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Caravan holidays are awful unless it's your own caravan

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landhill · 07/07/2024 21:26

Not long home from a weekend stay in a caravan owned by an individual but let out as a holiday rental, this is not the first time we've booked one but it will be the last. It was dirty, smelly and gave me the ick just knowing others had stayed in it. Does anyone else struggle staying in places that are well used? I took my own bedding and towels but it still felt yuck.

I didn't feel clean after showering and was sure to have sliders on and not walk on the carpets but honestly it was not enjoyable. The reviews and photos were all positive yet it was old and not that well cleaned. Have we just had bad luck?

We've stayed in cottages too and I've found them just as bad. I do not like staying away from home so maybe it's me that's the issue but I miss my clean home, I miss having all my stuff and just need sleep as well or feel that relaxed when staying elsewhere.

I'm trying to give my children experiences and make memories and they really enjoy it but I just spend the whole time wanting to be back home. Am I a rubbish traveler? Am I doing it wrong?

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outdamnedspots · 07/07/2024 21:37

First of all, if you go on holiday and find that the caravan is dirty, then go straight to reception and complain. Ask to be moved.

Same with a holiday cottage: contact the owner/company and complain. Most will be happy to help.

We're currently away in an immaculate house. Much cleaner than mine! 😂 And that's what I expect on holiday.

But if you don't like being away from home, maybe rethink holidays. What has been your best holiday so far? Can you go there again?

Pippa12 · 07/07/2024 21:31

It sounds like travelling just isn’t for you and you enjoy your personal home comforts, there’s nothing wrong with that at all.

A minging caravan is grim tho. We tend to do Haven caravans but opt for Gold/platinum standard and have always had lovely clean vans.