Escape to a Fishing Holiday … for a safe and secure break
Easing out of lockdown and getting closer to nature as the weather improves …
Acorn Holiday Park, Pisces Country Park and Stonham Barns Park all have one thing in common – they are all fishing holiday venues that are attracting additional interest from people looking to escape to their first holiday or break at the end of lockdown 3.
Bookings have increased at all three venues, owned by Starglade Leisure, as individuals and families are looking to get a break away from home that is safe and secure in the middle of a countryside setting. Acorn Holiday Park and Pisces Country Park, located next to each other, at Welney in Cambridgeshire (on the Norfolk border), and Stonham Barns Park, at Stonham Aspal in Suffolk, are all opening for domestic holidays (as from 12 April). Trips from this time have been allowed if people stay in self-contained, self-catered accommodation (like holiday lodges) – with their household members only.
Bookings peaked during last summer as a result of an influx of holiday makers choosing to go back to nature and now, after the third and hopefully final lockdown, it looks as if most people considering holidays this summer will again be staying safe and predominantly in the UK. The East of England is known for its beautiful landscapes, sunny weather and a whole world of interesting places to visit. This makes it the ideal destination for a family getaway.
There is an Open Weekend at Pisces Country Park on 5/6 June (10am-5pm) during which visitors can find out more about owning their own holiday lodge where fishing is available 12 months of the year.
Stonham Barns Park offers the ultimate break in the countryside but it is also within easy reach of the coast. A complete family activity destination set in over 160 acres of parkland, it is the place to escape and unwind.
Acorn Holiday Park and Pisces Country Park are also part of a magnificent 20-acre site featuring landscaped lawns, scrubs and wooded areas. It is an ideal location for those who enjoy peace and tranquillity and above all getting away from everyday life.
The holiday accommodation at the venues includes tents, bell tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans and lodges. Camping and touring at Stonham Barns Park is due to reopen on 17 May (subject to Government approval).
Speaking about the re-opening of the three sites, Owner Alan Forward said: ‘We have received a large number of bookings from people who live in the East of England who want to break out from their homes where they have spent most of the last year in lockdown. Everyone needs a break away to reset and it seems as though the pull to the countryside is strong. Many are looking for a relaxing fishing holiday or break where they can recharge and refresh in a safe environment. People are understandably cautious about travel and holidays. Maybe next year will be different but the feeling is that for 2021 the temptation to stay local and in the country is still strong.’
Acorn Holiday Park and Pisces Country Park were acquired by Starglade Leisure in 2019 and 2020 and since then significant investment has been made in the park facilities. Stonham Barns Park has been owned by Starglade since 2011. The holiday home accommodation on offer at all three venues is being updated with many new units being added to replace older stock. At the same time, improvements are being made to the parks’ infrastructures and specialist conservation work is being continued to enhance the grounds and lakes.
The increased interest in fishing at the two holiday parks has been enhanced by programmes such as ITV’s Monster Carp which ran through the summer and autumn of 2020 with trips to Thailand, Hungary, the Netherlands – and later in the UK when Covid-19 introduced extensive travel restrictions. Also, Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing on BBC 2 which features two Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse who showcase some outstanding UK fishing.
Luxury furnished holiday lodges are available to rent at Acorn Holiday Park, to buy at Pisces Country Park and to rent and buy at Stonham Barns Park.
Prices start from £50 per night for fishing breaks and from £34,995 for a fully furnished luxury holiday home. Most lodge accommodation is situated beside a lake.
For more information please call 0800 048 5326 or visit www.holidayparkhomes.co.uk or
call Pisces Country Park direct on 01354 610257 to find out more about the Open Weekend.
