We've been going to this site for a few years now with our grandchildren because it had a good play area and is only 10 minutes walk from a great beach with excellent rock pools. Last year, the old play area was dismantled, although there appeared to be nothing wrong with it, and on our recent visit we were really disappointed with the replacement. If we were to follow the age guidelines printed outside the area, my 4 year old grandson was excluded and my 9 year old grandaughter could use only 2 things - a couple of see-saw springy things and two swings with enclosed basket type seats - all of which she is too big for. There is not a single slide (most children love slides and the old area had 2) and no swings with "normal" seats. The play area saw little use in the week we were there in contrast to the old area which was always busy. Very disappointing and we will probably in future take the children to a commercial site which is nearer home and with better facilities.
Comment From The Caravan Club:
We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the new play area. We would like to assure you that much thought and consideration was put into the new play area. Unfortunately the old play area was at the end of its life, and refurbishment would have been uneconomical. The brand new play area is for children from ages 18 months to 14 years old, which includes play equipment for under 4 year olds to enjoy. FYI the guidelines state that the swings are for age range 18 months to 3 years old; the bouncer is for 18 months to 6 years old; the spider monkey is for 6 years to 11 years old; the adventure trail is for 6 years to 14 years old, and the cabin is for 18 months to 14 years old. The play area may not appear as busy as the previous one, but the children now also have "The Den" as an added attraction so some of the children will be also playing here. We have received excellent feedback from families on site and it has been very much enjoyed by the younger people it is designed for, so we are really sorry to read you do not feel this is the case.
