Making your booking
How can I book my holiday?
There are two ways you can book your holiday:
Online
Why not book your holiday quickly and easily with our online booking system, simply work through the 4 steps and save yourself £10 in the process.
By Telephone
Our reservations team in Newcastle will be happy to take your booking by telephone on 0844 335 3450.
The booking office is open:
Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 9.00pm
Sat-Sun: 8.00am to 8.00pm.
We will then send you a confirmation invoice of your booking by post.
Unfortunately this park does not currently have touring & camping. For touring and camping park information visit the touring & camping section»
What is included in the cost of my holiday?
The following are included in the cost of our holidays (except promotional such as Sun Holidays)
- Free gas and electricity
- Free bed linen
Use of park facilities including:
- Free use of swimming pool
- Free family entertainment
- Free entry into children's clubs on park
How and when can I pay for my holiday?
a) By credit/debit card, Visa, MasterCard, Delta, Maestro, Solo.
A small charge of 1.25% will be made for all payments by credit card. We regret we do not accept American Express cards.
b) By cheque/postal order
Please make your cheque or postal order payable to Parkdean Holidays and write your name, address and booking reference number on the back. All cheques must be received at least two weeks before the start of your holiday; any holidays booked within this two week period must pay by credit/debit card.
Please note full payment must to be made immediately if you are booking online, we do not offer a deposit for online bookings. On all other booking methods money will be due 70 days prior to holiday start date and we do not send out receipts for payment of final balances, unless requested.
What are the benefits of taking Personal Holiday Insurance and Cancellation Cover?
Personal Holiday Insurance covers every member of the party throughout the duration of your holiday for the loss, theft or damage of their luggage, loss or theft of money, personal accident, personal liability, medical expenses and breakdown cover of the policy holder's vehicle.
Our Cancellation Cover boasts a 'no quibble money back guarantee' on bookings made more than 12 weeks before the holiday start date, a full refund will be given regardless of the reason on all bookings cancelled more than 8 weeks before the start date. The reasons for cancellations less than 8 weeks before the holiday start date must meet one of our qualifying reasons, for instance: illness, death, maternity, redundancy, fire, floods, subsidence, malicious damage, jury service or the police requiring your presence following a burglary at your home or place of business.
Can I take my pet on holiday with me?
Pets are not accepted at Torquay, however many of our other parks do accept pets at £30 per week or part week. Guide dogs are exempt from these standard pet charges and are welcome in all accommodation on all parks free of charge.
Are there age restrictions for groups who wish to visit your parks?
Bookings will normally not be accepted where half or more of the party is aged between 17 and 25. If this is the case you must tell us when you book. We have the right to refuse your booking.
Do you accept all male and female parties?
The holiday parks on this website cater primarily for family holidays (With the exception of angling parties at White Acres). Bookings from all female or all male parties will only be accepted at our absolute discretion. If you wish to book a single sex party you MUST inform us of this and of the ages of all members of your party at the time of booking.
If your booking is accepted we will send you a Booking Confirmation with the details of your party on it. It is your responsibility to ensure that these details are correct and tell us immediately if they are not. We reserve the right to refuse accommodation in a holiday home if your party is not the same as set out on the Booking Confirmation.
Do you provide for guests with accessibility needs?
There are wheelchair friendly holiday homes on park which come with the following features:
- Parking outside the holiday home
- Ramp to the doorway
- Sliding doors to each room except the twin room
- Wider corridors
- Large double bedroom with wheelchair access all round
- Bathroom with handrails next to the toilet and a seat in the shower
To book a wheelchair friendly holiday home or to discuss any other special requirements please call 0844 335 3450.
Can we make a group booking?
We offer a group bookings service for any booking of five or more holiday homes. Please call our group bookings line on 0844 335 3450 for valuable advice on planning and booking your trip.
Can I bring my touring caravan or tent?
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After you have booked
When will I receive my booking confirmation?
Booking online
If you have booked your holiday online you'll receive a booking confirmation by email within ten minutes of booking. If your booking confirmation does not come through please check your junk folder before contacting us.
Booking by telephone
If you have booked your holiday by telephone you'll receive a booking confirmation by post within 7 to 10 working days of booking.
Can I make changes to my booking?
If you'd like to amend your booking you can call our contact centre on 0844 335 3450.
Can I add extra guests to my booking?
You can add more guests to your booking as long as the maximum capacity of your holiday home is not exceeded. All extra guests must be added prior to you arriving on the holiday park.
Please refer to the terms and conditions of your booking if you have booked a promotional holiday.
What costs will be incurred if I cancel my booking?
