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I've messed up BIG time regarding our holiday....

177 replies

GhostPrincess · 27/07/2025 20:32

Family are going away on a UK break. Our caravan on a park. (Vardent leisure...never used them before)

I've majorly fucked up. I was sure we had booked to go on Monday (tomorrow!!!) DH asked me to check what time we can arrive on site and I've noticed we were meant to arrive today!!

I have tried calling... reception closed at 5pm.
I've emailed and said we would be arriving tomorrow and asked them to call me.
I plan on calling them when phone lines open at 8:30am.

The terms and conditions state: that if they don't hear from you then any accommodation or pitches not claimed by 8am the day after holiday was due to start will be given away.

I am hoping that the email will count as me claiming the pitch and informing them.
The only other thing we can do is try get there for 8am...but that would mean leaving at 3am!!!

I can't call them before 8am as the phone lines don't open until 8:30.

I am ready to cry that I've ruined everyone's holiday.

OP posts:
OutIsay · 28/07/2025 12:02

Oh that's great.

GhostPrincess · 28/07/2025 12:17

Well we're here... We're pitched up and now relaxing.

DH has been looking at the weather for the week and got to Monday, I said we go home on Sunday....he says "are you 100% sure about that?" 🤦😂

Can laugh about it now lol.

One thing's for sure...I'll sleep well tonight!!

OP posts:
OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 28/07/2025 12:22

You must be so relieved !

BeNiceorBeQuiet · 28/07/2025 12:31

Enjoy your holiday x

JMSA · 28/07/2025 12:38

I’ve stayed at a Verdant site, just outside Edinburgh. Honestly, the staff couldn’t have been any nicer so I don’t think they’ll give your caravan away. It was a lovely experience. Relax and enjoy! 🙂

JMSA · 28/07/2025 12:39

Just read your update … brilliant!

JamPotJenny · 28/07/2025 12:46

Amazing news!

Sabrinaspellman01 · 28/07/2025 13:03

GhostPrincess · 28/07/2025 12:17

Well we're here... We're pitched up and now relaxing.

DH has been looking at the weather for the week and got to Monday, I said we go home on Sunday....he says "are you 100% sure about that?" 🤦😂

Can laugh about it now lol.

One thing's for sure...I'll sleep well tonight!!

Brilliant news 👏 enjoy OP!

Teaandscone · 28/07/2025 13:20

Hope you have a lovely time!

boulevardofbrokendreamss · 28/07/2025 13:25

GhostPrincess · 28/07/2025 12:17

Well we're here... We're pitched up and now relaxing.

DH has been looking at the weather for the week and got to Monday, I said we go home on Sunday....he says "are you 100% sure about that?" 🤦😂

Can laugh about it now lol.

One thing's for sure...I'll sleep well tonight!!

Fantastic! Enjoy your holiday

Hecatoncheires · 28/07/2025 13:26

Phew, much relief that all ended well. Now it’ll be one of those funny stories that get told at family gatherings. Have a great holiday!

BitOutOfPractice · 28/07/2025 13:29

Phew! Now have a lovely relaxing break!

Iwanttoliveonamountain · 28/07/2025 13:55

the best thread - hat mxture of nothing and everything. perfect end

EsmeSusanOgg · 28/07/2025 14:12

GhostPrincess · 28/07/2025 12:17

Well we're here... We're pitched up and now relaxing.

DH has been looking at the weather for the week and got to Monday, I said we go home on Sunday....he says "are you 100% sure about that?" 🤦😂

Can laugh about it now lol.

One thing's for sure...I'll sleep well tonight!!

I am so pleased to hear this! Thanks heavens OP.

StiffAsAVicar · 28/07/2025 14:27

Bravo! Well done OP…enjoy your hols

sparkleghost · 28/07/2025 14:44

What a relief! Have a lovely time x

crumblingschools · 28/07/2025 14:55

Have a great holiday

upandleftthenright · 28/07/2025 15:17

Brilliant, so pleased for you. Have a wonderful time

TheLovelinessOfDemons · 28/07/2025 17:13

I've only just seen this thread, so glad you're there, have a lovely time.

Lilsami · 28/07/2025 17:33

Do you have your own caravan you are taking down there? Sorry couldn't work it out if you was rented one or the caravan was yours. If you have your own caravan why don't you drive down tonight park in a layby which is free 😂🤣 then drive to the caravan site in the morning. We are doing this Wednesday night when we go in our motorhome we will stay in a layby or pub then go to our campsite in the morning

JMSA · 28/07/2025 17:42

Mumsnet at its best 😊

Glittertwins · 28/07/2025 17:58

Glad it’s sorted. We had a bit of one of those holiday moments yesterday too. Neither of us remembered booking the Euro Shuttle that we need. Luckily it was just poor memory as it had been done.

Laura95167 · 28/07/2025 18:08

GhostPrincess · 27/07/2025 20:46

That is what I am hoping. 🤞

Did you get on?

Ellejay67 · 28/07/2025 18:10

GhostPrincess · 28/07/2025 12:17

Well we're here... We're pitched up and now relaxing.

DH has been looking at the weather for the week and got to Monday, I said we go home on Sunday....he says "are you 100% sure about that?" 🤦😂

Can laugh about it now lol.

One thing's for sure...I'll sleep well tonight!!

Yay! You'll talk about that for years 😅

Mmoyo · 28/07/2025 18:11

Enjoy x