issue no 4
june 2017
Tattershall lakes country park presents
park life
what’s happening at tattershall lakes
Storage boxes
It’s hard to believe that we are already half way through the year and it’s great to see how busy our park has been already. Easter was particularly busy this year for us and it seems it was nationwide too with VisitEngland reporting that 6.6 million Britons opted to holiday in the in the UK during the long bank holiday weekend, up 10 per cent on last year’s figures. It’s been a busy year for our amazingly hard-working team at Away Resorts HQ and across our six parks – yes, six parks. At the start of 2017, we acquired the much-loved and extremely well-known Sandy Balls Holiday Village in the New Forest National Park. A welcome addition to the Away Resorts family, the five-star holiday village is located between Godshill and Fordingbridge. It has a wide range of accommodation including luxury woodland lodges, static holiday homes, camping pods and safari tents as well as fully serviced touring pitches. There are also plans afoot to introduce some new accommodation to Sandy Balls that will be available to buy so if you are looking at new locations to own holiday homes, look no further than this little piece of heaven in the New Forest.
Summer bookings are looking strong too, which just goes to show there really is no place like home. If you are looking to sublet your holiday home, please get in touch as it’s a great way to earn some money to help towards your fees. Guest services have all the information you need on this. Finally, if you fancy yourself as a keen photographer, check out our photography competition and you could be getting your hands on a £50 Love2Shop voucher. As always my door is always open if you need anything
New App arriving soon
The brand new Away Resorts App will be launched very soon. With fantastic features including; booking activities, checking out what’s on, owners event listings, ordering a gas bottle, and more – watch this space!
We have noticed that some owners are disposing of and dumping some garden waste, turf, cement and electrical goods (i.e refrigerators) by the bins. Unfortunately, these items are not removed by the general refuse collectors so we kindly ask all owners to take these items to the tip, as you would at home. If you need details of the nearest dump/recycling centre, please pop into Guest Services and a member of the team will gladly assist. More info can be found www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/recycle-forlincolnshire/household-waste-rubbishand-recycling/
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Just wake
As if the waterpark wasn’t awesome enough, Just Wake have recently finished installing the UK’s largest Aquaglide aqua park at Tattershall Lakes and it looks incredible! Adding on to last years course there is now Super Volleyball, floating trampolines and an inflatable hamster wheel to contend with so the whole family can slide, splash, bounce and leap their way to some serious soggy fun. It’ll be one of the most memorable things you’ll do this summer. Book online at justwake. co.uk for your adrenaline rush.
Dean Poppy Garden waste
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Just a gentle reminder that all storage boxes must be purchased through the park. Plastic or wooden ones are not permitted. If you require a quote, please pop into Guest Services.
Please make sure that you have your Owners Passes on you whilst you are on the park so that you can take advantage of all the facilities on offer. If you privately sublet your holiday home please also keep in mind that your guests will also need passes which will be available to purchase from Guest Services and will enable them to use the main complex, pools and bars and take part in our great activities.
Contact details Once again, as we do every year, can we please remind our owners to pop into Guest Services when you are next on park to check your contact details with us. It might be that you have moved address, changed your telephone number or e-mail address over the winter and we need to know. Sometimes we need to get messages or updates out to you quickly either by a text message or e-mail so it is important we have the right details so you don’t miss out on relevant park information.
Important announcement Please note that the laws for golf buggies and quadbikes/scooters are the same as the laws for cars when they are on public property and as such children are not permitted to drive around the park. All of our roads are subject to the Highways Act and therefore all vehicles, including golf buggies, require the driver to hold a valid UK driving license and insurance. Please help to keep all our guests and owners safe with responsible road use.
Ordering gas bottles Don’t forget to order gas bottles before 3pm to ensure delivery on the same day. Gas ordered after 3pm will be delivered the following day. We’d hate you to run out so our tip would be to have 2 bottles so that you have a spare for unexpected emergencies and it doesn’t ruin any plans.
1.5% Credit-card charges We have recently introduced a charge for payments made by creditcard. The 1.5% transaction fee applied to credit-card payments covers all costs associated with processing the transaction of which the bank charge is just one element.
Maintenance team No job too small.....sounds like an advert, however it’s true! If you would like us to quote on any maintenance issues or one of those “I’ll do that job later” scenarios, we’ll be only too pleased to help. Pop into Guest Services to find out more.
Health & safety Any Owner that requires contractors to visit them on Park will need to be authorised by Dean Poppy. Please call Guests Services to obtain the necessary paperwork and to find out more.
