 You can save 10% at Cove Seal Bay Resort with our exclusive discount code for 2026 We've been given an exclusive discount code for 10% off Cove Seal Bay Resort for 2026. You need to book via this link and use the discount code HPGAUG10. You need to book before 16/08/26 but you can use this Cove Seal Bay promo code for holidays taking place after that date. Here's how to use the offer code at Seal Bay: 1. Select a Bronze or Silver caravanIt's worth noting that you can't use this discount code on 'Classic' accommodation, which is the cheapest option. It's valid on Bronze and Silver caravans, which make up about half of the accommodation options when we searched. When we checked some dates, the difference in price between 'Classic' and 'Bronze' was less than 10% - so you'll generally save some money if you upgrade and then use the discount code.  2. Enter your detailsThe discount code box is quite far through the form on the Cove website, so you need to click through:
3. Enter the discount codeYou'll now be at a page called 'Payment Amount'. Look for the discount code box:  Enter the code at the top of this page and you will get 10% off your booking. That's it!That should do the trick. If you have any problems, I would suggest contacting Cove directly, as we don't have any control over the discount code. Terms and conditions: Offer is valid exclusively for new self-catering bookings in Bronze and Silver caravans only, when booking with the Flexible Rate, Standard Non-refundable or Standard Advanced Purchase 10% or 15% discount rates only. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions (including Non-refundable or Advanced Purchase rates with a discount % greater than 15%), last minute offers or discount codes. All bookings are subject to availability at the time of booking. Holiday Booking Terms and Conditions apply and can be found at https://cove.co.uk/terms-conditions/
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 Shorefield Country Park is one of seven holiday parks where you can use our discount code We've been given a 5% off discount code for Shorefield holidays in 2026. You just need to go via this page and use the code AFFILIATE5. It expires on 31st January 2027, so it can be used for July and August 2026 summer holidays, as well as September breaks and October half term. We've tested the code ourselves and it worked a treat. Where do I use this Shorefield promo code to save 5% on my holiday?You need to enter the Shorefield 2026 discount code on step three of the booking process, which is labelled as 'Payment'. Before you get to that, you need to pick your dates and enter your personal details including your address and some holiday options. You'll see something like this along the top, which shows where you are along the booking process:  Once you're on step three, look for the box that says 'Have a discount code?'. At the time of writing, it looks like this:  Once you click on that box, it reveals a box for filling in your Shorefield discount code.  Click on 'Apply Discount' and the discount code should then take 5% off the cost of your holiday. We tried a few dates and found that it worked fine. For example, for this holiday it saved us about £20.  Where can I use this Shorefield discount code?Shorefield has seven holiday parks around Dorset and New Forest including:
You can use the discount code at any of these Shorefield holiday parks for the rest of 2026.  We first visited Watermill Leisure Park in Lincolnshire in Spring 2026 We were blessed with some lovely sunshine when we visited Watermill Leisure Park in Spring 2026. You'll find it near to the small town of Caistor and right on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. My experience with the Lincolnshire Wolds is that they are very pleasant and have some nice rolling hills but don't really compare in grandeur to places such as the Lake District or the Peak District. Apologies to those who disagree with my faint praise. The first thing we noticed at Watermill Leisure Park was the field of alpacas that you'll spot on your way in to the park.  We spotted these alpacas on the way into Watermill Leisure Park This is a nice touch and adds a bit if character to the site. We then came across the large and modern reception building of Watermill Leisure Park.  The reception and bar at Watermill Leisure Park Facilities at Watermill Leisure ParkWe've been visiting a few smaller holiday parks and leisure parks around this part of Lincolnshire recently. As with others we've been to, it does not have a great mountain of attractions and facilities on site (you want Haven Cleethorpes if that's your desire). The vibe is very much about peace and quiet rather than entertainment. However, Watermill Leisure Park does have a small bar, which is part of the reception. We always pay close attention when we visit a leisure park or a holiday park at how well maintained it is. In the case of Watermill Leisure Park, we found that it was very proudly kept with plenty of smooth tarmac, neatly cut grass and a good range of trees around the site. It has a lovely relaxing feel to it, which of course is exactly what you want when you're on holiday. In case you haven't picked this up so far, it is worth mentioning that this is not the holiday park for you if you're looking for things to do on site. You won't find a swimming pool with flumes here or an evening entertainer to teach the children how to juggle. You also won't find sports courts or playgrounds. Accommodation at Watermill Leisure ParkWe were particularly interested in the lodges at Watermill Leisure Park, which you can book through Hoseasons. These are in a really lovely spot overlooking the lake, which has its own fountain.  