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Holiday Resort Unity Holiday Park Reviews
| Board Basis: |
Self Catering |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jul 2007 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Booked Independently |
| Submitted
By: |
tillery |
| Overall
Rating: |
8/10 |
| Comments: |
We booked via the internet to go camping to Unity Farm in Brean sands. The weather had been awful the week before we went so the tent pitches were very boggy and we got covered in mud pitching the tents but that was the only negative part.
The site was very clean and the facilities suited all ages- there was always something to do.
The staff were very helpful and we had to have a dealing with the site manager who did everything to help us. The children’s entertainment was also great and having the fair next to the site was an added bonus.
It wasn't expensive to stay on the site but you can spend a lot of money there because drinks, food etc aren't cheap.
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| Board Basis: |
Self Catering |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jul 2006 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Booked Independently |
| Submitted
By: |
Mrs J Booth |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
| Comments: |
This was only our second ever trip away in a caravan. The site was recommended to us by a friend and we were pitched in the yellow field. We were situated a short walk away from the reception and entertainment, but as the weather was so lovely, this walk was a pleasure.
There was a choice of concrete hard standing or grass pitches, we went for grass, fully serviced with an electric hook-up and shared tap and drainage. There were hedges/fences between the taps, behind each pitch which allowed some privacy from other caravans.
We were very close to a wonderful shower/toilet block which had single toilets and showers or 'family' rooms with a shower, sink, and toilet.....great idea! The blocks were very clean and pleasant to use and I never found I had to queue to use them.
There was plenty of lighting (especially useful when visiting the toilet/shower block in the dark!). We were there in high season but were still impressed with how clean and tidy it all was.
Part of the package camping/caravanning at HRU was one free session at the pool each day.....what fun!! There is an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool with flumes/water chutes.
The biggest water chute seemed to be closed every time we went there, so we weren't sure if we just missed the session time or if it was closed for other reasons. The smaller flume was fab! My only gripe was that although the weather was hot, it was quite windy, and climbing the stairs to the top of the flume while you are wet makes for lots of goosebumps!
There were lifeguards at the bottom of the flume.....good idea....I kept going under at the bottom! We only ever used the free session each day, but that was more than long enough.
The entertainment onsite in RJ's in the evening was the usual kind of entertainment you find in holiday sites. The kids loved it. We didn't eat out at the eateries available, as we took plenty of food, but we hit the takeaway on the way home each evening.
The onsite supermarket Costcutters was great, not too expensive as some onsite ones can be. There were plenty of souvenirs available and I sampled some of the locally produced 'scrumpy'.....hhhmmm the less said about that the better!
The girls on reception were wonderfully helpful especially when our gas bottle ran out, and the wardens were very friendly and helpful, on arrival they zoom around in their golf carts leading you to your pitch....we had a job keeping up!
We were very close to Brean Leisure Park which had a great selection of rides for kids, we bought wristbands that allowed unlimited rides, and we definitely used our moneys-worth! We didn't venture out much, we were there to relax, although we did manage a trip to Weston-Super-Mare......and were stunned with how far out the tide was!!
All in all I can't think of a bad thing to say about Holiday Resort Unity, it was in beautiful surroundings (Brean Sands was picturesque if windy!), the staff were friendly and helpful, the site had everything we needed and more, and to top it all it was very reasonably priced. Definitely a 10 out of 10!
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| Board Basis: |
Self Catering |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jun 2005 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Booked Independently |
| Submitted
By: |
*Bex* |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
| Comments: |
Our party consisted of 4 adults and 2 children aged 4 and 14 months.
We booked a Super 8 Luxury Caravan.
This caravan was equipped with:
1 double bedroom and 3 twin bedrooms, one includes cot sides.
Living area with sofa table and tv/dvd player, direct dial telephone, dinning area with table and chairs.
Fully equipped kitchen with full size oven/hob (gas), a full size fride/freezer, microwave and all utensils, crockery, cutlery that you would expect in your own home.
2 shower rooms at either end of the unit, with 2 toilets adjacent to these.
Fully double glazed with central heating throughout.
We booked this site purely for the location and for the size if this unit.
There was ample space for both of our families,
With two children we thought it would be better to have some space for them to move around in!!!
All bedding was included with our price.
There was also a separate Laundry Room for those who were staying in this area of the site...most welcome it was too.
The park itself is split into two areas, Unity being for residents, tourers and basic/standard caravan units
And the leisure park for the luxury units, which were about 30 in all, nice and peaceful...
A well equipped site for entertainment although we only looked around and didn't really venture in. Several bars on site, some allow children, some don’t, and an array of eateries.
Swim pool with indoor and outdoor facilities and water chutes!!!
Only the indoor was open on our visit, I think this was due to being very early in season and weather. Would say that the pool could be a little bigger, a few bumps with flailing arms and legs but all very pleasant, kids under 8 have their own pool which is as hot as a bath but good for the nippers.
On site shop/mini supermarket, souvenirs and the like.
The fun fair which allows day visitors is worth a visit, Ferris wheels water rides games machines and the like. All on a token or wristband system. In low season this is only open a few hours per day but then how many times can you go on the ride that flings you around and upside down????
Brean and Berrow are typically touristy with shops of souvenirs cafes and supermarkets. All the things you need for a caravanning holiday!!!
Brean Sands itself are lovely, walked a few miles with the kids to tire them out, a bit muddy when the tides out so what out for this, you can sink!
Wookey Hole and Cheddar Gorge are a must for days out. I wanted to show my son that there was more to do, than watching T.V and Play stations...
Wookey being the caves with the witch turned into stone, my 4 year old was absolutely taken with this and really enjoyed himself, and was a little braver than myself when it came to walking over the 70 foot gorge drop with only a handrail to help!
New dinosaur area is good fun they all make the noises and give you info on them. One word of warning if you take your toddler to Wookey Hole in a buggy/pushchair you wont get round the caves. You will have to carry them
Paper mill very good, got to see how it was made and is still made. My son to make some paper the "old" way. Paper lasts 500 years or so!!!! Good for important details!!!
The Old Penny arcade was great too, all original machines from past.
All in all very good days out.
I just had to visit Cheddar whilst here. It still makes cheese the old way, but a little more hygienic!!!
Andy the cheese maker turns cheese over those weigh 28 kilos like he was flipping a coin!!! The visit to the Cheese Shop was fantastic. You get to try the cheese before you buy. A little on the expensive side, but hey...it is handmade!!
For a five day break we all had a great time.
Would recommend this Holiday Park for those wanting a base for touring the local areas.
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