Savouring Sandbanks - But saving pounds

Sandbanks – as seen on the recent TV series - has become known as Britain’s answer to Monte Carlo – one of the most expensive places in the world to live and a playground for the rich and famous. And for many of the mega-rich owners the seafront properties are just holiday homes where jet-setting owners stay from time to time to enjoy the mild Dorset climate, beautiful scenery and watersports.

But if you’re like most of us and can’t afford a multi-million pound property on Sandbanks, don’t feel you have to miss out altogether on a view of Poole harbour.

Haven Holidays’ Rockley Park Holiday Park is just around the corner from Sandbanks with similar views over Poole Harbour and facilities for boat storage, mooring and watersports.

But prices for a holiday home at Rockley Park start at a much more modest £24,995 rising to around £70-80,000 for a luxury top of the range option.

It might not have a Sandbanks address but you’ll be agreeably surprised at what you might get for your money. Typically a ‘Willerby Richmond’ holiday home, available for £33,500 (including the first year’s site fees) is an extra wide 12’ with a comfortable lounge complete with flat screen TV and DVD, well fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, power shower and separate w.c.

And caravan holiday homes are ready to move into immediately, with appliances, pots and pans and even duvets included.

Sandbanks can’t match Rockley Park when it comes to entertainment and facilities - it’s all very well having a swanky address but what do you do with the children?

At Rockley Park there’s a heated indoor and outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, bowling, multi-sports courts and a range of kid’s clubs and organised activities such as fencing, archery, football coaching and fun sessions in the pool. And there’s lots of entertainment laid on at no extra charge – pantomimes, character shows with Haven favourites Rory the Tiger, Bradley Bear and friends, party dances, talent contests and music, dancing and cabaret.

Buying a holiday home at Rockley Park is much easier too – with no legal fees, stamp duty or chains to worry about you could be enjoying the view within days of your purchase.

For more information about Holiday Home Ownership and Rockley Park and a tour of the show homes visit Havenholidayhomes.co.uk.