If you cancel your holiday you will be responsible for the full cost of your holiday. However if you have bought Holiday Cancellation Cover, you will be covered for these costs depending on when you cancel your holiday and the reasons for cancelling.
What do I do if my contact details have changed?
If your details change prior to your start date you must advise us in writing of your new details to the following address:
Customer Services
Parkdean Holidays
2nd Floor, One Gosforth Way
Gosforth Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 8ET
Can I extend my holiday?
Yes holidays may be extended subject to the availability and payment of the new holiday cost.
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When you arrive at your holiday park
What time can I check into my accommodation?
You can check in from 4pm on the day of arrival (subject to unavoidable delays). However you are welcome to use all facilities on the park, should you arrive prior to 4pm.
What do I need to show at arrival in reception?
You will need to show your booking confirmation sheet to check in at reception.
What happens if I arrive late?
Torquay offers 24 hour check in however please inform us of if you intend to check in late at the time of booking.
Please note, we do not accept arrivals after 11pm - other than under extreme circumstances, and then security on the park will provide the keys to your accommodation. Please advise us at the time of booking if you intend to arrive late.
Can our friends visit us while we are on holiday?
Only people listed on the booking confirmation can occupy your holiday home and we can require anyone not listed to leave the park.
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Tell me about my holiday home
What is included in my holiday home?
All of our caravan and lodge holiday homes include the following:
- Gas fire in lounge
- Fitted kitchen with gas cooker, oven and grill
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Fridge
- Colour Television
- Free gas and electricity
- Free bed linen
- Use of park facilities:
Specific types of accommodation may include additional facilities. Please refer to the individual accommodation descriptions for more information.
Touring and camping pitches include:
- Use of all showers and toilets
- Unlimited hot water
- Use of park facilities:
Do I need to take my own bed linen and towels with me?
All our accommodation provides sheets, pillowcases, pillows, duvets and covers or blankets. However, we ask that you bring your own soap, towels and other bathroom and kitchen necessities. Please note we do not provide bedding for cots.
Promotional holidays are an exception, there may be an extra charge for bed linen.
Does the accommodation have pots/pans and crockery etc?
All our accommodation includes a fully equipped kitchen, with cutlery, crockery and cooking implements for all guests in the accommodation.
Can I request to be allocated to a specific area of the park?
All requests are subject to availability, if you have a request please click here to email your enquiry or call 0844 335 3450 to speak to an advisor in our contact centre.
Can I hire cots and high chairs?
Cots and highchairs are available for hire and can be added to your booking for £10 per item. Just add these to your booking when you reach step three of the online booking process.
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Other information
When are the bank holidays and school holidays in 2012?
- Good Friday: 05th April
- Easter Monday: 09th April
- May Day Bank Holiday: 07th May
- Whitsun Bank Holiday: 04th June
- August Bank Holiday: 27th August
- English Easter Holiday: 30th Mar – 13th April
- English Spring Half Term: 01st – 08th June
- English School Holiday: 21st July – 31 August
- English Autumn Half Term: 29th October – 02nd November
- Scottish School Holidays: 04th July – 16th August
- Scottish Autumn Half Term: 10th – 21st October
When is this park open?
Torquay Holiday Park is open from 16 March to 12 November 2012.
Where can I find out about working for Parkdean Holidays?
How can I order a brochure?
How can I receive information about special offers by email?
To receive information about special offers by email please fill in your details on our win a break page.
How can I contact you?
You can contact us in the following ways
1. By Post
Parkdean Holidays
2nd Floor
One Gosforth Park Way
Gosforth Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 8ET
(Company Registration 3864124)
2. Telephone
Reservations: 0844 335 3450
Customer Service: 0844 335 3252
Holiday Payment: 0844 335 3345
Touring & Camping: View park phone numbers »
Sun newspaper holidays: 0844 335 3395 - 9am till 7pm (Mon - Sun) View the FAQ's page click here
Group Booking: 0844 335 3580 - 9am till 5pm (Mon - Fri)
(Group bookings based on a minimum of 5 holiday homes)
Customers calling from abroad just change the prefix to +44 844 ... ... (drop the leading zero and replace with +44)
3. Email
To contact us via email please use our enquiry form so that we can direct your query to the correct team and get the information you need back to you as soon as possible.
4. Booking Office Opening Times
Our opening times are as follows:
Mon - Fri : 8am – 9pm
Sat - Sun : 9am – 8pm
There may be changes to these times throughout the year, please check the top of any page for accurate times.
5. Business Enquiries
Business Reception: 0191 256 0795 - 9am till 3pm (Mon - Fri)
6. Webmaster
If you have any comments or queries about the website please fill in our enquiry form.
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