Weymouth caravan park joins The Caravan Club for 2016

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Weymouth’s East Fleet Farm gets Caravan Club seal of approval

The largest touring organisation in the UK, The Caravan Club, has added local Weymouth touring park, East Fleet Farm as an official Affiliated Site for 2016.

Situated at the heart of a 200 acre organic farm, East Fleet Touring Park is an AA five Gold Pennant awarded site located on the coast of Chesil Beach on the shores of the Fleet Lagoon, known for its diverse wildlife. 

The modern site is just a ten minute drive (or 20 minute cycle) from Weymouth’s sandy beaches and features a large camping and caravan shop on site. Guests can enjoy an evening tipple and food from favoured local vendors at The Old Barn daily during busy times and at weekends from Easter to the end of September.  The 19th century grain barn which is home to unbeatable views across the Fleet Lagoon from the patio and a snug wood burning stove – perfect for the cooler months.

Guests can enjoy a relaxing holiday experience in an award-winning site which has held the Gold Award for Conservation from David Bellamy, for over ten years.

East Fleet Farm Touring Park joins 47 other Affiliated Sites across the UK, which have been handpicked by The Caravan Club to provide its million plus members with the largest portfolio of sites.

Husband and wife management team appointed at new £1m caravan park in Snowdonia

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Two couples tasked with managing new Snowdonian caravan park

Two couples have turned motorhome ownership into a new career after taking over as the management team at a new £1 million touring caravan park in the picturesque  Snowdonia National Park.

Nick and Wanda Hilditch, originally from Criggion, near Welshpool, have been appointed managers of  Llanberis Touring Park by the owners, Shrewsbury-based Morris Leisure.

Their assistants are Steve and Debbie Hann from Martock, Somerset, who say they have been waiting for years to land their dream job with  Morris Leisure.

Llanberis Touring Park, which has 54-pitches on eight acres of land on the edge of the popular village of Llanberis, enjoys stunning mountain views and is set alongside a scenic pond and a network of public footpaths.

Nick and Wanda have previously worked as assistant managers at two of Morris Leisure’s other parks –  Stanmore Hall Touring Park at Bridgnorth and  Ludlow Touring Park.

They joined the company two years ago, having both fancied a change of jobs and lifestyle. Wanda previously worked in a call centre for BT handling direct enquiries while Nick was a welder for Shropshire Leisure Fabrications at Halfway House, near Welshpool.

“We both felt we had done as much as we could in our jobs and we fancied doing something different,” explained Wanda. “We wanted a complete change of lifestyle.”

Nick said the hard work preparing the new Llanberis Touring Park for opening had been well worthwhile with the park, which opened last week, already proving popular with caravan and motorhome owners. Such is the demand that the park is full for Easter.

“We are working for the best company in the business and we had very good trainers at Stanmore Hall in managers Mark and Tracy Kilmartin,” he added. “This is our opportunity to put our mark on the new park and the welcome we have received from everybody in Llanberis has been fantastic.”

Steve and Debbie, who have previously been wardens of touring caravan parks in Somerset and Devon, said their desire to work for Morris Leisure started in 2012 when they stayed at Stanmore Hall in their motorhome.

“After talking to the managers, we both thought it would be good change of lifestyle,” said Steve. “We were both working and hardly ever saw each other. We were a bit like passing ships in the night.

“We wanted to work for Morris Leisure because they are a professional company with high quality parks and care about their employees. We were delighted to get the call to come for an interview and to be offered the job. There is so much we want to explore in this area.”

Steve previously worked as a weaver, training and personnel officer, coach driver and council workman during his career while Debby worked in retail for Halfords and the Co-op store.
 

AA honours winners of Caravan and Camping Awards 2016

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Read on to find out won in the AA’s annual awards

Eleven of the country’s top caravan parks and campsites were celebrating yesterday upon receiving seal of approval from the AA as part of the road organisation’s Caravan and Camping Awards 2016.   

The annual AA Caravan and Camping Awards recognise the best of the best when it comes to the nation’s caravan and camping sites.  Award winners are selected by the AA’s team of expert campsite inspectors who travel the length and breadth of the British Isles to ensure that campers can be confident of high standards wherever they see the AA Pennants at a campsite.

