Delta Glade Static Caravan Reviewed

The 2025 Atlas Avanti 1 static caravan, a model designed for affordability, is reviewed following the news of Atlas Leisure Homes entering administration in early March 2025. Despite the manufacturer's closure, units are still available at dealerships and holiday parks, making the review relevant for prospective buyers. This two-bedroom model distinguishes itself by maximizing space, storage, and style in each room, opting for a two-bedroom layout over a three-bedroom alternative to achieve this. The caravan features a side entrance leading into a central corridor that separates the sleeping and living areas. The kitchen and dining area are positioned to the left of the entrance, with a half-height partition wall visually dividing the dining space from the lounge. The L-shaped kitchen, though not exceptionally large, provides ample surface area and a generously sized sink and drainer. It includes a four-burner hob with a glass splashback and an extractor fan. The cabinetry, finished in oak with matt black metal handles, offers significant storage with seven large cupboards, accommodating various kitchen items. The dining table, made of the same oak as the cabinetry, seats four with beige chairs, complementing the overall decor. A stylish dresser with a double cupboard base and oak slat-supported floating shelves marks the transition between the dining and lounge areas, offering both aesthetic appeal and functionality. The lounge is furnished with two beige, brushed-cotton two-seater sofas angled towards a large, optional double-opening patio door and an entertainment wall. The decor incorporates a coastal influence, contributing to a holiday atmosphere. The entertainment wall features slatted oak panels, two storage cupboards, and shelves, with integrated sockets and HDMI cabling for a neat technological setup. An optional footstool provides additional storage. Lighting in the lounge includes a feature lamp with a large filament bulb in a geometric matt black metal casing and soft floodlights in the dining area. Large windows throughout the caravan, particularly by the dining area, ensure natural light floods the interior, including the corridor. The accommodation area includes a shower room accessible from both the corridor and the master bedroom, functioning as an en-suite or a family shower room. This shower room spans the full width of the space, illuminated by a Velux roof light, and features a large oval basin set into an oak-finished cabinet with stylish slats and a large, black-rimmed mirror. The master bedroom houses a king-size bed with a marine blue headboard against the side wall, framed by oak slats that also appear opposite the bed, forming a dressing table with a large circular mirror, a drawer set, and a marine blue stool. Shelves above the dressing table and headboard, along with under-bed storage, enhance practicality. Bedside tables with oak tops and matt black metal legs flank the bed. A wardrobe with two sliding mirror-glazed doors, framed in matt black, adds a touch of luxury typically found in higher-end holiday homes. The twin bedroom at the rear of the caravan presents a unique layout where the two single beds are parallel but have headboards at opposite ends. This configuration is facilitated by the placement of a wardrobe at the foot of one bed and the en-suite access. The headboards in this room mimic the style of the master bedroom, featuring oak slats and a shelf in a smaller scale. The en-suite for the twin bedroom is a compact yet functional washroom equipped with a toilet, basin, and mirrored storage unit. Despite Atlas Leisure Homes' administration, the 2025 Atlas Avanti 1 is highlighted as a well-appointed and practical static caravan, offering unexpected quality and design for its price point. Its unique layout, practical features, and coastal-inspired decor make it a notable option in the affordable static caravan market. #StaticCaravan #AtlasAvanti #CaravanReview #HolidayHomeDesign #InteriorDesign #AffordableLiving #LeisureHomes #TwoBedroomCaravan

This blog post reviews the 2018 Swift Atlantique static caravan, focusing on its features, design, and suitability for first-time buyers. The Atlantique range, introduced in 2017, is available in four models, with the 28ft x 12ft two-bedroom version being the subject of this review. The exterior construction features bonded sandwich walls, which are clad in either aluminium or Canexcel, with options for woodgrain textured sandy beige or environmental green finishes. The roof utilizes prefabricated trusses with black steel pantiles and distinctive molded GRP bargeboards, including an overhang and inset LED downlights for front deck illumination. The front of the caravan includes a large sliding patio door and twin top-opening hopper style windows to maximize natural light in the lounge; an optional extra of French-style doors was present in the reviewed model. All windows are uPVC with security locks, and the caravan benefits from Thermaglas double-glazing. The Atlantique is built on a Fusion fully galvanized chassis with a 10-year warranty. Insulation is comprehensive, with 50mm in the floor, 90mm in the roof, and 30mm in the walls, complemented by lagged pipework to prevent frost damage and a central heating system powered by a gas combi-boiler. The interior design of the lounge emphasizes brightness and airiness, enhanced by a full-height pitched ceiling and LED downlights. A combination unit serves as a focal point, with optional space for an electric fire, shelves, a mirror, and a long shelf for a flat-panel TV. The unit also features a panel designed to resemble reclaimed, bleached planks, contributing to a ‘coastal feel’. An L-shaped sofa in beige and blue, which includes a pull-out sofa bed, along with a free-standing coffee table, defines the seating area. Curtains are deep blue, fully lined, and hung on chromed rods. While a laminated floor is standard, a fully fitted carpet with underlay is an optional extra, indicating a strategic choice to maintain an attractive price point. The kitchen area, separated from the lounge by the sofa, is a C-shaped layout finished in light oak laminate. It comes equipped with a glass-fronted oven and grill, a stainless steel cooker hood with an external extractor, a four-burner gas hob with a glass splashback, and a stainless steel sink with a mixer tap. Space is provided for an under-counter fridge and a microwave in the wall units. The kitchen features 30mm white worktops and ample storage cabinets. The dining area includes two upholstered bench seats that match the lounge sofa, promoting design continuity. Moving to the sleeping quarters, a corridor with coat hooks leads to the shower room and bedrooms. The shower room contains a large cubicle with a thermostatic shower, a dual-flush toilet positioned for space efficiency, and a pedestal handbasin. A low-slung radiator-cum-towel rack and a mirrored shelf are also present. Larger models offer en-suite facilities. The twin bedroom, though compact, includes two Duvalay-mattressed beds, a low table, wall-mounted cabinets, and an opening window. A half-size wardrobe offers hanging space. The master double bedroom, located at the rear, features a centrally placed bed with a decorative panel headboard, shelves, cupboards, bedside cabinets, and reading lamps. The bed has a Duvalay mattress and accessible under-bed storage. A large window provides light and ventilation. Matching soft furnishings maintain the caravan's aesthetic. A half-height wardrobe and a vanity shelf with a mirror, power socket, lighting, and a small stool complete the master bedroom. The bedrooms are carpeted in a mid-brown Berber style. In conclusion, the Swift Atlantique range is positioned as an appealing option for first-time buyers or those with budget considerations, offering a bright and contemporary design. The pricing strategy, however, results in some basic amenities like a fridge, microwave, and lounge carpet being offered as optional extras. The caravan’s key positive attributes are its bright and airy 'coastal' design, spacious lounge, and comfortable master bedroom. Areas for improvement include the absence of a shaver socket in the bathroom and the omission of a microwave and simple fridge as standard inclusions. #StaticCaravan #SwiftAtlantique #CaravanReview #HolidayHome #FirstTimeBuyer #InteriorDesign #CoastalDesign #AffordableLiving #DuvalayMattress

