July 2022 Issue no 2 Whitecliff Bay Resort presents
Park Life
What’s happening at
Hello from Richard Happy Summer 2022 to you all! It’s so lovely to see that we are getting the weather we deserve this year, and the Park is looking beautiful in this glorious Sunshine. This is my 5th Year at Whitecliff Bay and I can honestly say the park has never looked so good. We have had some fantastic comments from you about the indoor pool refurbishment, and the new pitch development continues to welcome new owners to this amazing community. I hope you find the information in this newsletter useful, especially the dates for your diary for our summer events. It would be wonderful to see everyone at as many as possible! You will also find details of some brand new promotions and discounts available to you for the Nab Bar and the Culver Club. Enjoy! As you will be aware demand for summer holidays is high due to foreign travel chaos and not to mention the heatwave we all enjoyed, so if you let privately, or through our sublet scheme, feel free to pop in to Guest Services for some advice on how to make the most of the opportunity! Keep your eye out for the summer entertainments guide which is available in Guest Services and online, we have a jam-packed summer ahead. See you soon
Richard Bicknell General Manager
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Sizzling Summer Holidays If you fancy taking a quick break in a new location this summer or have friends and family still looking to book their family holiday, don’t forget you can all receive up to 10% off holidays at any of our 23 locations. Will you choose an Island escape to one of our 4 Isle of Wight retreats, a Welsh adventure where we have 2 parks to choose from; or maybe head to the Cornish coast with no less than 5 different parks at your disposal. With parks in some of the best locations across the UK there is plenty to discover. To get your discount just call: 0330 053 7000 and quote: •
OWNER10 – for you 10% owner discount
•
OWNFF – for your friends and family discount
Please note your discount needs to be applied at the time of booking.
A shout out to your
holiday heroes
Daniel Pegg
Sales Administrator A big welcome to Daniel Pegg our new Sales Administrator. Please contact Daniel with any owner queries: daniel.pegg@awayresorts.co.uk
Congratulations to Adam Adam Taylor has recently been promoted to the position of Food & Beverage Manager at our sister park The Lakes Rookley. We will be sad to see him go but wish him all the best in his new role.
Natalie Beath
Assistant Guest Services Manager A huge congratulations to Natalie in Guest Services who has had her hard work recognised with a promotion to Assistant Guest Services Manager.
If you’ve been blown away by a member of our team, please do let us know so that we can recognise them and give them a future shout out: whitecliffguestservices@awayresorts.co.uk
Your Owners’ Events Calendar 2022 Don’t miss our fabulous owner events which are available to book 2 weeks before they are due to take place.
August
September
October
2nd
6th
6th
Event: Coffee Morning
Event: Coffee Morning
Event: Coffee Morning
Time: From 11am
Time: From 11am
Time: From 11am
Venue: The Nab Bar
Venue: The Nab Bar
Venue: The Nab Bar
16th
November
Event: Cheese & Wine night with an Acoustic Musican
For more event information & times, please keep an eye on Third Place Social your dedicated owners' Facebook page.
Time: From 6pm
12th Event: End of Season Celebration Party with Live Entertainment
Venue: The Nab Bar Terrace
Time: From 6pm Venue: The Culver Club
*All events are of course subject to change, government guidance, and some are weather permitting.
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Sublet Update The peak holiday weeks are selling well and there is still time to add to Owner booked weeks so that you can maximise your sublet income.
Ferry Travel Please send any ferry requests/amendments to: whitecliffguestservices@awayresorts.co.uk
Stay in touch Our phonelines have been extremely busy of late, if you need us for anything please contact us via whitecliffguestservices@awayresorts.co.uk
...for effortless investing Investment Purchasing With the arrival of our latest parks from Aria Resorts we are pleased to be able to introduce some investment buying options, giving you the opportunity to benefit from the UK holiday property market with a fixed 7% NET return for a period of 3 or 5 years. Prices for investment properties start from just £155,000 for a brick-built cottage on the Isle of Wight; or you could choose one of our stunning boutique barns at Retallack Resort & Spa, where we are offering an up to £10,000 stamp duty contribution on selected properties until 18th September.* * Terms and conditions apply, please enquire for full details.
Investment Buying at a Glance
• Handsfree investment
• Fixed annual return of 7% per annum**
• Meets qualifying Furnished Holiday Let criteria for tax purposes during investment period†
• Properties built to ICW standards and sold with a 10-year structural warranty^
• Capital appreciation potential
• Up to 999-year lease
• Pensionable income
• Mortgageable^^
To find out more about investment purchasing visit: www.awayresorts.co.uk/holiday-homes/buy-tolet/investment/ or call 01637 882 402
• Choice of 3- or 5-year investment term
**The Away Resorts' investment option is available at selected resorts, on selected properties exclusively to qualifying investors for a period of 3 - 5 years. Terms and conditions apply. †We advise you to approach a specialist tax advisor to ensure you can make the most of your investment purchase. ^Available on Retallack properties only. ^^Subject to status. If you do not have a mortgage or finance provider, we may be able to introduce you to one. Your capital is at risk, and you may not get back the amounts you invest when you come to sell the property. Your property is at risk of repossession if you do not keep up your payments as they fall due.