We loved this lake and fountain at Watermill Leisure Park The design of the lodges is beautifully modern and it's just the sort of accommodation that we look for when we're looking for somewhere to stay in the UK. The design is quite familiar to those of us that have stayed one of the many Darwin Escapes holiday parks around the UK.  These lodges at Watermill Leisure Park are similar to those at Darwin Escapes  These caravans are at the cheaper end of the accommodation options at Watermill Leisure Park  Verandas are provided with lots of the accommodation at Watermill Leisure Park  It was a bit of a grey day when we took this photo! Vibe and atmosphere at Watermill Leisure ParkThese sort of leisure parks and holiday parks do a terrific job of making me feel relaxed. When we go somewhere such as Butlins we always have a great time but I'm not sure that relaxation is the first thing on my mind. Watermill Leisure Park has a lovely mix of a large lake and plenty of green space that gives it a friendly and relaxing vibe.  The roads and paths around Watermill Leisure Park are very well cared for Final thoughts on Watermill Leisure ParkIt's absolutely essential in my view to do some digging around and researching before you book anywhere to stay. If you were to turn up at Watermill Leisure Park looking for the sort of entertainment you might find with Haven or Parkdean or even Butlins then you would certainly be disappointed. Honestly, you'd only have yourself to blame.
However, if you want somewhere where you can relax, listen to the birds, pop out for some walks and take a little trip into the small town of Caistor then you won't be disappointed with Watermill Leisure Park. Here's our review of Caistor Lakes in Lincolnshire, which includes a number of lodges including several with good fishing. We visited in Spring 2026 and considered factors such as location, facilities and accommodation.  Caistor Lakes lives up to its tagline of 'Nature, Peace, Tranquility' First impressions and location of Caistor LakesCaistor is very small town within Lincolnshire. It's not a coastal place so this isn't one for you if your idea of a good holiday park is one where you can get to the beach, get sand between your toes and buy an ice cream outside an amusement arcade. Having said that it's not a huge drive if you want to day out in Skegness or Cleethorpes. Caistor Lakes Holiday Park is just a few minutes outside of Caistor and we found it to be exquisitely well maintained. There is clearly a lot of pride in this holiday park, which is privately owned rather than being part of a big chain. The term 'holiday park' may be pushing it a little, but it's a nice collection of accommodation with a good sized and modern reception building, which has a large fish pond at the front. This fish pond is a good indicator that the vast majority of people visiting Caistor Lakes holiday park will be there to do some angling.  The reception at Caistor Lakes includes a large fish pond Facilities at Caistor LakesAs I said, Caistor Lakes holiday park is very much about fishing whilst sat in one of your modern lodges. It doesn't have the sort of holiday park features that you would get with Haven or Parkdean Resort. There is no swimming pool or mini golf or climbing wall that you'll be signing up for. Instead, you can expect to spend most of your time sat on your balcony whilst fishing from one of several lakes at the site. Of course, it gives it a rather niche appeal but for some people it will be exactly what they're looking for. Accommodation at Caistor LakesThe accommodation at Caistor Lakes is very modern and quite similar to the sort of lodges that you would get if you stayed at Darwin Escapes. For those that don't know, Darwin Escapes is a big brand that has about 20 large holiday parks across the UK. It's worth pointing out that Caistor Lakes is not a large holiday park by any means. Besides the lodges, there is a modestly-sized area for touring caravans and motorhomes. Much like the rest of the park, this is very well presented and looked after. It is certainly a step up from some of the slightly tatty holiday parks we've visited over the years.  The accommodation is built around lakes  Caistor Lakes is a small site, so all the accommodation is close to the water  Tourers have hardstanding pitches at Caistor Lakes Vibe and atmosphere at Caistor LakesYou'll have picked up by now that the vibe and atmosphere at this resort is very much one of peace and relaxation whilst you do some fishing. It is not the place to come for non-stop entertainment or anything along those lines. Final thoughts on Caistor LakesWe very much like the vibe and modern setting offered by Caistor Lakes. It isn't somewhere that we would normally stay as none of us are anglers but that's not to say it wouldn't be ideal for you.
