You know the saying – “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes” – well, the same can be said for autumn holidays. Getting away later in the year can be wonderful if you take just a few minutes to think about what you’ll need. Here’s a our list of what you’ll need for an amazing caravan holiday this autumn, why not add your ideas in the comments.
1/ Wellies
If it’s a welly kind of holiday, keep them at the ready (and dry) outside by banging sticks (stumps from the cricket set work a treat) into the ground outside the door and slotting the wellies on top. Stops you tripping over a pile of muddy wellies in the caravan.
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2/ Your dirty laundry
Take some large carrier bags to sort your dirty laundry into different colours, and avoid the hassle of sifting through it when you get home.
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3/ Shining light
Your mobile home will be equipped to make it feel like a home from home, but you may find yourself popping out for something at night or coming home from an evening’s entertainment. Take a torch.
4/ Wet dog smell
If your dog has jumped into a river, lake or the sea, or it has rained, administer a quick towel rub and then go over with a tumble-dryer freshener sheet and your pet will be transformed from a smelly inconvenience into a fragrant treat.
If you are intending to take a furry friend on holiday, please check at the time of booking that you have selected one of our pet-friendly holiday parks.
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5/ Toilet Rolls
If you are taking your own spare toilet rolls pop an elastic band over each one. When it’s on the roll holder in the caravan, just slip the elastic band off onto the roll holder, leaving it ready to pop back on for when you leave.
6/ Scrambling eggs
Scrambled eggs make a great mobile-home holiday meal, but preparation in confined spaces is potentially messy. Solution? Crack the eggs into a jam jar or Tupperware container, secure the lid and shake (make sure you keep your hands over a lid). Ta da!
7/ Condensation
When the family is taking turns in the shower, the bathroom mirror inevitably gets misted up. Just wipe the mirror with a damp cloth and a spot of washing-up liquid, then leave to dry. The mirror will stay clear for the duration of the holiday.
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8/ I can’t see the sea
We have a huge variety of holiday park locations with amazing facilities and local attractions that you can often access on foot. However, if you plan to spend the majority of your holiday walking the dog along the beach, it makes sense to pick one of our holiday parks located within a stone’s throw of the coast, otherwise jumping into the car each day can become a chore.
9/ Did you pack the cot?
If you’re travelling with a baby or toddler, you can save space in the car by booking cots, high chairs, baby baths and buggies directly with the park. It’s a good idea to call ahead to check availability and pre-book where possible.
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10/ Excuse me, where’s the trampoline park?
Holiday parks aren’t summer-only affairs, most have facilities and activities to keep children of all ages entertained whatever the weather. If you are looking for specific facilities or services such as toddler pools, toddler clubs, activity clubs and babysitting services, check details of your destination at the time of booking.
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Do you love UK holidays in autumn? Tell us your tips for an amazing break in the comments below.