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2024 Recap

The end of another year in Dorset, and what a year it’s been! As always, lots has happened this year, including park improvements, awards, holiday homes sold, farm animal babies and more. But of course, the most important thing is that thousands of you enjoyed holidays by the Jurassic Coast, making precious family memories to last a lifetime.

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2024 Awards

We have always prided ourselves on providing the best possible experience for our guests, and it’s something we try to achieve with every booking. We are thrilled when this is recognised externally and love the boost that winning awards gives to our hard-working team, as well as the reassurance it creates for potential guests who are thinking of visiting for the first time. This year we won a number of awards yet again, both for providing exceptional holidays, and for doing our bit for the environment.

Here’s 2024’s trophy cabinet:

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As well as awards, we have also completed a number of challenges for David Bellamy’s Blooming Marvellous Pledge For Nature this year. These challenges are complex and involve lots of planning and work from our teams, all to do with improving the habitats for a range of animals.

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Fundraising

Throughout the year we aim to raise money for both local and national charities, as well as supporting a number of local clubs, schools and organisations with sponsorships or prize donations. Here’s some of our most impressive fundraising efforts this year:

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Becoming More Dog Friendly

We’re dog lovers, and we’ve always tried to make our Parks as dog-friendly as possible. We’ve listened to your feedback and know that there are lots of you out there with 3 dogs who’d love to come and stay with us, so we’re making it happen! We have now made the decision to allow up to 3 dogs in almost all* of our dog-friendly accommodation, as well as on all our Touring & Camping Pitches, and for Holiday Home Owners and Seasonal Pitch Holders too.

We’ve also reviewed a number of our accommodation units and are pleased to say we’ve increased the number of dog-friendly Caravans, Lodges and Glamping Pods. We’ll be going from just over 50% dog-friendly, to 75% dog-friendly accommodation across all our Parks, with 25% of our accommodation still designated as dog-free for those with allergies or specific preferences.

We’ve also installed a much improved dog shower at Highlands End and are planning on introducing welcome gift packs for dogs staying in hire accommodation next year.

*All dog-friendly accommodation allows up to 3 dogs, excluding select Glamping Pods at Highlands End, which can allow up to 2, due to limited space. As dogs vary considerably in size, all dog-owners are encouraged to look at the accommodation photos to decide if the space is suitable for them and their pets.

New And Improved Accommodation

Each year, we replace and upgrade a number of our hire caravans across all our Parks, and this year was no different. We also added a new area of hire caravans in the Red Hill View area of Golden Cap, and in the lower section of Eype Beach after a precarious journey over the fields from Highlands End. Sandyholme saw the return of Glamping, with Safari Tents and the large Bell Tent having moved from their previous home at Golden Cap. Perhaps most exciting were the new Gold Pods at Highlands End, which boast their own toilet and shower rooms and are open all year round. We’ve got a few more Pods very similar to these, due to make their way to Eype Beach next year, which we can’t wait for!

Over at Golden Cap, we increased the size of our Hard-Based Touring Pitches, meaning that we can now accommodate larger motorhomes and touring caravans to the park. We also refurbed the facility block that provides for these pitches.

Eype Beach

Caravan
2 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

Sleeps 4

Sleeps 4

Not Dog Friendly

Not Dog Friendly

Sea View

Sea View

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Highlands End

Bronze Pod
Sleeps 6

Sleeps 6

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 2)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 2)
Max of 2, charges apply

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Bed Linen Optional (ÂŁ)

Bed Linen Optional (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

Duvet & Pillows Provided

Duvet & Pillows Provided

Golden Cap

Hard-Base Pitch
Units up to 10m

Units up to 10m
(32.8 ft)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)
Max of 3 & charges apply

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)

Wifi Available (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

16 Amp Electric Hook-Up

Any Day Arrivals

Any Day Arrivals

Highlands End

Gold Pod
Sleeps 2

Sleeps 2

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)
Max of 3 & charges apply

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Bed Linen Optional (ÂŁ)