The whole site is modern and well looked after and for an angling break in this part of Lincolnshire, I think it deserves a solid recommendation.  Wold View Country Park can be found within the Lincolnshire Wolds, which are perhaps one of the lesser-known parts of rural England with designation as an AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Here's what we thought of its accommodation, facilities, vibe and location when we visited in Spring 2026. First impressions of Wold View Country ParkOur first impression on approaching Wold View Country Park was the rather lovely hills that can be seen from the site. This, of course, is not what Lincolnshire is famous for and after much driving through flat landscapes they do provide something of a visual treat. The approach to the park is a long and well-maintained path and the sun was shining when we arrived, which certainly added to the enjoyment  We were treated to lovely views on the approach to Wold View Country Park Accommodation at Wold View Country ParkThere's a mix of accommodation at Wold View Country Park. When we visited, a good number of people had brought their own touring caravans and had set up near to one of the lakes. As you'll have gathered, this holiday leisure park is very much one for anglers rather than for families with noisy children who need constant entertainment.  Tourers enjoying the shade from one of the many trees at Wold View Country Park A little further along past the main reception area we came across the lodges, which are our main interest when we're looking at holidays in the UK. These are presented in a very pleasant crescent shape so they all have a good view over one of the lakes. Personally, I think having a view from a lodge is absolutely essential. My first choice is always a sea view but a lake view is a good runners-up prize. The location of Wold View Country Park, of course, is not right by the beach but you could get to the East Lincolnshire coastline in about half an hour, which makes it suitable for a day trip, in my view.  The high quality lodges at Wold View Country Park reminded us of Darwin Escapes  These lodges overlook the lake at Wold View Country Park Facilities at Wold View Country ParkAs with many leisure parks it is important that you don't come rushing here expecting to be provided with the big range of activities and facilities on site. That's certainly the case at Wold View, which doesn't have anything like a swimming pool or climbing wall or a high ropes that you might find at big Haven holiday parks. I would hope you were aware of that before booking but I think it's worth saying nonetheless! The main activity, of course, is fishing and we saw plenty of people making the most of the fishing facilities at the park. There is also a reception and a café, so it's not entirely without facilities  The cafe at Wold View Country Park Vibe and atmosphere at Wold View Country ParkThe combination of several lakes along with a good selection of trees and plenty of well-kept green space means that Wold View Country Park is an incredibly relaxing place. It has a very different vibe from big family holiday parks, which combine excitement with often quite crammed in accommodation. Here, the accommodation didn't feel squashed in and the whole area felt very green and far enough from the road to offer some peace and quiet.  We liked the calm vibe at Wold View Country Park Final thoughts on Wold View Country ParkWold View Country Park certainly won't be for everyone. It's not going to compete with big name holiday parks that offer lots of facilities and entertainment - but then again I'm not sure that it wants to. Instead, this park will mostly appeal to couples and families with children who don't mind not being provided with endless entertainment. It's a relatively quiet part of the country and you'll need to be getting in the car to go and find entertainment. Of course, it being a quiet area is part of the appeal for a lot of people. It doesn't have the slightly tacky vibe and feel that you get at the East Lincolnshire coast in places such as Skegness, Mablethorpe and Cleethorpes. Instead, the Lincolnshire Wolds give a very attractive setting and make this a relaxing and appealing place to stay.   We were charmed by Woodhall Country Park Woodhall Country Park is a real delight. We paid a visit towards the end of spring in 2026 and felt that it was a real gem that probably isn't known about by a huge number of people. Here's what we thought of its location, first impressions, accommodation and facilities. Location of Woodhall Country ParkFor those that don't know Lincolnshire very well, it's worth saying that Woodhall Spa is one of the nicest towns in the whole of the county. Personally, I find some parts of Lincolnshire to be quite sparse but Woodhall Spa has a real character to it, including a thriving High Street and even a very old traditional cinema in the woods (the Kinema in the Woods). Perhaps it's no great surprise then that the country park is equally lovely. However, it certainly isn't a great location for beachside holidays. You'll have a drive of 45 minutes to visit the coastline that includes Skegness and Mablethorpe. The good news is that the location is (in my opinion) much classier and more appealing, even if it is rather lacking in local attractions and beaches.  There are plenty of trees at Woodhall Country Park, which add to the relaxed feel First impressions of Woodhall Country ParkOur first impression upon arrival at Woodhall Country Park was the large and impressive new reception building that is currently being built. By the time we get around to publishing this guide it may well be much further along! I'm not completely sure what is going to be inside this reception building but it certainly looks large enough to provide some on-site facilities.  