Sandford Holiday Park

Liked A lovely peaceful site with everything to offer for kids - swimming, arcade, golf, pedal buggies, high ropes etc etc. It felt like we did so much but equally felt relaxed. washing up/toilet blocks were clean/maintained. I particularly like that the sinks are separate to the toilets. (Makes teeth brushing more pleasant) Another bonus : bushes in between each pitch providing lots of privacy!

Disliked The only thing I can think of is it felt like anyone could just walk on to site, but this wouldn't put me off from coming again.

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From the manager: Hello,

Thank you for the fantastic review! It means so much to us. We're thrilled that you had a great experience with us. We can't wait to welcome you back soon to create even more amazing memories. ^JC

Liked Where we parked was nice, which would make us go again possibly...
Swimming...just turn up

Disliked Touring caravan parking quite tight
Toilets and showers were in a very dated, dirty state unfortunately
Fish and chips was an absolute rip off and missed part of our order...then argued it!?!
Outside pool was nice and no booking needed but freezing cold

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From the manager: Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us identify opportunities to improve and continually enhance the experience we provide for all our guests. ^JC

Liked Spacious pitch, lots of activities for children.

Disliked The shower/ toilet block didn’t have soap and was often out of toilet roll, showers weren’t clean. Could do with something in the shower cubicle to clear the floor.

Having a time limit on the pool was frustrating, especially on a hot day!

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From the manager: Hi Nikki,

We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay overall.

Your comments are extremely valuable to us, as we are continually seeking ways to improve our services and enhance the overall guest experience. ^JC

Liked Plenty of activities for the children to do but be prepared to book everything online and pay extra. High ropes £30 for 2 people. Karts £17. Pool party £15, Mini Golf £6 per person etc. Camp site was nice and quiet. Staff were friendly and polite. Evening entertainment was okay.

Disliked Pool was open 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm. Que to get in and only aloud 45mins. Indoor pool freezing and colder than the outdoor at one point. Outdoor pool has moss on the rim which was all in the pool. No hot water in 2 of the shower blocks so had to walk to the 3rd. Not the cleanest. Nearest toilet block had every toilet blocked. Wifi doesnt reach the camp site in the paddock.

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From the manager: Hi Sara, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We're pleased to hear you found the campsite peaceful and enjoyed the range of activities available, as well as the friendly and polite service from our team.

We're sorry to learn that several aspects of your stay did not meet expectations. We appreciate your comments regarding the pool access arrangements, water temperature, shower facilities, cleanliness, toilet block maintenance, and Wi-Fi coverage. We understand how these issues would have impacted your experience, and we're particularly sorry for the inconvenience caused by the lack of hot water and blocked facilities.

Your feedback has been shared with the park team for review, as comments such as yours help us identify areas where improvements can be made.

Thank you again for your review. ^EC

Liked Really nice park, mostly flat which is a big plus and has touring options which is also great.

Disliked Queues for pools

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From the manager: Hi Lauren,

Thanks for the great review!

We hope to see you again soon. ^SR

Liked It's a lovely site, clean and well maintained, staff very friendly and helpful. Choice of eating places great and on the whole the food was good. There are laundry facilities there, great, however, there are three washing options available with different costs but only advertised for the eco wash. What we didn't realize Tescos will deliver to the site.

Disliked The amount of activities that was available had a cost to. Which can become Very expensive for families Very limited free items, to participate in, like swimming, the amount of time available not great especially with the numbers of people wishing to use the pools completely understand the safety aspect, however with the hot weather, instead of closing at 12-14.00 the staff availability should have been reviewed, to allow the pool to remain open. Which would have reduced the queuing time and disappoint for those not able to use the facility, when it closed at 16.00. shame the shower/toilet block near us was closed down, especially as that particular option was chosen due to medical conditions.

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From the manager: Hi Sharon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback following your recent stay.

We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the site overall and found our staff friendly and helpful.

We truly appreciate your constructive comments. We also appreciate your suggestions surrounding pool opening times during warmer weather and understand the disappointment caused when access was limited due to demand and operational schedules.

We are sorry to hear that the nearby shower and toilet block was closed during your stay. We completely understand how inconvenient this would have been and apologise for the impact this had on your holiday experience.

Thank you again for both your kind comments and helpful suggestions. We’re pleased to hear that, overall, you enjoyed your stay and would consider visiting us again in the future. ^EC

Liked The evening entertainment is great for children.

Disliked The site was overpopulated, pitches for caravans where far to small, with far more people using the area than it was designed to accommodate. As a result, the grounds and facilities are showing clear signs of neglect and poor maintenance. Overflowing waste, damaged infrastructure, toilets and shower blocks dirty and lack of regular upkeep have negatively impacted both the appearance and overall experience of the site.

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From the manager: Hi there,

Thank you for your honest feedback.

Please be assured that your comments will be shared with the relevant team for review.

We hope overall you have been able to enjoy your stay with us and we are able to welcome you back. ^SR

Liked Lots to do

Disliked Cold showers

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From the manager: Hi Scott,

We apologise for any disappointment you may have experienced during your holiday. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us as we continually strive to improve both our products and services.

By sharing your suggestions, you are helping to ensure that your comments are heard by our management team and considered for future improvements. We do hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to one of our holiday parks in the future and provide you with a more enjoyable experience.

^JC

Liked Beautiful pitch’s, lots for the children to do all of which (except the pools) are an extra expense. Friendly staff.

Disliked No hot water in the showers or to wash up. Toilets and showers un-clean one of the toilet blocks had waste coming back up the toilet and covering the floor.
Bins overflowing.
Multiple signs saying “ no e bikes/ scooters” yet no one in-forcing this.

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From the manager: Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback today.

We understand that you may be disappointed with your experience, and we want to assure you that we take your comments seriously and have shared these with the park directly.

We would love to welcome you back to this or another resort so we can show you just how great a Parkdean holiday can be. ^JC

Liked I was with my family, pitch was under a tree so had extra shade

Disliked Everything has gone downhill, been here multiple times. It was dirty in toilets, they were blocked and cold showers. Other people there were partying and singing loudly at 3am, and nothing was done to stop them. Had to book everything, huge queues. Will not be returning

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From the manager: Hi Matthew,

Thank you for your honest feedback.

We apologise for any disappointment caused during your stay.

Please be assured that your comments will be shared with the relevant teams for internal review.

We hope to be able to welcome you back to one of our parks in the future. ^SR