Trecco Bay Parkdean | Tour & Review of Porthcawl Holiday Park

Join us on our tour and review of Trecco Bay Holiday Park in Porthcawl, South Wales. The biggest Parkdean Resort that holds the title of the biggest holiday park in the UK! We let you know whether this Parkdean resort lives up to the hype - Is it just quantity or does it also have quality? We booked a 3-night stay at the start of the Halloween half term. We had a basic 8 berth caravan that was pet friendly. The cost of the caravan and access to all the facilities for the weekend approx. £300 for 2 adults, 2 kids and a doggy. So how was it all, and did we enjoy it? First off, we have to say thanks to Parkdean for allowing us to enter our caravan 2 hours early. Normal check in is not till 4pm, we arrived at 2pm and found our caravan was ready and they had no issues giving us early access - so tick for that. Our caravan was in the Hollies area - and yes you really do need a map to find it. The park is huge. Parking is provided next to all caravans which is great, so fortunately you do not have to carry luggage very far. As for the caravan though...well, it was basic and when we say basic, we are not exaggerating. Toilet roll provided, but cleaning bits like cloths and washing up liquid are not. Ours was pet friendly and we were instantly reminded of this by all the stains on the sofas. Beds comfortable, shower had hot water and TV worked, so all in all, if you want a cheap place to put your head, it was great, if you wanted comfort, it was not. The Facilities - The centre of the park is the Pavilion (huge roofed area) and the court area just outside, consisting of (sure we will miss bits) Tandoori Kitchen - Indian restaurant Burger King Papa Johns Thunderbirds Chicken The Boathouse Restaurant Arcades (multiple) Show area in main walk through 2 Bars Swimming pool - with flume Indoor play area for toddlers The Venue - huge entertainment area Launderette Souvenir Shop Nisa Shop (for all your basic items) - but note that there is Greggs and Coop just outside the park, which are far cheaper for coffees and other essential items. Fish & chip Shop Cafes -10 Pin Bowling Bingo Area Ice cream stall We are sure there are more stalls etc, but we think you get the gist i.e. there is more than enough for everyone. Then you have the activities that are constantly present and ongoing throughout the day. From adventure play areas, to bouncy inflatables, to splash park to Pumpkin carving, bear making, facepainting, rock climbing, etc the list is endless. A lot of the activities do cost a bit of money, but with so many being free and us only having the 3 days, we found that we did not need to spend that much - it was actually the arcade that was the cash guzzler... Food wise as we have listed above, you will not go hungry. We had a Burger King, which is as it always is and a reasonably safe bet with kids. We also had a fish and chip supper one night and found it to be spot on, but it did cost in the region of £40 to feed us all. So, a bit more expensive than you would find in your normal chippy. Then the Boathouse Restaurant - we found this to also have good food at a reasonable price. We also tried the wings from the Thunderbird chicken shack which the kids loved. approx. £10 for 9 wings and sauce of your choice. Then there is the location of this huge park. We were very fortunate to visit at the end of October when it was sunny! We made the most of it and visited some lovely beaches. The park is at the entrance to Trecco Bay beach, a bit rocky, but when the tide goes out, it does leave you with vast expanses of sand. Then to the right of Trecco Bay, you have Sandy Bay beach, ideal for surfing, bodyboarding and it has a couple of bars next to it. Within 5 miles you have the stunning Kenfig Hill Nature Reserve and Rest Bay Beach. Another stunning expanse of sand, great for swimming, surfing etc. Porthcawl town itself is very nice. Plenty of cafes and a Cadwaladers ice cream shop which is always a hit with the kids. Overall, a great seaside town to visit. So would we go back to this huge park again - most definitely Yes. We all loved it and the location. Although we did wonder how it would cope in the summer when it was fully booked - the entertainment venue was big, but not that big. So, if you do go, get there early! #treccobayholidaypark #porthcawl #parkdeanresorts #biggestholidaypark After music for your videos? https://share.epidemicsound.com/r8rllo BECOME A MEMBER: / @thehadwinstv FOLLOW US: / thehadwinscom FIND US ON THE WEB: https://www.thehadwins.com/ CONTACT US: [email protected]