The winner of the AA Campsite of the Year for England sponsored by Avante Gas and the overall winner for England, Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park, Poole.

All the award winners were recognised for their achievements at the lunch held at the Aztec Hotel in Bristol.  The awards lunch also marked the official launch of the the AA Caravan and Camping Guide, now in its 48th year.  The guide has details of over 900 fully inspected and independently graded camping parks across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

The winners for 2016 announced were:

AA CAMPSITE OF THE YEAR 2016 sponsored by Avanti Gas

England and Overall winner – South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park, Poole
Scotland – Craigtoun Meadows Holiday Park, St Andrews
Wales – Pont Kemys Caravan and Camping Park, Usk

AA REGIONAL CAMPSITE OF THE YEAR 2016

South West – Dornafield, Newton Abbot, Devon
South East – Concierge Camping, Chichester, West Sussex
Heart of England – Clover Fields Touring Camping Park, Buxton, Derbyshire
North West – Hollins Farm Camping and Caravanning, Far Arnside, Lancashire
North East – Naburn Lock Caravan Park, Naburn, North Yorkshire

HOLIDAY CENTRE OF THE YEAR

Craig Tara Holiday Park, Ayr, South Ayrshire

MOST IMPROVED CAMPSITE OF THE YEAR (ROGER ALMOND AWARD)

Trevalgan Touring Park, St Ives, Cornwall

SMALL CAMPSITE OF THE YEAR

Long Acres Touring Park, Boston, Lincolnshire

The sites in the AA Caravan and Camping Guide 2016 have all been visited by one of the AA’s qualified campsite inspectors to look at touring pitches, facilities and hospitality before grading the site from one to five Pennants, including the Gold Pennants awarded to the best parks.  Each entry within the guide includes location, ratings, contact details, directions, prices, opening times, facilities and a description to help select the right site for your needs.

For those who like a little style while camping, the 2016 guide not only carries a ‘Glamping’ symbol for sites that offer the glamping experience, but also editorial features on Glamping and how it has evolved and A Beginners Guide to Camping, with some great tips and advice for people trying camping for the first time. 

The AA Caravan and Camping Guide is available here and as a free app for iPhone, iPad and Android.

The Caravan Club reveals 11 top tips for your Easter break

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The Caravan Club has revealed some great tips so your Easter break goes without a hitch

It’s true to say that, with the Easter holidays approaching, now is the ideal opportunity to hit the open road and enjoy your first caravan or motorhome holiday of the year. And now, with spring in the air and temperatures on the up, many of you will undoubtedly be taking full advantage of the long weekend that awaits to travel to caravan parks the length and breadth of the UK and beyond to kick your caravan season off with a bang.

Before you set off on your adventures though, those helpful people over at The Caravan Club have provided CaravanTimes readers with some simple checks to make sure your holiday goes without a hitch.

1. Check that all tyres are inflated to the correct pressure and that wheels that have been standing over the winter will rotate freely to be sure that the brakes have been released
2. Make sure that the torque settings on wheel fixings are correct. For ideal torque settings, check with the vehicle manufacturer
3. Check for signs of damp and allow time to air the motorhome or caravan. If necessary, The Caravan Club recommends using a dehumidifier to assist with this
4. Check that all security items including alarms, trackers, wheel-clamps and hitch-locks are in working order
5. Make sure that the fire extinguisher is in place and within its serviceable use date, and that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are in working order – don’t forget to check batteries and pack an extra supply
6. Get out the vacuum and give your vehicle the ultimate spring clean, it is also advisable to arrange a service if needed
7. Check all water systems including the pump, tank and toilet. The Caravan Club also recommends sterilising all containers and water systems before use
8. Stock up on cleaning supplies, gas and spare lightbulbs
9. Charge the battery and check that it’s in prime condition
10. Don’t get caught with out-of-date caravan or motorhome insurance and breakdown cover, give your provider a call if necessary to check that everything is in order
11. Lastly, Easter can bring a variety of weather conditions, so be prepared with suitable clothing, and everything from sunglasses to extra blankets!

