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The Irish Sun
05-08-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
The 3 popular holiday parks with stunning coastal scenery & sandy beaches, you may never be able to visit again
Estate agents are inviting offers on the three popular holiday parks HOL NO The 3 popular holiday parks with stunning coastal scenery & sandy beaches, you may never be able to visit again THREE popular holiday parks that boast idyllic beaches and coastal scenery have been put up for sale after the administration of a leading operator. The firm entered administration in June this year, leaving holiday-goers and caravan owners concerned over the future of the parks. 3 The popular holiday spot offers a range of static caravans, lodges, glamping and tent pitches/ Credit: Celtic Holiday Parks 3 The firm entered administration in June this year Credit: Celtic Holiday Parks Estate agents invites offers on Welsh holiday parks In the wake of this news, Savills has launched to market Celtic Holiday Parks, the business operating the three Pembrokeshire sites. The estate agents are inviting offers on behalf of administrator Grant Thornton. Celtic Holiday Parks has long been a prominent figure in the Welsh holidaying scene, however, while the sites currently remain operational, their future remains uncertain. The family-run business was first established in 2003, and in 2022, the company's managing director Huw Pendleton even gained an award for 'outstanding contribution to the UK tourism industry'. However, the three destinations that are now up for sale are Meadow House, Noble Court and Croft Court County Park. Savills has confirmed its inviting offers for the Parks together, or for individual parks on a piecemeal basis. The estate agents have described them as "well established, formerly family-owned businesses operating in the holiday park sector for several decades." The listing also reads: "The businesses maintain strong community ties by using local suppliers and providing employment to the local community. "Over the last 20 years, significant investment has been made to upgrade and expand the Parks, which includes modernising caravan and lodge stock, site infrastructure and enhancing leisure amenities." The beloved parks have a lot to offer to holiday-goers The holiday parks offer a range of static caravans, lodges, glamping and touring and tent pitches. I bought a dated caravan & turned it into my family's very own second home for £4.5k - now we holiday for just £10 a day Recently, the parks have seen around £6million in investment and back in 2020, Celtic Holiday Parks secured a loan to add 54 holiday homes to it's sites. Many of the accommodation types are dog-friendly and each park has a restaurant or tavern that serve lunch or dinner. Two of the parks feature gyms and all three have a swimming pool. Meadow House currently houses 187 static holiday caravans or twin unit lodges which span across 15.93 acres of land. Noble Court accommodates a total of 173 privately owned and luxury hire fleet holiday caravans, lodges and glamping units, across a whopping 49.70 acres. While Croft County Park boasts 12.88 acres, which homes 124 static holiday caravans. Planning permission also exists for a further nine pitches to be developed at this site, which is included as part of the sale. The parks are situated in close proximity to one another, and are close to the villages Summerhill, Reynalton, Amroth, and Narbeth. A 'unique opportunity' for buyers Over the years, Celtic Holiday Parks have also won awards including the Best Caravan and Camping Parks in Pembrokeshire from The SME Welsh Enterprise Awards in 2020 and in 2021. Richard Prestwich, Director in the leisure and trading team at Savills, said: "This represents a unique opportunity to acquire well established holiday parks in Pembrokeshire, which is renowned for its stunning coastal scenery and sandy beaches. "These parks have had significant investment and offer premium accommodation.' Why caravan holidays are so underrated CARAVAN park holidays are a British staple And with the cost of living crisis wreaking havoc on Britain's purses, more of us are turning to them for an affordable break. Josie O'Brien, Senior Digital Writer on Fabulous, weighs in on why she thinks caravan holidays are seriously underrated... WHEN I was a child, my mum used to collect the £9.50 holiday vouchers in The Sun. She'd use them to book a couple of nights away at a caravan park during the school holidays. As an adult, I fully appreciate the convenience of a humble caravan holiday. No faffing about with passports, no luggage limits and no bog-standard hotel breakfast of stale toast and grey eggs. I still love caravan holidays as an adult. In a world of doing everything for the 'gram, a caravan park brings you back to basics. There's no obligation to get dressed up, no stress to fit a million picturesque excursions in one week and I don't find myself flustered in tourist hot spots like abroad. I love going to coastal caravan parks and strolling along the beach parade. My highlight is always fresh mussels, ice-creams and classic pubs to grab an afternoon tipple in. And then, of course, there's the cost. Staying in a caravan is definitely way cheaper than my international trips. With no expensive hotel bills and the ability to cook my own meals, I'm spending hundreds less than I would abroad. I've had some of my best and most relaxing holidays in caravans. Maybe I'll buy my own one day.