Bed Linen Optional (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

Duvet & Pillows Provided

Duvet & Pillows Provided

Sandyholme

Safari Tent
2 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

Sleeps 4

Sleeps 4

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)
Max of 3 & charges apply

Decking Area

Decking Area
With seating

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Highlands End

Bronze Pod
Sleeps 2 Adults & 2 Child

Sleeps 2 Adults & 2 Child

Not Dog Friendly

Not Dog Friendly

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Bed Linen Optional (ÂŁ)

Bed Linen Optional (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

Duvet & Pillows Provided

Duvet & Pillows Provided

Eype Beach

Caravan
2 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

Sleeps 4

Sleeps 4

Not Dog Friendly

Not Dog Friendly

Sea View

Sea View

Saturday Arrivals Only

Saturday Arrivals Only

Golden Cap

Caravan
2 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

Sleeps 4

Sleeps 4

Not Dog Friendly

Not Dog Friendly

Decking Area

Decking Area
With seating

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Sandyholme

Bell Tent
1 Bedroom

1 Bedroom

Sleeps 4

Sleeps 4

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 3)
Max of 3 & charges apply

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Bed Linen Optional (ÂŁ)

Bed Linen Optional (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

Golden Cap

Caravan
2 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

Sleeps 4

Sleeps 4

Not Dog Friendly

Not Dog Friendly

Decking Area

Decking Area
With seating

Saturday Arrivals Only

Saturday Arrivals Only

Highlands End

Gold Pod
Sleeps 2 Adults & 2 Child

Sleeps 2 Adults & 2 Child

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 2)

Dog Friendly (ÂŁ, max 2)
Max of 2, charges apply

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Bed Linen Optional (ÂŁ)

Bed Linen Optional (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

Duvet & Pillows Provided

Duvet & Pillows Provided

Highlands End

Gold Pod
Sleeps 2

Sleeps 2

Not Dog Friendly

Not Dog Friendly

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Bed Linen Optional (ÂŁ)

Bed Linen Optional (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

Duvet & Pillows Provided

Duvet & Pillows Provided

Highlands End

Gold Pod
Sleeps 2 Adults & 2 Child

Sleeps 2 Adults & 2 Child

Not Dog Friendly

Not Dog Friendly

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Friday or Monday Arrivals Only

Bed Linen Optional (ÂŁ)

Bed Linen Optional (ÂŁ)
Charges apply

Duvet & Pillows Provided

Duvet & Pillows Provided

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Dorset Foot Golf

After discussing the idea for a few years now, 2024 was the year we made the decision to change our Pitch ‘n’ Putt course over to Foot Golf. The team had great fun designing, building and testing the course. Opening in May, we weren’t quite sure what to expect and we were blown away by how much our guests and local residents have enjoyed it! In fact, over 3x as many people used the course this year, compared to when it was the Pitch ‘n’ Putt, proving that this is a much better way to utilise the land. We’ve helped enable some great teambuilding experiences for local sports teams and clubs, and we’re planning an exciting event involving the course next year, so keep an eye out!

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Highlands End Leisure Club

At the very start of the year, the Leisure Club underwent a mini renovation with a new plant room and filter system as well as a re-grout of the pool and a lick of paint. We sold a number of our new Pool Passes to holidaymakers who love swimming regularly whilst on holiday, and we’ll continue offering these in 2025. Guests are able to purchase either a 7 day or short break (3/4 day) pass and will receive unlimited use of the Leisure Club (as the timetable permits) for the duration of the pass. Got a holiday booked in 2025?

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Farming

2024 was another busy year for the Highlands End Farm Team, who welcomed over 300 lambs in spring, followed by 4 cria (baby alpacas) in the summer. Our guests have loved seeing the farm animals in the pen at the front of the park, and our alpaca meet & greet sessions proved very popular. We introduced a range of alpaca-themed merchandise into the SPAR store which has sold well, including socks made with wool from our own herd, as well as mugs, bags and more with cute painted alpaca designs, by our very own Lucy.