Martin Spencer, technical manager, The Caravan Club said: “Hitting the road for an Easter motorhome or caravanning holiday has become somewhat of a British tradition. Here at The Caravan Club, we value our holidaymakers’ safety and can’t stress enough how important it is to ensure that vehicles are road-ready and all essential checks have been made.”

The Caravan Club offers over 200 sites across the UK, offering holidaymakers a comfortable and affordable option for the great Easter getaway. Whether it’s a holiday in Europe or a ‘staycation’ at one of the UK’s best spots, it is important for drivers to ensure that they are embarking on their journeys with a fully checked vehicle and prepared for all weather conditions. Don’t forget to check traffic and weather conditions before setting off using online or news resources, and keep up to date with changing conditions while travelling via radio or mobile alerts.

For holidaymakers heading out on a motorhome or caravanning holiday for the first time, The Caravan Club has a number of informative online guides, for an easy holiday, so make sure you check them out here before you set off to have a stress free holiday wherever you’re heading.

TyreSafe launches online pressure calculator for caravanners

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Check your tyre pressure online with TyreSafe’s brand new tyre pressure calculator

TyreSafe has released an online tyre pressure calculator for caravan owners, providing for a valuable resource to ensure tyres are properly inflated for your journey ahead.

Just in time for spring, and as more than half-a-million caravan owners get ready to take to the road, the unique web form tool developed by the UK’s not-for-profit tyre safety awareness organisation, is not only simple to use, but also requires just three pieces of information to be entered before generating a recommended pressure, namely Maximum Technically Permitted Load Mass (MTPLM), number of road wheels and tyre size an load index.

Readily available on the move, the calculator can be accessed via TyreSafe’s website including on mobile devices, allowing owners to refer to the results while they are adjusting pressures.

TyreSafe has also released an informative animation for caravan owners to guide them through the essential tyre safety checks and maintenance they need to carry out before making their first trip of the season. Ensuring wheel bolts are at the correct tension, every tyre has more than 1.6mm of tread with no lumps, bumps or cuts in them and, of course, that they are at the right pressure, is equally important for the caravan as it is for the vehicle towing them.

Stuart Jackson, TyreSafe chairman, said: “A caravan’s tyres are a fundamental part of its suspension system and they also need to be able to deal with a range of issues relating to loading, making them a crucial element of the vehicle. It is essential to safety when towing a caravan that its tyres are roadworthy, at the correct pressure and have at least the minimum legal tread depth. TyreSafe’s new animation will guide owners through the necessary checks while the pressure calculator provides them with a dependable reference to find the correct inflation levels.” 

“In combination, these two new resources from TyreSafe offer caravan owners across the country the opportunity to improve their safety on the roads and the safety of those around them.”

Behind the TyreSafe Caravan Tyre Pressure Calculator’s neat design lies a database of tyre sizes, types, load indexes and technical data to provide the most accurate pressure recommendation as possible. This information is based on inflation, load and speed rating tables which have been developed jointly by tyre and caravan manufacturers. However, a caravan owner’s first point of reference for tyre pressures should be the owner’s manual where it is available.

To check out the TyreSafe Tyre Pressure Calculator, click here. And while you’re at it, make sure you check out TyreSafe’s informative video below.

The Camping and Caravanning Club announces online discounts for 2016

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Discounts announced by Club available online now

The Camping and Caravanning Club is offering a selection of discounts on touring pitches for holidaymakers who book their breaks with the Club online.

The Club has released discount codes, available to members and non-members that help make camping escapes even more affordable this season in some of the UK’s most favoured locations.

There are currently five promotions running throughout the main camping and caravanning season, from 1 April to 30 September, to appeal to those looking to bag a bargain across many parts of the UK.

A ‘Grass Only’ offer gives Club members and non-members discounts of up to 30 per cent off pitch fees at 53 Club Sites from 1 June to 31 August.

Meanwhile, a total of 27 Club Sites are running a ‘Weekend Offer’, which gives campers a 15 per cent discount on pitches across selected weekends. Again, this is open to Club members and non-members.

The weekend deal is joined by a ‘Mid-Week Offer’, which affords campers 15 per cent off the cost of a pitch for bookings of a minimum of four consecutive nights.

Two further member-only offers – 20 per cent off for families and those aged 60 or over – make up the bumper list of exciting discounts.