This building was under construction when we visited Woodhall Country Park Facilities and accommodation at Woodhall Country ParkAs it stands, there aren't a lot of things to do on site. There are some fishing lakes and a fair amount of space to go for walks but it certainly doesn't have things like swimming pools or children's activities. Instead, this is more the sort of place where you go for a bit of peace and quiet - or perhaps if you're visiting family in the local area.  This bus has been turned into a café at Woodhall Country Park The accommodation at Woodhall Country Park is a real mix but it all looks pretty decent to me. A large amount of space is taken up by the camping and touring area, which is nicely laid out with plenty of trees and a good amount of space between the caravans.  There's plenty of hardstanding for camping and touring at Woodhall Country Park Our focus and interest though is on the holiday park side of Woodhall Country Park. The smaller end of the accommodation options are some little pods, which overlook one of the lakes. These are similar in size to a large family tent and look quite appealing if you like a glamping or slightly rustic vibe to your holiday.  These camping pods are one of the accommodation options at Woodhall Country Park There are then half a dozen very smart looking one storey lodges that are in a circle with a fire pit in the middle. These have hot tubs and are also near to one of the lakes. The design reminded me very much of some Center Parcs or Landal Greenparks accommodation, particularly those that you get within Europe.  These lodges with hot tubs are placed around a fire pit at Woodhall Country Park However, the majority of the rental accommodation is lodges, which come in various shapes and sizes. All the lodges we saw were similar in quality and style to those found at Darwin Escapes, which is a brand that we are a big fan of. The lodges are well spaced out and some of them have hot tubs. Several of them also have views looking over the lakes.  The lodges at Woodhall Country Park are large and modern  The style is quite similar to Darwin Escapes' lodges  Some lodges overlook the water Atmosphere and vibe at Woodhall Country ParkThe atmosphere and vibe at Woodhall Country Park is a long way from family holiday parks such as Haven and Parkdean Resorts. The limited facilities and rural location away from any big seaside resorts means that this is the place for rest and relaxation rather than non-stop activities. We felt the whole site was very smart and well looked after. One of my favourite hobbies when I visit holiday parks is to take a look at the pathways to see how well maintained they are. In this case, they've gone for big chunky gravel, which fits in well with the country park vibe. Yes, I really am commenting on the gravel - but I do think that landscaping makes a big difference to how a holiday park looks. Cheap and cheerful holiday parks tend to have worn out the tarmac whilst smarter ones either have well maintained gravel tracks or smart and smooth tarmac. Final thoughts on Woodhall Country ParkWoodhall Country Park is a long way in style and facilities from a big Haven holiday park or a Butlins resort. I would strongly advise against visiting if you're looking for the sort of place that you will spend every minute on site.
However, this is a really well looked after gem of a holiday park and touring site, where the accommodation blends in really nicely with the local landscape. The proximity to the lovely little town of Woodhall Spa is a real plus point and the thought of pottering between the town and the country park is very appealing.  By our count, Haven Cleethorpes is Haven's biggest resort (but some disagree) Call me names if you want, but I was terribly excited about my first visit to Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park. Of course, I get quite excited about visiting any holiday park but this one is something of an exception. By our reckoning, Cleethorpes Beach holiday park is Haven's largest in the country. You will find plenty of guides online saying that Haven Devon Cliffs is bigger but we painstakingly counted up the number of caravans on the official maps and concluded that Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park is the biggest. It's got more 1800 caravans lodges, plus 120 camping and touring pitches. But does bigger necessarily mean better? Here are our thoughts on accommodation, facilities and the general vibe and atmosphere at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park in Lincolnshire. First impressions and location of Haven Cleethorpes Beach Caravan Holiday ParkWhen you arrive at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Caravan Holiday Park, your first impression will be the long driveway that leads down to the main entrance. This begins to give you a general idea of the scale of the park. It's a similar experience if you're visiting Butlins, for example, where you will be driving around roads quite some time until you get to check in.  The approach to Haven Cleethorpes Beach is longer than most holiday parks The location is, of course, on the East Lincolnshire coast. Like several Haven holiday parks it has the significant advantage of having a beach on the doorstep. It does take a few minutes to get to the beach and some of the best located accommodation doesn't actually allow direct access. Instead, we ended up walking through another small holiday park (which appeared to be residents only) to get down to the beach.  