Just arrived back from a four night stay at Marton Mere Holiday village (Haven). What can I say....well worth the money I paid!
I know that going round about school holiday times can be pricey (then again the entertainment put on is better)but I feel we got a bargain.
There were four adults in our party and one infant who's 3. My nephew thoroughly enjoyed himself and there was plenty to keep him entertained, we didnt do anything round the camp during the day as its so close to Blackpool ,we travelled there everyday to do something different. However the itenary we were given upon arrival was full of things to keep kids entertained if you did want to hang about during the day.
The caravan we had was very clean and had everything in it we needed.
The only flaw I have with the park itself is that it could be pretty pricey onsite.....namely the bar and bar food! The onsite shop was also pretty expensive but if you do your homework there's a 24 hour Asda and a Tesco just a few minutes up the road, where we bought most of our shopping and made food in the caravan. Also if you venture out into Blackpool (which I'm assuming is why your at Marton Mere) theres plenty of places to eat out.
The staff seemed friendly enough and the entertainment was alright (not everyones cup of tea but defo good for the kids).
I know sometimes Haven can be a bit hit and miss and there are a few people who are not happy AT ALL but Ive been on four separate occassions to several different parks and never once had a real issue. Your holiday is what you make of it and a caravan park is hardly a 5* all inclusive cruiseliner type holiday.
Might I also add that the staff are not unpaid babysitters so you shouldn't expect them to sort out any issues you have with other children at the park or theie parents....my advice is to keep a better eye on your kids!!
In my opinion if you want something cheap (shop around a week can make all the difference), cheerful and relatively close to local ammentities then Marton Mere is ideal

I dont think that this resort is safe for children it is surrounded by a council estate and there are alot of rough teenagers coming to the resort to use the amusement arcade.

I would never go back to this resort even if they paid me we had a really bad experience.

I complained to Haven Holidays and they treated me as if I was a worthless piece of scum - not a respectable paying guest - terrible company - terrible resort.

My husband and I went last September with our 2 young boys 6 and 2. We had a fantastic time. We went with the Sun holiday cost £90 wasn't expecting much but was nicely surprised, yes the caravan was basic but clean and was situated very close to the entertainment site the boys loved the shows especially the Bradley Bear show and lets face it if the kids are happy who are we to complain. The supermarket on site was well stocked and not badly priced.The only thing to put me off going again is Blackpool itself full of hen and stag groups and stinks of urine (not that the kids noticed), not much to do but if your doing for a long weekend it's perfect.

Spent a weekend with my two sons 4 and 6, they had a super time, definately one of the best Havens, This place is great for families and a great base for Blackpool and the Lake District.

for some reason this site would only let me put 5 stars but is not deserving of any stars.

I Pressed the the stars by mistake, from my experience anyone giving martin mere haven holiday camo a good review must be an employee. (no stars)

The site is depressing, dirty, filthy toilets, unfriendly unmotivated staff, poor food and service and full of thugs. Security who are useless and could not give a toss who enters. we didnt feel safe -I would warn anyone to stay well away -we left a night early it was that bad.

The worst, grubbiest place i have ever stayed in my life.

went to marton mere at the end of august and really enjoyed it nothing like what some of the reviews were saying children liked everything there and as it is so close to blackpool there is always something to do or somewhere to go bus services very good and well priced and staff very helpful the weather was rayher harsh but what do u expect in the uk would recomend this park to everyone

Have just spent 2 nights at Marton Mere . Had to complain about the cleanliness of the toilets (they were filthy) . The reception staff didn't want to know and the male receptionist was particularly unhelpful.We ended up going across to a supermarket where everything was clean. We tried the Caravan Club which has good sized pitches and above all cleanliness.So I guess we all live and learn and we will never use Marton Mere again.

Paid for prestige caravan, it was tiny with stains on carpet . The Marton Mere evening entertainment was so bad i think i could have a singing career and i cant even sing but it hasnt stopped Havens staff. Also at the cafe bar i was served a warm bottle of white wine not a way to serve an expensive bottle of wine.

MAKE SURE ANY VALUABLES ARE SECURED.
went to marton mere haven and on first night my mountain bike was stolen and security on site acted like it was a regular occurance and was not that helpful, i would also not recomment the food there, i ordered slow cooked bbq ribs and they where so tough i couldnt cut nevermind eat them, probably microwaved. However, my children did enjoy the swimming, arcade and showbar.

Just returned from a weekend at Marton Mere Holiday Village, went on a Sun Holiday. The van allocated was very clean but basic with no microwave or central heating but in an ideal location to get the bus to Blackpool which runs every 30 minutes. We all had a great time and are going again in October. Had to have a sink unblocked whilst there but it was attended to within the hour

Marton Mere is the best haven resort I have ever been to we have been twice and are going again in July. Superior Caravans are lovely and well worth the extra money. Try it you wont be disappointed.

Was on a Sun 9.50 holiday, did not bother upgrading for the time we actually spent in the van as we were out most of the day. Cooker, Microwave and all aplliances worked and were clean and tidy - we did wash all utensils ourselves again though. Bus was good, every 30 minutes from site into Blackpool and park was quite busy though not noisy

Had a good time in Blackpool and the Van was both clean and comfortable. No noise at night despite it being a very large site. Buses run regularly into Blackpool which also now has a much improved shopping precinct with Debenhams and H&M amongst many other shops.

we go away to Marton Mere Holiday village a couple of times a year we have not been to haven this year as we went to bulgaria and my children were gutted that we had not been as they like to catch up with friends and have a good time there there are always loads of kids so it is easy for kids to make new friends