Fun Family Weekend at Tattershall Lakes Lincolnshire – Tribeca Caravan

A few weeks ago we went for a family weekend holiday away to Tattershall Lakes in Lincoln and had the most amazing time. Honestly, we loved every single minute of our weekend. We arrived on the Friday just after lunch time having driven down from Yorkshire. When we arrived we were greeted at a lovely reception area and the staff were all lovely. It was busy as there were loads checking in. It was effective, quick and we were given everything we could need. I absolutely loved the pack you were given when checking in. We got out keys, entertainment passes, a map directing up to where we were staying and around the park and some information on the Rock the Lakes Festival. We were staying in one of the new Tribeca Caravan. Unable to wait any longer we headed round to the Tribeca Village.

I had never heard of a Tribeca before I came across Away Resorts. They have just launched this brand new style of caravan and it’s incredible. Looking online, it does not prepare you for how amazing these are compared to other styles of caravans. I LOVED the decor, the facilities and everything about it.

There is a definite luxurious feel about the Tribeca. Inside you will find the dining area when you first walk through the french style patio doors. There is a table and chairs for four people to eat at. Next there is the kitchen. The colours in this place are amazing. The kitchen is spacious with everything you’d need for a family, dishwasher, microwave, hob, oven and an awesome retro style fridge. The cupboards are stocked with crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, etc.  The living area had a large screen tv, sofas and two square style seats you could pull out. It was comfortable and a lot more space than you’d get in your usual caravan style.

The main bedroom is huge with blue, grey and lime style decor. It is spacious and luxurious as you’d expect. There is an en-suite bathroom comprising of a toilet and wash hand basin. The large wardrobes and dressing tables are lovely and I did enjoy hanging up the clothes. Another large screen tv on the wall for some chill out time before bed, all with freeview channels. I think the most surprising thing of all in the master bedroom was a free standing bath tub. It’s huge and reminded me of the Flake advert back in the 80’s for those of us old enough to remember. Who didn’t want one of those when they grew up? Unfortunately, I never got one, so this was the next best thing. It also came with a waterproof tv which was also a mirror, very cool. I didn’t quite get around to using the bathtub however, I know, but we were so busy having fun, I just didn’t get around to. Good excuse to go back is what I am thinking.

The main bathroom is just off the living room, next to the kids bedroom. This consists of a large walk in shower, toilet basin and a large heated towel rail. Not quite your usual tight squeeze, it’s pretty big I thought. There are towels provided also.

The highlight of the Tribeca, has to be the kids room. It’s incredible. All decked out in an outdoorsy, forest type theme with den bunk beds. Soooo cool! There are two bunk beds up the ladders and through the entrance. In the space in the corner of these is a wee den with a tv. They also have night lights built in to, they have thought of everything. My youngest two slept up there. They loved sharing as they two don’t share a room back home and watching the tv in bed is something we don’t have at home, so loved it.

Down the ladders is another bed which my oldest slept on. It too has a remote controlled tv for him to watch. Underneath the other one there is a den filled with cushions and a great little area to hang out, read and chill. As you can see they all loved it.

We don’t have tv’s in their rooms, so they were in their element and watching some wimbledon on the tv. The kids thought this was the coolest and it’s great for parents to have some alone time or chill in the bathtub while the kids play in here.

The tribeca is very light and airy with large windows throughout and small blinds which slide up the windows. They look great and are very clever. The windows all open out for some fresh air. The weather was gorgeous while we were there. One of our favourite parts is that the french patio style doors open up so that you can eat outside. It is lovely and a nice touch. There is also the optional extra of hiring a hot tub. They are placed in the little wooden areas at the front. We’d already had a hot tub in our previous place and opted not to have one.

Outside the Tribeca you are in Tribeca village. This is a separate section of the park which doesn’t over look one of the lakes, but it’s only a 2 minute walk. There are no cars within the Tribeca village in the middle, the cars are parked in their allocated parking bays behind each caravan. This makes it safe for the kids to go out play and have a lot of fun. They played football, played with scooters, balance bikes and we even bought a little tennis set from the shop which was great value for money.

The first night we headed to the entertainment complex, The Merlin,  to enjoy a family meal. The entertainment complex consists of a swimming pool, arcade machines, a shop, a huge dining area, a bar called the Spitfire which has a life size replica of one hanging from the ceiling, a park, amphitheatre, water fun, mini golf and more. It has everything you could want and more.

The food was excellent. They had a range of kids meals as well as adults, they even catered for my husband’s gluten free diet. You chose want you want, and order the food and drinks at the bar. You need your entertainment passes with you to be able to order food and drink. They are served quickly and there is a vast range of both alcoholic and soft drinks. I found the prices very reasonable with all 5 of us getting a 2 course meal, dessert of course, 2 drinks, one of which was wine all for just under £50. I think that was good to be eating out in a restaurant style.

The dessert tasted as good as it looks. I’d highly recommend it. It isn’t too busy, loud or crowded even with the entertainment on. It was a thoroughly enjoyable meal, one which we did again on the Sunday evening too. It’s got a lovely relaxed atmosphere that you want with kids.

There are various different entertainment activities on throughout the day and evening. Bingo and dancing, cheerleading, etc for the kids and adults. Due to it being the Rock the Lakes festival when we were there, it was a bit quieter indoors. Do check out what is on, in the documentation when you get checked in.

Robert and I got a beer and sat in the vast outside area and listened to the music, while the kids played in the water fun spray area. They had an absolute ball here. It was fun, it was safe and they just loved it. It was a delight to sit back and watch.