1. Your agreement is with
Invest East Lindsey Limited and is the operating company of the holiday park shown on our website. References to ‘the Company’, ‘we’, ‘us’ and ‘our’ in these terms and conditions are to this company. References to ‘you’ in these terms and conditions are to you, as the person making this booking and, where applicable, to every member of your party.
2. These terms and conditions
These terms and conditions and those relating to the ‘Cancellation Protection Plan’ (if applicable) will be incorporated into your booking when we have received full or part payment from you. We are unable to accept bookings from anyone under the age of 18.
3. Alterations to your booking
Your booking shall be in accordance with the details confirmed at the time of booking.
Your booking shall be non-transferable and non-alterable within 14 days of your holiday start date. You may make alterations to your booking up to 14 days before your holiday start date. You may change your accommodation to another within the same calendar year subject to availability and payment of a non-refundable £20 administration fee and any outstanding difference in price.
If you wish us to make an alteration to your booking we will use reasonable endeavours to accommodate your request but no guarantee can be given.
4. Our service to you
We do all that we can to ensure you enjoy your holiday. However, occasionally problems occur and if they do or you have any concerns or complaints about your holiday when staying with us please contact the Park bookings team immediately who will respond to you as soon as possible. If, once you have returned from your holiday you still have any concerns or complaints, you can contact our customer care team via email at info@kingfishercaravan park.org.uk or by writing to us at Bookings, Kingfisher Caravan Park, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 1PG. All complaints should be from the lead name on the booking and contain your booking reference number. Our customer care team will ensure your complaint is fully investigated and ask the park to respond to you directly within 14 days.
5. Cancellation by you
Should you need to cancel your booking you should advise us immediately by telephone and then confirm this cancellation in writing to us by post, or email to bookings@kingfishercaravanpark.co.uk quoting your booking reference number. Your cancellation will only be effective as at the date we receive your written confirmation. Our cancellation charges are those detailed below.
Cancellation Charges.
Period before arrival date:
Cancellation charges as a % total cost
More than 30 days
Loss of deposit
30 – 22 days – 50%
21 – 15 days – 60%
14 – 8 days – 80%
7 days or under – 100%
If you need to cut short your holiday after it has commenced, we regret that we are unable to refund any monies paid.
6. Cancellation or changes by us
In exceptional circumstances, we may have to cancel or change some aspects of your booking. If we do so, we will tell you as soon as possible prior to your holiday date and you may choose to either:
1. Accept the changes offered by us
2. Receive a full refund
3. Accept an alternative holiday with us at the same price.
We do not pay compensation in circumstances where we have to cancel your booking including those arising from Force Majeure. Force Majeure means circumstances beyond our control including (but not limited to) industrial disputes, natural disasters, fire, technical problems, bad weather and acts of government.
If you need to cut short your holiday after it has commenced, we regret that we are unable to refund any monies paid.
7. Paying for your holiday
A payment of not less than 20% is required as a non-refundable deposit at the time of booking. Any balance due shall be paid not less than 56 days before your holiday start date or immediately if arrival is within 56 days. If payment is not made by this date then we will assume that your holiday has been cancelled and we may re-sell the holiday to another guest. We reserve the right to pass on any costs or bank charges we incur if we have to resubmit a cheque for payment or a cheque is declined for non-payment. Cheques will not be accepted as a method of payment if your arrival date is less than 60 days from Kingfisher Caravan Park receiving the cheque. All Cheques should be sent to Bookings Dept, Kingfisher Caravan Park, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 1PG.
8. Prices
All prices are current at the time of publishing and we guarantee that the price of your holiday will be as agreed and shown on your holiday booking confirmation. However we reserve the right to alter or amend our published prices so long as we notify you of any difference before you book. All prices shown are inclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate at the time of payment.
9. Special offers and discounts
Discounts and special offers may be made in conjunction with our published prices. The cost per holiday, after any discounts, will vary by grade and must be a minimum of £200 per week for a Standard, for a Bronze £220 and for a Silver £240. Minimum price points, after any discounts, for a short break are £150 for a Standard, for a Bronze, £160 and for a Silver £170. All discounts and special offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn without prior notice. Special offers cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion and will only be honoured if mentioned at the time of booking. The price confirmed at the time of booking is the price you will pay, discounts cannot be applied retrospectively. Only one offer per booking.
10. Arrival and departure times
Check-in and key collection will be open from 4pm. If you arrive after 6pm on your date of arrival it is likely that your welcome pack and keys will be left with park security If you believe you are likely to arrive after 10pm on the day of your arrival then you must inform us. If you do not inform us and/or your intended holiday home is not occupied by 9am on the day after your arrival date we will treat your booking as cancelled and may re-let the holiday home to another guest. No refund will be paid in such instance. You are required to depart your holiday home by 10am on your departure date.
11. Standard of behaviour in our parks
Our parks are used primarily by families and we would ask that the behaviour of you and your party reflects this fact. Noisy, offensive or inappropriate behaviour or actions likely to cause harm to any other guest, members of our staff or anyone’s property at the holiday park will not be tolerated and we reserve the right to refuse entry to and/or eject any person who, in the reasonable opinion of the management of the park, does not comply with these standards of behaviour. No refunds will be issued in these circumstances. If, in the reasonable opinion of the management of the park, we believe that you or a member of your party may not comply with the above, on entry to the park, we reserve the right to refuse entry or not to hand over accommodation to any person or groups of persons at our discretion. In such cases, a full refund will be issued to the lead name on the booking. All children must be properly supervised by parents or guardians throughout your holiday, including any park-organised activities. We reserve the right to deny access to our facilities and/or any children’s activities if, in the reasonable opinion of the management of the park, we believe that any child or children will be unduly disruptive.