The news of the Club’s enticing offers comes as recent research among members confirms the staycation is going from strength to strength; it found that 57 per cent take five or more holidays a year in their tent, caravan or motorhome.

The study also showed that 55 per cent of respondents love the freedom that comes with camping and caravanning, with favourite pursuits including walking (51 per cent) – a great passport to health by stealth.

Bob Hill, Club sites director said: “We hope these offers will tempt holidaymakers keen on exploring the Great British outdoors to pitch up and enjoy our Club Sites, and make great use of them as a base for their adventures.

Whether fishing, cycling, striding out on walking trails or finding a base near a city for a weekend break, there is a Club Site in this year’s promotion to appeal to everyone.”

Discount codes can be redeemed online only and booking is now open, with offers running from 1 April. Those interested in taking up one or more of the offers are advised that pitches need to be booked a minimum of 21 days prior to arrival date to qualify for each promotion. Only one promotional code can be applied to each individual booking.

To view the full range of discounts and learn more about qualifying Club Sites, click here click here.

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Salop Leisure makes a flying start to 2016

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Salop Leisure reports on record sales figures for beginning of 2016

Sales of touring caravans, motorhomes, caravan holiday homes and accessories at Shrewsbury-based dealership Salop Leisure are racing ahead of the same period last year after a successful first two months of 2016.

In January, sales for company, which also has sales centres in Machynlleth and Stourport-on-Severn, were around 18 per cent up on the corresponding month last year and the business growth has continued during February to leave Salop Leisure buoyant for the launch of the new caravanning season, which traditionally begins in March.

The company is also reporting a big increase in sales in the Love Plants specialist plants centre and in Love Coffee restaurant.

“Sales in every part of the business are extremely buoyant,” said company chairman Tony Bywater, who this year clocks up 50 years in the caravan industry. “The indications are that more people will be taking their holidays in the UK this year.

“Low petrol and diesel prices have certainly helped the industry and fear of more terrorist attacks in tourist resorts in certain parts of the world is also impacting on people’s holiday choices.

“There is still a focus on getting value for money with holidays and that’s why many families are investing in a caravan holiday home, which they can share with their children and grandchildren.

“Caravan parks in Mid Wales and the Heart of England are proving more popular than ever because they are within two hours driving distance of people living in the West Midlands and North West England.

“We sell caravans and motorhomes to people of all ages, but we are beginning to see more young families investing in their future holidays, which is very encouraging.

“We are hoping that 2016 will be another record breaking year for the company to mark our 50th birthday.”

Another positive sign was a record number of sales lead at the Camping, Caravanning & Motorhome Show, which attracted thousands of visitors to the NEC in Birmingham last month.

Salop Leisure’s accessory shop manager Andy Harding and salesman Josh Davenport set the standard with more than £100,000 of caravan awning sales at the show.

“It was a very successful show for the company, with sales well up on last year,” added Bywater. “The number of awning sold by Andy and Josh was exceptional and we have lots of sales leads to follow up from the show.”

Camping and Caravanning Club announces changes to site arrival times

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Site check-in time changed following service evaluation

The Camping and Caravanning Club has announced changes to arrival times at its club sites with immediate effect,

The earliest arrival time has moved an hour to 1pm, though departure time remains the same at midday, while the latest attended arrival time has changed from 11pm to 8pm.

The above said, and due to the popularity of travelling on Friday evenings after work, club sites will be staffed accordingly to cater for those arriving just after 8pm.

Bob Hill, sites director for The camping and Caravanning Club, said the changes followed the Club’s continued focus on delivering the highest levels of service to members.

He said: “By moving the first arrival time to 1pm while keeping departure at midday, our Holiday Site teams will have more time to ensure pitches are ready for the next campers and therefore offer more choice of pitches.

“There will also be less congestion on approach roads and at the site entrance. We anticipate less night-time disturbance too from late arrivals.”

Hill added: “The changes will enable us to be consistent in the service provided by our Club Site teams across our network.”

It has also been advised that if members are anticipating arriving after 8pm due to traffic delays, for example, they should call the site directly before 8pm in order to be advised of the pitching instructions for late arrivals.

