Holdens, Bracklesham Bay — caravan swaps & private lets
1 holiday home listed by owners at Holdens, the Island Meadow Parks caravan park on Bracklesham Lane, a short walk from the beaches at Bracklesham Bay and East Wittering. Swap with an owner for a free holiday, or ask about a private let — free, with no commission.
Homes at Holdens
Own a caravan at Holdens? List it free
About Holdens
Holdens Caravan Park sits on Bracklesham Lane in Bracklesham Bay, on the Manhood Peninsula south of Chichester in West Sussex. Island Meadow Parks, the family business that runs it, describes a 40-acre park with around 500 pitches for static caravans and lodges. There are also 15 acres of fields on site for walking and playing.
The park is not on the seafront, but Island Meadow says the Bracklesham and East Wittering beaches are only a 10-minute walk away. East Wittering village is just over a mile off, with a bakery, fishmonger, greengrocer and butcher. Chichester and Portsmouth are both a short drive away.
What's on the park
- Food and drink: a bar and restaurant, which Island Meadow notes is run independently, and a café open in the mornings and on bank holidays.
- Things to do: 15 acres of open fields for walks and games, with the beach, cycle paths and the waterways of Chichester Harbour close by.
Around the Witterings and Chichester
Bracklesham Bay is popular for fishing, and West Wittering's beach is just along the coast. Sailors head for Itchenor and Bosham on Chichester Harbour, and Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve is good for birdwatching. Inland, there's the cathedral city of Chichester, the Weald & Downland Museum, West Dean Gardens and Goodwood, home of the Festival of Speed and the Revival. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard makes a good day out further west.
Swapping and letting at Holdens
If you own a caravan here, you already have what makes a swap work: a holiday home on a park other owners want to visit. List it for free and you can swap weeks with owners elsewhere in the UK, Ireland and Europe, and pay nothing for the holiday. If a swap doesn't line up, you can offer a private let and keep 100% of the rent. Just check your licence agreement and the park's current rules on subletting first.
If you're looking for a stay, message the owner of any home above. You're dealing with a fellow owner who looks after their caravan, not a stranger, and there's no booking fee.
Island Meadow lists a holiday season from 1 March to 31 October, then weekends-only winter use (plus two weeks over Christmas) until mid-February, with the park closed for the last two weeks of February.
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Questions about Holdens
Can I swap my caravan at Holdens for a holiday somewhere else?
Yes. List your Holdens caravan or lodge for free, then message other owners across the UK, Ireland and Europe to arrange a swap. You agree the dates and details directly with each other.
Can I find a private let at Holdens from an owner?
Some owners at Holdens offer private lets as well as swaps. Message the owner directly to ask about dates and price. We don't take any commission.
How far is Holdens from the beach?
Holdens isn't on the seafront, but Island Meadow Parks says the Bracklesham and East Wittering beaches are about a 10-minute walk from the park. It's a handy spot for sea fishing at Bracklesham Bay, and the sands at West Wittering are a short drive along the coast.
Are dogs allowed at Holdens?
Island Meadow Parks' rules say dogs must be kept on a lead at all times on its parks, and its own hire caravans don't take pets. On our site, each owner sets their own rules for their own caravan, so check the listing or ask the owner before you bring a dog.
Can I let my Holdens caravan out privately?
Many owners do, but every park has its own rules on subletting. Check your licence agreement and the park's current rules before you advertise a private let.
Holiday Home Swapping is an independent community of holiday home owners. We're not connected to Holdens or Island Meadow Parks. Park details are taken from the operator's published information and may change, so check with the park for the latest.