The Sun
05-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
The 3 popular holiday parks with stunning coastal scenery & sandy beaches, you may never be able to visit again
THREE popular holiday parks that boast idyllic beaches and coastal scenery have been put up for sale after the administration of a leading operator. The firm entered administration in June this year, leaving holiday-goers and caravan owners concerned over the future of the parks. 3 3 Estate agents invites offers on Welsh holiday parks In the wake of this news, Savills has launched to market Celtic Holiday Parks, the business operating the three Pembrokeshire sites. The estate agents are inviting offers on behalf of administrator Grant Thornton. Celtic Holiday Parks has long been a prominent figure in the Welsh holidaying scene, however, while the sites currently remain operational, their future remains uncertain. The family-run business was first established in 2003, and in 2022, the company's managing director Huw Pendleton even gained an award for 'outstanding contribution to the UK tourism industry'. However, the three destinations that are now up for sale are Meadow House, Noble Court and Croft Court County Park. Savills has confirmed its inviting offers for the Parks together, or for individual parks on a piecemeal basis. The estate agents have described them as "well established, formerly family-owned businesses operating in the holiday park sector for several decades." The listing also reads: "The businesses maintain strong community ties by using local suppliers and providing employment to the local community. "Over the last 20 years, significant investment has been made to upgrade and expand the Parks, which includes modernising caravan and lodge stock, site infrastructure and enhancing leisure amenities." The beloved parks have a lot to offer to holiday-goers The holiday parks offer a range of static caravans, lodges, glamping and touring and tent pitches. I bought a dated caravan & turned it into my family's very own second home for £4.5k - now we holiday for just £10 a day Recently, the parks have seen around £6million in investment and back in 2020, Celtic Holiday Parks secured a loan to add 54 holiday homes to it's sites. Many of the accommodation types are dog-friendly and each park has a restaurant or tavern that serve lunch or dinner. Two of the parks feature gyms and all three have a swimming pool. Meadow House currently houses 187 static holiday caravans or twin unit lodges which span across 15.93 acres of land. Noble Court accommodates a total of 173 privately owned and luxury hire fleet holiday caravans, lodges and glamping units, across a whopping 49.70 acres. While Croft County Park boasts 12.88 acres, which homes 124 static holiday caravans. Planning permission also exists for a further nine pitches to be developed at this site, which is included as part of the sale. The parks are situated in close proximity to one another, and are close to the villages Summerhill, Reynalton, Amroth, and Narbeth. A 'unique opportunity' for buyers Over the years, Celtic Holiday Parks have also won awards including the Best Caravan and Camping Parks in Pembrokeshire from The SME Welsh Enterprise Awards in 2020 and in 2021. Richard Prestwich, Director in the leisure and trading team at Savills, said: "This represents a unique opportunity to acquire well established holiday parks in Pembrokeshire, which is renowned for its stunning coastal scenery and sandy beaches. "These parks have had significant investment and offer premium accommodation.' Why caravan holidays are so underrated CARAVAN park holidays are a British staple And with the cost of living crisis wreaking havoc on Britain's purses, more of us are turning to them for an affordable break. Josie O'Brien, Senior Digital Writer on Fabulous, weighs in on why she thinks caravan holidays are seriously underrated... WHEN I was a child, my mum used to collect the £9.50 holiday vouchers in The Sun. She'd use them to book a couple of nights away at a caravan park during the school holidays. As an adult, I fully appreciate the convenience of a humble caravan holiday. No faffing about with passports, no luggage limits and no bog-standard hotel