A bench with a view at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park Cleethorpes itself is a classic British bucket and spade location. It's just along the coast from Skegness and Mablethorpe and has a similar type of beach. The sand goes on for miles and at low tide you would be hard pressed to get to the actual sea. However, towards the holiday park there is a much nicer section of soft sand, where we found a good place to sit and enjoy the beach. Facilities at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Caravan Holiday ParkAs with a lot of Haven holiday parks, Cleethorpes Beach has a really excellent 'Adventure Village'. Rather than scattering facilities throughout the site you will find most things in a central location. This works really well as it means you can potter between the different activities and let the older children go and try things for themselves.  The Adventure Village is the place to be We had a wander around and took a look at some of the more adventurous activities, which include high ropes and low ropes, depending on how old you are. Needless to say, you pay extra for activities but the prices at Haven tend to be much cheaper than those at Center Parcs (see our guide to Haven activity prices).  Low ropes at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park  The high ropes for somewhat more adventurous children and enthusiastic dads The Adventure Village has something called The Jump, which you will find at several Haven holiday parks. These involve jumping onto a large pillow. I can't say this particularly appeals to me, but I suppose everyone is different.  Fancy jumping off a platform onto a giant pillow? The resort also has a climbing wall, which is a bit more appealing to me.  The climbing wall at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park  We also found some bungee trampolines at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park The playground on the site is a decent one and you can see money has been invested to make this Adventure Village a real focal point.  We've seen similar playground at several Haven holiday parks around England  It was a bit cold for the outdoor splash park when we visited! The Adventure Village features one of Haven's Bark Yards, which are dog agility courses. It is quite straightforward but they are good fun and they're a good signal of how dog friendly Haven is (apart from two parks, which don't allow dogs - Burnham on Sea and Riviere Sands.  A Bark Yard dog agility course can be found at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park Also in the Adventure Village we found kart and bike hire, and a little way outside with the village we found a Creative Studio where you can do things like pottery painting. You may wonder if you need to hire a bike when you visit Haven Cleethorpes Beach. In my opinion, it's not essential but it does give you an indication of quite how large this site is. We had bikes and spent a long time exploring, getting lost and trying to get our bearings. Honestly, I do not think I actually did get a very clear picture of where everything was on the site when we visited. It is so large and sprawling with various dead ends that you end up using the signs all the time to get back to the main reception and facilities.  Other activities we spotted included minigolf...  ...full size golf for grown ups...  ...and an activity range at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park For eating out, the Adventure Village has a Slim Chickens and a Wetherspoons. Haven has been adding Wetherspoons pubs to several of its holiday parks recently. The prices aren't quite as cheap as your average high street Wetherspoons, but they are still good value and we think it's a really good match-up and a way to make a holiday more affordable. I personally quite like knowing what I'm going to get, so there is a nice familiarity about having Wetherspoons on site.  Food and drink options include Slim Chickens...  ...and The Humber Stone, which is a Wetherspoons pub The swimming pool can also be found in this part of the holiday park. The pool at Haven Cleethorpes Beach is a really good one, with an indoor and outdoor section and a lazy river. There are also a couple of decent flumes, which are good fun.  The pool at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park has connected indoor and outdoor sections  The choice of flumes is pretty good as well As an aside, it's worth mentioning that this holiday park used to be named Haven Thorpe Park. It changed a few years ago, partly because of the confusing name it shared with the theme park in the south of England. Accommodation at Haven Thorpe ParkAs mentioned earlier, there are well over a thousand caravans at Haven Cleethorpes Beach holiday park. They have a range of grades at Haven, which you can find more about in our thrilling blog guide to Haven grades. We didn't see a significant number of large lodges, which you do get at some Haven holiday parks.  These are some of the lake view caravans at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park  These are the more typical caravans at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park  We prefer the caravans with a terrace/veranda  These seafront caravans have a sea view at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park  A typical view from a seafront caravan at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park There is also a large camping and touring area at Haven Cleethorpes Beach, which you don't get at every Haven resort. This can be a much cheaper way to have a Haven holiday if you have your own caravan or don't mind spending a week in a tent. It was relatively busy when we visited.  