South West England holiday parks

Dean Steep, Lynton, Devon

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £220 - £499

Self catering accommodation is available at Dean Steep. Enjoying a truly idyllic setting in 17 peaceful acres of Exmoor National Park Dean Steep boasts some of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Devon. Wonderful moorland and riverside walking unfolds from your door with footpaths through the lush rolling pastureland. You can also enjoy shared use of the pretty gardens with their fishponds walkways and quiet suntraps. A games room Wendy house garden furniture barbecue* and a launderette* are also available for all dates.

*Charges apply.

This is an exceptionally beautiful area perfect for lovers of nature photography riding fishing rambling and cycling. Just 2 miles away are the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth connected by their unique water powered railway and the sandy beach at Lee Bay. Doone Valley the Valley of the Rocks superb coastal walks NT properties Barnstaple Minehead and Dunster are all within easy reach.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Osmington Holiday Park, Weymouth, Dorset

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £180 - £985

Self catering accommodation is available at Osmington Holiday Park. Escape down a country lane to the peaceful hamlet of Osmington Mills where this wonderful park nestles in a beautiful wooded valley that drops down to Osmington Beach and unfolds to spectacular sea views – the perfect rural retreat.

Set just 200m from the seaside along a track ending at a notorious clifftop Smugglers' Inn a footpath leads to the shingle beach and its numerous rockpools. On site the Ranch House hosts a bar great food and family entertainment while the outdoor pool and a spacious terrace offer fabulous places to relax and soak up the sun.

Located 5 miles from the seaside town of Weymouth Osmington Holiday Park is the ideal base to explore the area.

• Bar and clubhouse with light family entertainment
• Shop

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

St Minver, Rock, Cornwall

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £165 - £1239

Self catering accommodation is available at St Minver. Enjoying an idyllic setting in the wooded grounds of an old Cornish Manor House this delightful park awarded the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation sits near the picturesque coastal villages of Rock and Port Isaac just a short drive from a choice of unspoilt beaches.

Surrounded by breathtaking scenery and a wealth of charming Cornish villages this is a truly unique and ideal location for a relaxing family holiday.

Children will love the indoor pool and the array of daytime and evening activities in Treetops Grove. The Pizzaria and Steakhouse Restaurant has a range of delicious food on hand throughout the day.

• Showbar entertainment venue and bar
• Treetops Tots (under 4s)
• Treetops Grove featuring Maxi and Milli (4–10s)
• Pizza and Steakhouse
• Restaurant and takeaway
• Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Soft Play Area
• Amusements*
• Adventure playground
• Mini supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Chesil, Weymouth, Dorset

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £175 - £1045

Self catering accommodation is available at Chesil. Commanding spectacular views overlooking the Fleet Lagoon to Chesil Bank and the Portland Peninsula beyond Chesil offers the perfect location for a wonderful holiday.

A family park with a warm and friendly atmosphere also offering great facilities. Children have their own safe play area whilst the indoor pool is just perfect for family fun. Add this to the new look and action packed entertainment programme and you have the recipe for the perfect family holiday.

A wealth of things to see and do await you in this beautiful area with the centre of Weymouth just 3 miles away. After all nowhere does seaside like Weymouth. This fantastic Georgian seaside resort boasts a beautiful sandy beach and safe bathing waters. The picturesque Old Harbour offers a wealth of dining and entertainment options with freshly caught seafood a speciality.

Chesil is within easy reach of great attractions and days out such as the Sealife Centre Abbotsbury Swannery and Monkey World. The park is well served by buses.

• Sauna/Solarium*
• Clubroom and bar with nightly entertainment
• Soft play area for under 5s
• Takeaway
• Children's outdoor play area
• Wi-Fi access*
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Tencreek, Looe, Cornwall

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £122 - £807

Self catering accommodation is available at Tencreek. Tencreek offers a gentle West Country climate and a wonderful holiday location between the popular resorts of Looe and Polperro.

There's always something going on with facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool (available all year) and outdoor heated swimming pool with a 45m water flume. Children have an adventure play area and the park has a reputation for providing some of the best evening entertainment around with live groups discos dancing and cabaret.

The historic town of Looe is just over a mile away. If you enjoy walking you'll find the coastal path to popular Talland Bay and Polperro rewarding for its spectacular views. The local beaches are also excellent with rocky coves and inlets abound.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Outdoor heated swimming pool with 45m water flume
• Indoor sports pool tables*
• Toddlers' pool
• Nightly family entertainment
• Children's club (5–15s)
• Café snack bar takeaway
• Games room*
• Playground
• Shop/off licence
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Castle Brake Holiday Park, Exeter, Devon

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £224 - £585

Self catering accommodation is available at Castle Brake Holiday Park. Located on idyllic Woodbury Common only 1.5 miles from the village of Woodbury this friendly family run park sits just a short drive from Exmouth Budleigh Salterton Exeter and Sidmouth.