Auto-Trail scoops six wins in Caravan Club Design Awards

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13 awards and six wins for Auto-Trail in Caravan Club Design Awards

Auto-Trail has won six categories and walked away with an impressive 13 awards in total at The Caravan Club Motor Caravan Design Awards 2016.

The prestigious awards, organised by The Caravan Club, saw Auto-Trail’s V-line 540 SE scoop top prize in the ‘Van Conversions £40K-45K’ category, whilst the Tribute 680, featuring two single fixed beds, came in a solid third place in the same category.

Meanwhile, In the ‘£40K-50K Coachbuilt’ category, the Auto-Trail 615 was crowned the winner, with the Tribute 620 coming a close second, whilst the new-for-2016 Zefiro 690G came closely behind in third place.

Elsewhere, the Tribute 670 and Frontier Delaware were awarded the top prizes for ‘Van conversions up to £40K’ and ‘Coachbuilt over £60k’ respectively.

Additional Auto-Trail winners at The Caravan Club’s Design Awards saw the Imala 615 take home the gold in the ‘Coachbuilts £40,000 to £45,000’ category, the Imala 730 scoop first prize in the ‘Coachbuilts £45,000 to £50,000’ range, and the Tracker EKS pip all of the others to the post as far as ‘Coachbuilts £50,000 to £60,000’ were concerned. It didn’t stop there though, and the Frontier Delaware came first too, in the ‘Coachbuilts over £60,000’ category.

Russell Hensman, marketing manager for Auto-Trail, said “”There were a massive 123 entries over the fifteen categories in this year’s event and to have been placed in eight categories and win six is a real testament to the drive for perfection exhibited by everyone at Auto-Trail.

“We are again thrilled with the results of Friday’s awards event and the acknowledgement that the design and development of all our vehicles is impressing not only our customers but also the industry representatives. We feel these awards provide us with valuable feedback not only in regards to the innovation and design of our vehicles, but also ensuring they are considered value for money.”  

Auto-Sleepers delighted with continued success at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show

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Auto-Sleepers announce sales success following NEC show

Auto-Sleepers are the latest leisure vehicle manufacturer to announce a successful week of sales following the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2016, culminating in their best ever sales result since the October industry show relocated from Earls Court in London.

New to the range for spring 2016 and launched at the show, which took place from Birmingham’s NEC between 23 and 28 February, was a brand new range of coachbuilts based on the Peugeot Boxer combined with an AL-KO Chassis. The Corinium range provides a spacious lounge with a fully featured kitchen leading into an impressive rear bedroom, where a choice of three layouts are available, namely a fixed French bed or twin single fixed beds with a full width spacious rear washroom, or a rear island bed model which will be available from mid-June 2016.

The new Corinium range proved to be the star of the show for customers looking to purchase models previously only available on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis. Crucially the Corinium range is available on the driver friendly 3,500kg chassis or with an optional 4,000kg MTPLM for increased user payload.

In addition the Auto-Sleeper stand displayed a wide range of their flagship Peugeot van conversions alongside their sister Peugeot and Mercedes coachbuilt models, all of which recorded positive sales throughout the week.

Dave Williams, sales director for Auto-Sleeper Motorhomes commented: “Building on last year’s success at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show was a tremendous achievement for us and bodes well for the year ahead. This season’s success across all of the shows has been great news and supports dealer feedback that our 2016 range is undoubtedly our finest ever.”

Elddis wins ninth consecutive international safety award

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Elddis scoops top health and safety award for ninth year in row

Elddis has once again been recognised for its health and safety performance by winning the prestigious International Safety Award for the ninth consecutive year.

The awards, given by the British Safety Council and supported by the Health and Safety Executive, acknowledge the commitment that companies including Elddis have made to improving corporate health and safety and, so far, just 436 companies across the world have been bestowed the honour. Elddis are the only caravan and motorhome manufacturer to have received the award thus far.

Mike Robinson, chief executive of the British Safety Council, congratulated Elddis on their success in winning an International Safety Award for 2016, saying: “The British Safety Council commends Elddis on their achievement. The award is in recognition of their commitment and effort to keep their employees and workplaces free of injury and ill health. Our warmest congratulations.  