Keep in touch with Away Resorts latest news with our NEW online experience ‘Goodtimes’
www.goodtimes.awayresorts.co.uk
owners events Outdoora cinem
Join us at our fabulous outdoor cinema, Midsummer’s Night Screen. Settle back on a hay bale, get comfy in a giant deck chair, grab a blanket. Wait for the marshmallows to toast, wrap your hands around a hot chocolate and nibble some popcorn as the screen lights up and we entertain you with a great film in a truly stunning outdoor setting.
Sunday 18th June
Teenage mutant ninja turtles Sunday 16th July
Shrek Wednesday 19th July
Bolt Sunday 23rd July
flubber Wednesday 26th July
jungle book Sunday 30th July
the book of life Wednesday 2nd August
Kung Fu panda 3 Sunday 6th August
home Wednesday 9th August
Space jam Sunday 13th August
storks Wednesday 16th August
Secret life of pets Sunday 20th August
bfg Wednesday 23rd August
Tinker bell & the legend of the never beast
FRI 3rd SEPt Lawns Caravan show | All Day
fri 15th sept Hypnosis Party Adults Only Hypnosis party | 7pm - 10pm Whether you’re a believer or need a little convincing, this promises to be a great night and if nothing else, we can guarantee you’ll have a laugh.
Sat 14th oct
Wednesday 30th August
night at the museum 3 Sunday 22nd October
Paranorman
Have a boogie with wireless headphones in the latest silent party phenomenon sweeping the globe.
sun 15
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Owners Breakfast | 8am – 10am Pop along for some fuel to start your day in the right way and enjoy a natter with other owners.
To keep investing in the fish that go into the lake each year, all anglers are asked to pay, including owners. Tickets can be purchased at a very reasonable price from Leisure Reception or Guest Services. Please also note that one pass permits one angler and extra passes will need to be purchased for further members, including when privately subletting. This helps us to keep our lakes fully stocked and clean.
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All hot tubs must be within a veranda, not stand alone.
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The electrics must be installed by a competent qualified electrician and a fixed installation certificate issued by the electrician and a copy supplied to Guest Services
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A suitable risk assessment must also be carried out by the owner of the hot tub and suitable records maintained to ensure that holidaymakers and guests are using our park risk free. This makes for an enjoyable and hassle-free time for everyone on the park.
Use o� images
A gentle reminder that use of any Away Resorts images or text from the website, social media or any other marketing source is copyright without permission. We kindly ask that no information belonging to Away Resorts is used without prior written agreement.
24th & 25th nov Masquerade Ball | 7pm till late Your presence is requested for a festive evening of intrigue, mystery and fantasy paired with a themed buffet. This promises to be the event of the year you won’t want to miss. To make a booking: For bookings please email tattershall.ownership@away-resorts.com, or call Guest Services. All events are on a strictly first come first served basis so please book early. Some events attract a small charge, which we will advise you of at the time of booking and add them to your account if you decide to book.
Wednesday 25th October
Hotel transylvania 2
cancellations and locations:
Celebrate New Years Eve in style here at Tattershall Lakes. An evening of family entertainment to enjoy and welcome the New Year in. Due to previous popular demand, this year we have decided to run a ballot for tickets to make it fair for all. For more infomation and to get into the ballot please go to - holidayhomes.awayresorts.co.uk/NYE
FOODSTOCK
Please visit Guest Services for more details.
new years eve at tattershall lakes
All entries received from 1st - 30th June will be included in the ballot. Don’t miss out!
We are kindly reminded by local environment officers that owners are responsible for the management of their hot tubs to control legionella etc. Please look at the guidance that can be found on the government’s HSE website: www.hse.gov.uk/ legionnaires/spa-pools.htm
Silent Disco | 6pm - 8pm
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fishing
new 20 18 models
The annual Caravan Extravaganza gives enthusiasts from all over the UK their first opportunity to see the new season’s models. We will be offering a free coach to the Lawns Caravan Show so that you can check out the 2018 models first!
Sunday 27th August
finding dory
Hot tubs
Food, glorious food! On Saturday 17th of June we're launching our inaugural Foodstock Festival of Flavour and you're invited. You can expect great music and awesome food and drink! Local producers will be bringing along their finest food and drink products to showcase at this superb event.
