September 2023 by Franjipanxoxo
Just returned from a 5 night stay at Cala Gran! Was a family trip away to celebrate my birthday, two adults and two toddlers! Staying in a two bedroom caravan (No.4 Stannah). Check in was smooth and we arrived to our lovely, cosy and CLEAN caravan! Caravan was really clean; beds clean and all made up; toilets etc, all clean. Felt very warm and cosy ?? caravan had one very large double bedroom with a en-suite shower and toilet, and a walk in wardrobe too, and a small second room with two single beds in, the caravan also had two deckings, just a shame the weather was so bad that we couldn?t make the most of them! We loved our stay and we loved that caravan! We had a problem one morning when the boiler wouldn?t work, called reception and they sent someone out straight away to fix it, which was great! Would love to stay in No 4 Stannah again, it felt like home! The actual site at Cala Gran could do with some work though, the children?s playground is just depressing, and could do with a serious upgrade! The arcade is brilliant; and there?s a soft play section in there too which is also good, but can get over run with older children, and no staff around to tell them otherwise. I found going later at night was better, seemed to be quiet then Also had a few meals in Mash and Barrel too. Thought the food was lovely, shout out to Lana and Lynn who were lovely and made a fuss of my kids; one of them is also called Lana! Drinks are expensive in here however; but kids eat for £1 and they have a deal on at the moment, two meals for £18, so we made the most of that! This is my second visit to Cala Gran this year, and will certainly be back again soon!
September 2023 by Snugglechums123
Although we booked our caravan privately so unable to comment on the Haven caravans we thought the site was fantastic. All staff members were friendly and polite and everywhere was spotlessly clean. We will definitely return again when next in Blackpool.
September 2023 by V483UWmichaeln
A lovely break away with my family there was loads for the kid to do but 4 days wasn't long enough so next year I will be booking longer we where always made to feel welcome.the staff are so kind and helpful
September 2023 by Debbiemac51
OMG the caravan was absolutely disgusting thank god we only stayed for the weekend in fact we left on Sunday teatime.. the carpet in the bedroom was covered in stains I had to clean the caravan myself looked to me that it had never been used in weeks it was awful.. we stayed in a dog friendly caravan that cost me over £250 pound for three nights never again .. I only have a very small toy poodle doesn?t malt or smell off doggie and does not pee anywhere in doors so I get you need a dog friendly one but this was an absolute joke . Think the dog that stayed in there last time must have weed all over the carpet and probably the size off a Great Dane by the look off that caravan.. it?s put me off ever going on a haven ever again.. the only good thing I could say about the place was the staff which was very friendly and very nice
September 2023 by gagless
Thought we would try Cala Gran, normally go to Marten Mere. Small park, we were on a "Hideaway" so not really interested in on park activities, but it had all the amenities of other Haven Parks. We had booked a Gold caravan but we're upgraded to a Diamond Lodge, very nice wife thought I had splashed out but being a canny Scots..... A beautiful van, very well appointed and lovely and clean. Wife reckons she could live there all the time. The only downside was when we got there it was a bit nippy so put heating on and within 20 minutes it was like a solarium, to blamed hot but easy to control. It seems that these new vans are really well insulated, never had to put heating on again. I will certainly go back to Cala Gran, within 20 minutes you are in Blackpool. Thanks Haven.
September 2023 by Glenda R
Very nice park nice caravan was clean only compate was check in I arrived early before 11 am the man at gate told me to park up and enjoy the facilities I was not given a map of park to find the caravan or a sign for the car saying I had checked in so I went to reception to check in they never showed me where my caravan was they said they would ring me when caravan was ready they did ring me when I got to the caravan the door was left wide open and the seal was just left on the side surly the caravan door should have been shut with the seal on the door as the caravan looked clean I did not say anything to reception as they told me it was ready I enjoyed my stay here and will come back one day MISS Glenda Roberts
September 2023 by 965jaynel
Check in was fast and easy, caravan wasn?t up to expectations to say it was cleaned before we arrived, reception lady and activity man was lovely, but pool staff was a shame. Left on the second day as it?s not a single parent friendly holiday mainly suited for a 2 parent/ 2 adults which was a shame
September 2023 by louisemS4635IK
Caravan was very clean and tidy lovely caravan could not fault it.site is nice easy to travel to Blackpool and Fleetwood. Enjoyed the stay very much will return in the future. On-site shop was expensive shopping in Blackpool cheaper. Thanks for a great stay.
