Meet The Team
Get to know the people who make our holiday and residential parks special — each member of our team plays a vital role in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and owners. From our front desk team to our groundskeepers, we’re all passionate about making your experience memorable.
Nic
Director
Nic enjoys taking his Jack Russell's for a walk on crisp sunny mornings, especially at sunrise. He loves soaking up the sun, but hides from the rain! Outside of work, he enjoys running and staying active at the gym.
Biscuit: Gold Bars
Chocolate: Toffee Éclair/Dime Bar
Stuart
Operations Director
Stuart is a big Arsenal fan who enjoys spending quality time with his family, along with walking and all things football. His go-to treat is a chocolate hobnob which in his words is "great alone or dunked in a cup of tea"!
Biscuit: Chocolate Hobnob
Chocolate: Got to be on a Hobnob!
Nikki
Finance Director
Nikki loves spending time with friends, family and her two rescue dogs, Tala and Jip. She's often found cheering on her cycling-mad daughter from the roadside and enjoys an annual trip to beautiful Scotland!
Biscuit: Bourbon Creams
Chocolate: Starbar
Ronnie
Sales Director
Ronnie is a passionate football fan, proudly supporting Liverpool FC. When he's not cheering on the Reds, he loves spending quality time with his family and enjoys long walks with his beloved mastiff, 'Big Red'.
Biscuit: Jaffa Cake
Chocolate: Yorkie
Phil
Health and Safety Manager
Phil has a passion for sports, comedies, theatre and reading a great book on a sunny beach. He enjoys spending time with his family, as well as walking his VERY cute golden retriever puppy, Daisy.
Biscuit: Bourbon
Chocolate: Toblerone
Emma
Marketing Manager
Emma loves hiking and is known to be chasing sunrises on the top of mountains, whilst she also likes to keep fit with running, early sessions at the gym and the odd 7am spin class!
Biscuit: Jive Chocolate Caramel Biscuit
Chocolate: Caramel Dairy Milk
Suzanne
Residential Sales Manager
Suzanne loves walking her dog, cherishes time with her grandchildren and enjoys relaxing in her pyjamas by 5pm with a chilled glass of (any) tipple. She prefers flip-flops to winter boots!
Snack: Crisps
(Biscuits or Chocolate? No thanks!)
Sharon
Residential Park Manager
Sharon is an avid reader, (up to 8 books in a month!), a member of a book club, and a sewing enthusiast with her own "She Shed." She loves swimming before work and is a big fan of cocktails.
Biscuit: Jammy Dodger
Chocolate: Prefer Battenberg Please!
Jess
Marketing Coordinator
Jess loves singing in the Contemporary Choir and performing throughout the year. When she's not doing that, she's in the garden reading with a fancy homemade cocktail.
Biscuit: Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chocolate: Toffee Crisp
Ryan
Assistant Accountant
Ryan enjoys running (half marathon approaching soon), exercising, and has a serious sweet tooth for just about everything (he runs to eat)! He loves spending time with his family.
Biscuit: Dark Chocolate Hobnobs
Chocolate: Dairy Milk Fruit & Nut
Nico
Accounts Assistant
Nico loves travelling to new places, enjoys Argentinian BBQs and supports River Plate Football Team. Nico is not big on sweets, but anything with Dulce de Leche (like Alfajores) is a winner!
Snack: Dulce de Leche (like caramel)
(Biscuits or Chocolate? No thanks!)
Mark
Stratford General Manager
Mark enjoys days out with his family and watching his daughter perform in theatre. Mark is a football-lover, being an avid supporter of Crystal Palace. He also loves a pint of Guinness!
Biscuit: Chocolate Digestive
Chocolate: Revels
Renata
Assistant General Manager
When not chasing waves in Devon, Renata is lifting at the gym or hunting down the best food spots (just don’t ask her to cook it)! Now on a mission to master cycling in Stratford.
Biscuit: Florentine
Chocolate: Dark Chocolate
Jon
Sales Manager
Jon loves spending time in nature, whether it's walking through forests, or enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. Dreams to own a cosy log cabin nestled in the woods beside a lake!
Biscuit: Jaffa Cake
Chocolate: Dairy Milk Whole Nut
Lewis
Sales Representative
Keen gym goer, Lewis loves ALL sports, especially Football where he follows his beloved Liverpool and Mansfield Town. He's not afraid of DIY and can often be found in the pub.
Biscuit: Farley’s Rusks
Chocolate: Toblerone (from the airport!)
Jayne
Reception
A member of our team for 24 years (and a legendary octogenarian), Jayne inspires us all! In her free time, she enjoys knitting, snooker, bowls and tennis, especially Wimbledon.
