Sunnydale Holiday Park | Parkdean Resorts
If you follow me on Instagram you may remember my Insta stories about our first visit to Parkdean's Sunnydale Holiday Park. It was the second time that we had visited after falling in love with it after a weekend away. We had such an amazing time there on both occasions, and I’m going to share with you why we love it there so much.
The Caravan
Unlike on our weekend away, this time we had the most amazing deluxe caravan to enjoy on our week away at Sunnydale Holiday Park. The space inside was incredible, from having proper sofas instead of fitted ones as we’ve had in previous caravan holidays, to huge fitted wardrobes, with so much space even I couldn’t fill it all! It was the perfect caravan for if you plan a longer stay than the five days we did.
Complete with en suite, beautiful living room and fireplace, and so much space we didn't know what to do with ourselves; it really was a the most luxurious place we have ever stayed (and we have stayed in a fair few caravan parks up and down the U.K.!)
The facilities
As we only went to Parkdean's Sunnydale Holiday Park for a couple of days the first time around, we didn't really have a chance to explore all the facilities that it has to offer, so we made sure that we explored them this time! The amazing facilities available, and of course the fact that daddy was on holiday with us, were definitely contributing factors to how much the girls loved being away.
Relaxing in the caravan both as a family and also once the girls had gone to bed was so easy, and we even had a chance to watch a movie or two and have some fun online updating social media (which is a must for bloggers like me!) and checking out sites like Boomtown Bingo; thanks to the fact we even had 4G signal, something sorely lacking in a lot of the holiday parks we have visited.
The soft play
One of the first places that Squidgy wanted to go was the soft play on site, and it was the first time that Pickle has experienced a proper ball pit; which she found absolutely hilarious. The best part for both of them was throwing balls at me. As you do.
Sunnydale Holiday Park was the first Parkdean caravan park which we have visited that has had a soft play on site. It wasn't a massive area but it was perfect, especially as when we visited in October it was quiet and so the girls had the whole place to themselves. The bright colours fascinated Pickle and of course having the run of the place was perfect for both of them; as she could explore as much as she liked and Squidgy could be as crazy as always without having to worry about anyone except her own sister.
The pool
The swimming pool was another place that we didn't make it to during our first visit to Parkdean's Sunnydale Holiday Park; but we made full use of it during our second visit. Squidgy is a total water baby just like me and even if I didn't want to go there was no way that she was going to let us go on holiday without making a trip down to the swimming pool. She loved it and the pool was perfect for families with a section at either side which was shallow enough for her to walk from one end to the other, and walled off from the main pool.
Outdoor play area
We were quite lucky that for most of the time that we were away for our second visit to Sunnydale Holiday Park, the weather was quite reasonable (albeit freezing cold) for and October in England so we got to check out their outdoor play area.
There were swings, slides, a seesaw and climbing areas for both younger and older children. Pickle smiled on the baby slide and Squidgy had the best time showing off how clever she was climbing up and across the bigger frame.
They cater for adults too!
The outdoor play area, swimming pool and soft play at Sunnydale Holiday Park were three fabulous ways that Parkdean had made their caravan site family friendly, however it wasn't just children that they had catered for. As per usual when you visit one of Parkdean’s caravan parks, there was an on site restaurant, bar and entertainment area. When you arrive you are given a weekly plan letting you know what is going on during your stay; and each caravan has a menu should you decide that you would like to eat there. We didn't try out the food, however the menu had a fabulous range of tasty sounding options.
Furthermore, in the center of the park they had their very own fishing lake, which John would have loved to try out and was super busy with visitors every day that we were there, even the days in the rain they were out there with their raincoats and umbrellas! It was so nice to see the variety of facilities that Parkdean had available at Sunnydale Holiday Park; and for us to be able to enjoy so many of them this time around.
In the local area
Amusement arcades
A short drive up the road from Sunnydale Holiday Park is a small village called Mablethorpe and we had two fabulous trips there during both our first and second visits to Parkdean's caravan park and had so much fun together. One of the girls’ favourite places to visit was the amusment arcades, full of fun rides and the 2p machines Squidgy is obsessed with.
Donkey rides
Down at the beach in Mablethorpe Squidgy had the chance to go on her first ever donkey ride. It is amazing to see my children doing things that I have such fond memories of as child on holiday. The donkeys were so beautifully well cared for and loved and Squidgy had the time of her life riding them.
Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary
Also local to Sunnydale Holiday Park of course was Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary. You can my full review of our day out there on my blog here. It was nice and quiet when we visited, but likely to be a bit busier during high season. As they rehabilitate animals, there was only a few to see, but it’s good to know that’s because they’ve successfully sent many back to the wild!
I definitely think that we will be making more trips to Sunnydale Holiday Park, and maybe one day we will even be able to own a caravan there so that we can stay there as regularly as we like. Parkdean have some wonderful parks up and down the U.K. and I am so glad that we found this one!
For more posts about our family adventures, from UK staycations to days out for kids visit my Travel blog. If you have any questions about Sunnydale Holiday Park, feel free to ask in the comments section below.
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