An update from Carl Hi all, it’s been a while since my last message to you; I hope you are well. Just under 12 months ago, we embarked on the integration of Aria Resorts into Away Resorts. Our aim with this acquisition was to build on our current reputation as one of the industry’s leading operators, giving our guests, holiday homeowners and team members authentic, unique, and ethical experiences. The bulk of our integration work has been completed and we now have 24 locations with the Away Resorts' flag proudly flying. While you may have noticed some changes on park, I want to assure you that you’re in safe hands. We’re an ambitious business looking to grow but are equally committed to regularly investing in our current locations. Over the next three years, we are looking to deploy 50 million pounds worth of capital across the business annually; this investment will introduce new bars and restaurants, swimming pools, enhanced technical infrastructure, and improved park grounds and maintenance. As a community of Holiday Homeowners, you play a crucial part in the park’s success, and I thank you in advance for your continued support. Should you have any initial feedback or comments, remember our team members (who we lovingly refer to as Holiday Heroes) are always on hand to help. I am so pleased that you will be joining us on this continued journey, and I hope that you get some time to enjoy your wonderful holiday home over the summer season. I look forward to meeting some of you on my travels. See you soon!
Carl Castledine
CEO of Away Resorts
Fancy a change of
Scene?
If you’ve tried out all the local restaurants, visited the most scenic beauty spots and enjoyed a pint in all the best bars around your holiday home; and are now hankering for something new, ask us about upgrading into a holiday home at one of our other parks. With 19 ownership locations, there are plenty to choose from! It may be possible for you to upgrade into a holiday home at a park which has additional facilities that you fancy having regular access to, has a little more peace and quiet; or that is in a location that you are desperate to explore. Just pop into your sales office and speak to the team who will be happy to help you explore all the opportunities. If you are happy where you are, but just fancy looking at a holiday home with an extra bedroom, perhaps an en-suite bathroom or a breakfast bar for lazy weekend brunches, we can help with that too! We can provide a personalised upgrade quote for you and talk you through your finance options, plus your new purchase will benefit from our warranty plus program!
Special
Offers
Don’t miss these Savvy Summer special offers* when you next visit your holiday home. Tea-Time tipples
Take Two
2 Cocktails from The Nab Bar for £12 July 22nd – September 4th, Monday to Sunday, 3 – 5pm
Two Courses for only £15
*Check venue opening days on park. 2 selected cocktails only. Over 18 only, ID may be required for purchase.
July 22nd – September 4th, from 12pm
Have a hot drink on us!
Lucky number 7 Cocktail
Pick up a loyalty card and get a free hot drink once you’ve collected 6 stamps
Pick up a loyalty card and get a free cocktail once you’ve collected 6 stamps
*Seventh hot drink will be free once 6 stamps are obtained, cards must be redeemed by 31/12/22 and can not be rolled over to following year.
*Seventh hot drink will be free once 6 stamps are obtained, cards must be redeemed by 31/12/22 and can not be rolled over to following year.
Choose a starter and main or main and dessert from our selected menu
Lunch All Wrapped Up! Buy a wrap, chips and a drink for only £10 July 22nd – September 4th, Monday to Sunday, 12 - 3pm *Check venue opening times on park. Selected wrap, chips and selected soft drink. Ask server for more information. Not available for takeaway.
*All offers are subject to availability, can be withdrawn at any time and can not be used in conjunction with any other offer
Could this be your new Regal Artisan
£94,995
holiday home?
Due on park soon, be the first to book a viewing of this stunning new holiday home, by popping into the sales office where Jenny can provide you with a personalised upgrade quote. The light, stylish interiors make for a plush open plan living area, with an expansive lounge, beautiful freestanding furniture and a kitchen with all the mod cons you need to make your time away as relaxing as possible. Your purchase will be covered by our warranty plus, so you’ll have complete piece of mind. What's not to love? Call in and see the team who will give you a personalised part exchange price.
• Dishwasher
• King size master bed
• Washing Machine
• Sky lights
• 5 burner hob
• Sliding patio doors
• Full sized 3’ twin beds
• En-suite shower room and family shower room
Recommend a friend and get £500 off your pitch fees! Refer more friends and you could get up to £1000 account credit! Wouldn’t it be great if your friends owned a holiday home here too, to enjoy the park with and spend more quality time together! If you know anyone who would love it as much as you do, why not recommend them? If they go ahead and purchase a holiday home through us, completing within 12 months of your referral; we will give you an account credit of £500 as a big thank you! If you then recommend a second person you will get £750 account credit, and a third you will get £1000 account credit. We will make it really easy for you and your friend too, there is no hard sell here - just pop along with them to Holiday Home Sales and we’ll show them around the park, or ask them to call us on 01983 874 365 and quote ‘I’ve been referred by (your name)’, or grab an Owners' Referral Form from us, fill it out and we’ll do the rest! *This offer is subject to completion of your holiday home purchase by 31st December and is only valid for new part exchange sales