Biscuit: Chocolate Digestive
Chocolate: Friars Chocolate Cream
Alex
Owner Services Team
Alex has spent 20 years in the US, mastering digital art and the saxophone - and now, she's eagerly awaiting the arrival of her first child in Summer 2025!
Biscuit: Dark Chocolate Digestives
Chocolate: Maltesers
Jane
Owner Services Team
Jane loves exploring new places and enjoys embarking on road trips across the UK and Europe in her campervan, including France, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Holland - her next trip is Spain!
Biscuit: Plain Chocolate Digestive
Chocolate: Maltesers
Lynne
Reception
Lynne has been a valued member of Avon Estates for 12 years. She enjoys a good novel, relaxing on the beach and exploring the lakes with Wayne (with an annual trip to the Lake District).
Biscuit: Bourbon Cream
Chocolate: Crunchie
Hayley
Owner Services Administrator
Hayley loves spending her time baking delicious treats, going on long walks and enjoying nights out with her girls at trendy restaurants and cocktail bars. Her sweet treat is black forest cake!
Biscuit: Prefers Black Forest Cake
Chocolate: Snickers
Jessica
Events Coordinator & Host
Jessica is passionate about all things art, dance, theatre, music, and crafts. When not at work Jessica loves long drives, going to the beach and enjoying a rum and coke with a view.
Biscuit: Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Chocolate: Cadbury Dairy Milk Jelly Popping Candy
Vijai
Food & Beverage Manager
Vijai enjoys long coastal drives and is a great cook! His favourite dishes to cook (and eat of course) include a traditional Lamb Biryani and Chilli Chicken! He also enjoys quality time with his family.
Biscuit: Good Day Cashew Biscuits
Chocolate: Cadbury Dairy Milk
Alastair
Assistant Venue Manager
Alastair loves the rugged beauty of North Cornwall, Bude being a favorite spot! He often explores the area with his rescue Whippet, Buffy. He also enjoys watching football and listening to vinyl.
Biscuit: Bourbon
Chocolate: Bounty
Nelu
Head Chef
Nelu, Head Chef at the Riverside Venue, has a passion for culinary creativity, crafting dishes featuring prawns in a rich cream and chilli sauce. He also enjoys gardening and family time.
Biscuit: Milka Chocolate Biscuits
Chocolate: Milka
Dorin
Sous Chef
Dorin, our talented sous chef, loves a range of music, often attending many different concerts around the country. A fan of rich flavors, Dorin loves dark chocolate as a sweet treat!
Biscuit: Oreo
Chocolate: Dark Chocolate
Carol
Restaurant Supervisor
Carol loves travelling to new countries, where she can explore. She has been a dedicated member of the team for 10 years, going above and beyond to provide excellent service.
Biscuit: Hobnobs
Chocolate: Cadbury Chocolate
Harleen
Kitchen Assistant
Harleen, a University of Birmingham graduate in Corporate Finance, recently started her role in the Riverside Venue kitchen. She has a passion for music and loves reading fiction.
Biscuit: None!
Chocolate: Kinder Bueno
Bhawani
Front of House
Bhawani, an engineering graduate from Coventry, is passionate about cars and loves BMWs. He enjoys driving, horse riding, and has recently joined the Riverside Venue team.
Snack: Chips
(Biscuit or Chocolate, No thanks!)
Stephen
Maintenance Manager
Stephen enjoys his downtime walking his dog Reggie, spending quality time with his grandchildren and girlfriend and embracing the thrill of the open road on his motorbike.
Biscuit: Biscoff
Chocolate: Cream Egg
Wayne
Maintenance Team
Wayne has been an invaluable member of the team for 23 years, is passionate about making intricate LEGO Technic machines and loves escaping to the Lake District with Lynne to relax.
Biscuit: Chocolate Digestive
Chocolate: Aero
Rob
Maintenance Team
Rob has competed in numerous running events, including the Great North Run. With a passion for cycling and running, he's always challenging himself in races across the country.
Biscuit: Doesn't have a favourite!
Chocolate: Cadbury’s Chocolate
Mick AKA 'Digger'
Maintenance Team
When not hard at work, you’ll find Mick, otherwise known as ‘Digger’ enjoying a Stowford Press Cider, cheering on the horses at the races, or watching motorbike racing.
Snack: Fruit and Yoghurt
(Biscuit or Chocolate, No Thanks!)
Henryk
Maintenance Team
Henryk has been an invaluable part of our team for 20 years this year. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, BBQs in the garden and dancing with his wife Renata.
Biscuit: Belvita
Chocolate: Dark Chocolate
Andy
Maintenance Team
With 30 years of experience as a chef, Andy has a passion for cooking. One of his specialties is a stuffed chicken wrapped in Parma ham, paired with creamy dauphinoise potatoes.
