The five friendliest holiday parks in England – with one even likened to a five-star hotel --[Reported by Umva mag]

IF you;re looking for a warm welcome on your next staycation, these English holiday parks have been singled out for their exceptionally good customer service.

Visit England announced the winners of its ROSE Awards, where hotels, holiday parks and and self-catering accommodation are celebrated for their friendliness, and these were the five holiday parks that made the list.

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Beech Croft Farm is an ideal location to explore the peak District and the staff are described as information and friendly[/caption]

Beech Croft Farm Caravan Park in Buxton, Derbyshire 

Beech Croft Farm is a family-run caravan park and camping site located between Buxton and Bakewell, making it an ideal location to explore the Peak District. 

It’s owned by John, Julie and Jodie Gregory, who are located at Blackwell in the Peak (1 minute drive away), and there are a wide range of facilities available to suit the whole family. 

There’s two separate children’s play areas – one for under 6 year olds and a ball game area with a zip wire and climbing frame for over 7s. 

Guests’ dogs can stretch their legs in their enclosed field, and there’s a smart toilet and shower block split into ladies, gents and unisex, with disabled facilities, a washing up room, and underfloor heating for winter. 

One guest, who visited in August this year, wrote on TripAdvisor: “What an immaculate, clean, tidy and relaxing campsite – the staff are very informative and friendly. The shop and cafe are a great little extra if needed. It was like staying in a five star hotel.”

Another noted: “I just wanted to say what an amazing place this is!!! It has everything and more, it’s a beautiful site with amazing staff and owners.”

The site is open all year round, with prices starting from £20 per night for a car, a tent and one person. 

There’s a minimum of two nights stay at weekends during high season, and three/four night minimum at bank holidays. 

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Delph Bank Touring Caravan park has state out the art wet rooms and guests say it’s a “real find”[/caption]

Delph Bank Touring Caravan Park in Spalding, Lincolnshire 

Described as a “hidden gem”,  Delph Bank Touring Caravan Park is small in size and set in the heart of the Fens – an area of 400,000 hectares, stretching from Lincoln and Boston in the North, Cambridge to the South and Peterborough to the West. 

It’s another family-run park, owned by Stewart and Savanna Lee, located in the village of Fleet Hargate, and it’s a great base to explore the historic towns of Spalding and King’s Lynn, as well as local natural beauty spots. 

“State of the art” wet room showers and an onsite shop selling toiletries, dog toys, ice-cream and local produce, are among its facilities. 

Someone who visited in June this year took to Tripadvisor to declare the park was “a real find”. 

They said: “A fabulous facility. Would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of booking this site. Lots of really well thought out ‘extras’, staff helpful and informative. Everything of the highest standard.” 

Until November 30th, pitches start from £31. This includes a caravan, motor home, trailer tent, and up to two adults. 

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Sandybrook Lodges offer log cabins to stay in, some of which have a hot tub on the veranda[/caption]

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There’s also an indoor swimming pool at Sandybrook Lodges, which guests can use as much as they like[/caption]

Sandybrook Lodges in Ashbourne, Derbyshire 

Sandybrook Lodges, situated close to the picturesque market town of Ashbourne, has 53 luxury log cabins which sleep between two and eight people. 

The lodges, some of which have a hot tub on their veranda, are situated on a hillside, providing a relaxing atmosphere. The surrounding woodland offers plenty of walking opportunities. 

There are a range of sporting facilities available onsite, and Alton Towers is just a 23 minute drive away. 

But one of the most popular attractions is its indoor swimming pool, which guests can use as much or as little as they choose during their stay. 

Sandybrook is owned by Pinelodge Holidays, a company operated by Beverley, Nick and Lyndsey Grayson. 

And staff at the park have repeatedly been praised online. One guest in August this year wrote: “All staff were genuinely cheerful and helpful throughout our 7 day stay. The site is peaceful and the lodges are generously spread out amidst mature trees. No additional charges for onsite facilities e.g. swimming pool, crazy golf, table tennis, play room, and orienteering trail. Internet in the lodge never failed. Overall an excellent experience and we will be back.” 

A three night stay in October starts from £359. 

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Netherbeck Holiday Park is an owners-only park, but owners have noted the friendliness of staff[/caption]

Netherbeck Holiday Park in Carnforth, Lancashire

Netherbeck Holiday Park is a small owners-only park, which means only holiday home owners can visit, but can come whenever they like throughout the year. 

Owned by the Holgates Family Group, the park is surrounded by countryside and views across to Warton Crag Local Nature Reserve. 

Within a short 10-minute drive from the park is the charming town of Carnforth, with a variety of shops, pubs and supermarkets. 

Less than an hour away is the Lake District, and the coastal footpath along the bay towards Bolton-le-Sands is accessible directly from nearby Bay View Park. 

While there are no holiday homes available to hire at Nethebeck, it recommends staying in nearby Silverdale or Silver Ridge, where there’s a range of holiday caravans. 

Sue Van Eijkern, an owner at Netherbeck, said one of the reasons she chose to own a home there was because of the friendliness of staff. She said : “We chose Netherbeck because of the friendliness of Kim & Eddie and liked how the site was homely, comfortable and quaint.”

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Mountain Pods are available to stay in at Pennine View Park alongside tent and motor home pitches[/caption]

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Pennine View Park’s onsite bar, The Engine Shed has also become very popular over the years[/caption]

Pennine View Park in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria 

Pennine View Park is nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and just a short drive from the Lake District. 

It’s also less than a mile from Kirkby Stephen Station, which sits on the famous Settle to Carlisle route. 

As well as your usual camping and motor home pitches, there are ‘Mountain Pods’ which sleep up to five people and come with mattresses, heating, a fridge, kettle, BBQ and picnic bench.

What’s become popular over the years is the park’s onsite bar, The Engine Shed.

A converted old railway goods shed, it’s now a stylish bar serving draught beers, local ales, a selection of gins, wine, and soft drinks. 

One of the park’s guests, who visited in August this year, wrote on Tripadvisor: “Superb site, clean, great facilities but above all, so friendly.

“The Engine shed is a great place, pop up food every night in their kitchen, bar is good, very spacious.

“Staff so friendly, helpful and happy, and seem to enjoy themselves.”

Prices for pitches vary depending on what you’re staying in and what dates you visit. 

A grass standing pitch with electric for one night in September is £25. 

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