Together with plenty of green space – perfect for gentle walks and enjoying the local wildlife – the park also offers a superb bar and restaurant. Guests can also use the facilities at sister park Ladram Bay (p106). Charges may apply.

• Bar bistro & takeaway (evenings only)
• Children's play area

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Ilfracombe Holiday Park, Ilfracombe, Devon

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £108 - £939

Self catering accommodation is available at Ilfracombe Holiday Park. In the popular resort of Ilfracombe close to the sea this holiday park has something to offer everyone.

Among the facilities for you to enjoy on the park are two fabulous indoor pools with an in-pool spa bath sauna children's play areas and children's club. The Exmoor Club offers discos and regular evening entertainment for all the family.

There is also a well stocked shop takeaway service and bar meals available together with a variety of fare including Devonshire speciality dishes at the Country Kitchen restaurant.

Lying on Devon's Golden Coast Ilfracombe is home to a wealth of attractions and activities from shops and bars to beaches and a host of sports.

The leading resort on Devon's Golden Coast colourful Ilfracombe is home to a wealth of attractions and activities from shops bars cinema and theatre to Watermouth Castle interesting beaches surfing a host of outdoor sports opportunities and coach and boat trips.
Just 7 miles away is Woolacombe's famous 3 mile beach while Exmoor Barnstaple Lynton Lynmouth Clovelly Dartmoor and Cornwall are all within easy reach
The park also has a good bus service.

• Two indoor heated swimming pools
• Pool tables*
• Sauna and spa bath
• Clubhouse with family entertainment
• Children's club
• Restaurant
• Chef's Corner bar food
• Takeaway
• Video games*
• Internet café*
• Children's play areas
• Wi-Fi access
• Mini market
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Surf Bay Holiday Park, Westward Ho!, Devon

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £125 - £570

Self catering accommodation is available at Surf Bay Holiday Park. Just a few minutes' walk from famous Pebble Ridge and the fantastic safe sandy beach at Westward Ho! (accessed by a private walkway) this beautifully maintained park offers you a haven for a family beach holiday.

Overlooking a 600-acre country park Surf Bay also affords superb walking and wildlife-spotting opportunities while for the more energetic body boarding is a must.

• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

St Ives Holiday Village, St Ives, Cornwall

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £150 - £849

Self catering accommodation is available at St Ives Holiday Village. Set in 100 acres of lush woodland St Ives offers the space and seclusion for your perfect Cornish holiday. There's a choice of accommodation to suit everybody's needs. The village offers great value family holidays packed with fun things to do day and night.

This is an ideal touring centre for exploring Cornwall at its best. Nearby are magnificent beaches secluded coves picturesque towns and sub tropical gardens. The world famous Eden Project is 42 miles away or visit some of Cornwall's other exciting attractions – you'll be spoilt for choice!

Once the day is over the Rafters Club is the place to be. 'Foxy' leads off every evening with children's entertainment and there are games cash bingo super shows and family entertainment.

• Indoor heated swimming pool with waterslide
• Pool tables*
• Woodland walks
• Indoor heated toddlers' pool
• Clubhouse with family entertainment
• Evening children's entertainment programme
• Children's club
• Beer garden
• Café and takeaway
• Sauna
• Putting green
• Games room/arcade*
• Play area
• Wi-Fi access
• Mini market
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

West Bay, Bridport, Dorset

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £195 - £879

Self catering accommodation is available at West Bay. Enjoying a delightful setting next to the marina in the heart of a pretty harbour village this family park is just 2 minutes walk from a beautiful beach on Dorset's stunning west coast.

An array of facilities including an indoor swimming pool with flume and toddlers' pool and kids' clubs from tots to teens ensures something to suit everyone. The park's terrace overlooking the picturesque harbour offers a superb place to relax and unwind and once evening falls you can enjoy great family entertainment in the Riverside Club.

The West Dorset coastline is famed for its stunning beaches and abundance of dinosaur fossils and footprints. Marked walking and cycling paths abound together with opportunities for golf boat trips fishing and horse riding.

• Toddlers' pool
• Riverside Entertainment Club
• Treetops Tots (under 4s)
• Treetops Grove featuring Maxi Multi and Milli (4–10s)
• Freestyle Club (10–15s)
• Harbour Bar
• Quayside Café with Costa Coffee
• Takeaway
• Wi-Fi access ( in designated areas)
• Adventure playground
• Amusements*
• Mini supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152