Pemberton, a well-established manufacturer of holiday homes with over six decades of experience, has released its latest model, the two-bedroom Brompton static caravan. This 42ft x 13ft single unit is built on a pre-galvanized, twin-axle chassis and offers customers a choice of external cladding options including Canexel, vinyl, aluminum, and timber, all complemented by a pitched roof clad in pantile-effect Plastisol coated galvanized steel. Standard features enhance comfort and efficiency, including PVC-U double glazing, gas combi central heating with thermostatic radiator valves, and low-energy lighting. The Brompton provides three entry points: a front door opening into a hallway, French doors in the lounge's end wall, and a sliding patio door in the dining area. Upon entering the hallway through the front door, one turns left into the kitchen and dining area. The lounge is situated beyond these areas, separated by a pair of sliding doors. The lounge is furnished with a sofa bed and two armchairs, along with several display cabinets. A remote-controlled flame-effect electric fireplace is positioned on the home's front wall, with a TV point above it. The separation of the lounge from the kitchen and dining area by sliding doors creates a cozy atmosphere, while the vaulted ceiling, French doors, and window units in the end, front, and rear walls ensure a bright and airy living space. The L-shaped kitchen features a sink unit along the home’s back wall, with options for a compact dishwasher, washer dryer, or washing machine instead of standard cupboard storage. The kitchen also includes additional base units, a built-in oven, and a four-burner hob, topped with a curved glass fume extractor. A notable detail is the absence of tiling between the hob and extractor, with only a low-height splashback and textured wallpaper that could potentially be affected by cooking fumes. However, standard inclusions such as an under-counter fridge, an integrated microwave, and a large Velux-style rooflight in the ceiling are commendable. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area, furnished with a glass-topped table featuring cross-timber legs and four padded-back chairs. Moving from the kitchen back into the hallway leads to the night-time accommodation. The second bedroom, the first door on the left, is equipped with two divan beds (with a sofa bed as an option), each featuring a padded headboard. A bedside cabinet is located between the beds, and wall cupboards with reading lights are installed above each bed. Opposite the foot of the bed, a wardrobe unit composed of two single wardrobes, three drawers, and three shelves provides ample storage. On the other side of the doorway, a dressing table with padded seats, a large framed mirror, and a cupboard unit with two downlights complete the setup. This second bedroom is highlighted as a significant feature of the Brompton. The main bedroom, located further down the hallway, boasts a 5ft divan bed with a large padded headboard and attractive reading lights on either side. A double wardrobe unit with four framed mirror doors is positioned opposite the foot of the bed. The en-suite bathroom is next, followed by a dressing table and chair, two drawers, a large mirror, and an overhead unit with two cupboards and shelves, illuminated by downlights. The en-suite includes a large rectangular shower cubicle, a circular washbasin on an open vanity unit, and a low-level toilet. This configuration is largely mirrored in the home’s main shower room at the end of the hallway, with the vanity unit in the main shower room featuring doors for enclosed storage. The Pemberton Brompton comes with a three-year warranty, subject to terms and conditions, and is presented as a holiday home designed for comfortable long-term living. The ex-works price for the Pemberton Brompton is £53,993, with additional charges for transportation, commissioning, siting, and annual maintenance to be confirmed with park operators and/or distributors. #StaticCaravan #HolidayHome #PembertonBrompton #CaravanReview #InteriorDesign #BedroomDesign #KitchenDesign #LeisureHomes #HomeAmenities