breakfast of stale toast and grey eggs. I still love caravan holidays as an adult. In a world of doing everything for the 'gram, a caravan park brings you back to basics. There's no obligation to get dressed up, no stress to fit a million picturesque excursions in one week and I don't find myself flustered in tourist hot spots like abroad. I love going to coastal caravan parks and strolling along the beach parade. My highlight is always fresh mussels, ice-creams and classic pubs to grab an afternoon tipple in. And then, of course, there's the cost. Staying in a caravan is definitely way cheaper than my international trips. With no expensive hotel bills and the ability to cook my own meals, I'm spending hundreds less than I would abroad. I've had some of my best and most relaxing holidays in caravans. Maybe I'll buy my own one day. 3
Western Telegraph
23-07-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire Celtic Holiday Parks sites for sale with Savills
The award-winning and much accoladed Celtic Holiday Parks, which operates luxury sites in south Pembrokeshire, went into administration in June. This affected sites at Noble Court Holiday Park, Narberth and Meadow House Holiday Park, Amroth and Croft Country Park in Reynalton. Joint administrators Alistair Wardell and Richard Lewis of Grant Thornton UK were appointed and said the sites would continue to trade as normal, with employees retained, while a buyer is sought. (Image: Celtic Holiday Parks) International estate agents, Savills listed the three parks in its sales portfolio yesterday, Monday, July 21. The company is inviting offers for all three parks together, or for individual parks on a piecemeal basis. (Image: Celtic Holiday Parks) 'The parks are a well-established, formerly family-owned businesses operating in the holiday park sector for several decades, providing premium holiday destinations which blend natural beauty with high-quality accommodation and leisure facilities,' said Savills. 'The businesses maintain strong community ties by using local suppliers and providing employment to the local community. (Image: Celtic Holiday Parks) 'Over the last 20 years, significant investment has been made to upgrade and expand the Parks, which includes modernising caravan and lodge stock, site infrastructure and enhancing leisure amenities.' The three sites are: The 15.92 acre Meadow House in Amroth, described as 'hot tub heaven' currently has 187 static holiday caravans or twin unit lodges. These comprise of 178 privately owned units with the balance being hire fleet. The park has an indoor heated swimming pool, well equipped gym, children's play areas and a bar and restaurant as well as direct access to the coast path leading to the beaches at Wisemans Bridge and Amroth. (Image: Celtic Holiday Parks) The 49.70 acre Noble Court park in Narberth accommodates a mixture of 173 privately owned and luxury hire fleet holiday caravans, lodges and glamping units. It is home to Charlie's Celtic Tavern as well as an outdoor heated pool and children's play areas and has been consistently awarded the Gold David Bellamy Award for Conservation. The 12.88 acre Croft Country Park which currently has 124 static holiday caravans of which 75 are privately owned. Planning permission exists for a further nine pitches to be developed behind the stables, which is included as part of the sale. (Image: Celtic Holiday Parks) Croft Country Park is advertised as being 'tucked away in secluded woodland and surrounded by tranquil countryside'. The park features an indoor heated pool, a gym, Charlie's Bar and Restaurant and an outdoor adventure play area. Savills says that the parks are situated in close proximity to one another, in prime Pembrokeshire locations. (Image: Celtic Holiday Parks) 'This represents a unique opportunity to acquire well established holiday parks in Pembrokeshire, which is renowned for its stunning coastal scenery and sandy beaches. These parks have had significant investment and offer premium accommodation,' said Richard Prestwich, director in the leisure and trading team at Savills. For more information on the parks, contact Richard Prestwich director, leisure and trading at Savills on +44 (0) 1244 702 053.
