The best Haven holiday parks to buy at for fishing enthusiasts
At Haven holiday parks throughout the UK, enthusiasts can relax and enjoy their fishing while immersing themselves in the natural surroundings. We have an array of coarse, freshwater, and specimen fishing options spread across numerous lakes, catering to all levels of experience. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, Haven's lakes offer the perfect opportunity to dip your toes in the water!
Fishing at Haven holiday parks is available from March to November, and you can either bring your own equipment or rent it from the hiring service (subject to availability). In total, there are 13 lakes situated across nine of our Haven holiday parks, with three extra lakes exclusively available to Far Grange and Hafan y Mor owners. The fish species and sizes differ depending on the park, (with some fish weighing up to an impressive 30lb), as does the number of swims and the type of fishing at each lake.
So, if you’re a keen angler looking to buy on one of our holiday parks, it’s worth giving careful consideration to the types of fishing and species available at each park before deciding where to make your purchase. As the phrase goes, good things go to those who bait!
Kent Coast, Kent
Kent Coast Holiday Park is in a picturesque part of the county, looking out onto the Thames Estuary, and with an historical former military fort within its grounds. It's also one of our best holiday parks for coarse fishing. Coarse fishing refers to angling for rough fish, which are fish species that aren't hunted for food. At Kent Coast, these species include bream, carp, perch and tench and occupy the single lake, which is equipped with 22 swims.
Please note that there are no rental facilities at Kent Coast, so bring your own equipment to relax and fish with.
Blue Dolphin, Yorkshire
Blue Dolphin Holiday Park is an ideal destination for families seeking a tranquil fishing getaway. The park affords a stunning view of the beautiful coastline, and various walking paths are conveniently located nearby. At Blue Dolphin, guests can relish freshwater fishing, with a variety of species available ranging from carp to roach and tench. The park features a smaller lake equipped with just 8 swims, guaranteeing a serene and uninterrupted fishing experience.
It's important to note that fishing equipment rentals are not available on-site at Blue Dolphin, so owners usually bring their own gear.
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
Located on the banks of the Bristol Channel adjacent to the River Parrett's source, Burnham-on-Sea Holiday Park offers an array of activities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, as well as two sought-after fishing lakes. Guests at Burnham can select from a coarse or match fishing lake, featuring a total of 40 swims. The park is home to a diverse range of fish species such as bream, carp, perch, pike, roach, rudd, and tench.
Fishing gear is available for hire at Burnham-on-Sea, with rods and landing nets and bait all on offer. Equipment is also available for purchase.
Golden Sands, Lincolnshire
Golden Sands Holiday Park is an excellent destination for families seeking a seaside retreat. The park offers a wide range of activities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a thrilling Adventure Village, and two coarse fishing lakes, making it suitable for all generations of the family. The two large lakes, with 34 swims in total, are home to a variety of fish species such as bream, mirror carp, perch, roach, rudd, and tench.
Simply bring your rod and licence and book one day's fishing in advance or up to a week when you arrive to get fishing.
Primrose Valley, Yorkshire
Primrose Valley Holiday Park is in a fantastic Yorkshire coastal location close to three lovely seaside towns: Bridlington, Filey, and Scarborough.
In addition to hosting water sports, the park also offers the opportunity for coarse fishing. Owners bring their own equipment to enjoy fishing at one of the park's eight swims and catch a variety of fish species such as carp, chub, and roach.
Orchards, Essex
Orchards might just be the perfect place to make the ownership dream a reality. This destination offers the opportunity for specimen fishing, with a range of species including bream, carp, crucian carp, perch, roach, rudd, and tench. With two lakes available, one specifically for fishing with 17 swims, this location is perfect for anyone looking for a peaceful day out in nature.
You'll need to bring their own equipment, but you can book a day's fishing in advance or up to a week for when you have guests over. Whether you're an experienced angler or just looking for a relaxing day by the water, Orchards is a great owner option.
Thornwick Bay, Yorkshire
Thornwick Bay Holiday Park, situated amidst outstanding scenery with views of the North Sea coast, is a dog-friendly destination with something for everyone. If you're a fan of freshwater fishing, you're in luck! Thornwick Bay boasts two lakes, with a total of 26 swims, and a range of species including bream, carp, perch, roach, rudd, and tench.
If you don't have your own equipment, you can rent rods and reels and bait and other equipment are also available for purchase on-site. Thornwick Bay offers a fantastic opportunity to indulge in your passion for fishing while enjoying all the amenities of a modern holiday park.
Cleethorpes Beach, Lincolnshire
Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park has direct access to a beautiful sandy beach and offers a range of activities to keep you entertained at the state-of-the-art Adventure Village. You can also try your hand at coarse fishing in one of the two fishing lakes on-site. The lakes at Cleethorpes Beach boast a variety of species including bream, common carp, golden rudd, mirror carp, perch, roach, rudd, and tench.
While you'll need to bring your own equipment for fishing, there are 20 swims available, giving you plenty of space to cast your line and try your luck. You can book a day's fishing in advance to have everything set up for the next time you head to your van.
Important information
Let2offset - make no site fee payments until 2031
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be after deduction of the letting income.
‘Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance.
“Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031” is applicable to new and existing customer purchases of new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed or equivalent or superior grade holiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. It is available across 40% of eligible Parks and applies when letting a new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home (or equivalent or superior grade for 15 weeks.
An example of how “Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of an Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home at Primrose Valley with a monthly site fee of £585.00 (includes purchasing discount of £45) and monthly letting income of £803.67. The monthly difference equates to £218.67, which will be credited to the owner's account. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2024 figures.
Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Atlas Sahara 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading.
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