Biscuit: Jammy Dodger
Chocolate: Snickers
Graham
Maintenance Team
Graham has a passion for fishing and enjoys long walks with his Patterdale Terrier, Poppy. His cat Milo is bigger than the dog! He enjoys a traditional twix, because "2 is of course better than 1!"
Biscuit: Chocolate Biscuit
Chocolate: Twix
Dave
Maintenance Team
Dave is an avid golf enthusiast, a lover of cinema and a dedicated gardener. In his downtime, he enjoys taking long walks with his two dogs, Bella and Walter, exploring the outdoors.
Biscuit: Traditional Digestive
Chocolate: Cadbury Fruit & Nut
Lukasz
Maintenance Team
Outside of work, Lukasz stays active with gym workouts, running and loves to relax. He enjoys making BBQs, walking into Stratford, and this year, he got a fishing license for the River Avon.
Biscuit: Belvita
Chocolate: Ferrero Rocher
Lewis
Maintenance Team
Lewis enjoys unwinding with a cold Peroni beer. He’s a big football fan, supporting Aston Villa with a passion. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his two dogs, Orla and Ciera.
Biscuit: Rich Tea
Chocolate: Crunchie
Costi
Maintenance Team
Costi from the Maintenance Team enjoys walking the dogs, Bella and Beaux, around Bidford-on-Avon. He also enjoys cooking in his free time and finds relaxation in watching TV.
Snack: Coffee Cake
(Biscuit or Chocolate, No Thanks!)
Mitch
Maintenance Team
Mitch is a passionate motorsports enthusiast, with a love for driving, racing cars and Formula 1. When he's not at work, you'll find him watching the latest races or catching a boxing match.
Biscuit: Custard Cream
Chocolate: Galaxy
Nick
Maintenance Team
Nick enjoys relaxing at home, cooking and gardening. He loves playing snooker and football with his son and watching sports, aswell as movie nights with his daughter.
Biscuit: Custard Cream
Chocolate: Kit Kat
Derry
Maintenance Team
Derry enjoys walking Rex, Faith, and Penny - two energetic Border Collies and a Staffie. He also enjoys gardening, nurturing his plants and spending time with his son.
Snack: Jacob's Crackers & Cheese
(Biscuit or Chocolate, No Thanks!)
Neil
Maintenance Team
Neil loves spending time with his granddaughter, whether it's taking her swimming or enjoying activities in the local area together. He always looks forward to a traditional Sunday roast.
Biscuit: Any!
Chocolate: Any!
Renata
Housekeeping
Renata has been a valued member for 20 years. She enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, baking, especially apple crumble or peach cheesecake, and dancing with Henryk.
Biscuit: Belvita Yoghurt
Chocolate: Dark Chocolate
Jane
Housekeeping
Jane loves visiting old classic car shows, as well as taking part in yoga practices, stretching both body and mind. Meditation helps Jane to relax and unwind.
Biscuit: Jaffa Cake
Chocolate: Lindt Dark Chocolate
Judy
Holidays Warden
Judy loves travelling, exploring new places and embracing adventure wherever possible. Her go-to sweet treats are lemon cake and a piece of traditional shortbread.
Biscuit: Shortbread
Chocolate: White Chocolate Galaxy
Paul
Holidays Warden
Paul loves travelling to new destinations and exploring whenever he gets the chance. He also enjoys indulging in a slice of fruit cake!
Biscuit: Biscoff
Chocolate: Chocolate Dairy Milk
Helen
Holidays Warden
Helen enjoys an adventure, exploring new places and can't beat a gin as an evening tipple. A slice of Battenburg cake is her go-to sweet treat.
Biscuit: Garry Baldy
Chocolate: Chocolate Whisper
Mark
Holidays Warden
Mark loves to travel and explore on foot, always seeking new adventures. After a long walk in the local area, he enjoys a big slice of carrot cake.
Biscuit: Jaffa Cake
Chocolate: Kit Kat
Karen
Ashbourne Park Manager
Karen enjoys travelling, badminton and long-distance cycling. She is also a dedicated member of Ashbourne Running Club!
Biscuit: Prefer Cheesecake
Chocolate: White Chocolate
Daisy
Phil's Sidekick
Daisy brings bounds of energy and love! She is an honorary member of our team, always leaving a trail of smiles and good vibes in the office.
Snack: Anything and everything paw-eeasee!
Sydney
Resident Swan
Our resident swan Sydney takes his role very seriously. Head of Security on the park and full-time attitude provider, he keeps everyone in line!
Snack: Aquatic plants including eelgrass and algae.