“The British Safety Council’s vision is that no one should be injured or made ill by work, anywhere in the world. Across all of the winning organisations are examples of dedication and hard work to ensure that the risk of injury and ill health is prevented. We commend the winning organisations and urge them to continue working with us to ensure that our vision becomes a reality.”

Colin Wheatley, Elddis’ health and safety officer, implemented the training and is behind the many safety initiatives key to the company’s safe working environment. He said: “Elddis has based its safety management system on the principles of the Occupational Health and Safety Assessment standard OHSAS 18001.

“Each year we set ourselves safety aims and objectives in order to continually improve our safety performance. In addition, as members of the British Safety Council, Elddis became a registered training provider in 2007 for the BSC Level 1 Certificate in Health & Safety at Work and has since incorporated this into our own new employee induction as the safety standard for all new employees to achieve.

“The benefits to the company are that it leads to a safer working environment for all and at the same time employees are given the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification in health & safety.”

Deputy minister praises £1 million Welsh caravan park for quality and location

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New Llanberis holiday park looks set to prove popular for 2016 and beyond

Wales’ deputy minister for culture, sport and tourism Ken Skates has praised the high quality and location of a new £1 million touring caravan park which he officially opened in the heart of Snowdonia earlier this week.

Highlighting 2016 as the year which heralds Wales’ Year of Adventure, Skates spoke on how Llanberis Touring Park is ideally situated for visitors to take advantage of the amazing adventures which North Wales has to offer, telling invited guests gathered for the opening ceremony: “We need high standard facilities in Wales and this park can compete with anywhere in the UK. The tourism industry is on the up in Wales and we are outperforming the rest of the UK.”

Skate added that tourism was particularly important to rural areas of Wales because the industry employed a large number of young people.

Llanberis Touring Park, which has 54-pitches on eight acres of land on the edge of the popular village of Llanberis, has created several jobs within the area and is already fully booked for Easter. The park enjoys stunning mountain views and is set alongside a scenic pond and a network of public footpaths, which lead into nearby Llanberis.

Shrewsbury-based owners Morris Leisure anticipate high demand from touring caravan and motorhome owners because of the park’s prime location in Snowdonia, which attracts more than 10 million visitors a year.

The company’s managing director Edward Goddard thanked local people, Gwynedd Council and everyone who had been involved in building the new park. He said: “We want to be a big part of the community by helping to attract visitors who will spend money in local businesses,” he said.

“Based on figures issued by the British Holiday and Home Parks Association, we expect the park to generate in excess of £400,000 a year for the local economy, which has got to be positive news for Llanberis.”

Community and county leaders warmly welcomed the new development. Councillor Trefor Edwards, chairman of Glyn Rhonwy Working Group, described the park as “fantastic” and said he had been pressing for a development of this type for many years to give Llanberis an economic boost.

Councillor Eric Jones, Gwynedd Council’s vice chairman, said he was very impressed by the high standard of the park, which was conveniently located for walking into Llanberis. He wished the venture every success.

Arfon Assembly member Alun Ffred Jones said: “It is always good to see such high quality tourism developments in Snowdonia and this park is setting the standard. Upgrading services to tourists will bring in visitors who will support other local businesses and strengthen employment.”

One of the first couples to try out the new park was Mark and Amanda Johnston from Macclesfield who said: “It’s an excellent location and the facilities, which have been well planned, are superb. We particularly like the local dog walks and will definitely be back when the leaves are out.”

Another customer, Alan Lewis, who lives near Tregaron and has recently retired as assistant director and head of services at Ceredigion Council with a particular interest in tourism, gave the park a big thumbs up.

“I think the park is excellent and we need more places like this in Wales,” said Mr Lewis, who is touring the nation in his touring caravan, which he purchased just three weeks ago.

Morris Leisure now owns six high quality caravan parks in Shropshire and Snowdonia. They include Riverside Touring and Holiday Home Park in Betws-y-Coed, Stanmore Hall Touring Park in Bridgnorth, Ludlow Touring Park in Ludlow, Oxon Hall Touring and Holiday Home Park in Shrewsbury and Bow House Country Park near Bishops Castle. Three of the parks are prestigious affiliated sites of The Caravan Club.