All on site accommodation is in apartments, which have one or two bedrooms (sleeping two per room in single beds) as well as a sofabed in the lounge/kitchen area.
Accommodation grades
Standard
Offering good value for money, standard apartments have a TV, a bathroom with bath and shower and a lounge area.
Club
Club apartments have all the facilities of standard, but include a complimentary tea and coffee pack, iron, daily newspaper token and 2pm check in.
Studios
Studios accommodate just two people in a double bed. They have a small kitchenette with a toaster, microwave, kettle and TV. The bathroom has a full-length bath and shower.
All on site accommodation includes event passes for the number of beds in the chalet (i.e. 2 for a studio, 4 or 6 for the others).
Self-Catering & Half Board
You can choose between the convenience of half board and the flexibility of self-catering.
Pontins charge as follows:
- £75/adult (Age 14+)
- £37.50/child (Age between 4 and 13; under 4s are free).
When you book simply add the number of half board places you would like and pay at the checkout page along with your chalet deposit.
The accommodation for self-catering and half board comes in two grades, standard and club. All accommodation has a fitted kitchen including a toaster, microwave, kettle and basic utensils.
Children
Except for when registered in the appropriate Word Alive programme sessions, children may not be left alone without full adult supervision. Whilst every care is taken children remain the responsibility of their parents or guardians at all times. At least one adult (over 18) must occupy each unit of accommodation. Children should not be left unattended in their accommodation.
Dietary requirements
Pontins can usually cater for special dietary requirements.
- Wide range of food available
- Healthy and vegetarian options
- Tea, coffee and soft drinks included
Please note that breakfast and evening meal is provided, including evening meal on the day of arrival and breakfast on the day of departure.
Disabled guests
There are a limited number of accommodation units that have been modified for wheelchair users.
Please contact Word Alive to discuss any special requirements at the time of booking so that the most suitable accommodation can be arranged.
Price Guide
Studios (2 people)
Standard (4-6 people)
Club (4-6 people)
On site discounts
Discount for CU & international students
Places available from £145! A limited number of units have been discounted and reserved for students. Standard self-catering apartments sleeping 4 people are available for £580 or £145 each for 4 people. You can only book per apartment. CU bookings open on 31st August 2023.
Low income discount
We offer a bursary towards coming to Word Alive when the main income earner receives either Universal Credit, Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, has a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate or receives certain types of housing benefit. The bursary is £100 for each person attending Word Alive who is dependent on that low income, up to a maximum of £500. For example, a qualifying couple with two children would get a £400 reduction on their accommodation cost.
When you book you will have the option to choose ‘low income bursary’. You will then need to state the type of support or allowance you receive, of which you will need to send us proof. You will also need to fill in how many dependents are attending, for the cost of your unit to be reduced accordingly. Please note that the bursary is limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. We are unable to offer reduced price half board meals.
Full details here.