choose from Fistral Beach to Lusty Glaze Beach and find your perfect surfing spot.

Climb mountains and learn new legends when you visit our resorts for a short break in North Wales. With four of our resorts within driving distance of the magical Snowdonia Mountain, you can climb Wales’ most famous mountain and see if you can spot the legendary huts and ruins that dot the landscape too.

Explore our country on foot with a walking holiday when you book your weekend getaway with us. Or try out a cycling holiday and see the landscapes like never before, whether you’re looking for a walking holiday in the Lake District or a cycling break in the Peak District, our resorts are ready for you!

couple walking on the beach during the autumn, with mountains in the backgrounda peaceful escape

Find your perfect peaceful escape with our resorts, explore the local area at your own pace or spend the weekend watching movies and relaxing on the decking, it’s your holiday, your way.

Lose yourself in a countryside holiday, where you can wander woodlands, explore meadows and all other magical sounding places – think Lord of the Rings! Explore Surrey, Devon, the Lake District, Yorkshire and so much more of the UK on your short break away.

Have you started planning your weekend staycation with us? You can fit so much into a short break away, whether you’re looking to get away from it all or searching for your next adventure, our destinations are the perfect base for you!

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We can’t WAIT to welcome you back! With our resorts open up and down the country since lockdown, we’re back to giving you the holidays you love, time and time again. We hope you’re just as happy as we are, and we’re over the moon that we can be the place for those BIG reunions.

We’ve been having a good think about that first incredible holiday back together. (All right, you got us – it’s all we’ve been thinking about!) At Darwin Escapes, we wanted to make sure you had somewhere extra-special to catch up with friends and family when the time came. That’s why we’ve been busy creating a brand-new resort to welcome you all back to – our spectacular Rivendale Lodge Retreat, which opened its doors last week.

After all – where better to catch up with old friends, and spend precious, uninterrupted time with family than the Peak District? One of England’s most peaceful and breathtaking nature reserves, the Peak District is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with truly unbeatable local scenery. At Darwin Escapes, we’re lucky enough to have Rivendale Lodge Retreat nestled right in the heart of The Peaks – to give you that magical moment you’ve been waiting for!

Our retreat is right in the middle of the dramatic jaw-dropping mountainscapes of the Peaks, but a stone’s throw away from some of the most beautiful market towns and villages, like Buxton, Bakewell and Ashbourne. With endless things to do and see, we know you’ll really be able to make the most of the lush green British countryside this summer!

Photo of Chatsworth House in the Peak District

With hidden gems nearby like the world-famous Tissington Trail, or the rich history and legacy of local stately homes like Chatsworth Manor and Keddleston Hall, this part of the country is just filled with things to discover. If you’re more of an adrenaline junkie, you’ll be delighted to hear that you’re moments away from the world-famous theme parks of Alton Towers and Thorpe Park (for a truly thrilling time!)

Rivendale Lodge Retreat, our brand-new Peak District holiday park, gives you the chance to immerse yourself in all that the Peaks have to offer from your beautiful, bright and modern lodge (we’re really proud of those). Whether you’re a get-up-and-go adventurer, getting the gang ready for those EPIC walks and discoveries – or prefer the life of luxury, with a glass of something fizzy whilst you soak in your hot tub – Rivendale’s got it covered!

If you’re looking for the perfect staycation spot, we think you’ve found it. Rivendale Lodge Retreat gives you the best of both worlds – enchanting, wild forests and deep blue lakes, paired with gorgeous, quaint towns and villages nearby. Love your escape, every time – when you choose Darwin Escapes.

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As any of our UK-based readers will know, the Lake District has long been heralded as one of the most beautiful and scenic regions that the country (perhaps even Europe!) has to offer.

England’s largest national park, the Lake District is one of Britain’s true natural wonders set against a backdrop of rugged mountains, sweeping lakes and dramatic moors, and home to bustling market towns and picturesque villages.

It probably comes as no surprise, then, that Lake District holidays offer incredible, tranquil breaks, in some of the best retreats that the country has to offer. Darwin Escapes is proud to have two beautiful resorts in the Lake District region; both our Thanet Well Lodge Retreat and our Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat offer guests peace and stillness, in the UK’s most sought-after holiday destination.

