CARAVANS in the Sun has a new family holiday home site on the south west Atlantic coast of France, where those looking for a continental hideaway can now buy their potential dream home.

The homes here are ideally situated next to a typical south-western coastal French village and in the heart of a 2.5 million acre coastal pine forest, yet only ten minutes from glorious beaches – easily within cycling or walking distance – and a mile from a 100 acre freshwater lake.


PERFECT

The family-run site, in the Gascogny/Aquitaine region, is within easy reach of both Bordeaux and Biarritz airports. In fact, it’s only 60 miles by motorway to Biarritz and the magnificent Pyrenees mountains.

What’s more, the Spanish border is only 70 miles drive, while the town of Arcachon is only 35 miles away.

Nestling as it does among the pines, forest paths, cycle paths and an abundance of wildlife make the park a perfect setting for a family holiday or a longer stay.

It is set in 10 acres of flat and partly shaded land and the excellent on-site facilities include a swimming pool, children’s paddling pool, shop, bar, takeaway, paperback library, TV room and children’s playground.


GENEROUS

The site is open for 12 months of the year, allowing you to visit as often and for as long as you wish – though winter visits should be by prior arrange-ment with the English-speaking owners.

The plot sizes are generous, ranging from 110m2 to 500m2. Caravans in the Sun can offer a full range of mobile homes suitable for the site.

Two-night ‘Try Before You Buy’ visits are available, subject to availability. Contact Caravans in the Sun for more information.


CARAVANS IN THE SUN

Caravans in the Sun is part of Mobile Homes Abroad, a company that prides itself on its family-oriented philosophy, which started many years ago when William and Sue Kay were seeking a holiday apartment, but found the potential costs were more than they were prepared to pay.

Instead, on one of their trips they noticed an old caravan in a field and decided that something like that would be the ideal alternative.

Eventually they found a BK Bluebird on a park in the Vendée region of France – but then decided to buy two. The couple moved the homes to a smaller site nearby and advertised for rent for the summer – the start of a business venture William and Sue called European Vacations.

After being asked many times by their customers if they could buy a mobile home in France, William and Sue found a park willing to reserve plots if they paid the ground rent 12 months in advance. Since then, having been joined by new investors Ian and Jayne Ferguson, the business has expanded many times over and now has customer service teams all over Europe.

Mobile Homes abroad now offers homes in France, Spain, Portugal, Tenerife, Malta, Morocco and Greece – and has recently extended its reach even further, to Florida.

The company’s latest plan is to buy its own parks in Europe, while continuing to offer caravans and mobile homes on other sites.

• For more information, tel: 0844 840 2345, email: [email protected], website: www.caravansinthesun.com.


ATLANTIC COAST PARK

Tel: 0844 840 2345 Email: [email protected] Website: www.caravansinthesun.com

• Annual plot fee from 1,680€pa (or 140€ per month)
• Pets Allowed
• Swimming pool
• Paddling pool
• Children’s play area
• Shop, bar and takeaway
• Library and TV room

PRICES
Prices start at £20,995


FOR SALE

A selection of 500m2 plots are currently available, with a stream at the foot of your garden, with plot fees from only 192€ per month. Homes available include Willerby models ranging from the Magnum 28x10 (free upgrade to 35x10 3-bed) at £20,995 to the Villa Deluxe 40m2 at £28,995; and the ever-popular Signature at £32,995; Deltas from the EuroLux 28x12 at £22,495 to the Nordstar at £31,995; Pembertons, from the Elite 28x12 (free upgrade to 32x12) at £28,995 to the Avon 32x12 at £37,495; and Normandy models, too. Pre-owned homes also available, from £13,995.


This review was published in the September 2009 issue of Park & Holiday Homes magazine. To order our latest issue please click here.


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