Arriving somewhere new is half the excitement of a holiday and half the stress. This guide explains what to expect when you arrive at our caravan on Beverley Bay in Paignton, from check-in and parking to your first hour inside. It is based on our own listing and welcome booklet, so it applies to guests who book through UK Caravans 4 Hire. We have deliberately left out private details such as access codes, which are sent to you directly.
Before you set off
- The caravan is on Beverley Bay, part of Beverley Park, Goodrington Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7JE. Beverley Bay is the quieter side of the park, just across the road from the main Beverley Park.
- Check-in is from 3pm. Arrival days are Friday, Saturday or Monday, as shown on the booking calendar.
- We send a key code through the UK Caravans 4 Hire app the day before you arrive, so you can let yourself in from 3pm. Make sure the app is installed and your phone has charge.
- If you are likely to arrive after dark, check the route in daylight on a map, and allow extra time on summer Saturdays when roads are busy.
Getting there
By car, put the park postcode (TQ4 7JE) into your satnav. By train, Paignton station is about 10 minutes from the park by taxi or bus. The number 23 bus stops outside the park. Check live timetables before you travel. If you are arriving by public transport with luggage, a taxi from the station is often worth it.
Parking
Parking is available at the caravan. One past guest told us there is room for two cars in front and behind, but we cannot promise space for every vehicle, so ask us if you are bringing more than one car or a larger vehicle. Park considerately and follow any speed limits and parking signs around the park.
Your first hour
- Let yourself in using the code we sent through the app.
- Look around. You should find the caravan clean and ready. If something is not right, including the cleaning, please message us straight away through the app. We live nearby and are happy to help.
- Find the welcome booklet in the caravan. It covers the WiFi, what to do if the gas runs out, the microwave, and local information such as shops, buses and vets.
- Check the heating. If it is cool, get it going before you unpack. The booklet has the details.
- Make the beds. Bedding is included, but towels are not, so unpack yours.
- Put the shopping away in the full-size fridge freezer. Familiarise yourself with the oven, microwave and air fryer.
- Walk the park. A short stroll shows you the pool, play area, dog field and Saltwater Kitchen on Beverley Bay.
The sleeping arrangements
The double bedroom has its own en-suite toilet and a TV. The second bedroom has two single beds. The lounge's 3-seater sofa folds out into another bed. The main bathroom has a shower. If you are six, decide who is on the sofa bed before the children do.
First-night shopping
There is a shop about 0.14 miles from the caravan, according to our listing. For a bigger shop, there are supermarkets in Paignton, and the Co-op at Hookhills is close. A good plan is to bring a few easy dinners, pick up milk and bread and do the big shop the next day. For takeaways and eating out, see our eating guide.
Reception and passes
Beverley Park's reception is across the road and is open 9am to 5pm at the time of writing, with a cash point. Park passes are not included in your booking. They are an optional extra, bought at reception, for the indoor pool and the Starlight Bar. You do not need a pass for the Cove outdoor pool or the Saltwater Kitchen on Beverley Bay. More in our facilities guide.
Rules and tidiness
- No smoking in the caravan.
- Dogs must be on a short lead on the park and are not allowed around pools, play areas, soft play, the Starlight Bar or shower blocks.
- There is a £100 Good Housekeeping bond, so leave the caravan as you found it.
Check-out day
Check-out is by 10:30am. Please be out by 10:30am so the caravan is ready for the next guests. Leave it tidy, close the windows and make sure everything is switched off before you lock up. If the booklet asks for anything more on the day, please follow it.
If something goes wrong
Message us through the app first. If you cannot reach us and it is urgent, the booklet lists the park's contact details. In an emergency call 999. If the gas runs out, the booklet explains who to call at the park.
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Opening times, prices, seasonal dates and rules change. Please check with each attraction, venue or the park before you travel. This is a privately owned caravan guide, not an official park or tourism site.