Home to England’s highest mountain and deepest lake, the Lake District is the perfect breath of fresh air: relax, unwind and recharge your batteries in a Darwin Escapes retreat. For the best retreats in the Lake District, look no further than our holiday resort in Keswick, Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat.

 

Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat – ‘the best holiday park In Britain’.

Our Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat has been named the ‘Best Holiday Park in Britain’ for two consecutive years – and it isn’t hard to see why.

Set in the heart of Keswick, within driving distance from the region’s iconic lake, Derwentwater, Keswick Reach Retreat is nestled between dramatic fells and among outstanding natural woodland. Lodges in The Lakes For guests looking to take a restful break from the hustle and bustle of daily life, Keswick and the surrounding region offer a truly tranquil escape.

With Catbells Lakeland Walk and Whinlatter Forest Park mere moments away, the opportunities to recharge your batteries with walks through England’s countryside are truly endless. We think there’s truly no better way to shake off the working week than by losing yourself in the breathtaking scenery of the Lakes, which is why the region attracts almost 16 million visitors per year, from home or further afield. Spark your curiosity with visits to the region’s National Trust properties, like the 18th-century Derwent Island House, as well as national historic monuments such as Keswick Railway Path, Keswick Museum and Honister Slate Mine. Perfect in spring and summer, there’s also plenty to do all year round, with truly spectacular Christmas markets on offer in the festive season.

It’s at Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat, however, that you’ll have the opportunity to truly relax. Set amongst the outstanding natural beauty of Keswick, our resort offers a peaceful escape, with truly awe-inspiring views across open moorland, towards Carrock Fell. With our bright, modern lodges and our full range of facilities, your retreat here can begin as soon as you wake up.

Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat is, of course, fully stocked with complete amenities for anything you might need. Soak in your hot tub and drink in the views, build strength in our well-equipped gym, or for complete peace of mind and body you can make full use of our Ammara spa.

Grab a glass of fizz and a bite to eat at our Copper Fells Bar & Brasserie, ready to cater to your every need. With endless places to visit and a whole host of activities, including our Jacuzzi and sauna, there’s truly something for everyone at Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat.

Go on – what are you waiting for? Find your escape, at our Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat.

 

Thanet Well Lodge Retreat

We are also lucky enough to have a second resort open to guests in the Lake District; namely Thanet Well Lodge Retreat. Located at the edge of Greystoke Forest, with ideal proximity to the region’s stunning locations of Grasmere and Coniston Lake, Thanet Well Lodge Retreat offers total immersion in both Cumbria and the Lake District.

Designed for guests who simply want to relax in the stunning natural scenery, Thanet Well offers access to the unparalleled Lake District towns of Bassenthwaite, Ullswater, Penrith, Keswick and beyond; with awe-inspiring walks and views to entertain for days on end.

For those who prefer the options of resort-based activities, facilities and amenities, our sister park, Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat, is simply a stone’s throw away.

If you would like to learn more about Keswick Reach, Thanet Well or any of our other retreats and parks, please feel free to get in touch with us here at Darwin Escapes, and a member of our friendly team will be more than happy to help. We look forward to your stay with us!

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The annual Hoseasons Awards were held in Brighton last night and Darwin Escapes came home with 9 Diamond Awards for 2019!

The Hoseasons Awards are a prestigious event and it is the most anticipated evening of the year for UK holiday companies. Here at Darwin Escapes, we have a wonderful history of being multiple Diamond Award winners, including Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat being the first location to ever win the Best in Britain Award two years in a row!

This year was no exception as Darwin Escapes brought home 6 Diamond Award winning locations and 3 Diamond Award winning restaurants!

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Beach Cove Coastal Retreat – Best Relax & Explore Lodges in Devon, Somerset & Dorset Small Parks

Mullion Cove Coastal Retreat – Best Lodge Escape in Cornwall

Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa – Best Relax & Explore Lodges in Devon, Somerset & Dorset

Bath Mill Lodge Retreat – Best Lodge Escape in Devon, Somerset & Dorset

Norfolk Woods Resort & Spa – Best Relax & Explore Lodges in the East of England

Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat – Best Lodge Escape in the South of England

Three of our fantastic restaurants were also Food Diamond Award winners this year. The F&B Awards are a brand new category and we are absolutely delighted to have been nominated and won. These are a recognition of all the hard work that our wonderful teams put into creating the menus and serving delicious meals!

