What Holiday Parks Does Deborah Meaden Own
So, there I was, sitting in my tent, trying to figure out why my camping stove was being more temperamental than a toddler on a sugar high. I mean, really, it was just a cup o...
So, there I was, sitting in my tent, trying to figure out why my camping stove was being more temperamental than a toddler on a sugar high. I mean, really, it was just a cup of tea I was after, not a gourmet meal! As I was wrestling with the blasted thing, I started to think, "Wouldn't it be nice if someone just took care of all this for me?" And that's when it hit me - Deborah Meaden, the no-nonsense Dragon from the Den, owns holiday parks. Now, I'm not saying she's personally going to come and make my tea (though, let's be honest, that would be amazing), but maybe her parks are the answer to my camping woes.
Deborah Meaden: From Dragons' Den to Holiday Havens
You might know Deborah Meaden from her sharp wit and even sharper business acumen on Dragons' Den. But did you know she's also the proud owner of not one, not two, but three holiday parks? I know, right? Who would've thought the woman who's made a fortune investing in everything from socks to slush puppies also loves a good caravan holiday.
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Let's start with Thornwick Bay, a holiday park in North Yorkshire. It's got everything you could want from a seaside holiday - beautiful beaches, a swimming pool, and even a pub on site. I mean, if Deborah's going to make me do the camping thing, at least she's doing it in style, right? And the best part? It's right next door to Flamingo Land, a theme park with more rollercoasters than I can count on my fingers and toes. I'm sold.
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But Deborah's not stopping at just one park. Oh no, she's gone and snapped up Lakeside Holiday Park in Devon too. This one's a bit more laid-back, with a focus on, well, the lake. It's perfect for a bit of fishing, or just chilling by the water with a good book (or a not-so-good book, no judgment here). And if you fancy a bit of a walk, the South West Coast Path is right on your doorstep. I can almost feel the sea breeze now.
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But wait, there's more! Deborah's also got her hands on Sandy Glade, a holiday park in Cornwall. This one's all about the great outdoors, with acres of woodland to explore and a beach just a stone's throw away. It's the perfect place to blow off some steam (and maybe even pick up some new camping skills, so I can finally master that bloody stove).
So there you have it, folks. Deborah Meaden, the woman who's made a fortune investing in everything from socks to slush puppies, also loves a good caravan holiday. Who would've thought? I know I'll be keeping an eye on her parks - if nothing else, they've given me a newfound appreciation for the art of the holiday park. Now, if only she'd invest in my camping stove...