Haven slashes prices on July holidays – but you won’t be able to use park’s pubs, pools and restaurants
HAVEN has announced its new guidelines for when guests are able to return later this year after weeks of lockdown.
The company has launched a new Haven Hideaway scheme - with holidays on sale from July.
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The new 'Hideaway' breaks are heavily discounted, but they won't include access to swimming pools, pubs, restaurants and kids' play areas.
Entertainment and activities will also be paused for any bookings under the new scheme.
The new stripped-back holidays are being organised in case the parks have to abide by strict social distancing measures, which would mean that only certain amounts of people are allowed in restaurants, pools and play areas at any given time.
Anyone who has already booked a Haven holiday for this year, before the discounted Hideaway version was launched, will be allowed access to the restaurants, pools and play areas if they have been allowed to open by the government.
A Haven spokesperson told Sun Online Travel: "All new holiday bookings for 2020 will be offered as Haven Hideaway breaks, providing guests with a self-catering accommodation on the coast, access to facilities such as on site supermarkets, launderettes and fast food takeaway outlets.
"At this time, we intend to offer the full Haven experience to guests who have already booked for 2020, however this will be in line with Government advice at that time.
"We still hope to provide these guests with the facilities and activities they have already booked.
"Existing guests will be told four weeks prior to their break what facilities will be available."
Haven parks are currently closed until July 2, following government guidelines.
Haven Hideaway deals for autumn include a four-night stay for £65, while seven nights in the summer start from £280 per family.
Mini markets will still be open for Hideaway breaks, along with launderettes and the option for takeaway food, with self-contained caravans being the option for guests.
Haven holidays in 2021, however, hope to see all normal activities and amenities resumed.
They explain on their website: "As Government restrictions begin to be lifted, we will open the usual Haven activities, pools, restaurants and entertainment. "
Haven has also introduced its "Coronavirus Book with Confidence Guarantee" which covers any bookings in 2020 and 2021 if they are disrupted by coronavirus.
This includes the park being closed, government restrictions on travel or being unable to travel due to sickness or isolation.
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