There are about 120 pitches for tourers and campers at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park  Caravans are well spread out and surrounded by trees  Vibe and atmosphereIt's fair to say this is a big and busy holiday park. I suspect that lots of people would find it a bit overwhelming, particularly if their accommodation is a long way from the Central Village. If that's the case, you may prefer a much smaller holiday park, such as Cleethorpes Pearl, which is next door and run by Away Resorts. A good number of trees and plants can be found around the site, which avoids it becoming two sparse. It's not up there with the likes of Haven Wild Duck or Center Parcs for trees, but there are enough. Haven has spent a lot of money on upgrading this holiday park particularly around the Adventure Village, which gives it a nice modern feel. The majority of the signposts they are the older Haven style. This is unlikely to be noticed by anyone apart from me, but I like to pay attention to how modern these sign posts are, as it shows whether the site has been invested in recently. I personally, think if these were updated it would give the site a slightly smarter look.  The signage at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park is the older style  An essential photo opportunity at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park Final thoughts on Haven Cleethorpes Beach If anything Haven Cleethorpes Beach was even bigger and more sprawling than we expected. We knew it was big but we didn't realize quite how confusing it was going to be to find our way around. That's not really a big problem and I personally am a big fan of large holiday parks where you can spend several days exploring and getting to know the site. Other people don't really feel settled until they have properly got their bearings. If that's you then you may prefer to stay somewhere else - or to book a caravan that is quite near to the central Adventure Village. In terms of facilities though, we were really impressed with Haven Cleethorpes Beach. You won't find many Haven holiday parks with many more facilities than this one. The beach is quite convenient but it isn't my personal favourite beach of all the Haven holiday parks (find my favourite Haven beaches here). I found the beach to be a little wide and windswept, so it's more suited to walking the dog than a long day out at the seaside. Beaches are a personal thing though, so some people may find it to be absolutely perfect for their needs.  The beach at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park is wide and sometimes windy If I'm honest, Cleethorpes on the East Lincolnshire coast is not my favourite part of England. I personally prefer the South West of England, the Isle of Wight and the Lake District. However, that is another personal thing and for many people East Lincolnshire is exactly what they're looking for. It has an old fashioned charm to it, which I do appreciate.  The entrance to the pier in Cleethorpes  These fairground rides looked like they hadn't operated in a while  There are plenty of amusement arcades on the seafront at Cleethorpes  Roebeck Country Park is mostly for owners, but some lodges are rented privately Roebeck Country Park is an unusual one for us to feature on Holiday Park Guru, as the lodges are privately owned. We normally just focus on parks where the majority of the accommodation can be rented from one place. However, you will find lots of them at Roebeck Country Park for hire on booking sites (such as this one), so we thought it is was worth further investigation. We visited in the autumn but were blessed with some really lovely sunny weather. Here's what we thought of it!  We had some great weather during our visit to Roebeck Country Park  The site is on a slope, which means you get a nice view from several lodges First impressions and location of Roebeck Country ParkRoebeck Country Park is just outside of Ryde on the Isle of Wight. It isn't close enough to the beach to walk but you only have to drive for a few minutes to get to the beach at Appley, which is a wide sandy beach with seafront attractions. The Isle of Wight has a big choice of holiday parks, but there aren't actually that many around Ryde, despite it being a large town. There are more holiday parks around Sandown and Shanklin, as these are somewhat more holiday-style places than Ryde. However, the landscape and scenery around Roebeck Country Park is really lovely. It sits on a bit of a slope and has some views in between large mature trees. It feels very much as though the site has been built around the trees, rather than a park being built and then a few trees being added to soften it!  There are some ancient native trees at Roebeck Country Park  The gradient means that some lodges get a good view Accommodation at Roebeck Country ParkThe accommodation at Roebeck Country Park is a step above that of your average 12 ft wide caravan. Instead, the accommodation is wide lodges with balconies. The lodges reminded me a lot of those at Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat on the Isle of Wight. We are big fans of these lodges as they are large enough to accommodate full-size beds rather than specially made narrow beds.  The lodges are much wider than your standard caravan Roebeck Country Park is a good size and the lodges are intelligently laid out so that most people get something of a view and don't feel too overlooked.  