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Download Our Latest Brochure Little Lakes Holiday Park LITTLE LAKES HOLIDAY PARK Revitalise your mind and spirit in your own country haven, the perfect place to be at any time of year. Little Lakes offers the opportunity to go on holiday whenever you feel like it. No more plan- ning and packing, simply take off and arrive at your own woodland retreat, knowing you will have all the comforts and conveniences of your own home. Set within 250 acres of delightful rolling Worcestershire countryside, Little Lakes offers both new and used Holiday Homes, with prices to suit all pockets. They can be set in a wooded or open-plan garden of your choice. Wherever you choose, you will be surrounded by a great diver- sity of wildlife - from deer on the Golf Course to Buzzards over-head, to bluebells by the brook. With all the facilities the Park has to offer, it would be easy to overlook the attractions available lo- cally, but this would be a mistake! To name but a few........ the Wyre Forest, the Georgian town of Bewdley, West Midlands Safari Park, Severn Valley Railway, the Worcestershire Way, Ludlow, Shakespeare’s Stratford, River Severn, the Malvern Hills...... the list goes on. There is something on offer for everyone. Whether your tastes vary from canoeing to hiking, to Gourmet food tasting and sampling beer made from locally sourced hops, we are delighted to say that this area offers it all. To appreciate the Park and its landscape fully, please come and see for yourself how beauti- fully situated we are. 2 Welcome to Little Lakes Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your enquiry regarding holiday homes here at Little Lakes Holiday Park, arguably the Holiday Park with the finest of countryside settings and the best facilities in the Midlands. Established over fifty years ago, Little Lakes Holiday Park is a family run business professionally operated for the benefit and enjoyment of the Park Members. Listed below are some of the facilities that make Little Lakes such a fan- tastic place for you and your family’s enjoyment. We believe that no other site offers more: With so much to do and enjoy at Little Lakes you may not want to ven- ture very far from your holiday home, but for those who do, the surround- ing area has a multitude of “great days out” and places to explore all within a few miles including the West Midlands Safari Park (6.5 miles) and the Severn Valley Railway (3.8 miles). The picturesque market towns of Bewdley, Bridgnorth and Worcester are just a short drive away. We have a selection of new and pre-owned, double glazed and centrally heated caravans and chalets to choose from which can be viewed on our website www.littlelakespark.co.uk or we would be delighted to ar- range a visit to Little Lakes where we could discuss your requirements, offer advice and a tour of the holiday park. It is not always necessary to make an appointment but at busy times it helps us to give you our fullest attention, so give us a call. We are contactable 7 days a week on 01299 266 400. Kind regards, Mark Deeley, Sales Manager Little Lakes Holiday Park 3 Facilities available at Members Clubhouse!!!!!18 Hole Golf Course Little Lakes Holiday Park Restaurant!!!!!!General Store Heated Outdoor Pool (Summer)!! ! Golf Shop Tennis Court!!!!!!Five-a-side Football Pitch Children’s Play Area!!!!!Woodland Cycle Paths Petanque Piste!!!!!!Well Stocked Fishing Lake Bowling Green!!!!!!Laundry Regular Bus Service !! ! Hair & Beauty Salon More details about Park Facilities can be found here 4 FAQ’s for Owning a • Am I allowed to sell my holiday home? Holiday Home at Little Yes. You have the option of selling your caravan back to Little Lakes or to anyone else off park. Lakes • Are there any age restrictions to being on Little Lakes? No. We are proud of the “village” atmosphere and welcome grandparents, parents and children. • Can I bring my dog/cat or other Pets? Yes. Pets are very welcome, together with good owners, as staying in a Holiday Home with your pets is an ideal way of avoiding the use of catteries and kennels. • Can I have decking installed on my Chalet or Caravan? Yes. In most cases you will be able to arrange for decking to be installed, although the plans must be approved by the Park to ensure they meet Park rules and Fire Regulations. • Can I stay in my Caravan or Chalet in the closed month? No. Whilst the Licence issued by the local Council means that you cannot stay in your holiday prop- erty, you may make short visits from time to time to check that everything is