Darwin Escapes’ brand new location is closing in on it’s opening day! Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat is steaming towards its opening day, so here’s a little sneak peek of the accommodation you could be staying in! Located in Kent, this beautiful retreat will be the place to relax and explore the historic city of Canterbury and the surrounding areas. Take a look at the luxurious accommodation you’ll be in below…

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So why not book your next holiday at Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat? You could be relaxing in one of these beautiful lodge accommodations!

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Take a look at the beautiful little details in Hawkchurch Resort & Spa

 

It’s all in the details at Hawkchurch Resort & Spa, with absolutely stunning surroundings, luxury lodge accommodation and five star facilities, the little things count…

After a recent trip to Hawkchurch Resort & Spa I was blown away by all the little details that they have created and I wanted to share them with you! Having a favourite park is kind of like having a favourite puppy, it’s pretty impossible here at DE HQ because all our locations really are beautiful (and I’m not just saying that, check them out and you’ll see it’s true!) but Hawkchurch has stolen a little of my heart with all these extra touches around the park…

Views from hawkchurch Hydro pool detail photo Photo of the restaurant's details at Hawkchurch Photo of a gin and tonic at Hawkchurch Photo of a mirror in Hawkchurch's spa Massage table in Hawkchurch's spa Photo of the relaxation area in Hawkchurch's spa Photo of the hydro pool at Hawkchurch Interior photo of the gym at hawkchurch

So why wait? Book your holiday in the heart of the Axe Valley, Devon now and enjoy a relaxing break at Hawkchurch Resort & Spa!

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Darwin Escapes is adding to our ever expanding portfolio, with Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat! Take a sneak peek at our how the development of our Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat is coming along. When finished this luxury location will be the place for tranquil and relaxing holidays in Kent!

Photo of the construction work at Canterbury Reach Photo of the construction work at Canterbury Reach Canterbury Reach redevelopment photo Canterbury Reach redevelopment photo Canterbury Reach old sign


Canterbury Reach is due to open in Spring 2017, make sure to keep checking back on the website for more development pictures and information!

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Looking for a romantic break away with your loved one? Darwin Escapes can help you out! Darwin Escapes’ North Devon location – Beach Cove Coastal Retreat, has gained the reputation as one of the most romantic places in the UK, with the 1 bedroom, quirky accommodation having a lot to do with this. But we also have 1 bedroom romantic getaway lodges at quite a few of our luxury locations, so whether you are looking for a romantic city break or a loved-up country holiday, we will have the perfect hand-picked location to fit your needs!


Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat

Woodside Bay is located in the Isle of Wight, with world class facilities including a choice of 3 restaurants, state of the art gym and spa lodge for luxury treatments.

winford lodge

One double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, fully fitted kitchen in an open plan living and dining area. Enjoy the decking area with patio furniture, and keep an eye out for the Winford Premier offering a luxury hot tub outside too.

treehouse

Sleeping two, this studio style, one of a kind, luxurious and quirky accommodation offers world class copper finishing throughout. With limited kitchen facilities and luxurious en-suite bathroom, along with a wood burner, decking area with furniture and hot tub.


Mullion Cove Coastal Retreat

Mullion Cove is located in South Cornwall and is surrounded by fun activities to do, as well as stunning scenery to explore, including the most southern point on mainland UK, the Lizard Peninsula.

porthleven premier

With one double bedroom, beautiful bathroom, open plan living/dining/kitchen area the Porthleven Premier has everything you could need. A fully fitted kitchen and board games to entertain on your romantic getaway, as well as a private decking area with outdoor hot tub.


Bath Mill Lodge Retreat

Bath Mill is a tranquil retreat just a 20 minute walk from Bath city centre, with a state of the art gym lodge and the luxury Brook Bar & Bistro for mouth watering meals.

norland lodge

A studio style lodge offering a super king sized bed, with deluxe shower and bath, for that added luxurious feel. The kitchenette includes, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster, with a Bluetooth docking station and flat screen TV. This lodge can be booked for 1, 2, 3, or 4 night breaks, depending on your plans.