We enjoyed the leafy lanes at Roebeck Country Park  The lodges are modern and more spacious than typical caravans  Atmosphere and vibe at Roebeck Country ParkIt's important to point out that there aren't facilities on site at Roebeck Country Park. If you're looking for a swimming pool or a restaurant then you would be better to look elsewhere. However, it does have a couple of fishing lakes and plenty of walks in the local area. I would see this as more of a place with good quality accommodation from which you can explore. You won't be planning your days around staying on the site.  Roebeck Country Park's lakeside setting is a nice one  This part of Roebeck Country Park reminded us of The Lakes Rookley, which we have also visited Final thoughts on Roebeck Country ParkWe were really impressed with Roebeck Country Park. The mature oak trees around the site really give it a lovely woodland feel. The lodges are modern and high quality and the whole site is very well looked after. We also found it to be quiet and the road nearest to the resort is not particularly busy. It certainly feels as though it isn't surrounded by other properties. Instead, it feels quite secluded and peaceful. As mentioned earlier, this isn't the place to go if you're after busy entertainment but it's a peaceful and well kept site.  Roebeck Country Park is a great choice for a quieter holiday  The Salterns is just over the road from the beach at Seaview The Salterns Holiday Village in Seaview isn't exactly a caravan holiday park (Ed: great start!). However, it shares a lot in common with a caravan park and it's a popular choice for people looking for good value accommodation near the seaside on the Isle of Wight. We visited the Salterns in Autumn 2025 and finally got round to writing up our review this week. Here's what we thought of it.  This is the entrance to the Salterns  This lake runs alongside the holiday homes First impressions and location of Salterns Holiday VillageThe Salterns Holiday Village can be found in Seaview, which is one of the posher parts of the Isle of Wight. The location is just metres from the seafront. The beach at Seaview has wide open sands at low tide but it's not particularly busy. Most people head around the corner to the beach at Appley. There you will find softer sand and things like playgrounds on the beach and places to eat. The beach at Seaview is certainly a good choice for a wander or if you want to avoid people. The site is split into two halves but the majority of the accommodation is rows of terraced chalets. As you come into the site, you'll find the chalets that are closest to the beach. The chalets have been brightly painted to give them a bit more of a seaside vibe. They also felt quite nostalgic to me as they are reminiscent of trips we used to have to Butlins.  We took this photo of the beach at Seaview at high tide Facilities at Salterns Holiday VillageAs we explored further into the site, we came across the reception and the café. These are both quite quite large buildings, but you won't find things like a swimming pool or lots of entertainment laid on for you at this resort. Instead, it is a good place for finding reasonably-priced accommodation and somewhere to explore Seaview and the rest of the island.  Salterns has its own café for guests  This is the main reception building at Salterns  There's plenty of green space at the Salterns Accommodation at Salterns Holiday VillageAs mentioned previously, most of the accommodation at Salterns Holiday Village are rows of traditional holiday chalets. Towards the back of the site, there are also some detached two-storey properties, which are somewhat larger. Surrounding them is a really large patch of grass, which gives the site a nice green feel to it. It's a very flat site so you won't get much of a sea view, but you are certainly not a long way from the beach. I'm guessing you might get a view from the top floor of the two-storey properties but they are set back from the beach, so it would be a distant view.  These terraced chalets make up most of the accommodation  Towards the back of the site are these two storey buildings  The chalets reminded me of nostalgic holidays we've had at Butlins  Final thoughts on Salterns Holiday VillageIf you're looking for a holiday park with a swimming pool and lots of entertainment, then Salterns is probably not for you. It does have a café, but you would be better to look at one of the big chain resorts such as Whitecliff Bay in Bembridge or Nodes Point in St Helens. However, if you want a traditional and nostalgic seaside chalet within a short distance from a very nice beach then the Salterns Holiday Village is a great choice. We were really impressed with how spaciously laid out the site is. There is plenty of green space that has been left, which gives it a nice feel. They have avoided the temptation of cramming more and more properties onto the site, which I think was the right decision. The location on the seafront in Seaview is what an estate agent would call a prestigious one. It's also convenient as you are right by the coastal path and can get exploring without always getting in the car.  Most of the chalets overlook a nice grassy patch  We liked the addition of large windows, which bring a lot of light into the properties  Nodes Point is our favourite of the four Parkdean Resorts sites on the Isle of Wight Nodes Point Holiday Park is one of four Parkdean Resorts on the Isle of Wight. We think it makes a good case as being the best of the four, but it does rather depend on what you look for from a holiday park.  