haven craig tara Ayr

supermum4

Hi going to haven park craig tara on mon 29th may for a mid week break 1 adult and 4 children:rolleyes: , has anyone been and got any advice never been to a haven park before so dont know what to expect. and advice greatly appreciated thanks.:beer:

simes

Expect them to use every opportunity to extract money from you ( using the kids as leverage).
There will be novelty toy stalls , temporary tattoo stalls etc in the clubs.
Trampolines, bouncy castles, go-karts etc to extract money during the day.

A good tip is to buy the kids one of the large novelty "yard of ale" type drink cups on the first night. Then refill them every other night before you go out ( using much cheaper bottles of pop). Be aware that they change the design on sale every night to try and get the kids to demand a different colour/character cup ( they don't sell all the designs every night - typical of the way they exploit you for more money).

Its a good idea to set a daily budget and stick to it.

pbright

craig tara at ayr is !!!!!!....sorry, but have to be blunt in regards to the place, there are so many better havens and rival parks in the ayrshire area.

supermum4

thanks for your reply pbright but what's wrong with craig tara? please tell me. I booked a silver deluxe chalet. thanks for the tip about drinks simes, wots the food like anyone?

John_3:16

Have been to this haven 4 yrs ago. It is on the sea front you can walk the beach with the kids give them a spending limit every day to keep costs down swimming pool will keep them happy for a while. Buy a good quality 2 line kite it will keep them happy for a few hours on the beach. Don't stay on site all the time get out and about Robby Burns cottage not far away. The electric bray not far. I'll let you find out about that but will interest the kids and free. St Andrews not far away.

supermum4

thanks john 3:16 will take some fun stuff for the beach, and thanks for the other tips all the best

Finishrich

John_3:16 wrote:

Have been to this haven 4 yrs ago. It is on the sea front you can walk the beach with the kids give them a spending limit every day to keep costs down swimming pool will keep them happy for a while. Buy a good quality 2 line kite it will keep them happy for a few hours on the beach. Don't stay on site all the time get out and about Robby Burns cottage not far away. The electric bray not far. I'll let you find out about that but will interest the kids and free. St Andrews not far away.

St Andrews is about a 3 hour drive away I think you might mean Troon

saveapenny

Worst Haven I have ever stayed at only stayed one night it was horrible ...food was just horrible, room was dirty and staff rude

John_3:16

I hope you got compansation. I would never just walk away, Even when a center Parcs if its not right. I make sure they pay!

We stayed in our own caravan at Graig tara. I must admit the pitch etc was not up to much. But you make your own fun and get on with it.

Supermum if your not happy don't just sit back and do nothing go and complain. let us know how it went.

supermum4

oh gosh i wish i hadn't booked it now! i dont have a car we are going on the train so wont be able to get out and about very easily. Once we are there we will just make the best of it and try to have fun but i will complain if the rooms as dirty.I will let you know how it goes fingers crossed and everything else aswell. packing cases today.

Bennyboy_4

I am from Ayrshire. I have heard good and bad reports about craig Tara but a few words of advice. Firstly bring rain coats! If you are bringing a car, Ayr and the surronding area has alot to offer. there is a Farm park is beside Craig Tara which appeals to all, my 9 year old still loves it. Ayr has some great parks, beaches and shops. Dunure is a small fishing village a few miles away, my kids love to go there and Culzean country park is a National Trust property about 10 miles away. I hope you have a great time and I hope you it stays dry.

Noticed you dont have car. I'm sure they run buses into Ayr, still lots to do in Ayr itself. The main beach area has a great play park, crazy golf, soft play area. There are good eating places in the town centre.