I was interested to see Haven faced criticism on TV's watchdog a few days ago as I have just returned from one of the featured sites: Coombe Haven at Hastings. I have been there before and I think it is such good value for money that I have booked to go on two holdays next year at two different Haven caravan holiday parks.
Haven Coombe Haven on Watchdog
Having said all that I would not want to book the cheapest caravans. If you book the more expensive caravans they are promising that it will be almost new and they have full gas central heating. The cheaper models are smaller, older and just have a gas fire in the lounge. Not surprising then that there is damp. Pets are also welcome in the cheapest models.
I understand that families with pets might want to take their pets with them on holiday. BUT it was the dogs on site which were possibly the worst thing. Not Haven's fault but thoughtless owners. Dog Poo. It was not every where, but when I saw it it was a big problem. There was a terrible incident with a disgusting slide in the kiddies play area, I will spare you the details. There was dog poo on paths at places where inevitable people are going to walk in it.
Haven Devon Cliffs on Watchdog
Next year i have booked to go to Devon Cliffs. Also featured as having terrible dirty accommodation. Although i have bravely booked these caravan holidays in England I must be honest now and own up that some of my dearest relatives live just 10 minutes away from the Haven Devon Cliffs park. They have a house big enough for us to stay if the caravan site is too awful. I have booked on the site because the facilities are excellent value for entertaining the children.
My other Haven holidays have been similar. Coombe Haven only 2 hours from my home and a good friend lives in Hastings (in a big house). And next year I have booked to stay in the closest site to home, only one hours drive away.
Haven in Devon in this film
Sunday, 14 November 2010
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