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!

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!

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!

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!

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…

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

During 2016 our wonderful Thanet Well Lodge Retreat underwent a development, with beautiful new lodges added to our location…

We here at Darwin Escapes are constantly improving our parks and accommodations, helping to create memories that last a life time during your holidays is so important to us. With so many new locations opening over the last couple of years, with some still to open, we try not to forget about our long standing and popular locations too. Thanet Well Lodge Retreat is one of the most popular destinations in the Lake District, and has recently undergone a small development, with new lodge accommodations.

Here are some images taken during the development, which is now finished…

How breath-taking are the views surrounding the park? A true escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. If you’re staying at Thanet Well Lodge Retreat soon please check-in on Instagram and show us all at Darwin Escapes HQ how the park is looking!

View Piran Meadows Resort & Spa from the sky with our new drone footage. Ever wonder what a birds eye view of our parks would look like? Well now you can see Piran Meadows Resort in Newquay from above!

Piran Meadows Resort & Spa is surrounded by the understated Cornish Countryside, this secluded location has breath taking views of the surrounding fields, with 5 Star facilities onsite including a 2 lane bowling alley, golf simulator, onsite restaurant and the relaxing Serenity Spa to treat yourself to an Aromatherapy Associates therapy all under one roof!

See the beautiful and award winning resort from above in our drone video below

Visit Piran Meadows Resort & Spa to book your holiday now

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Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat is nearing it’s opening date and I thought it was time to show you some development photos…

In the heart of the Lake District, Darwin Escapes is redeveloping a brand new UK holiday location with fantastic facilities and outstanding accommodation called Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat (it just rolls right of the tongue right?). So I thought it was about time for us to give you a good taster of what’s to come at this location, check out the photos below…

Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat has a soft open due in Decemeber, with the website taking bookings from around Novemeber, so keep checking back to see when you can book your next Lake District Holiday! And I would just like to say a huge Thank You to Sean Wilson for the photos of our redevelopment!

Happy Adventuring Folks!

The Dorset Jurassic Coast is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and these images will show you why…

Visit the Jurassic Coastline with our beautiful Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat location in Poole, a popular holiday destination in Dorset for all the family. Known as one of the most stunning places to visit, these 9 images will show you why, a truly breathtaking location to explore with lots of family fun things to do around the local area. Take a look at the 9 images below to sway you on where to stay for your next UK holiday to Dorset…

Did these sway you to stay at Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat? Book your next Dorset holiday here

Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is an idyllic and tranquil location, just 10 minutes away from the bustling city centre, and this weekend is it celebrating its first birthday!

Bath Mill Lodge Retreat was previously called Newton Mill, and this tenting and touring park underwent a multi-million pound redevelopment in 2015 to turn it into the stunning lodge retreat it is today, along with the 350 year old mill house which was also lovingly restored. Bath Mill has everything you could need on a self catering city break in Bath, from our state of the art gym, large function room for great corporate events, to our cute children’s playing area near the babbling Newton Brook. Along with our world class Brook Bar & Bistro Restaurant, that serves delicious food and is a hit with the locals and guests alike!

Our outstanding lodges that can sleep up to a party of 8, we also have our wonderful and quirky Norland Lodges available too, perfect for one night stays in Bath. These studio style lodges have everything you need for a self catering business stay in the city. From a beautifully finished kitchenette, luxurious king size bed, flat screen TV and comfy sofa to the outstanding sumptuous bathroom all on offer in these lovely little studio lodges!
Manager Will and his team will be celebrating the birthday all weekend, with cupcakes and a quiz night on Friday 12th August and fun live music on Saturday 13th August, leading up to the big day on Sunday 14th August – Bath Mill’s first birthday!

So Happy First Birthday to our beautiful Bath Mill Lodge Retreat, check out the video below for some glimpses before you book your next city break in Bath…

Happy Adventuring Guys & Dolls!

A huge thank you to the guys at Just Lodges who have provided this fantastic drone footage of our brand new Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat on the Isle of Wight.

These fantastic videos really capture what makes our new resort so impressive, being embedded in a tranquil woodland but with easy access to the coast on an island which is almost entirely an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You will also be able to make out our stunning new accommodation, which is made up of impressive self catered holiday lodges and magical treehouses.

Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat is really setting new standards on the island, with a huge range of facilities including our Kellermans and The Braai Restaurants, which serve a wide range of meals to accommodate varying requirements. We even have Pizza Alfresco, an outdoor pizza oven service for when the weather is a match for our stunning facilities. Those looking for a bit of peace and relaxation can also take advantage of on-site spa lodge which offers a wide range of treatments.

With a tranquil environment and glorious accommodation, what more could you want on your next Isle of Wight holiday? Make sure you book your stay today!