Thanet Well Lodge Retreat

Located on the edge of the Lake District, Thanet Well offers unrivalled views of the beautiful surrounding scenery. Visit Brougham Castle in nearby Penrith for some local history of the area.

ebony 1

With a king size bed and a stunning en-suite bathroom, the Ebony 1 is a beautiful lodge to share your romantic break in the Lake District. A fully fitted kitchen, with open plan living/dining/kitchen area means you will have everything you could need, along with the luxury touches including a feature fireplace, free standing bath and private outdoor decking.


Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat

Keswick Reach is a brand new location, offering beautiful food at the Copper Fells restaurant, luxury treatments at the Ammara Spa and state of the art gym, sauna and Jacuzzi pool. Keep an eye out for ‘Duck TV’ and see the ducks enjoying their very own lodge on the lake.

ruskin 1

A beautifully finished 1 bedroom lodge, with a fully fitted kitchen including dishwasher, contemporary dining area and breakfast bar in the spacious open plan living area. Opt for the Ruskin 1 Premier if you are looking for a hot tub and riverside view.

walpole

A one double bedroom lodge with a beautiful en-suite including bath and separate shower. An outdoor decking area offers views of the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The fully fitted kitchen, dining table and breakfast bar, means you will have everything you need on your romantic break away. There are 3 other types of the Walpole, the Walpole View with a riverside view, the Walpole Premier for an outdoor hot tub, or the Walpole Premier View with both, make sure to check your requirements before booking!


Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat

A brand new location for 2017, Wareham Forest offers utter tranquillity in the Dorset countryside, surrounded by magical woodland. Close to the bustling coastal town of Poole, which offers nightlife, restaurants and many activities for you romantic break in the UK.

willow 1

A luxurious double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, the Willow 1 offers luxury in the brand new Dorset location. With a fully fitted kitchen, dining table and breakfast bar in the spacious kitchen/dining/living area, you will have everything you need for your self catering holiday. If you would like an added extra of an outdoor hot tub then make sure to book the Willow 1 Premier Lodge.


Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat

Drop next door to The Duke of Cambridge Pub for a delicious meal, or a quiet drink in the Surrey countryside. Or opt to catch the train for a 50 minute journey to the bustling capital city of London, before returning to the tranquillity of Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat.

cobbett traditional premier

Sleeping two, this 1 double bedroom with a beautiful king size, four poster bed offers luxury while holidaying in Surrey. Including a Jacuzzi bath, outdoor hot tub on private decking, as well as your own private sauna in the lodge. With a fully fitted kitchen and spacious, open plan living/dining/kitchen area to enjoy your relaxing, romantic break away.

falkner watersedge

A king size, four poster bed offers a luxurious nights sleep in this 1 bedroom lodge, with a fully fitted kitchen, open plan living and dinning area for everything you could need on a self catering break away. With a luxury en-suite, private sauna, board games, plus a veranda offering beautiful views of the secluded and tranquil pond where the ducks have their very own lodge.


Hawkchurch Resort & Spa

Hawkchurch offers a state of the art gym, luxury and health promoting hydrotherapy pool, indulgent spa treatments at the Ezina Spa, as well as a choice of dinners from Pizza Alfresco or The Beeches Bar & Bistro for a mouth watering meal.

quinn lodge

With a spacious, open plan living/kitchen/dining area, this one bedroom lodge offers everything you would need for your romantic break in South Devon. With a private decking to enjoy, a fully fitted kitchen, free standing and roll top bath for added luxury, along with a Smart TV for a cuddly night on the sofa. If you would like an outdoor hot tub make sure to book the Quinn Premier Lodge.


Beach Cove Coastal Retreat

All of the beach hut-inspired accommodation and apartments, at Beach Cove – sleep 2. This makes it the go-to location for a romantic break in North Devon. Our premier range of accommodation offers private hot tubs for a beautiful view of Hele Bay from your own decking. The studio style, quirky accommodation is decorated in soft pastel colours, with modern kitchen facilities, as well as a soft and luxurious bed and flat screens TV’s.


So whether you are looking for a secluded countryside break in Dorset, a romantic getaway to North Devon or a loved-up city break to Bath, Darwin Escapes has the location and perfect accommodation for your needs! Why not check out our romantic breaks page for information?

Happy Holidaying!

