What does Haven Hideaway mean? Should I go on a standard Haven vacation or a Haven Hideaway? (2023)

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What does Haven Hideaway mean? Should I go on a standard Haven vacation or a Haven Hideaway? ›

In summary, a Haven Hideaway holiday means that you can't use the onsite facilities except for the restaurants, shop, launderette and takeaway.

Choose a Haven holiday for great caravans, a Play Pass for swimming and entertainment, as well as access to free & paid for activities and our on-site restaurants. Or choose a Haven Hideaway break for a fabulous caravan you can use as a base for exploring the area, plus access to our restaurants.

if you book a Haven Stay + Play holiday you get given a 'Play Pass'. That means you can use things like swimming pools, watch evening entertainment and sign up for activities like minigolf, football and bushcraft.

The Haven Play passes are great value and allow you to make the most of your staycation at Haven park. Before you book your Haven holiday it is important to note that Play Passes are not available for Haven Hideaway guests.

At Haven sites the bed linen is included as standard. Not only does having bed linen included mean one less thing to pack, but more importantly all the beds will all be made up when you arrive. Towels are only included in our Silver, Gold and Signature caravans, so we'll remind you to bring these later on.

In summary, a Haven Hideaway holiday means that you can't use the onsite facilities except for the restaurants, shop, launderette and takeaway.

Towels (towels will be supplied in Silver, Gold and Signature models) Toilet rolls, toiletries and a bath mat. Hairdryer (a hairdryer will be supplied in Silver, Gold and Signature models) Tea bags/coffee, squash, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, oil - these are also all available in our on-site Mini Market.

Who are Play Passes available to? Play Passes are only available to those who have booked a Haven holiday and come automatically included within the cost of the holiday.

You'll spot the scenic sections, the handy spots near the facilities and we'll also give you a range of upgrade options, complete with all the great features you can expect from your new accommodation!

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However, guests who have booked through an owner will have the opportunity on arrival to purchase a Play Pass, for anyone registered, to access the same facilities (swimming pools, entertainment venues, leisure facilities and activities) as a Haven package guest.

Can you use other Haven facilities? ›

If you wish to travel to another park, it would be best to get in touch with the park you want to travel to and find out if you will be able to use the facilities on the date you wish to travel. Owners at that park and holidaymakers would take priority, in the same way you would be priority at the park you own at.

If you arrive early, you'll have access to use the restaurants, arcades, shops and have free roam of outdoor spaces on their parks. Please note: your accommodation can only be accessed at your designated arrival time.

Is all the cooking equipment included and will there be a microwave? Yes. All caravans and lodges come with pots, pans, utensils, cutlery etc. All caravans and lodges also a have fridge, oven, hob and microwave.

Whereas a bath towel is meant for your everyday use of bathing, a beach towel functions as a relaxing blanket that keeps you away from the sand. If you are planning to replace a beach towel with a bath towel, you will end up with legs covered with sand, a not-so-pleasant experience.

Checking in and out

Check-in time for all our Hideaways is 4pm. Check-out time for all Hideaways is 11am.

As an owner at Haven, you're able to occupy your holiday home for up to 60 consecutive days at a time. Many of our Haven parks are open for 10 months of the year between March and November, so whether you want to stay for a weekend or a couple of months, it's fine with us.

Microwave and oven. Gas, water and electricity. Kitchen utensils and cutlery. Beds made up.

Lydstep Beach, South Wales

Smaller than most of our parks, Lydstep is the place to be for beach afficionados that are looking for a place to kick back and relax. You'll spot the magnificent Caldey Island out at sea in the distance, which can be accessed from Tenby via a fleet of boats that run from Easter to October.

The best way to get good value for money at Haven Holidays is to either book last minute or book in advance! When booking last minute, you can find unbeatable prices. These last-minute deals are not that hard to find either and offer great flexibility when booking them.

