The 2012 Swift Bordeaux range of static caravans has been one of the company’s most popular ranges since it was introduced some years ago. Here we review the latest version for 2012 – the 2 bedroom, 38ft holiday home.

Research conducted into written off holiday homes by Leisuredays has shown that the average cost of removing debris from a damaged holiday home in addition to resiting and reconnection of a new home is £3500, yet Leisuredays suspects that many owners might not have adequate insurance cover in place to cover the cost.

Leisuredays (and sister brand Caravan Guard) have been “highly commended” at the 2011 UK Broker Awards, which took place at a glitzy event in London on Friday 9th September.

The weather may have been dreary with rain and strong winds and the economic outlook poor but every company we spoke to at the Caravan Extravaganza show in Cottingham, and the show at the adjacent golf club was very upbeat about the future whilst accepting that for the next 12 months at least, things are going to be pretty tough.

Prestige Park & Leisure Homes launched its latest twin unit holiday lodge at this month’s Caravan Extravaganza in Cottingham. Called the Matrix Deluxe it is has two double bedrooms and one single and has been built to residential standard BS3632.