To not go on holiday because it's raining all week?

I'd go - it's a change of scene and it's a caravan, not a tent, which is truly miserable in bad weather. We cancelled on camping in a tent Cornwall a few years ago because rain and heavy storms were predicted, and were very lucky to find an airbnb for those dates at the last minute.

I took DS4 to Butlins and it rained everyday, plus the swimming pool was shut due to being broken, ended up leaving a day early. Every activity there consisted of queuing for over an hour in the cold and rain including the restaurant. OP, your children wont care if they have loads of fun on holiday or loads of fun at home so it's really down to if you and DH want to go

The money is already spent. Whatever you do it's not coming back.

Could you go for a few days and if it gets too miserable and rainy you could return home?

Being stuck indoors with small children is really miserable experience, so don't feel you have to get your money's worth.

I would still go. Often when the forecast looks like it's going to be rain all day, it's a couple of showers and that's it.

YABU. Weather forecasts are always pessimistic. The fact that the are forecasting rain on those days doesn't mean it will rain all day, and doesn't mean it will definitely rain at all every day.

If I'd based my holidays or days out based on weather forecasts, I'd never have gone anywhere.

A couple of months ago, we went up to Northumberland for the week. Long range forecast showed rain every day. In the event, yes, it did rain every day. But it was literally for maybe half an hour a couple of times per day and made no difference at all to our activities. In between the rain, there was plenty of sunny intervals and we enjoyed several country walks and walks on beaches without getting wet.

I can't think of any worse holiday than being stuck in a caravan with a lively pre-schooler and a non-sleeping baby while it poured with rain for a week! I'd far rather stay at home in my nice, spacious house, with everything I need and possibly better weather, oh and the chance to get some jobs done. I'd stay at home.

When are you meant to go?

If both unenthused, then abandon. You need one person at least to be enthusiastic about it. If both of you are glum about it, it’s hardly likely to be enjoyable for anyone

I've done a rainy caravan week, but kids were older and we didnt mind being out in the rain or in the arcades or local museums. I think with a baby and 7 month old you will be limitedin what you can do if there isnt loads of indoor activities nearby and onsite softplay and swimming etc.
Maybe check if there is something you can do each day that you will enjoy before you completely trash the holiday plans. But if not and you were planning on lots of walks and outdoor fun then probably best to stay home!

Part of the issue is it's a long drive (5 hours?) and if it was closer it wouldn't be such a big deal. Presuming you can't change to somewhere closer to home. Anyway, break the journey with a decent stop somewhere en route and make that part of the holiday.

Go, make the most of the break, check 'rain radar' to see when you can dodge the worst of the weather. It's not ideal but it's a break away from home and maybe the weather will be better than currently predicted.

PP who say "don't go, I hate caravan holidays" would say that no matter what the weather so take no notice of them!

Your children might enjoy it but won't remember much of it. Do what suits you best. If you'll benefit, then go. If you can use the time better at home, then stay. Hope you enjoy the time off whatever you decide to do ❤

I would go. It’s unlikely to rain every day all day and the forecast can change quickly. If there’s a pool and some indoor activities then the kids will be happy.

I think I’d go but not the full week. So assuming you’ve planned to go tomorrow, aim for packing up and driving back Wednesday night/thursday. If you’ve got a swimming pool and soft play on site, you can spend a couple of mornings doing that, a rainy walk on the beach in the afternoons.

Theres a sea life centre in Newquay that’s supposed to be good.

theres a harbour seal for Newquay harbour, sort of thing a 3 year old would find magical.

if the weather turns out to be better than you thought, you could stay the full week.

it does sound like you’ve had a tough year so some time together would be good.

Go! Please go! Cornwall is gorgeous and the weather forecast is notoriously unreliable in that neck of the woods.

There are loads of things to do in Newquay which don't cost a lot, boat trips, pretty harbour villages, we went in June and did a few in the rain. It's still lovely, and it won't be raining all day.

I’d go and go to the south coast if weather better there or Eden project

A change is as good as a rest
Kids love puddles and rain
You just need wellies and macs
There probably will be a pool there indoors and an arcade with 2p machines
All our holidays were at haven or Butlins when kids were small ,its all you need at that age
Hopefully a bit of entertainment in the day and evening
Definitely go ..You've paid for it

I'd definitely go. It's very rare to rain solidly for a week without a single dry spell. The DC will love the pool. There will be days out to go on from there. You will get a break from the norm and will do more stuff together (no choice!) than at home. The sea or countryside air will be good for your health. If its a holiday location there will be some natural beauty that's good for your soul, even in the rain.

If packing, childcare and grunt work will mainly be done by you I wouldn't go as it will be the same drudge but in a smaller kitchen and living area with wet kids to tend to. But if it's going to be a holiday for you all, joint childcare, eating out etc then go. You can always come home if the weather makes it unbearable. The accommodation sounds like it will be 2/3 bedrooms with enough room to spread out and the facilities will help.

Is it Hendra? My kids would have happily spent all week in the pool if so (although appreciate that a 3yo might not like the big slides!)
You can do a showery rockpool walk in Newquay and after an hour being a bit damp you can earn a coffee/hot chocolate.

Just go, have an adventure and a break - sea air tires out children.
lots of walks and new things to look at - rain is rain wherever you are and you can just have regular food but holiday style in the caravan !! It will be as magical as you make it !!

It's not going to rain 24/7 for a week.

Go. If it's really shit, you can always come home early.

I’d go with the view it’s fine to leave a few days early.

I’d stay home OP. We are 2 adults with no kids and we are on annual leave this week. Sometimes September can be really nice so we were hoping to have some time away in our motorhome (have a dog we can’t leave to go abroad) but even though it’s comfy etc and we have a telly i cba in this mixed weather. Luckily we have had some lovely breaks with the dog in great weather already this year.

The op doesn’t clarify her partner’s preference
so safe to assume the partner does want to go hence asking mumsnet.

I’ve had plenty of UK caravan breaks over the years where the rain has been bouncing off the roof of the caravan. I’d still go. I don’t recall any when I thought we should have just stayed home. There isn’t a huge amount to do in Cornwall in the rain, but your kids are young and can be entertained fairly easily i’d imagine. I’d stick to caravan breaks within 90 mins so it’s a bit easier if you do decide to return home in future. 5hrs each way is a long old drive.