Our chefs will be putting on some serious barbecue, perfecting a hog roast and mixing a giant paella. There will be a special outdoor pop-up bar too. We've got a great line-up of high quality food trucks coming and they include homemade ice-cream and a retro candy bar for dessert. With fun children's activities and live music, this is a food festival with something for everyone.
local
events
Medieval Clash at Lincoln Castle 22nd-23rd July Experience a Medieval wedding, celebrations, food tourney, archery, arms and armour, with a spectacular finale, at Lincoln Castle. www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/ medieval-clash-at-lincoln-castle
Competition
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Calling photographers of all ages, backgrounds and experience. You are invited to enter our photography competition for your chance to win a £50 Love2Shop voucher. This month’s subject is How you relax in your holiday home
There are some amazing off-park events happening around lincolnshire throughout the year
Lincoln Knight’s Trail 20th May - 4th September Follow a trail of 36 Knight sculptures throughout Lincoln to mark 800 years since the Battle of Lincoln and the sealing of the Charter of the Forest. For more info visit: www.visitlincoln. com/whats-on/lincoln-knightstrail-2017
Street Food Festival 13th-16th July Street food from around the world will be on offer on Lincoln High Street into the evening, with seating, a bar, and live music on the Cornhill for a relaxed day of delicious grub. www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/streetfood-festival-7-17
Dragon Boat Race 22nd July More than 100 people take to the Brayford waterfront for a summer’s day of spectacular Dragon Boat races to raise money for charity. www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/ dragon-boat-race-17
Send your picture (at least 1MB), along with a brief description, your name, address, telephone number, the date and location of the photo to holidayhomes@awayresorts.co.uk. Competition closes Monday 10th July and winners will be announced in our next newsletter. By sending us your pictures, you agree for Away Resorts to use them on social media and for marketing purposes. Good luck
Do you fancy a holiday at one of our other
beauti�u� locations?
Grand Medieval Joust 5th August Feel the thunder of hooves and hear the clash of lance on steel armour at Lincoln Castle as four brave knights take part in the Sport of Kings.
As an Away Resorts owner you will receive a 10% discount at any of our six locations.
www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/grandmedieval-joust-2017
Visit www.visitlincoln.com for more information on attractions, events and lots more from the official Lincolnshire tourist info site
There are just a few rules; All discounts are subject to availability, holidays need to be booked by calling 01442 50 88 50 and selecting your park. You, our lovely owner, must be present on holiday. Your owner’s account number must be given at time of booking and ownership photo ID passes must be shown at check-in.
What you waiting for? Visit www.awayresorts.co.uk and see what takes your fancy
The Big Weekend
Park wide events
Fri 4th Aug
This is the biggest weekend of live entertainment for 2017 at Tattershall Lakes, in fact it is the biggest weekend at the lakes ever! Keep an eye on our facebook page for the latest updates.
Primo - family music festival
Fri 18th Aug new
The Colour Festival
Sat 22nd July
Rock the Lakes
Fri 7 & Sat 8 July th
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Now in its 6th year, Rock the Lakes is back with two nights of rockin’ live music featuring a 5-piece resident band (Jetset), visiting guest tribute artists, and the show cast from Mill Rythe Holiday Village presenting live shows and features throughout. Also enjoy live music throughout Saturday afternoon. All presented outside at the Lakeside Amphitheatre. Line-up TBC, book early to avoid disappointment.
A lively colourful weekend featuring our brightest Saturday of 2017. Inspired by the famous Indian ’Holi Festival of Colours’, there will be a programme of family events during the daytime centred around colour throwing powder. These will include ‘colour gathering’ events; a fun colour run for adults and children where guests can run the track while being covered from head to toe in a rainbow of colours. You can choose to run, walk, skip or dance your way around the course. There will be an awesome mix of DJs, MCs, the famous ‘Colour Throws’ and plenty of ‘Colour Crazy’ give-aways. Presented outside. Cameras at the ready, this weekend is as fun to watch as it is to take part.
For the first time ever, Primo Weekend is coming to Tattershall Lakes. We are bringing an amazing line up of live music and comedy for two nights of non- stop entertainment, featuring guest artists and acts never before seen at the lakes. Keep an eye on our facebook page for the latest updates and line-up.
The Annual Cream Pie Fight
Sun 27th Aug
The annual tradition that is the ‘Cream Pie Fight’ returns. Our largest gathering of guests, armed with cream pie plates, have the biggest, messiest fun fight of the year. Staged outside at the Lakeside Amphitheatre.
CREAM PIE FIGHT 2017
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Vintage & Retro Festival
Fri 8th & Sat 9th Sept Vintage and retro themed costume, performances, and live music/bands fill two nights (Friday and Saturday) and Saturday daytime. Friday night we go back over 70 years to the 1940s, a vintage lineup of victory rolls and authentic live guest artistes. It’s wartime Britain as later in the evening, the sirens sound and we present our 1940s Blackout Party. Saturday night we go back to the future, back to the 1980s, we are having a house party in the spitfire bar featuring the UKs best 80s tribute bands, also featuring an 80s DJ. Guests are encouraged to wear vintage/themed outfits throughout the weekend with prizes for some of our best dressed. Line-up TBC, book early to avoid disappointment.
