Beautiful Butlins van

HOTEL OVERVIEW
Okay, so I’ll be honest – when I first heard “Beautiful Butlins van” I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this place absolutely surprised me in the best way possible. It’s tucked away on Roman Bank in Skegness, and you know what? The location actually works really well because you’re close enough to hear the waves but far enough from the main Butlins chaos that you can actually get some peace and quiet when you want it.
The whole concept is pretty brilliant, actually – they’ve taken this vintage caravan and transformed it into something that feels both nostalgic and genuinely comfortable. I mean, it’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea (my mum would probably take one look and ask where the proper bathroom is), but if you’re looking for something different from the usual Premier Inn experience, this hits the spot. The attention to detail is what gets me – whoever set this up clearly cares about the little things. The bedding is actually decent quality, not the scratchy stuff you’d expect, and there’s proper heating which matters more than you’d think when you’re basically staying in a fancy caravan near the Lincolnshire coast. The whole setup feels surprisingly spacious inside, though I’d definitely recommend it more for couples than families with teenagers who need their own space.
What I really appreciate is how they’ve managed to capture that British seaside holiday vibe without making it feel cheap or gimmicky. You’re literally a stone’s throw from the beach, and honestly, waking up and being able to walk to the seafront in about five minutes with a proper coffee in hand – that’s worth something. The parking situation is straightforward (always a relief), and check-in was refreshingly simple. I stayed during a quieter period in late spring, so I can’t speak to how mental it gets during peak summer season, but I imagine it books up pretty quickly given how unique it is. The whole experience reminded me why I love these quirky British accommodations – there’s something genuinely charming about staying somewhere that someone clearly put thought and personality into, rather than just another cookie-cutter room. Plus, let’s be real, the novelty factor makes for great photos and even better stories when you get home.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS


Reviews
Staff: 8.8
Comfort: 8.8
Location: 8.3
Facilities: 9.2
Cleanliness: 7.9
Value for money: 8.8
M_b from United Kingdom
Onsite theme park and exits directly on to the beech 🎉
Fiona from United Kingdom
Location, & all communication with the owner was great.The living space was very comfortable and we equipped , once cleaned. We did have a traumatic experience in the Pig and Whistle but that wasn't any thing to do with the accommodation.
Andrew from United Kingdom
n/a
Ruben from United Kingdom
Everything
Riley
Christopher from United Kingdom
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SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Skegness Pier: 4.9 km
- Tower Gardens: 5 km
- Lincolnshire Wolds: 12 km
- Skegness Clock Tower: 5 km
- Huttoft Playing Field: 13 km
- Captain Kids Adventure Play: 4.9 km
Natural Beauty:
- Lake Hill View Lakes: 7 km
Beaches in the Neighborhood:
- Skegness Beach: 3.9 km
- Winthorpe Beach: 1.7 km
- Wolla Bank Beach: 7 km
- Ingoldmells Beach: 1.1 km
- Chapel St. Leonards Beach: 3.3 km
Public transit:
- Train Walls Lane: 1.5 km
- Train Skegness Railway Station: 5 km
Closest Airports:
- RAF Coningsby: 43 km
- RAF Waddington: 64 km
ROOMS
- Caravan with 1 full bed, 2 × 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults


FACILITIES
Spa:
- Kids' pool
- Locker rooms
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Waterslide
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
View:
- Garden view
Bedroom:
- Wardrobe or closet
General:
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Convenience store on site
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Kitchen:
- High chair
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Guest bathroom
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities:
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Bingo Additional charge
- Archery Additional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Movie nights Additional charge
- Stand-up comedy Additional charge
- Beach
- Water park Additional charge
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club
- Water sports facilities on site Additional charge
- Nightclub/D J
- Entertainment staff
- Mini golf Additional charge
- Diving Additional charge Off-site
- Bowling Additional charge Off-site
- Cycling
- Darts
- Karaoke
- Ping-pong
- Playground
- Game room
- Fishing Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Fireplace
- Sitting area
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Hearing accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Clothes rack
Transportation:
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Languages Spoken:
- English
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- DVD player
- TV
Business Facilities:
- Fax/Photocopying
Front Desk Services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- ATM on site
Indoor swimming pool Free!:
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
Entertainment & Family Services:
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Parking Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Accessible parking


HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out:
- From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Children & Beds:
- Children of all ages are welcome.
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
HOTEL ADDRESS
Roman Bank, Lincolnshire, PE25 1NJ, United Kingdom
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