Haven's largest holiday park, Primrose Valley, is situated along the magnificent Yorkshire coast, where clifftop walks, and beautiful bays await.

What does the Haven offer? ›

The Haven offers unparalleled accommodations aboard Norwegian Cruise Line vessels, and offers guests private access to exclusive spaces such as The Haven Lounge and The Haven Restaurant (Or, if on a Jewel-class ship, a dedicated speciality restaurant that is used for exclusive breakfast and lunch offerings).

Book at haven.com/experience. Activities and swimming can also be booked whilst you're on holiday, subject to availability, but we recommend booking ahead for anything you're sure you want to try.

Hi An iron isn't provided however we do hire out irons. The cost depends on the length of your stay, it's £5 for a short break and £10 for a week.

Suites / Haven Suites Extras include:

All of the inclusions from the 'Free at Sea' upgrade - Premium Beverages - unlimited beers, wines, spirits, cocktails & soft-drinks, daily bottled water, gratuities, service charges & speciality coffees with meals.

On the day of departure we ask that all our guests leave their touring pitches by 10am. We want guests to be able to make the most of their time away with us and you are welcome to use the park facilities on your departure day for any bookings such as activities, swimming and restaurants.

You are given red wristbands to access the touring site. Different colours give different access to the facilities. All Haven sites operate this system to stop locals accessing the site.

Wi-Fi connectivity is free to all users at all our Haven parks. Our caravan owners also benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi in our caravan owners' lounges.

You'll be able to use your card in a variety of locations within your chosen park. At the start of the season, you'll be given not one, not two but 12 cards for you, and your nearest and dearest to use. This is ideal for when the extended family and friends come to stay with you.

The colours on the map are solely to distinguish between different areas, and have no bearing on the grade of the caravan - each area has a mixture of grades within it, regardless of colour. I hope this answers your questions, if you need anything else please do not hesitate to call me on 01723 513771.

What is the difference between bronze and silver haven? ›

Silver Haven caravans

They are the same width as a bronze caravan, but you get a fridge/freezer rather than just a fridge which you get in the saver and bronze caravans. You get a larger TV in the lounge and an extra TV in a bedroom. You also get towels provided, unlike saver and bronze.

Irons are not included in any of our grades though we do have some available to hire. Please give us a call before you arrive or ask at Reception on arrival and the team will be more than happy to help.

With Norwegian's ongoing free-perks promotion, Haven cruise passengers receive all the promotional perks, such as an unlimited beverage package, free meals at specialty dining restaurants, a shore excursion credit, an internet package and free third and fourth passengers to a cabin on select sailings.

Special Services - Butlers, concierge, salon and spa attendants should be tipped for their services at your discretion - usually 15%. Gratuities for Drinks - Bar bills almost always include a 15% gratuity, even if the ship has a "no tipping" policy.

The concierge desk can help you book dining, entertainment reservations, shore excursions, and more. However, the Haven experience starts even before you board the ship. All Haven guests have priority embarkation (and disembarkation).

As long as you protect the ground and be courteous of neighbours and gas bottles we allow you to bring a BBQ, paving slabs can be provided to protect our grass. Helpful? Every Haven site we have had our own portable BBQs and have had no come backs.

Go ahead and book, and if you happen to see your holiday for a better price later, we'll happily give you the difference back. No need to pay for everything now. Our monthly payment plan lets you spread the cost of your holiday interest-free, so long as your holiday is at least 10 weeks away.

We may be able to help you arrange your accommodation so that you're near your friends. We will try to fulfil any requests, however, this is subject to pitch availability and we charge a small fee to guarantee this. Please note it is not always possible.

We're part of Bourne Leisure Ltd, who also own Warner Leisure Hotels. Bourne began over 40 years ago, with one caravan park. The company has been growing and growing ever since – and now it's the largest privately-owned holiday operator in the UK.

