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To pack up and drive home?

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Doritosandchoc · 13/07/2025 04:57

Currently staying in a caravan on of those holiday park things. Thought it would just be nice to go somewhere for the weekend. It’s absolutely boiling not enough space you can’t swing a cat in here. It’s supposed to be one of the ‘’nicer caravans’’ I can’t imagine what the other ones are like. I haven’t slept a wink in I’m hot itchy and feel gross. But the kids are having a good time. Tried to find somewhere a bit better on Airbnb but nothing really nearby.

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Sera1989 · 13/07/2025 08:45

It doesn’t sound great there but you only have one more day and the kids are having a good time. I went on a lot of caravan holidays as a kid and looking back, they are definitely more aimed at children than adults (bet my parents were bored).
Sounds like you might be a bit less stressed if you were cooler and slept better, is there anywhere you can drive to and buy a fan today? Might be worth spending £20 or £30 to have a more pleasant 48 hours and you can use the fan at home too. A few cool showers also. I get really agitated when I’m sticky and sweaty and suncreamy, I can feel it all on my skin and it’s gross

TaborlinTheGreat · 13/07/2025 08:25

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 13/07/2025 05:16

Were you trying to sound cool saying '' one of those holiday parks things'

If caravans are so beneath you more fool you for booking it. It must be embarrassing for you that the kids could enjoy such a holiday

Projecting much? 'One of those <whatever> things' is pretty normal phrasing about something you are a bit unfamiliar with or haven't tried before, whether you are being positive or negative about it.

And wrt a different post, is it so hard to believe that it might be easier to keep cool in a house than in a metal box? My house is fairly cool in spite of the heatwave.

Lord there are some stroppy, spiteful people about this morning! Heat getting to you perhaps?

Picklechicken · 13/07/2025 08:23

For the sake of just one more day surely you’d just suck it up? If the dc are enjoying themselves it’s going to leave a sour taste to pack everything up and head off in a huff.

Cucy · 13/07/2025 08:20

If the kids are enjoying it, then I’d suck it up and stay.

Perhaps take in turns looking after them so the other parent can go and nap or just have some downtime if you’re tired.

Definitely complain about the dog poo.

chicola · 13/07/2025 08:05

Caravans are unbearable in hot weather. Get a couple of fans from the supermarket and try that. The dog shit is another issue. Just grim.

whiteroseredrose · 13/07/2025 08:01

I’d suck it up if the children are having fun. Just don’t go anywhere similar again.

Katemax82 · 13/07/2025 07:57

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 13/07/2025 05:16

Were you trying to sound cool saying '' one of those holiday parks things'

If caravans are so beneath you more fool you for booking it. It must be embarrassing for you that the kids could enjoy such a holiday

Unnecessarily rude!

Cherrysoup · 13/07/2025 07:54

The nights have been unpleasant even at home with windows open and fans going. It’s an awful lot cooler this morning. Try to make the most of it, do a trip out.

I’d definitely insist they clear up the poo, that’s appalling!

ExpertArchFormat · 13/07/2025 07:50

The dog poo issue is definitely not on. The previous occupiers should lose their deposit for the park owners to pay someone to clean up.

But all camping type accommodation is too hot to be in during the day in summer. You spend the day elsewhere and only attempt to occupy the caravan/tent between about 8pm and 8am.

alphabetti · 13/07/2025 07:41

Caravans can get hot through the night and sounds like your usual holiday is a bit more luxurious but bear in mind some people can’t even afford to take their children away for a couple days in a caravan so try and respect the fact you and your children in a position where you do get holidays so try and enjoy it.

Whaleandsnail6 · 13/07/2025 07:38

Id stay. Kids are having fun.

I adore caravan holidays tho, I'd love to be on one now!

BallerinaRadio · 13/07/2025 07:37

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 13/07/2025 05:16

Were you trying to sound cool saying '' one of those holiday parks things'

If caravans are so beneath you more fool you for booking it. It must be embarrassing for you that the kids could enjoy such a holiday

You seem to be getting pelters for this but it's the first thing I picked up on too, the whole post is very snobby. If the kids are having fun at one of those awful holiday park things then I'd suck it up for them moving to an air BnB just seems bizarre

IanStirlingrocks · 13/07/2025 07:35

DancefloorAcrobatics · 13/07/2025 06:29

Not sure why you spend all day inside the caravan instead of lounging buy the pool.

Presumably because everybody else at the holiday park has had that idea and it’s absolutely rammed?

PollyCherry · 13/07/2025 07:31

The poo thing is just grim. An Airbnb would be cooler as they’re usually houses unlike a caravan which is hellish hot! I’d go home too

LlynTegid · 13/07/2025 07:28

Losing a day, not terrible to go home early.

MuggleMe · 13/07/2025 06:59

Can you buy a fan? If the kids are enjoying themselves I'd suck it up.

Aprilrainagainagain · 13/07/2025 06:57

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 13/07/2025 05:16

Were you trying to sound cool saying '' one of those holiday parks things'

If caravans are so beneath you more fool you for booking it. It must be embarrassing for you that the kids could enjoy such a holiday

Slight overreaction,are you usually this vitriolic or you just triggered by people not sharing your unerring love of caravans?

Sorry OP I think if it was me and the kids were having fun I'd stay.

CaptainFuture · 13/07/2025 06:32

TyneTeas · 13/07/2025 05:23

Do Airbnbs have different weather??

Just a naicer class of course.....

Flamingoknees · 13/07/2025 06:31

Complain about the poo - insist it's gone by 12. Stay for the kids. That's assuming the van is clean. Can you have a trip out for part of the day? I've loved caravan stays, but never just hung around the park all day. Out all day and back for tea. You're just been unfortunate with the heat - most people are struggling to sleep and be comfortable.

DancefloorAcrobatics · 13/07/2025 06:29

Not sure why you spend all day inside the caravan instead of lounging buy the pool.

cloudyblueglass · 13/07/2025 06:25

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 13/07/2025 05:16

Were you trying to sound cool saying '' one of those holiday parks things'

If caravans are so beneath you more fool you for booking it. It must be embarrassing for you that the kids could enjoy such a holiday

thats a whole boatload of projection

Hothothothothothotlovingit · 13/07/2025 06:15

Where is it?

Caravans are very hot. Dog poo 💩 everywhere is gross though.

Do the kids want to stay?

Mosty · 13/07/2025 06:14

It's quite liberating reclaiming your time and leaving early. We did it once and it was my favourite thing of the whole holiday - never regretted it. Would you consider upgrading to a premier inn (if they have Aircon - I expect they do)? Find somewhere with a park or activity on the way home, buy them and icecream and the kids won't miss out.

Or if there is a pool, spend a lot of time in it.

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Doritosandchoc · 13/07/2025 06:05

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 13/07/2025 05:16

Were you trying to sound cool saying '' one of those holiday parks things'

If caravans are so beneath you more fool you for booking it. It must be embarrassing for you that the kids could enjoy such a holiday

No you definitely feel triggered by something that’s why you said that. Some people refer it to a lodge that’s why I said caravan thing. I was born and raised on a council estate in definitely not a snob. Probably a bit more fussier now but not a snob.

We’re here until tomorrow it’s hell dog poo everywhere by our caravan. I’m going to complain at 9.

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ThymeandBasil · 13/07/2025 06:00

If the children are enjoying themselves then I think you should just stay.