January 8th, 2010 Nikki
I’ve been visiting Torquay for as long as I can remember. My family come from Devon and my Nana has resided there since before I was born. Amongst spending time at her home we’ve been here there and everywhere and enjoy nothing better than a good walk along Meadfoot
beach where you get to blow the cobwebs away come rain or shine.
The latest expedition whilst visiting was a trip to Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo and conservation charity, located on Beacon Quay right on Torquay’s harbour side. It can’t be missed for its rather large net above the Town Dock on the outer harbour. It really has become a successful attraction for the area with holiday makers staying in Torquay Caravan Park and other holiday accommodation making sure they make Living Coasts one of the first days out in their itinerary, and it is easy to see why. This innovative coastal zoo and discovery centre allows you to take a journey around the coasts of the world and see some amazing animals and plants in specially designed naturalistic habitats. You’ll get to see Penguin Beach, Auk Cliff, Waders Estuary, Fur Seal Cove, Sea Ducks and Mangroves, as well as more educational information like coasts at risk.
My favourite area was penguin beach, designed to look like coastal habitats near Cape Town where the African penguins live in large colonies, these penguins wander around freely and mingle in with the visitors. The Juvenille Macaroni penguins, with their golden yellow crests which looks like hair were my absolute favourite and really were making people laugh.
I am fortunate to visit Torquay and all it has to offer as and when I feel, but I never take it for granted and it is not hard to see why people visit from far and wide to stay in a Holiday Park Devon and decide to come back year on year.
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December 15th, 2009 Nikki
If staying in a Holiday Park Devon is something you are still in two minds about then maybe this little fact will help you along the way: Devon achieved in getting 3 listings included in the Daily Telegraphs ‘50 Great Days Out in the UK’ this year along with other top leading attractions in the UK like Alton Towers in Staffordshire, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Lancashire, Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland and Beaulieu Motor Museum, Hampshire. The list which is drawn up each year is a great resource for families choosing where to go on holiday and will certainly help anyone staying in a Torquay Caravan Park or hotel for their holiday to plan their days out:
1. Castle Drogo, was the last castle built in the UK, by the late great Sir Edwin Lutyens. The fortress-style home overlooks Dartmoor and Teign Gorge. The Gardens were designed by Gertrude Jekyll, there are children’s play areas, family trails and special events organized in school holidays.
2. Paignton Zoo was opened in the twenties by an eccentric millionaire and now covers 80 acres of ground which contain everything from crocodile swamps to savannah habitats, forests, wetlands and botanic gardens.
3. National Marine Aquarium, will take you on a journey exploring life in estuaries, shallow seas and deep reefs. Sharks, Sea Horses, turtles and colourful exotic fish can be seen but the centerpiece of the aquarium is the Atlantic Reef where you get to see Bass, Whiting and Pollock through vast picture windows.
If the above list doesn’t persuade you that a Caravan Park Devon is a great choice for your next family holiday or even your Christmas family holiday then maybe the idea of meeting Santa on the Express Train will!
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September 24th, 2009 Alex
As a break from our usual posts, we thought we’d throw in something a little different and, we thought, ridiculous.
When you go on holiday, a degree of comfort is important to your enjoyment, but we think you’ll agree that some people are taking it a little too far.
It’s not just the size of the thing that’s ridiculous (imagine driving that into a UK caravan park, let alone being able to get it on some of our country roads), but the amount of money spent on the interior. Most homes don’t have a 42 inch HD televison, or a bluray player to go with it.
And what’s wrong with a coolbox? Do you really need a 2 drawer freezer? A coffee machine? A garbage disposal unit?
With its marble floored galley (it is honestly described as a galley), extra-large bath, and leather interior, we can’t see a reason that you’d actually want to leave this place, and that’s not what should happen when you’re in the sort of beautiful area that staying in, for instance, a Devon holiday park would put you in.
It’s not just the Americans doing it, though, there are German companies offering a similar service, except that these include a parking space for your car! Once again, you’re offered a leather and wood interior, and get separate living, sleeping, kitchen and bathing areas, which themselves are decorated with marble and granite.
Call us crazy, but we’ve always thought that a holiday should be a more down to Earth affair, involving barbecues, walks, swimming and ice creams, not driving to a serene location and sitting inside, doing exactly what you’d do at home.
Now, if you were to offer us half of the features those luxury RVs have, but fitted in our own homes? That would be a different story entirely…
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June 17th, 2009 admin
For some people the thought of staying in a caravan brings back unhappy childhood memories of rainy summer holidays trapped in a leaky caravan unable to escape the smell of the chemical toilet or the monotony of the 1000 piece jigsaw of Spaghetti Junction. Thankfully things have moved on considerably since then and those scarred by the 1970s should now seriously consider the benefits of a caravan holiday.
First we need to choose a destination, and where better to enjoy a caravan holiday than the English Riviera in Devon. There are several things to consider when choosing a Devon Holiday Park. Are you looking for a small quiet park or a bigger one with all the facilities? Are you looking for entertainment, such as a kids club or evening entertainment in the bar? Does the park have Tourist Board Rose awards?
Perhaps the biggest benefit of a caravan holiday is that they are very reasonably priced when compared to other self catering accommodation, such as holiday cottages or lodges. A caravan holiday can be even more economical if you share your accommodation with friends. Modern caravans are surprisingly spacious so there’s no danger of getting in each others way but there are plenty of opportunities to have a laugh together.
One of the big benefits of a caravan holiday is that it is self catering so you are free to come and go as you please. Modern caravans are equipped with all the creature comforts so it really will feel like a home away from home. The only limit to what you take away with you is the size of your car. But don’t worry if you’ve forgotten something because most parks have an on-site shop.
Once at the Devon Caravan Park it’s time to check out the facilities. There aren’t many holidays where all your needs are catered for right on your doorstep. It is common for holiday parks to have an extensive range of facilities including swimming pools, indoor play areas, arcades, crazy golf, pubs and restaurants. It’s always good to know that on wet days or after a day out there is something to keep the whole family entertained.
Why not make 2009 the year that you find out for yourself just how much fun you can have on a caravan holiday in Devon.
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