Book at haven.com/experience. Activities and swimming can also be booked whilst you're on holiday, subject to availability, but we recommend booking ahead to get the session times you want. Our outdoor pools are open, weather permitting, between May half term - end of August bank holiday. No booking is needed.

Can I change my check in time at Haven? ›

You can move your time slot back later but not earlier unless you pay for an early slot. Depends on the grade of your caravan. The more expensive caravan the earlier check in you get.

Choose a Haven holiday for great caravans, a Play Pass for swimming and entertainment, as well as access to free & paid for activities and our on-site restaurants. Or choose a Haven Hideaway break for a fabulous caravan you can use as a base for exploring the area, plus access to our restaurants.

CCTV. Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR). Body Worn Cameras (BWC) where required for guest safety - the security team will always inform you before turning their BWC's on.

While you can use some of the pots and pans from your home kitchen, there are some benefits of owning a dedicated set of camp cookware. Makes Packing Easier: The biggest advantage of owning a set of camp cookware is that you don't have to rummage through your kitchen each time you want to go camping.

Answer: Solution: We prefer white clothes in summer because white clothes reflect most of the sun's heat and absorb very little of the sun's heat and keeps our body cool.

Towels. You don't need towels, as the resort provides these to all guests, and you can exchange them for clean dry ones at any time.

Beach towels

A regular bathroom towel just won't cut it! Make sure you bring along beach towels anytime you travel to an oceanfront resort.

As well as your holiday home, you also get: access to indoor and outdoor swimming pools, flumes and slides, depending on the site. access to all entertainment venues and arcades – this includes daytime activities and night time entertainment and shows.

Skegness Holiday Park

The latest addition to the Haven family, Skegness Holiday Park is preparing to welcome its first Haven guests in 2023. We're squirrelling away behind the scenes to update the park, and by Summer 2023, our plans include: A new outdoor piazza, stage, and Bark Yard.

At Haven, we believe you should be able to enjoy your holiday home for as long as you like, you just need to take good care of it and make sure it's safe and well maintained. The initial licence period for the occupation of a pitch on the park is 12 years.

Can you sleep in awning at Haven? ›

Can I sleep under the awning? If you're staying at Littlesea, Reighton Sands, Seaview or Thorpe Park you'll be able to sleep under your awning.

We are asking all visitors to our parks to pre-register before they arrive, this includes Haven holiday guests, owners, contractors and private letting guests. We have a contactless arrival process which allows guests to arrive on park and get to your holiday home quickly and safely.

Haven's largest holiday park, Primrose Valley, is situated along the magnificent Yorkshire coast, where clifftop walks, and beautiful bays await.

There are exceptions of course, but we picked out 10 of the best Haven holiday parks for our guide and found that the three cheapest were Seton Sands in Scotland, Thornwick Bay in Yorkshire and ​Lakeland Leisure Park in the Lake District.

A giant airbag to satisfy thrill-seekers of all ages has been added to the list of attractions at a North Wales holiday park. Presthaven Sands in Prestatyn has opened 'The Jump,' with Olympic gold medalist, Denise Lewis first to take the plunge.

Please note: Please do not arrive any earlier than two hours before your chosen or allocated accommodation check-in time (reminder: 12pm-1pm check-in can only arrive 1 hour before their accommodation check-in time), as you may be asked to leave the park and return during your allocated time slot in order to help keep ...

The alternative to the easy payment plan is to pay in full or to pay an initial deposit of £60 at the time of booking and then the outstanding balance which will be due 10 weeks before arrival.

Yes, you can pitch a tent on the beach as long as it is permissible to do so in that particular area. Many beaches have restrictions on camping, so be sure to check before making any plans. Additionally, always heed local advisories and weather conditions when camping near bodies of water.

Beach tents tend to be small. Because they are used for just one or two people to stay out of the sun, they don't have a lot of room inside. The purpose here is not to keep you comfortable for a night of sleep. It's just to give you a place to get out of the sun for a few hours at most.