The reception building at Nodes Point Holiday Park First impressions of Nodes Point Holiday Park Nodes Point Holiday Park sits at the end of a long driveway, off a fairly quiet road. This gives it a nice peaceful location and you certainly won't suffer from too much road noise during your holiday. One of the first things you'll pick up on is the terrific view that can be enjoyed from the top of the site. The layout is such that the caravans towards the top of the site get a better view than those at the very bottom. However, those at the bottom are some of the nicest lodges and they're also the nearest to the beach.  We've stayed in one of the lodges at the bottom of Nodes Point Holiday Park Accommodation at Nodes Point Holiday ParkNodes Point is quite a good size holiday park. I would say it is mid-sized by Parkdean's standards of scale, but it has quite a sprawling feel to it. It isn't one of their dozen-or-so 'Action Packed Parks'. Towards the top of the site are quite a few smaller caravans. These are your typical 12-ft wide caravans and will tend to be the cheaper options. There are also some traditional style chalets here as well. These don't appeal to me as much, but they can be a low cost option. As you make your way down the hill, you'll find some larger caravans with balconies. Some of them are wide enough to be considered a lodge. The ones that are halfway down the hill are particularly appealing as they get a good view.  Caravans towards the top of Nodes Point have distant sea views  This is a typical sea view from the upper part of the park  These caravans are halfway down the hill - and have a better sea view  Lots of lodges and caravans have balconies to make the most of the location Besides the caravans and lodges, there is also a large amount of space for campers and tourers as well as a glamping village, known as the Safari Village. The glamping village has neatly arranged safari tents that look towards the sea. We've not stayed in one of these yet, but I can imagine that if the weather is right, they would be great fun.  Nodes Point has one of Parkdean's larger glamping villages  The safari tents are usually a little cheaper than chalets and caravans at Nodes Point A cheaper option is the camping and touring site. As we have got to know Nodes Point Holiday Park, we've figured out that you basically have two options. The majority of tourers go for the narrow flat sections that you pass as you drive around the site. You don't get much of a view from most of these, but they are quite well located for getting to the entertainment. Towards the very bottom of the site is a section that is mostly used by campers. This is right by the beach, which is obviously very appealing. When we've been to Nodes Point Holiday Park in the past, I have enjoyed going for early morning walks down to the beach at St. Helens.  Some of the camping is alongside a road that goes around the site  This toilet block is provided for campers and tourers Entertainment and facilities at Nodes Point Holiday ParkAs we wandered around the site and got our bearings again, we came across the swimming pool. This is an indoor pool that is a pretty good size and has a four-lane slide. There's also a large restaurant, which has terrific views towards the sea. This also serves as the entertainment venue at Nodes Point Holiday Park. The playground is hidden away a little bit. It isn't huge but our children enjoyed playing on it.  The restaurant also hosts entertainment at Nodes Point  The pool has a four lane slide and is a good size Location of Nodes Point Holiday ParkNodes Point spills out onto St Helen's Beach. This is one of several lovely beaches on the Isle of Wight. At low tide it offers sand and shallow paddling for a long way. At high tide you get a mixture of sand and fine shingle, depending on the time of year. St. Helens is a long beach and it links up with other beaches including Priory Bay and the Duver in St. Helens.  This road at Nodes Point Holiday Park leads down to St Helens beach Atmosphere and vibe at Nodes Point Holiday ParkNodes Point is a busy holiday park with plenty going on. It doesn't have the high ropes and climbing walls that you get at some Parkdean Resorts. However, it is certainly a popular one with families and it has a busy holiday vibe. Some holiday parks tend to be empty during the day as everyone is out and about. We've generally found that there are always a few people around in the day at Nodes Point, making the most of the swimming pool. It's also got an arcade, which is attached to the restaurant.  We enjoyed the arcade at Nodes Point Holiday Park Final thoughts on Nodes Point Holiday ParkWe are big fans of Parkdean Resorts' Nodes Point Holiday Park. The sea view and access to the beach is its best point and puts it ahead of Landguard and Lower Hyde, in my opinion. Those are two other popular Parkdean Resorts on the Isle of Wight and they have a lot going for them. However, they are not as close to the beach so it isn't quite as easy to pop down for a few minutes of fun and games in the evening. When we've stayed at Nodes Point we've had a really nice lodge. I would say that there is a big range of accommodation so think carefully about what you are looking for. Some of the chalets are a lot smaller and more basic. Overall though, we continue to be impressed with Nodes Point and would strongly recommend it. Parkdean Resorts will also get you a discount on the ferry, which makes it a better value holiday.  The view from the restaurant at Nodes Point Holiday Park Related pages from the Holiday Park Guru |
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