Winter Wonderland
Fri 17th & Sat 18th Nov
Two nights of live music presented by a 5-piece resident band Jetset. Saturday night also features the stage show ‘A Christmas Spectacular’ starring the entire show cast from Mill Rythe Holiday Village. The weekend also includes a family pantomime live on stage, with a giant Rudolph nose on display in the Spitfire Bar. My active and festive themed PLAY activities will feature throughout for families to enjoy. A great way to start the festive season.
issue no 4
june 2017
Tattershall lakes country park presents
How would you like to earn thousands of pounds simply by letting out your holiday home? Last year some of our owners earned up to £6,500 from their holiday homes – without having to do any hard work. We took care of it all for them, from marketing to handing over the keys and even the cleaning. We can do the same for you too. Just imagine what you could do with that money – help towards the annual running costs for your holiday home, treat yourself to something nice, maybe build up some savings for later on.
only
£22,866
You decide the dates you wish to let your holiday home out. You decide how you would like your sublet money paid to you three times a year.
only
£27,382
You sit back, relax and let us do all the hard work!
A complete service from the people who know your holiday park Some holiday owners manage the lettings themselves, and that’s certainly an option. The down side is that you have the stress of being responsible for everything, from start to finish. We’ve deliberately designed our service so it takes care of everything. It means no worries for our owners and a perfect stay for your holiday guests.
3 bedroom | 35ft x 12ft Electric radiators throughout 2 Toilets Huge bathroom Great condition throughout
HOW OUR MANAGED LETTING SERVICE WORKS:
1 2 3
2010 ABI Horizon
2009 BK Seville 3 bedroom | 36ft x 12ft Large open plan living Great sized bathroom Large open plan living First to see will buy!
only
£27,886
2011 Swift Family Retreat 3 bedroom | 38ft x 12ft En-suite to master bedroom Electric heating Large bedrooms One not to be missed!
visit guest services to find out more and to help you decide if letting your holiday home with us is right for you
only
£22,866
Fancy £500, £750 or £1000 off your pitch fees?
a secret
Don’t keep it
only
£48,954
If you find yourself falling in love with Tattershall Lakes and always counting down the minutes until your next visit, then you may also find yourself telling your nearest and dearest about it too. Whether you want to enjoy holidays with family or friends or you just want them to have as much fun as you do, don’t hide your light under a bushel. For a start, the bushel might spontaneously combust from your excitement. Secondly, it’s nice to share.
How about £1,000 in Pitch Fee Credits? Do we have a deal for you? You bet! If you recommend a friend who becomes a holiday home owner here at Tattershall Lakes then you get some additional benefits. Not only can you enjoy holidays together, we will give you an account credit of
2017 Carnaby Hainsworth 2 bedroom | 39ft x 12ft Integrated appliances Modern interior Loads of storage Be in within a week
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£500 once they have taken over their holiday home. The second person you refer will earn you £750 and the third is worth a whopping £1,000. Bring your friends and help save on your pitch fees. For referrals to escalate, all sales must be complete within a 12-month period.
2 bedroom | 39ft x 12ft Double glazing and gas central heating En-Suite to master bedroom Patio doors, perfect for a great view
A great many of the Holiday Home Owners here at Tattershall Lakes have joined us because they were recommended to the park by their friends or family members. You can’t keep a good thing secret for long!
Love is… a holiday home!
2013 Atlas Pisces
£74,995
2017 Carnaby Helmsley Lodge 3 bedroom | 39ft x 12ft French opening doors Double glazing and gas central heating A home from home
How it works All you have to do is complete an owner referral form and send it in to us and let us do the rest. Alternatively, you can bring them along or even call to make an appointment for them. Simple!
only
£159,995
No hard sell promise Yuck, don’t you hate a hard sell? We do too. It’s not our way. We think we have a great offering which doesn’t need a hard-ball pitch because you don’t need a sledgehammer to crack a walnut. We promise that we will treat your referrals with absolute respect and courtesy and that includes giving them the option to say ‘no thanks’. No pressure.
2017 Atlas Avro Lodge 3 bedroom | 40ft x 20ft Includes decking and hot tub 2 Bathrooms inc. a full size bath Front patio doors Exclusive to Tattershall Lakes
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£89,995
2017 abi triBeca 2 Bedrooms | 44 x 14ft Stunning design inside and out Includes decking Exclusive to Away Resorts the caravan reinvented!
pop into the sales office to find out more | open 7 days a week