OK. • Can I sub-let my holiday home? No. Sub-letting on the Park is STRICTLY forbidden. We believe that this maintains the Park’s sense of security and community. • Can my family and friends visit? Yes. You have up to 8 visitors’ passes (4 adult, 4 children) which you retain and use as many times as required. • Can my family use my holiday home if I’m in Tenerife for a few weeks? Yes. Providing you are happy to let a family member or friend have access to your holiday home we are fine with that, although we do ask that they have a visitors pass. • Do you only sell new Holiday Caravans? No. We usually have a range of second hand caravans available. Although we cannot predict what we will have, you may give us your requirements (budget/number of beds etc.) and then we can contact you prior to a suitable property going live on our website. • How long is the park open each year? We are open for 11 months of the year, closed for the month of January, although our Park Office is open all year round. • How long can a Holiday Home remain on the Park? New Caravans have a lifespan on park of 20 years, single Lodges 25 years and double Lodges 35 years • I can’t quite afford the holiday home of my dreams, can I get finance? Yes. Through our partners at Salop Leisure, competitive finance is available, subject to status. 5 Remember, the staff in • Is a Caravan a good investment? the Park Office are No. A Holiday caravan is not like bricks and mortar, it will depreciate. Our view is to consider the always happy to usage you will get from a Holiday Home, as opposed to the costs of holidays abroad and at home over the lifetime of the unit. Pound for pound, Holiday caravans are very good value the more they are used. answer any questions you may have • Is there a local bus service? Yes. There is a daily bus service directly onto the park from Bewdley & Kidderminster. • Is there a warranty on purchases? Yes. There is a 12 month warranty on all NEW caravans and chalets, and a 6 month warranty on all pre-owned caravans. • What are your plans for Little Lakes Holiday Park? The Park has been owned and operated by the Fernihough Family for three generations since 1961, and we are committed to maintaining the quality of the Park and investing in improvements in the future. • What else do I pay on top of the window price to site the caravan? Nothing. The siting and connection to sewage, water, gas and electricity of new caravans is in- cluded in the window sticker price. • What else do we pay when we have paid for our holiday home? The annual site fee….payable by 31st March each year. • What information do I need to supply Little Lakes with to become a park member? Everyone buying a holiday home here at Little Lakes needs to supply us with A) Application form (We supply the form) B) Reference forms (We supply the form) C) A form of Personal ID D) forms of Residential ID for your main residential address • Where are the nearest visitor attractions? The Safari Park and Severn Valley Railway together with the nearby towns of Bewdley and Kidder- minster are just a few miles away. Details of numerous attractions can be found on our web site. • Where do I park my car(s)? Cars can be parked next to the Holiday property. All have at least one parking space, most plots have two parking spaces, some more. • Where is the nearest pub/restaurant/shop? There is an on park clubhouse with members bar, family room and an entertainments / function room and restaurant. The park also has a well-stocked general store. • Who do I contact if I have a problem whilst on park? Our reception is open 7 days a week; Monday to Friday 9.00am until 4.45pm; Saturday & Sunday 10.00am until 3.45pm. Outside of these hours we have an on-site Duty Warden. 6 Site Fees For the Year Type!! ! ! Size!!!!!!!Price 2019 - 2020 Standard Caravan Up to & including 35’ x 12‘ £2,820.00 Superior Caravan 36’ x 12’ or larger £3,005.00 Standard Chalet Up to & including 32’ x 20‘ £3,460.00 Superior Chalet 36’ x 20’ or larger £3,675.00 Holiday Village 28’ x 19’ or larger £3,845.00 The Orchard £3,835.00 Site Fees include Business Rates, Water Rates and Sewerage Charges Site Fees are charged pro-rata for new Park Members Prices valid with effect from 31st march 2019 All prices include VAT @20% unless otherwise stated NB. Little Lakes Holiday Park is closed for one month from January 2nd to January 31st each year A copy of the current Park Rules are always available upon request from the Park Office 7 Little Lakes Holiday Park Lye Head, Bewdley, Worcs.
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