Having received a dedicated grant, The Team have started the planting work for our ‘Farming in a Protected Landscape’ Project. So far we have planted around 200m of native hedgerow on the farm to help establish new habitats and improve wildlife corridors. We’ve also got a brand new Hedgehog Hut next to our Bug Hotel!

Over at Golden Cap, we’ve recently restocked the Fishing Lake with plenty of fresh carp, ready for next year’s season. All fish caught must be released back to the lake, however that message hadn’t quite got through to the local heron, who enjoyed a few snacks towards the end of the year!

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Green Energy

As well as having solar panels on the roofs of all suitable buildings, we have installed an area of 300 solar panels, in a small corner of one of the fields at Highlands end, chosen to be the most hidden from view from the village. The panels are raised off the ground, and we’ve discovered that our sheep like using them for shade on hot days, and shelter when it’s raining! The panels generated just over 102,000kWh of energy in just 4 months, enough to power 35 homes for a whole year! This energy is used to help run the park, heating the water for Highlands End Leisure Club, powering our electric vehicle chargers as well as our offices and holiday accommodation. Since then, the park has been completely self-sufficient, and we have exported around half of the power generated to the National Grid, supporting local infrastructure and properties. We’ll be planting a small apple orchard around the development next year to further hide the panels from view. We also have planning permission for a similar development in a small, hidden field at Golden Cap.

In 2024, we welcomed over 1,400 electric and hybrid vehicle owners to our holiday parks. We currently have 33 chargers across 5 parks, which we recently expanded from 15 chargers in late 2024 to cater for increasing demand. A few years ago, we pledged that all new company vehicles purchased going forward will be electric, as well as things like ride-on-mowers, strimmers and the buggies you will see our Maintenance Team driving round the parks in.

Holiday Home Sales

In 2024, we held a number of Open Days across our Parks, and spoke to a range of prospective and current owners. Throughout the year we sold a number of new and pre-owned Holiday Homes, including our first ever Lodge sold at Highlands End, welcoming some lovely new families to our Owners’ community. We also set up an additional Sales Office at Golden Cap to run alongside the Office at Highlands End. In the Golden Cap Office, you’ll often find Kate, our new Holiday Home Owner’s Receptionist – a role we created this year specifically to look after our Owners and be their dedicated point of contact.

This year we set up a partnership with a local finance company and are now offering the ability to purchase a Holiday Home using just a 20% deposit, with a repayment plan of between 3 and 7 years. The amount paid back each month varies depending on the Holiday Home price, the deposit put down and the length of the loan, which is set at a fixed interest rate. This means that we’re making the lifestyle of ownership more accessible for a wider range of people, who might not have the full amount ready up front. It’s also making the more luxurious models of caravans and lodges an option for people who may have fallen in love with something slightly outside of their budget.

Over the next few years, we have numerous developments planned, all designed to continually improve each Park. This year we completed work on the Red Hill View development at Golden Cap and have sited a number of caravans there ready for sale, as well as leaving some pitches vacant, waiting for someone to choose their dream Holiday Home for. Work has been ongoing in the top field at Eype Beach, with large terraces created ready to house our most luxurious Lodges yet, with incredible sea views and direct access to the South West Coast Path. Towards the end of 2024, we also began work in an unused field at Graston Copse, creating a small lake to be a focal point in an area that will house more Holiday Homes in the future.

Quiet, Countryside Park
Swift Atlantique

Sandyholme

Pitch No.

E016

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms

Size

35 x 12ft

Year of manufacture

2025 Caravan

Finance available with a ÂŁ8,999 deposit

ÂŁ44,995

In the heart of our Owner's community
ABI Adelaide

Sandyholme

Pitch No.

E018

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms

Size

36 x 12ft

Year of manufacture

2025 Caravan

Finance available with a ÂŁ8,999 deposit

ÂŁ44,995

Available To View Now
Swift Royan

Sandyholme

Pitch No.

E017

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms

Size

35 x 12ft

Year of manufacture

2025 Caravan

Finance available with a ÂŁ8,999 deposit

ÂŁ44,995

Swift Atlantique

Graston Copse

Pitch No.