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Darwin Escapes’ brand new Dorset location, Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat is now open!

 

If you are looking for luxury holidays in Dorset now is the perfect time to book with our brand new location offering fantastic views in a magical woodland setting. Our wonderful managers cut the red tape for the opening day, Wareham Forest is a place where you can relax in nature and feel your stresses of everyday life drain away while you enjoy your luxury, self catering holiday in the Dorset countryside.

 

Take a look at the pictures below for a sneak peek of what could be your best holiday of 2017!

Staff at Wareham Forest cutting the red ribbon on opening day Photos of the lodges at Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat Photos of the lodges at Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat Two of Wareham Forest's receptionists posing for a photo behind reception Photo of the lodges at Wareham Forest on a misty day Photo of the surrounding woodlands at Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat Photos of lodges surrounded by trees at Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat Photos of lodges surrounded by trees at Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat Interior shot of the reception and small shop at Wareham forest lodge retreat Side view of the lodges at Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat Photo of the lodges at Wareham forest lodge retreat

Book a holiday at Wareham Forest and explore the Dorset countryside, while relaxing in the woodland surrounding you in luxury, brand new accommodation!

Happy Holidaying!

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Ever wonder how our unique Beach Hut accommodation came to be? See the evolution for yourself here!

 

Beach Cove Coastal Retreat is an award winning location on the breath taking coast of Hele Bay, Devon. Our quirky Beach Hut accommodation always draws oo’s and awe’s of anyone who holidays with us, but have you ever looked at these unique huts and wondered how they came to be? Well I have some exclusive photos for you to feast your eyes on!

Take a look at the humble beginnings of this 2015 Best in Britain Hoseasons Winning location…

Photo of a beach hut under construction Photo of the inside of a beach hut under construction Shot of a beach hut being built Photo of a beach hut under construction Photo of a beach hut under construction Photo of a beach hut under construction Photo of two beach huts under construction

and this is how they look now…fully fledged, quirky beach huts!

Photo of the views from a beach hut decking Photo collage of a beach hut Exterior shot of a beach hut

And that ladies and gents is how our stunning little Beach Huts came to life on the factory floor! Why not book a holiday at the award winning location for your 2017 beach getaway?

Happy Holidaying!

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The staff at Piran Meadows managed to show this Teddy a good time before he was reunited with his much loved family!

 

Teddy was accidently left behind at one of the lodges at Piran Meadows Resort & Spa in Newquay; while waiting for his transport, Teddy managed to help out the reception staff by answering the phones and he even relaxed and enjoyed the facilities! He gave archery a go, had a soothing massage at Serenity Spa and even chilled out in the sauna, what a lucky Teddy!


Teddy on the phone

Teddy at Piran Meadows gym

Teddy playing pool at Piran Meadows

Teddy playing ping pong at Piran Meadows

Teddy having a massage at Piran Meadows

Teddy bowling at Piran Meadows

Teddy sat on a Piran Meadows deckchair

Teddying shooting a crossbow arrow


After Teddy’s fabulous day, he was ready for his transport home with his new duck friend in tow, his little suitcase and even some special sweets for his owner!

Teddy holding a suitcase ready to come home


We want to say a huge thank you to the amazing staff at Piran Meadows Resort & Spa for spoiling Teddy and treating him to a fun-filled day, and for reuniting him with his family with pictures of his wonderful printed out too!

What does your Teddy get up to when you’re away?


Happy Adventuring!

 

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Last night the Hoseasons 2016 Awards Ceremony took place, and Darwin Escapes came out top again! Every year the Hoseasons Conference and Awards ceremony takes place, with UK holiday companies from all over the country donning their best black tie suits and sparkly dresses for the prestigious event…

Darwin Escapes has a history of success at the awards, with Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa winning Best in Britain 2014 and Piran Meadows taking the crown in 2015. And this year Beach Cove Coastal Retreat managed to take home the Best in Britain 2016 for Small Parks & Lodges Award! As well as Darwin Escapes managing to take home 7 other Diamond Hoseasons 2016 Awards!