  • Sandymouth Holiday Resort, Bistro Restaurant – Best F&B in Cornwall
  • Best F&B in North England and Best in Britain Food Award 2019 – Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat, Copper Fells Bar & Restaurant

Darwin Escapes also had 6 destinations in the finalists of each of their categories, with Keswick Reach also a finalist in the Best in Britain Award category, which is highly impressive to be recognised for the third year in a row!

Here at Darwin Escapes HQ we would love to say a massive congratulations to whole Darwin Escapes team for another fantastic year at the Hoseasons Awards! All of our colleagues work hard to help you create lasting memories of wonderful holidays at each of our fabulous destinations.

And of course, we would love to say a massive Thank You to you, our truly wonderful guests!

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Adults like to be spooked on Halloween just as much as children right? Well here is the ultimate list of adult fright nights 2021 to get your adrenaline going…

If you’re interested in an adult fright night experience the DE HQ have braved the perils of searching the web for the ultimate live scare events in the UK. We searched through endless clowns, monsters and zombies to find these frightful events near our locations – so you can book your event and accommodation all in one go!

Read on to find the best live scare adult attraction near you this Halloween…


Fright Nights

At: Thorpe Park / When: 15th – 31st October / Open times vary / Prices: £55 day pass

Thorpe Park is back with its award-winning adult fright night event. Hold your nerve at the 20 minute, utterly frightening, Terror at Amity High show, where you’re invited to the prom but will you survive the brutal vampires who are out for your blood? Or maybe Creak Freak Massacre is more your speed, where you’ll enter the abandoned Creek Woods Saw Mill and get around the unhinged resident family of lumberjacks. Other live scare attractions include Platform 15, Do or Die and Screamplexx, with so many more to give you the fright of your life this Halloween!

Nearest Location: Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat

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FEAR Scream Park

At: Avon Valley / When: 15th – 31st October / Times: 6pm – 11pm / Prices from £13.50

FEAR was voted the UK’s Best Scream Park 2019 and is one of the most popular fright night events. There are 4 returning scare attractions for FEAR fans which are X4, Anarchy Live, Phobia: Rebirth and House of Clowns. But a new terrifying scare maze will be live this year and enter at your own peril! As well as the attractions, soak up the screams from the Halloween Festival of Freakalicious, which has immersive street theatre, fire dancers, an escape room, stilt walkers and fairground rides.

Nearest Location: Bath Mill Lodge Retreat

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Hallowscream

At: York Maze / When: 8th – 31st October / Times: 6.30pm – 11.30pm / Ticket prices vary

Back with a bang, Hallowscream has over 100 actors and 5 separate live action haunted houses, as well as stage shows and creepy characters roaming around the maze. Based on a farm, legend tells us there was an awful tragedy 1873 and every year on Halloween the restless souls return to find who’s responsible. Head to the live scare attraction 2073 and get thrown into a ‘post Trump’ nuclear apocalypse, where zombies are running free and society has broken down. Corny’s Carnival has had a terrifying update, including shrinking rooms, rooms that spin and defy gravity, all filled with demonic clowns and mind blowing illusions!

Nearest Location: Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Club

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Terror Island

At: Blackgang Chine / When: 22nd – 31st October / Times: 6pm – 10pm / Prices: from £18 per person

Terror Island lets you explore one of the Isle of Wight’s most popular attractions in a fantastically frightful way! This adult fright night includes 3 terrifying attractions, The Blood Shed is a serial killers secret hideaway of rotting cabins and half human incumbents. The ancient spirits of the sea are angry with St Catherine’s Lighthouse and are out for vengeance and blood. A Pagan deity has invoked a hex on mankind in Hexcavation after being unearthed during an archaeological excavation. As well as the live scare attractions making you scream, there are two rides available, Cliff Hanger and Waterforce, along with tarot card readings, street food, entertainment and a DJ.

