Pontins Brean Sands, Somerset, England

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User Rating:
4.5 / 10
(210 User Reviews)

Hotel Description:

Deep in the heart of Somerset, Brean Sands has everything you could wish for in a family holiday. You're just 300 metres from the golden sands of the coastline and within easy reach of famous attractions like the underground world of Wookey Hole and the caves of Cheddar Gorge.
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Pontins Brean Sands Holiday Reviews

Pontins Brean Sands Reviews

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" awful holiday "

We got the holiday with the 'sun' newspaper which in total cost £162 pounds, we upgrading to the club which was the highist accomadation there had, we arrived at brean sands and weren't to impressed with the outside but we didn't think it was going to... read more

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Depressing "

I was so looking forward to a break and taking my family away... myself and partner both have very stressfull and busy jobs, a week away relaxing and the kids having the freedom to explore and enjoy was top of the list. I had fond memories of Butlins... read more

Advice: Cheddar Gorge ism wonderful.

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Cheap holiday here we come ... "

We spent 4 days at Pontins Brean Sands and upon arrival we were pleasantly suprised on the cleanliness of the chalet which was a 3 bedroom classic. We had packed additional bedding & sleeping bags as we had read hoorow stories on cleanliness but... read more

Advice: Nice beach nearby, advice is to take a wind-break as is very windy.

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Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" A holiday to remember "

My family of 4 had "the sun" newspaper’s offer at Pontins, it was cheap at £9.50 each, plus £10 for bed linen + Extra for entertainment which came to £89.00 for 4 days. So we were excited to take the kids for a break at Pontins, as we... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Apr 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" fell in love with brean but pontins needs updating "

We were dreading our holiday after reading the re-views. Pontins does need updating there is no getting away from that fact , our room was not perfect and by the end of our stay we were looking forward to leaving our room, it was not very clean but we... read more

Advice: beautiful relaxing area

Activities: the seagull did lovely food

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    7 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" surprising "

Having read reviews for Brean Sands before going (booked thru Sun hols after camp site at original site was cancelled) I was feeling a bit of dread as i was expecting the chalet to be really dirty. However, my party were very pleasantly surprised at... read more

Advice: Go to Wookey Hole and the Cheddar Gorge caves.For a bit of shooping, go into Weston super

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Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Excellent Holiday "

having just come back from our first of the year's break at breann nice to have seen a lot of our old friends who work there.having been going back to pontins now for the last 13 yrs
myself,wife and now 15yr old dauther loves it. we have had all... read more

Advice: excellent

Activities: try the ocean bar opposite pontins lovely sight and food excellent

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Apr 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Sun Holibob "

Just wanted to say what a great time myself, my husband, my son and his friend who are both 12, and my daughter who is 2 and half had at this site. It was fantastic, was doubtful whether to go after reading the reviews on here, but we never came... read more

Advice: Its beautiful, but country roads are a bit frightening.

Activities: Loved Longleat and Weston Super Mare

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Apr 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Surprisingly A Great Holiday "

After reading reviews on here and similar comments from friends who have stayed at Pontins Brean Sands, my holiday began with a feeling of dread. My friend recommended that I take all my utensils and crockery, including a toaster and kettle!
I... read more

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Apr 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Brean was not Clean  "

We got a newspaper deal - the four days cost around £90 electric included. 2 adults and 2 children 2&4yrs Not bad you might say - what do you expect for that price.
I would not moan about the 1hr check in time
I would not moan about... read more

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  • User Rating:
    3 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Feb 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Brilliant Weekend Break "

Booking in process was quick despite long queue. Staff were very polite and friendly. In fact all staff, throughout the site,were very polite, friendly and helpful during our break which makes a pleasant change from other holiday camps we have used.read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Feb 2009
  • Board Basis:Room Only
  • Tour Operator:The Sun - £9.50 holidays

" Basic but Children loved it "

We booked a 3 night break over the New Year period and to be honest i wasn't really looking forward to it having read other reviews. Upon arrival its a bit like stepping back in time (Hi De Hi, but more run down). The main reception area is run down... read more

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    7 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Dec 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Awful "

After having a difficult Christmas last year we decided to have 3 day break at Pontins from 27 - 30 December. I last came here 33 years ago as a 7 year old and apart from double glazing nothing has changed incuding the chalet decor. Shabby, run down,... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Dec 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Pontins Brean Sands "

Accomodation and facilites are very basic to say the least! 1* would be too good! If you are thinking of braving it then take your own bedding at least. Avoid at all costs.

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Nov 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
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" DON'T GO THERE!!! "

I booked this through the sun as I have booked many previous similar Sun breaks. i expected the accommodation to be of a similar standard to Haven/Parkdean/Butlins etc which are all included in the same deal at the same price. WQhat a let down. I have... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:sun
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