I stayed at the English beach holiday park following its £15million makeover with a massive waterpark and soft-play
'WOW, this is the best house ever,' scream my two kids.
While their reactions slightly rile me — having just decorated both their bedrooms back home — I can see where they are coming from.
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Enjoying a stroll along the beach
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We had buckets of fun at Splash Waterpark, only 50 yards or so from our lodge
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For starters, our eight-man Platinum lodge at Unity Beach in Somerset has a hot tub — and it comes complete with undisturbed views of Brean's windswept coastline and a clear sky at night.
Everything inside is sleek and stylish, with a statement electric fireplace in the centre and Scandi-style wooden furniture that makes the place look more like a fancy prize draw house than a holiday park lodge.
I was staying there with my partner Bianca and two little ones, Frank, six, and Pearl, four.
The fun-packed resort has recently been redeveloped as part of a
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The presenter said: 'There's a misconception that British seaside parks are outdated. Unity Beach proves that's no longer true.'
I can't argue with her.
Even though there was so much to do at the 240-acre resort, we could easily have spent a few hours relaxing in our new home.
As well as a decking area with hot tub, it included a spacious lounge with a giant TV (as well as televisions in every bedroom), a fully-fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, plus two more twin rooms.
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The lodges are really close to most of the activities and restaurants, too.
These include the new Wonky Donkey, which serves brekkie and pub grub such as scampi, lasagne and burgers, and the Sports Cafe, where kids can play arcade favourites and cutting-edge VR games in between bites of pizza, while adults watch live sport on the large screens.
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There's also the revamped Pavilion Theatre, where guests can tuck into wings, loaded fries and kid-sized lighter bites all while watching live game shows and tribute acts.
And with a proper kitchen in our lodge, we could always mix it up with a takeaway from the on-site chippy or Chinese.
Then there's the retro-decorated RJ's, which offers American diner-style classics such as pizzas, wings and build-your-own burgers.
And with a proper kitchen in our lodge, we could always mix it up with a takeaway from the on-site chippy or Chinese.
When we weren't sampling all the food, we had buckets of fun at Splash Waterpark, only 50 yards or so from our lodge.
It costs extra to visit (from £3.25pp) but it's well worth it, with a kids' pool, play areas and plenty of slides.
Ninja Zone
The pre-booked 90-minute pool sessions were just enough for our two, although bigger kids, who can go on all the flumes, might want to stay longer.
Despite tearing around the pool for an hour and a half, Frank and Pearl couldn't wait to go straight to Brean Play indoor soft play afterwards.
If one thing's guaranteed to tire them out, it's soft play.
The area includes the Ninja Zone, with a challenging obstacle course for older kids, and a state-of-the-art ball court with an interactive screen that lets kids play all manner of games.
If that's not enough, there's also the Brean Theme Park, which was again just yards from our lodge.
And I could see why our kids were so desperate to go. The park has a great mix of rides for kids of all ages as well as adults.
Thankfully, Bianca was happy to take Frank on the scarier rollercoasters while I made sure Pearl was OK on the carousels.
You'll have to pay extra for entry, but Unity guests get discounted wristbands meaning it won't end up costing a fortune.
Unity is not all about the kids, though. Adults can have their fair share of fun at the 18-hole golf course.
Whatever you end up doing, there's a good chance you'll finish your day in the hot tub, soaking up all the memories.
Or they might want to try their hand at new must-play sport padel, with Unity being home to Somerset's only two courts.
We barely had enough time to try everything within the resort, let alone to venture out.
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The fun-packed resort has recently been redeveloped as part of a £15million 'Comes Alive in 25' campaign backed by The One Show host Alex Jones, above at Unity Beach
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The nearby Bream Theme Park was is winner for kids
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But for those keen to explore the area, Weston-super-Mare, Burnham pier and Cheddar Gorge are all nearby.
However, try to make it back in time for the evening entertainment, which includes discos and parties for the little ones, games shows and entertainers.
Whatever you end up doing, there's a good chance you'll finish your day in the hot tub, soaking up all the memories.
And you'll certainly be grateful for those comfy beds, too.
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STAYING THERE:
Four nights in a two-bedroom caravan is from £199 in July.
Three nights in a Platinum hot-tub lodge is from £1,200. See hru.co.uk.
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