Nearest Location: Woodside Coastal Retreat

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Ffear Fforest

At: Zip World / When: 22nd – 31st October / Times: 7.30pm – 10.30pm / Prices: £30 per person

Head to the famous Zip World for a fantastic fright night in the wild! There will be scary characters hiding all over the woods, go for a ride on the Cursed Coaster and twist through the forest with a spooky surprise trying to steal your soul at every corner. Your ticket also gives you access to The Nets where you’ll bounce your way through the jungle while trying to survive an attack of the clowns in Europe’s longest net walkway. Are you brave enough to try Nightfall? A killer clown will be waiting at the bottom of a trapdoor just for you…

Nearest Location: New Pines Holiday Home Park

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Farmageddon

At: Ormskirk / When: 21st – 31st October / Times: 7pm – 11pm / Prices vary depending on date

A terrifying and very popular adult fright night is waiting for you this Halloween. Where you can go after the live scare attractions to slow your heart rate and enjoy the entertainment, including fire dancers, stage shows, music and high rise silk displays. The Zombie Outlaw attraction is a fantastic paintball experience where you’ll shoot anything that moves and stay away from the zombies. The Meat Locker will leave you running from Malachi’s slaughterhouse, as he’s found a way to be immortal by the consumption of human flesh, and it’s yours he wants next. Contagion will play with your mind as the insane clowns and freakish ghouls look to catch you and devour you. Welcome to Farmageddon!

Nearest Location: Talacre Beach Resort

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Alton Towers Scarefest

At: Staffordshire / When: 15th-31st October / Times: 10am – 9pm / Prices: from £34 per person

Give yourselves the adrenaline thrill you need whilst you get the spooks, frights and thrills of the Scarefest. Throughout the park you will have ghools, ghosts and creepy scares wherever you go so you will always need to be on guard. You can also book into the different scare mazes like Freak Show: Toxic Junkyard, The Attic: Terror of the Towers, Altonville Mine Tours or Darkest Depths. All of which will definitely scare even the bravest of people. Alton Towers now also has The Alton Towers Dungeon which you can also add into your Scarefest experience if you want to learn a little more about the hideously horrible history.

Nearest Location: Rivendale Lodge Retreat

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So have you found your live scare event for Halloween from our ultimate guide to the top 7 adult fright night attractions in the UK? Let us know which one you visit…and good luck!

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Enjoy a 10% off voucher to Manorafon Farm Park in Abergele, North Wales if you’re an owner or holiday with us at New Pines or Talacre Beach. Manorafon Farm Park is a fabulous family attraction in Abergele, where you can visit a wonderful range of animals and feed them too! As well as there being both an indoor and outdoor play area for the children to enjoy and a daily programme of activities to get stuck into.

New Pines Holiday Home Park is perfectly placed to explore the local area and is only a 30 minute drive away from Manorafon Farm Park. Known as the gateway to North Wales, Talacre Beach Resort offers a wonderful escape along the coastline, and is only a 35 minute journey from Manoragon Farm Park too.

 

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10% off admission voucher

Darwin Escapes has partnered with Manorafon Farm Park to help promote local businesses in our destinations. All holiday guests and owners at two of our locations will get a 10% off admission voucher to Manorafon Farm Park, where you can feed the farm animals and meet the other animals and reptiles in residence.

New Pines Holiday Home Park and Talacre Beach Resort owners can visit reception to request their 10% off admission voucher.

Holiday guests of New Pines and Talacre Beach will receive their 10% off admission vouchers as part of their check-in welcome pack.


coming soon to New Pines!

Manorafam Farm Park will also be visiting New Pines Holiday Home Park offering a fantastic small handling animal experience. They will also be visiting with their wonderful mobile farm trailer, so keep an eye out for more information about these sure-to-be fun filled events!

We’re sure you already follow our amazing New Pines Holiday Home Park social channels, but if you’re not, now is the time to click that follow button! We will be doing a ticket giveaway for Manorafon Farm Park, so don’t miss out and keep an eye our page!


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Manorafon is a wonderful family attraction for all ages to enjoy, with a number of farm animals to visit and feed, including adorable pigs, friendly goats and small horses. But there is so much more here, including meerkats and a fantastically fascinating Reptile Hut to explore.

The outdoor play areas are ideal for little ones to run around and burn off some energy, or try their hand at the Quacking Quads racetrack! If the weather isn’t on your side head to the Silly Sheep Play Barn for a wonderful soft play adventure.

Don’t worry if you get a bit peckish on your day out, The Greedy Goat Snack Hut will be on hand to dole out the goodies!


So, whether you’re a holiday guest or part of our ownership communities at New Pines and Talacre Beach, you can take advantage of the great 10% off admission voucher to Manorafon Farm Park.