There was a change at the Hoseasons 2016 Awards this year, instead of one category fits all they went with large park and small park categories, so here are the Darwin Escapes Winners…


2016 winner of family fun for cornwall is sandymouth holiday home park

2016 winner of relax & explore for large parks in cornwall is piran meadows resort & spa

2016 winner of relax & explore for small parks in devon, somerset & dorset is beach cove coastal retreat

2016 winner of relax & explore for large parks in devon, somerset & dorset is cheddar woods resort & spa

2016 winner of large parks in wales is new pines holiday home park

(this is the first year that New Pines has entered the competition, and what a fantastic result!)


2016 winner of lodge escapes for large parks in devon, somerset & dorset is bath mill lodge retreat

(another first time winner, Bath Mill only opened its doors in 2015!)


2016 winner of lodge escapes for large parks in the south of england is woodside bay lodge retreat

(the home of our quirky tree house accommodation, and another first time winner after opening its doors in 2016!)


best in britain for small parks & lodges 2016 winner is… beach cove coastal retreat!

Beach Cove Coastal Retreat first opened its doors in 2013, and stood out from the crowd straight away with the quirky beach huts, all painted in pastel colours. The park itself is outstanding and has fast gained the reputation of one of the most romantic places in the UK, with countless engagement proposals taking place there. The location is jaw droppingly stunning, sitting on the Cliffside overlooking Hele Bay and just a two minute walk away from the beautiful Devonshire beach and sea. Well Done to the whole team at Beach Cove for this fantastic achievement!


And a huge Well Done to the whole Darwin Escapes team across all of our UK holiday parks for helping us win 8 Diamond Hoseasons 2016 Awards! A massive achievement and very well deserved after everyone working so hard all year round!

Happy Hoseasons 2016 Awards Ladies & Gents!

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Take advantage of one of the UK’s Best Go-Kart Circuits During Half Term. As part of our partnership with GYG Karting, we are delighted to be able to offer 10% off the price of arrive and drive karting for all Darwin Escapes customers this half term. All you have to do in order to redeem this offer is enter the promotional code “darwin” when you are booking your arrive and drive session on the gygkarting.com website.


family fun in the North Wales countryside

The circuit is located in the midst of the tranquil North Wales countryside near Cerrigydrduion, perfectly located for a great day out for anyone staying at one of our North Wales Holiday Parks over the course of the half term week. This offer is open to both owners and holiday makers alike.

The Glan Y Gors circuit is generally regarding as being one of the most challenging and spectacular outdoor karting circuits in the UK. It regularly plays host to national karting championship events featuring many of the stars of tomorrow. This is a circuit where the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button honed their skills in their younger years prior to hitting the big time in the world of Formula One. The circuit is regularly featured on championship broadcasts on Sky Sports and S4C.


Darwin Escapes offer of 10% off at GYG

You can find out whether or not you have got what it takes behind the wheel of a go-kart in these fantastic arrive and drive sessions which are now even more affordable than before thanks to this special Darwin Escapes offer.

It is the perfect day out for all the family, with various skills levels taken account of courtesy of the two circuit layouts which are available. The shorter track is ideal for beginners or those who are not overly confident with their driving abilities, while the longer configuration is not for the faint hearted featuring the notorious devils pinch corner. Take this at full throttle if you dare!

There are also two different sizes of go-kart available to hire for arrive and drive sessions. The smallest of which is the Honda 160cc kart which is designed for the less-confident, inexperienced and younger drivers, including children aged nine and above, who are taller than 4ft 5 inches, all welcome to take to the track. The larger go-kart is the Honda 270cc kart, which is great for those who are confident in their abilities and keen to push the limits.

Happy Driving Thrill-Seekers!

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Beach Cove Coastal Retreat has the most stunning beach hut accommodation and I just can’t wait to show you them…

 

From the small details, beautiful decorations and the sumptuous bedding to the relaxing sofas and outstanding views, our unique beach hut accommodation will leave you breathless and desperate for a Devonshire holiday in Beach Cove Coastal Retreat, so let me show you my Beach Hut…

views from beach cove Bedroom in a beach hut at beach cove Interior shot of a kitchen in beach hut Lounge in a beach hut at beach cove hot tub available at beach cove

Book your Beach Cove Coastal Retreat holiday now and escape from the mundane with a quirky Beach Hut holiday!

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