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AIBU to ask for a refund on a seaview caravan upgrade?

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Notwantanyonetiknowitsme2026 · 15/05/2026 23:17

Generally feel like I have a point but dh thinks not.

We are currently at haven seton sands for a 3 night break which cost us just under 800 pound ( that includes 25 so we can choose our check in time)

We booked a seaview gold caravan but feel like it's definitely not worth the extra pounds especially when other caravans have s better view. If we booked just a gold caravan ot would have been cheaper.

Aibu to Ask for a refund between a seaview gold and a gold caravan?

AIBU to ask for a refund on a seaview caravan upgrade?
AIBU to ask for a refund on a seaview caravan upgrade?
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Notwantanyonetiknowitsme2026 · 15/05/2026 23:21

It's roughly 200 more for a sea view

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GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 15/05/2026 23:22

You can see the sea though? Photo isn’t the best but looks like it anyway.

somanychristmaslights · 15/05/2026 23:24

I had to zoom in to see the sea. Very much a waste of money. £800 for 3 nights in a caravan is criminal.

Branleuse · 15/05/2026 23:24

I think it's worth telling them that you were expecting a better view because of the price difference and maybe ask if it's possible to move.

nothingcangowrongnow · 15/05/2026 23:29

You can see the sea and you don’t look out on another caravan that side

Notwantanyonetiknowitsme2026 · 15/05/2026 23:30

this was the last seaview caravan we we stayed in which is what this type is supposed to be.

AIBU to ask for a refund on a seaview caravan upgrade?
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Hubbletroop · 15/05/2026 23:32

In the words of basil fawlty ‘you can see the sea. It’s over there, between the land and the sky!’

FoulBlister · 15/05/2026 23:35

@Hubbletroop I thought the same.

OP I'd be disappointed too.

KeeleyJ · 15/05/2026 23:36

More sea than a Torquay Hotel window (if you're under 50 you probably won't understand that Fawlty Towers reference!).

I wouldn't be happy with that either and would feel a bit conned but at least you don't have to stare at another caravan.

Hankunamatata · 15/05/2026 23:40

Is it this type?

As only promises front row sea not actually sea view

AIBU to ask for a refund on a seaview caravan upgrade?
pinkpantz · 15/05/2026 23:41

Notwantanyonetiknowitsme2026 · 15/05/2026 23:30

this was the last seaview caravan we we stayed in which is what this type is supposed to be.

Where was this @Notwantanyonetiknowitsme2026?

Watchoutfortheslowaraf · 15/05/2026 23:41

Hankunamatata · 15/05/2026 23:40

Is it this type?

As only promises front row sea not actually sea view

If it is meant to be this one then definitely ask for a refund because you don’t have a front row view to that sea at all

Krevlornswath · 15/05/2026 23:49

I suppose you can try? What is there to lose. It looks pretty poor by comparison to your other picture and what it claims to deliver.

Quite shocked at £800 for a caravan though, I've just come back from 5 nights in Cornwall, self catering in a 3 bed, 2 bath house with (actual) sea views for less than that, we've got Devon booked in June - 3 bed house with a garden, sea views, a few mins from the harbour for £600ish for 7 nights..

ToKittyornottoKitty · 15/05/2026 23:51

£800 for 3 nights in a caravan in term time is bizarre!

ToKittyornottoKitty · 15/05/2026 23:54

I even just had a look and to book their best signature gold caravan this weekend it’s £420! Still expensive but I’m guessing there is a huge group of you there for that price?

PawMaw · 15/05/2026 23:56

Yeah pretty poor sea view but regardless,£800 for 3 nights at Seton Sands is atrocious 🥲 Sun holiday 5 nights at Seton Sands for under £100, that's with a gold caravan!

Notwantanyonetiknowitsme2026 · 15/05/2026 23:57

ToKittyornottoKitty · 15/05/2026 23:54

I even just had a look and to book their best signature gold caravan this weekend it’s £420! Still expensive but I’m guessing there is a huge group of you there for that price?

five of us. Depends on park school is off on Monday.

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Notwantanyonetiknowitsme2026 · 15/05/2026 23:58

Watchoutfortheslowaraf · 15/05/2026 23:41

If it is meant to be this one then definitely ask for a refund because you don’t have a front row view to that sea at all

yeah it is

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ToKittyornottoKitty · 16/05/2026 00:03

Notwantanyonetiknowitsme2026 · 15/05/2026 23:57

five of us. Depends on park school is off on Monday.

I looked at the park you are at in the most expensive caravan for this weekend for 4 adults and it’s £419 so I’d speak to them about that because there’s no way a 5th adult should double it

AreWeHeadingForAnotherLockdown · 16/05/2026 00:08

£800 for 3 days.... Sea view or not, that is madness!!!

Notwantanyonetiknowitsme2026 · 16/05/2026 00:17

ToKittyornottoKitty · 16/05/2026 00:03

I looked at the park you are at in the most expensive caravan for this weekend for 4 adults and it’s £419 so I’d speak to them about that because there’s no way a 5th adult should double it

Was it this? As thats 2 bed and lake view. This is 3 bed and sea view

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MajorLanceYouDontWantMeNoMoreNsoul · 16/05/2026 00:18

Hubbletroop · 15/05/2026 23:32

In the words of basil fawlty ‘you can see the sea. It’s over there, between the land and the sky!’

that immediately sprung to mind❤️it.
Then the rest of his rant..herds of wildebeest etc.

AlcoholicAntibiotic · 16/05/2026 00:39

It’s a bit difficult to tell as the two photos you’ve uploaded are from completely different angles.

I don’t think the view would be too bad if the weather was better. It’s definitely a sea view - not as though you have to go out and lean over the balcony to glimpse a bit of it.

£800 for 3 nights does sound very expensive, though.

sleepwouldbenice · 16/05/2026 00:56

I would express disappointment. Illustrate with previous experiences. Accept some sort of discount, voucher etc if done quickly

Paul2023 · 16/05/2026 00:59

somanychristmaslights · 15/05/2026 23:24

I had to zoom in to see the sea. Very much a waste of money. £800 for 3 nights in a caravan is criminal.

Especially in mid May.