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 get your confirmation by email.
By Telephone
Our reservations team in Newcastle will be happy to take your booking by telephone on 0344 335 3450.
The booking office is open:
Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 8.00pm
Sat: 9.00am to 7.00pm
Sun: 10.00am to 8.00pm
We will then send you a confirmation invoice of your booking by email or if required by post.
For touring and camping bookings 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 (excluding Ruda where a small charge applies)
- 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 1.5% 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 three weeks before the start of your holiday; any holidays booked within this three week period must pay by credit/debit card.
On all booking methods where a deposit is paid, full balance will be due 10 weeks 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
This cover has been specially put together by national insurance brokers Bishop Skinner & Ageas Insurance Ltd and will cover you for:
Cover of your luggage for up to £1,500 per person against theft, loss or damage
Cover of your money for up to £300 per person
Personal liability of up to £2,000,000 for legal liability and property damage
Personal accident cover of up to £20,000
Medical expenses cover of up to £1,000
Holiday curtailment, cover of up to £500 towards travel and accommodation expenses
Your Car Breakdown & Accident Insurance:
To give you added security, you are covered for up to two cars during your holiday.
Cover for up to £300 towards labour charges for emergency repairs or, if your car becomes unusable for more than 24 hours, towards the cost of recovery or storage at a garage
Up to £70 per day (and £600 in all) to hire a similar car to continue your holiday
Up to £40 per person (and £200 in all) for any hotel accommodation, resulting from car breakdown
Up to £2,500 towards the cost of taking a disabled vehicle home or an allowance for one person to collect the car
Your cancellation cover
If you made your booking 84 days or less before your holiday start date or you cancel your booking less than 70 days before your holiday start date then:
If you cancel for a qualifying reason
(a) For bookings cancelled 42 or more days prior to your holiday start date then we will refund all your money (less the Cancellation Cover plus a £40 administration charge).
(b) For bookings cancelled less than 42 days prior to your holiday start date then we will refund all your money less the Cancellation Cover charge and less a calculated deposit (see deposit table below).
Can I take my pet on holiday with me?
You may take your dog on holiday with you in selected dog friendly accommodation. There is a charge of £30 per pet, per week or part week (max two dogs). (Guide Dogs are exempt from these charges and are welcome in all accommodation free of charge.)
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 0344 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 0344 335 3450 for valuable advice on planning and booking your trip.
Can I bring my touring caravan or tent?
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 0344 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.
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 complete the required fields below to email your enquiry or call 0344 350 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.
Which holiday parks have swimming pools?
There are indoor swimming pools at the following parks:
Scotland : Grannie's Heilan' Hame, Nairn Lochloy, Tummel Valley, Sundrum Castle, Southerness, Wemyss Bay
South West England: St Minver, West Bay, Challaborough Bay, Ruda, White Acres, Sea Acres, Mullion, Looe Bay, Warmwell, Torquay, Sandford
South England: Hayling Island
Norfolk: Cherry Tree
Wales: Trecco Bay, Pendine Sands
There are outdoor swimming pools at the following parks:
South West England: Holywell Bay *, Newquay*, Mullion+, Sandford+
South England: Hayling Island+
Norfolk: Cherry Tree**
* Open from 1 May - 20 Sep
** open 18 May-06 Sep
+ both open 1 May - 20 Sep
All indoor and outdoor pools are fully heated.
Please note there is no swimming pool at Crantock Beach, however whilst staying here, you are welcome to use the swimming pools at any of the other Parkdean parks in the area.
Will there be children’s clubs on park?
All 24 parks have Star Landers Kids Club for ages 4 - 10. Our showtime parks also have Tot Stars for under 4's. For Teens you will find the Freestyle Club at 19 of our holiday parks. Please refer to individual park pages for more information.
Do children have to be accompanied by adults during the children's clubs?
All children under 8 must be accompanied to the clubs by a responsible adult.
What entertainment can I expect on park?
All parks offer a range of family entertainment every evening in the club house except for Crantock Beach. Entertainment varies from park to park and you'll receive an entertainment guide when you arrive on park.
Do your parks offer hire facilities, eg. bike hire?
Many of our holiday parks are within easy reach of a wide
variety of hire facilities, for instance:
Surfing equipment hire is widely available, especially so in the
vicinity of our Ruda, St Minver, Newquay, Holywell Bay and Mullion holiday parks.
Surfing tuition is also available at selected parks. Please visit www.surfsouthwest.com to enquire about tuition at Ruda. Visit cornwallsurfacademy.com for tuition in Cornwall
Fishing is available at White Acres and Warmwell. White Acres offers a well stocked tackle shop but does not hire equipment. Warmwell also has a tackle shop and does hire out equipment.
There is bike hire available at our Ruda, Cherry Tree, Warmwell, Mullion, Sandford,
Tummel Valley and Grannies Heilan Hame parks giving you the ideal opportunity to explore the local areas.
Ski Hire is available at Warmwell Holiday Park for use on the dry
ski slope.
Do I have to pay to use the facilities?
The majority of facilities are free on-park including:
Indoor and outdoor swimming pools (except Ruda)
kids clubs and entertainment
Multi sports courts
Sports programmes
Soft play areas (except Trecco Bay)
All chargeable activities are highlighted with an asterisk at the end on each of the parks facilities pages.
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
2. Telephone
Reservations: 0871 6410 410
Customer Service: 0871 6412 050
Group Booking: 0871 6410 354
(Group bookings based on a minimum of 5 holidays homes)
3. Email
To contact us via email please use our simple 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
Monday to Friday: 8am - 9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am - 8pm
5. Business Enquiries
Business Reception: 0191 256 0795
6. Webmaster
If you have any comments or queries about the website please fill in our simple enquiry form.