12. Number of your party
The total number in your party (including children and babies) must not exceed the maximum capacity of the accommodation as advertised. In most cases, this will be no more than six or eight depending on the size of the accommodation concerned. In the event that these numbers are exceeded, we reserve the right to exclude or refuse entry to any or all members of your party from the holiday park. Where half or more of the party is aged between 17 and 25, you must tell us when you book. We have the right to refuse your booking or cancel after bookings have been checked and/or we reserve the right to refuse entry or not to hand over accommodation to any person or groups of persons at our discretion.
13. VISOR
We do not accept bookings from or allow anyone to stay on any of our holiday parks who is listed on the Violent and Sex Offenders Register (or any register which supersedes this). By making a booking, you are confirming that no one in your party is on this Register.
14. Single sex parties
We do not normally accept bookings from ‘all male’ or ‘all female’ parties and have the right to cancel any online booking that breaches our terms upon checking before the holiday arrival date and/or we reserve the right to refuse entry or not to hand over accommodation to any person or groups of persons at our discretion.
15. Your holiday
As our park is a holiday park we do not accept bookings if you want to stay for work or use the park to travel to work or for residential use. All adults booked must appear on the electoral roll at the address given when booking or provide evidence of their permanent address such as a utility bill if requested. Commercial vehicles will not be permitted to enter our holiday parks. You must bring ID with you as you may be asked for this on arrival or during your stay.
16. Groups
Family and friends who live at the same address or know each other or who travel together will be considered as making a group booking even if they have made separate bookings. Group bookings (whether made by 1 person or a number of people) of 3 or more holiday homes must be made through our Booking Team by calling 01754 879228 Ext 2.
If this is not done, we will cancel any bookings that are part of a group booking. In this instance a full refund will be given. The lead booker for a group is responsible for the conduct of the other members of the group and for ensuring they comply with these terms and conditions. We may require the lead booker to provide a deposit as security in the event of any damage by any member of the group.
17. Guests with specific needs
Some of our holiday homes offer specific accommodation suitable for holidaymakers with wheelchairs or who may have mobility difficulties. However certain accommodation and locations may not be suitable. If your party includes someone with specific requirements please let us know at the time of booking.
18. Allergies
If any member of your party has an allergy to pets we would strongly recommend that you do not book accommodation which accepts pets. We cannot guarantee that pets have never occupied any of our accommodation.
19. Smoking Policy
It is illegal to smoke inside enclosed public buildings and you and other members of your party are requested to smoke only in those areas which have been clearly designated as such. Smoking is also forbidden in all of our holiday accommodation; however we cannot guarantee that any accommodation has been smoke free.
20. Pets
Most dogs are welcome at our parks and in specific accommodations with a maximum of two dogs per booking. Some breeds of dog including those listed in the Dangerous Dog Act 1991 are not allowed. Please provide us with the details of the breed of your dog when you book with us. Other pets may be permitted at the discretion of the Park Manager, please check when booking. There is a charge of £40 per week and £25 per short break per pet. Assistance dogs for disabled guests are exempt from these requirements and charges. Pets must be kept on a lead at all times and you must clean up after your pet. Pets (other than assistance dogs) are not allowed in any of our park facilities or play areas. Pets should not be left unattended in holiday homes or elsewhere on the park and must not be allowed on bedding or seating. If we reasonably believe your pet is causing a nuisance on the holiday park or causing damage to the holiday home you will be required to remove it from the park and/or we reserve the right to refuse entry.
21. Special requests
We will do our best to meet any special requests; however, we are unable to guarantee the fulfilment of these requests. Special requests do not form part of the booking contract and are not a condition of booking.
22. Use of your holiday home
You are required to take good care of your holiday home whilst you occupy it. At the end of your holiday you must leave your holiday accommodation cleaned and tidy and free of all rubbish which must have been placed in the bins on the parks. We will take legal action to recover the cost of damage sustained during your occupation and any additional cleaning charges we incur in respect of your failure to comply. We reserve the right to enter your accommodation, at any reasonable time during your stay, in order to inspect the condition of the accommodation or without notice in the event of emergency.
The Company does not accept any responsibility for the theft or loss of your personal possessions whilst on our parks or whilst you are in your holiday home and you should take appropriate security measures to ensure against theft and or loss.
23. Availability of facilities
Occasionally we need to close or withdraw certain facilities (e.g. for safety, maintenance or other reasons beyond our control). No refund will be offered if this is the case.
24. Your car
You should comply with speed limits, parking and other traffic regulations on our parks. All vehicles are brought onto the holiday park at their owners risk and the Company does not accept responsibility for loss or damage to these except where it is caused by our negligence or fault.
25. Marketing accuracy
Whilst every care is taken to ensure that the details on our website are correct at the time of being published, the images shown are for illustration purposes only and the details may be subject to alteration from one park to another. The photography on our website is to be used as a guide and some might not be of the park itself. The ‘Out and About’ sections contain options for off-park entertainment. Please check with the operators for relevant opening times.
26. Filming and photography
We undertake our own promotional filming & photography. Every effort is made to ensure filming does not intrude into or affect any holiday activity and that it is clear to guests that filming/photography is taking place. We will not accept responsibility if, contrary to your wishes, you appear on film or in photographs and we are unable to make any financial awards.
27. Data Protection
The information you give us in connection with your booking is held securely on our computer system and dealt with in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. By providing us with this information you are deemed to accept this and to have the consent of all members of your party to this. We keep this information to help us improve our service to you and to provide you with information about our holidays and services by telephone, e-mail, post and SMS and to keep you informed of our latest news and offers. If you would prefer not to receive this information from Kingfisher Caravan Park then please contact us at Bookings, Kingfisher Caravan Park, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 1PG. Further details relating to our privacy policy can be found on our website.