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Take a sneak peek inside Bath Mill Lodge Retreat’s luxury lodge accommodation, which is the ideal alternative to a city hotel. Located only a 30 minute walk from the bustling city centre of Bath, our beautiful Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is the perfect escape to the city, while staying away from the hustle and bustle. A peaceful oasis with a wide range of accommodation to choose from, including a one bedroom, studio-style lodge and a 4 bedroom lodge. Take a sneak peek inside our luxurious lodge style accommodation below.

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Bath Mill Lodge Retreat – a city escape like no other

Along with a wide range of self-catered lodge accommodation, Bath Mill offers a wonderful place to holiday away in a historic city. All our accommodation comes with open plan living spaces, fitted kitchens, sumptuous bedding and beautiful bathrooms, including our Norland Lodges which offer the ideal city escape self-catering accommodation.

If you fancy eating out one night, you won’t have to look far as The Brook Bar & Bistro is right on your doorstep and is one of the most popular restaurants in the city. Located inside the 350 years old renovated mill house, adding to the atmosphere, but also boasts a beautiful terrace where you can relax and listen to the soothing sounds of the babbling Newton Brook flowing through the retreat. Indulge in a 3 course meal of mouth-watering meals, and relax with a drink from our fully stocked bar. Bath Mill also boasts a gym lodge, which is fully equipped for all your workout needs, including cardio machines and free weights.

Enjoy a peaceful stroll into the historic city for afternoon tea at The Pump Room, just like Jane Austen used to. Or visit the famous Roman Baths and learn about the history of the city and see how they used to live during the Roman times. Visit the famous Victoria Park which has acres of greenery to explore, as well as a variety of activities including hot air balloon rides. There really is an endless stream of activities to do and places to see in Bath, you’ll never be bored.

Why not start planning how you’ll explore this beautiful and historic city today and book your Bath Mill holiday?

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Ever wondered what a holiday at the Kilnwick Percy Resort in Yorkshire, would be like? Well, we asked Instagram sensation Cockapoo Marley to help show you what it’s like to be on holiday with us at The KP Resort, from the start of your day to the activities you can get up to on park. Marley covered everything, and we’re sure she had a blast doing it too! Follow her holiday from start to finish in these heart-stoppingly adorable photos below.

Settle in with a cuppa to scroll this post, the pictures are worth it, we promise!


Start your day by popping into the Pro Shop to book your tee time and get all your golfing goodies. Then jump into a golf buggie and head out for a round of golf on our championship course (Marley is loving the golf buggie so much!)

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After playing a morning of golf, head inside our Reception area to meet our friendly staff and enjoy a meal, with a refreshing drink from The Glasshouse Restaurant

Cockapoo Marley sat at the bar Cockapoo Marley with reception staff


Or maybe you’d like to start your day off in The Box Gym, which offers everything you could need for a full body workout

Cockapoo Marley stood on a exercise ball Cockapoo Marley holding a dumbbell Cockapoo Marley stood on a treadmill


After all that activity on your holiday, you are fully deserving of a relaxing trip to our Tranquility Spa Lodge and outdoor Nordic Spa facilities (just look how relaxed Marley is!)

Cockapoo Marley having a massage Cockapoo Marley stood by the sauna Cockapoo Marley having a nail treament


Retreat to the peacefulness of your holiday lodge, change into your swimming costume and jump straight in the hot tub (goggles and sunglasses optional, but Marley looks fantastic!)

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Or spend your holiday lounging around in our wonderful two storey lodges, with full self-catering facilities, unrivalled views of the surrounding Yorkshire Wolds and king size beds (look at that view!)

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At the end of each day you’re on holiday with us, relax in our comfortable beds and have a truly refreshing sleep, ready to go again the next day!

Cockapoo Marley lying in bed wearing an eye mask


So as you can see from our photos, Marley had the time of her life at the Kilnwick Percy Resort in Yorkshire, from relaxing in the spa and enjoying a drink at The Glasshouse, to working out in our gym and venturing out on to the golf course!

There really is so much to do on park at The KP, and as it’s only 30 minutes away from the historic city of York, there is so much to explore too! You will never run out of things to do and new places to discover.

Book your holiday to the Kilnwick Percy Resort in Yorkshire today and start enjoying your holiday now!

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