Friday, 6 January 2012

Looking to rent a static caravan in the UK?

Finding the right place to park your caravan or rent a static caravan can be a difficult task, with so many spots to choose from in the UK it can be difficult to narrow down a list of potential camp sites with good facilities and an affordable price point, luckily thanks to the internet it's now even easier to do the research before you set off and you can even book online using most websites.

In the past most travellers simply showed up at a destination and found accommodation to stay at when they got there, this was a very frustrating task and they found that it often lead to disappointment due to the fact they hadn't planned ahead they ended up staying in whatever accommodation they could find rather than sleeping in the car, this proved to be expensive and inconvenient.

If the above has even happened to you then you can know just how much of a downer this can put on your travel plans and the time you should be relaxing on holiday, with the internet you can now do a lot of more planning and narrow down endless amounts of choices, you can even do local searches and dig up reviews from previous customers who will let you know any pitfalls they found while staying there, this can mean you can prepare for the worst or decide if the low price is worth the trade off.

Another thing to think about before booking is the size of the caravan, there are many different sizes of statics that are available to rent, some are best suited for larger families while others are best kept for individuals who like to travel light, whatever the need is you can be sure to find something online that will match your requirements and the best news is that it can be had with the touch of a button.

Checking over the facilities is another good idea, if you have kids its pretty much essential that you want to get as many facilities on the list as humanly possible, things like a DVD player and a gas fire will be essential as the kids are more used to home comforts these days plus your holiday will go a lot smoother if you can keep the kids entertained and happy, you should also check out the requirements of the renter, often they may or may not allow things like smoking or pets and some of them won't allow children on site so please check before booking.

Try this site if you are looking to rent a Primrose Valley Caravan

Primrose Valley Caravans - How to pick the best one for your needs.

A great place to rent a static caravan is the primrose valley area, this is a wonderful site that is very family friendly and a popular place to rent a good static for the summer time or even as a fun get away spot if you need some time to relax and recharge your batteries after a long week at work, if you have kids it can also be a great way for them to meet new friends and they may take up some new sporting activities that they wouldn't of had access to at home, this includes things like golf and tennis.
Availability is the keyword for most caravan renters, they want it when they have time off from work, while it's true some of them go away nearly every weekend it's not as common as the family that is looking for a place to stay during the 6 weeks holidays or at a random time during the year, you should always check via a phone call to see if the spot is available, sometimes websites are out of date so don't provide accurate availability times, always check using the phone.

On site features can also be pretty important, the caravan itself might be great looking and have a great price but if the caravan site has no entertainment or is in the middle of nowhere then you may not have such a great time, if it takes a long time to drive to some local spots then it may turn into more of a chore than a holiday, after all no one wants to be driving an endless amount of time just to get some entertainment, thankfully most sites provide some really good places to eat and of course sporting activities to keep the kids and adults happy.

Take a look at the reviews of the camp site as well, you can usually find these online and will give you a general idea as to what type of camp site it is, some of them are better suited to families and some of them are way better for young adults who want to party into the small hours without being a hassle to anyone.

Whatever area you decide to pick make sure you get in touch with the owner first and ask them questions, sometimes they print a list up on their websites but it's a really good idea to get some contact information for them and phone them up, it will get a much more directly response and you will establish a relationship with them so you may be offered a better price next time or they may be a little less strict with the rules.

Go check out my website where I offer Primrose Valley Caravans for hire.