C056

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms

Size

35 x 12ft

Year of manufacture

2025 Caravan

Finance available with a ÂŁ8,999 deposit

ÂŁ44,995

Arriving Soon
ABI Keswick

Highlands End

Pitch No.

A135

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms

Size

28 x 12ft

Year of manufacture

2025 Caravan

Finance available with a ÂŁ12,598 deposit

ÂŁ62,990

Available To View Now
ABI Coworth

Highlands End

Pitch No.

A025

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms

Size

28 x 12ft

Year of manufacture

2025 Caravan

Finance available with a ÂŁ11,399 deposit

ÂŁ56,995

Food & Drink

This year Martin’s Bar & Restaurant hosted a number of events, including live music, themed menus, discos, children’s parties, private events, charity functions, and recently a number of Christmas parties. We also welcomed a range of different local catering vendors to Highlands End, Golden Cap and Graston Copse, who provided delicious takeaways including pizzas, curries, fish & chips, Persian food, melted cheese and Thai noodles! What an array of flavours! It’s great to have these extra facilities available to our guests and we hope to arrange similar visits next year.

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Footpaths

At the start of the year, we asked you to help us save a footpath that leads from Highlands End into West Bay. The discussion is still ongoing at the Council, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed and are thankful for everyone who supported the campaign during the appeal stage. We’re also pleased to have been able to reinstate the Nature Trail at Sandyholme once again, as the Park now has an additional field which gives us the access we needed. We know our guests and Owners have missed this route, so we’re glad to have brought it back!

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Happy Holidaymakers – Some of 2024’s 5 Star Reviews!

“This is the third time that I’ve camped at Golden Cap and can honestly say that it is my favourite place to camp in England. A beautiful location, great facilities that are regularly cleaned and can’t ask for better access to one of the best hidden gems of a beach on the Jurassic Coast.”

Golden Cap

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Happy Holidaymakers – Some of 2024’s 5 Star Reviews!

“The whole team is very helpful and friendly. We love coming to stay and our last visit was our 8th. We’ll be back!”

Graston Copse

Eype Beach Holiday Park

Happy Holidaymakers – Some of 2024’s 5 Star Reviews!

“It was very clean and the simple online check in/check out process made it stress free and felt as though you were trusted to just get on with things. We were also pleased to receive a text letting us know our caravan was ready an hour or so before the usual check in time.”

Eype Beach

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Happy Holidaymakers – Some of 2024’s 5 Star Reviews!

“All staff were friendly and helpful, the check-in process was ideal. With 2 young children we needed minimal fuss and it was perfect. The apartment was immaculate and we felt so at home. The entire campsite was very impressive, so well maintained, clean and tidy. We both work full time and are always tired, this mini-break was just what we needed. The walks and the beaches are amazing.”

Highlands End

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Happy Holidaymakers – Some of 2024’s 5 Star Reviews!

“I thought the site was spotless, had all the facilities we needed and excellent, friendly and professional staff”

Sandyholme

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Happy Holidaymakers – Some of 2024’s 5 Star Reviews!

“Have been staying at Golden Cap ever since I could remember, the park and accommodation are always spotless and the dream is to own a holiday home, special thanks to the lady at Highlands End who answered my out of hours call when I had lost my pod key and for getting a very helpful man to me with the spare quickly!”

Golden Cap

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Happy Holidaymakers – Some of 2024’s 5 Star Reviews!

“The site and facilities at Graston Copse are kept so clean, amazing during bank holiday. Staff were always friendly and helpful Such a lovely site”

Graston Copse

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Happy Holidaymakers – Some of 2024’s 5 Star Reviews!

“All three site staff could not do enough to help us. The facilities were brilliantly clean and everything looked after. All were kind and helped my family as my son had a leg injury so they suggested accessible places to visit.”

Sandyholme

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Happy Holidaymakers – Some of 2024’s 5 Star Reviews!

“The site and facilities were absolutely excellent. We had a young dog with us and found the dog walking area brilliant as were the cliff top walks. We will definitely come back.”

Highlands End

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