September 2023 by Cassie B
Arrived for a 5 day stay. Carvan was very clean, beds all made up and all cutlery and bathing areas clean. The complex was literally a 2 min walk. The venue was very nice, arcade soft play for the little ones. The entertainment was great too. My daughter had her 3rd birthday here and was so happy to meet the seaside squad. The staff are amazing here too especially Carlos and sue on reception! Absolute credits to haven. We missed out on make a bear on the Tuesday (my daughter's birthday) so Carlos arranged for my daughter to make one on the Thursday FREE OF CHARGE! The most kindest gesture!. We booked swimming(free) adventure golf(£5pp) The only thing that was not so great is the mash & barrell pub/restaurant. The prices are shocking. Nearly £6 for 2 cokes! We had the steak and was asked how we wanted it, we said 1 Medium 1 well done. They both came cremated! Very though and hard to chew. We paid £44 for 2 dinners (2 4 £18) £1 kids meal 2 cokes and a rekorderling bottle! That was the 1st and last time we went there. Fish and chip shop on site was very nice , the do have specials on the counter. The mini market was reasonable and the staff were very pleasant. All in all This park is very nice, as are the staff. It's just the prices in the pub are ridiculous. Will be returning 100% but will not be using the mash and barrel
September 2023 by Keith S
Nice clean caravan. Good facilities. Friendly staff. Easy bus into Blackpool. Food was good in all of the venues. Reasonable prices for most things. Flat site for the most part therefore easy walking distance to facilities. We are a retured couple but there seemed plenty for kids to do.
September 2023 by Linda Russell
Visited Cala gran for a long weekend. The caravan was lovely, although it wasn?t cleaned properly. There was lolly sticks and rubbish under the cushions in the living room! And other meds left. The entertainment was much to be desired to say the least. Same things each night! The chip shop staff were extremely rude! The reception were lovely and extremely helpful but sadly It was the complete opposite of the staff working in the club and amusements. I used to visit Cala gran a lot growing up and have found memories of this but because of the experience of my recent visit, I won?t be returning.
September 2023 by Doug Pratt
It was our first family holiday in the UK. The location was very nice. Not far from the nearest beach. But it's a half-hour drive if you want to fo to Blackpool pleasure beach. But well worth it.Rooms: We went for the savers caravan as it was our first time. But now we know what to expect we will return next year but will definitely upgrade to a goldNearby activities: Haven has plenty of activities available, but as we were only there for a long weekend, we couldn't do all. So I highly recommend that people go there for at least a week.Food & drinks: There are plenty of places to eat out.
September 2023 by David Nicholls
Just stayed here for 4 nights. Check in was the easiest we have ever had on any campsite in Uk or Abroad. Downloaded the app before arrival and took 1 minute to check in at the entrance gate. Then drove to van and that was it. The site itself seemed fairly quiet for the main school holidays. Not particularly noisy but busy. We did the Hideaway holiday as the extra £100 wasn?t worth it just for swimming. My daughter is 12 and doesn?t want to go in the family rooms no more with all the other screaming kids. Just wants to play in arcade which was quite big with lots of machines. We ate in the mash and barrel twice. Both times got seats no problem. Food okay,just like a spoons meal and not overpriced. Caravan was adequate but the double bed in room seemed tiny so I spent 3 nights sleeping in living area. Van wasn?t cleaned properly with rubbish swept under a single bed. Wasn?t worth complaining about for just the 4 night stay. Parking outside van which was handy to charge the car. The campsite does have its own charging points on car park but every time we drove past non electric cars were parked in the spaces. Obviously the site don?t enforce the rules on electric cars only otherwise they would have been moved. Great location for catching tram into Blackpool. 4 minute drive to a free car park next to tram stop.Overall a pleasant stay. 1st visit to Blackpool for 11 years and glad we went.
September 2023 by Lucy Donald
Being part of Haven I expected exceptional service and care but this is missing here. They didn't explain everything on check-in and we were left floundering with some things. The activity leaders - Nerf and Climbing Wall was exceptional and she is a true credit to the Haven brand. I don't think we will return to this site again
September 2023 by Chris Howard
Great holiday. Price excellent, silver accommodation fab. Bit out of the way but know that when booking. Good entertainment, prices not bad, Sunday lunch offer amazing value, but food matches the price