South Wales Argus
27-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Celtic Holiday Parks' Croft Country Park, Reynalton in administration
As the Western Telegraph reported earlier this week, administrators were appointed to Celtic Holiday Parks Limited, which has operations at Noble Court Holiday Park in Narberth and Meadow House Holiday Park, Amroth. They have now been appointed to the partnership of C.,V. and A. Pendleton, which operates another south Pembrokeshire site - Croft Country Park at Reynalton. All three parks are currently trading while a buyer is sought. The 14-acre Croft Country Park, four miles south of Narberth, is advertised as being 'tucked away in secluded woodland and surrounded by tranquil countryside' and as part of the Celtic Holiday Parks' 'exclusive Bouja Luxury Caravan Breaks Collection'. Croft Country Park has a rural location between Narberth and Tenby. (Image: Celtic Holiday Parks) The park features an indoor heated pool, a gym, Charlie's Bar and Restaurant and an outdoor adventure play area. Celtic Holiday Parks was set up in 2003 by Vic and Ann Pendleton and their son Huw Pendleton, who has been managing director since that time. In 2022, he received an award for 'outstanding contribution to the UK tourism industry Mr Pendleton senior sadly died last April at the age of 83. The indoor pool at Croft Country Park. (Image: Celtic Holiday Parks) In their latest statement, the administrators said: 'Alistair Wardell and Richard Lewis of Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, 3 Callaghan Square, Cardiff CF10 5BT were appointed as joint administrators of Celtic Holiday Parks Limited (the Company) on 27 May 2025, which has operations at two sites: Noble Court Holiday Park in Narberth and Meadow House Holiday Park in Amroth. "Subsequently, the joint administrators have also been appointed to C, V and A Pendleton (a firm) on 23 June 2025, a partnership which operates the third holiday park under the Celtic Holiday Parks brand, Croft Country Park. 'The joint administrators are continuing to trade the Company's business across all three sites whilst a buyer is sought, and the Company's employees have been retained to support this strategy." Charlie's Bar at Croft Country Park. (Image: Celtic Holiday Parks) 'We confirm that, unless customers are contacted and advised otherwise, their bookings will go ahead and access to the parks will continue as normal for owners of caravans and lodges. 'Should you be interested in acquiring the Company's business and assets, please contact the joint administrators' team.'
Wales Online
27-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Popular Welsh holiday park goes into administration
Popular Welsh holiday park goes into administration Celtic Holiday Parks owns luxury sites with a mix of static caravans, luxury lodges, glamping pods, and touring and camping pitches The holidays parks will stay open while a buyer is sought (Image: Google ) One of Wales's most prominent holiday park operators has gone into administration. Celtic Holiday Parks, which operates luxury sites across south Pembrokeshire is currently seeking a buyer. Joint administrators Alistair Wardell and Richard Lewis of Grant Thornton UK were appointed on May 27, 2025. In a statement they confirmed that Noble Court Holiday Park in Narberth and Meadow House Holiday Park in Amroth under the Celtic Holiday Parks brand, will remain open and continue trading as normal during the administration process. A statement said they are continuing to trade the company's business while a buyer is sought, and the company's employees have been retained. All bookings will be honoured unless customers are advised otherwise. Caravan and lodge owners will retain full access to the sites. The statement says: 'Alistair Wardell and Richard Lewis of Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, 3 Callaghan Square, Cardiff CF10 5BT were appointed as joint administrators of Celtic Holiday Parks Limited (the Company) on 27 May 2025, which has operations at two sites: Noble Court Holiday Park in Narberth and Meadow House Holiday Park in Amroth. Article continues below "Subsequently, the joint administrators have also been appointed to C, V and A Pendleton (a firm) on 23 June 2025, a partnership which operates the third holiday park under the Celtic Holiday Parks brand, Croft Country Park. 'The joint administrators are continuing to trade the company's business across all three sites whilst a buyer is sought, and the Company's employees have been retained to support this strategy. 'We confirm that, unless customers are contacted and advised otherwise, their bookings will go ahead and access to the parks will continue as normal for owners of caravans and lodges." Celtic Holiday Parks was established in 2003 by managing director Huw Pendleton as a family-run venture, Daily Express reports. The parks have earned awards, including luxury accommodation provider of the year – south Wales and recognition as among the best caravan and camping parks in Pembrokeshire. Over the past two decades, the company has invested approximately £6 million into expanding and upgrading its sites. It offers a mix of static caravans, luxury lodges, glamping pods, and touring and camping pitches. Potential buyers interested in acquiring the business and assets are being encouraged to contact the administrators' team directly. The company weathered the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic with support from a six-figure HSBC loan in 2020. It was secured under the coronavirus business interruption loan scheme, which enabled the addition of 54 new holiday homes across its portfolio. In 2022, in recognition of his work in the sector, Mr Pendleton was honoured for his 'outstanding contribution to the UK tourism industry.' Article continues below Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
