South West England holiday parks

Avallon Lodges, Launceston, Cornwall

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £156 - £599

Self catering accommodation is available at Avallon Lodges. These secluded lodges stand in an orchard surrounded by idyllic countryside. Ten acres of the land form a valley hosting a magnificent array of flora and fauna. There is a wood with plenty of room to play and picnic a well stocked fishing lake and a pond teeming with life whatever the season.

Visitors enjoy use of the private well stocked fishing lake a real anglers' paradise (national rod licence required – available from any post office). Swings games room with table tennis pool darts and launderette facilities* all available for all dates. Clay pigeon shooting* June 15–August 30.

The north coast is just 15 minutes' drive away and the surrounding area offers surfing at Widemouth Bay and Crackington Haven horse riding 5 golf courses and a host of attractions including NT properties and the Tamar Otter Sanctuary. The Eden Project is 40 miles away.

• Table tennis
• Fishing
• Walking
• Games room
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Riviera Bay, Brixham, Devon

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £142 - £940

Self catering accommodation is available at Riviera Bay. Stunningly located overlooking the picturesque bay and beach of St Mary's Bay Riviera Bay has magnificent views out to sea and is the ideal base to discover the pretty villages beautiful beaches coves and spectacular coastal path walks.

Soak up the sun as you admire the magnificent views across the bay or relax in the indoor pool. The more energetic members of your family might want to challenge themselves to a game of tennis basketball or the 4 lane 10-pin bowlingo.

Children are especially welcome with play areas for all ages and their own fun packed club! When evening comes the 'Tropicana' your superb family entertainment complex hosts an exciting programme of entertainment for the whole family.

Whatever it is you're looking for in a holiday at Riviera Bay there is always something for everyone.

Other paces of interest in the area are • Berry Head Country Park • Model village • Golden Hind replica • Discounts are available for many local attractions and activities • Brixham Harbour's famed fish market • Deep sea fishing and boat trips • Full range of watersports quad biking and paintball

Stay at Riviera Bay and enjoy the facilities and entertainment at Landscove ½ mile away.

• Tropicana clubroom. Visiting star cabarets shows and disco
• Competitions and bingo*
• The Anchorage – family restaurant and half board option
• Fast food takeaway
• Under 5s soft play area
• 10-pin Bowlingo*
• Big screen TV with Sky Sports
• Children's club and entertainment
• Indoor crazy golf
• Children's adventure playground
• Game zone amusement arcade*
• Supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Michaelstow Manor, Bodmin, Cornwall

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £119 - £910

Self catering accommodation is available at Michaelstow Manor. Set in 11 acres of rolling natural gardens this holiday park nestles at the foothills of Bodmin Moor and offers you everything you need for a carefree and relaxing family holiday.

Surrounded by glorious countryside a short drive from the coast – and only an hours drive from almost anywhere in Cornwall – this is an ideal touring base. The sauna and solarium provide ideal ways to relax and children will love the indoor heated pool paddling pool and their own playground. The stone built Victorian manor house offers the perfect way to start the evening in the Elizabethan Suite with its restaurant and bar.

A magical area steeped in legend. Tintagel and its famous castle the rugged North Cornwall coast and a host of scenic and historic attractions are all nearby.

• Paddling pool
• Sauna* Solarium*
• Restaurant
• Family entertainment
• Lounge bar bar meals
• Children's playground
• Crazy golf*
• Takeaway
• Amusements*
• Shop
• 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

Doniford Bay, Watchet, Somerset

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £275 - £1077

Self catering accommodation is available at Doniford Bay. A warm West Country welcome awaits visitors to Doniford Bay! With direct access to a rocky shingle beach fabulous facilities and a superb location for exploring you have everything you need for a fun-filled family seaside holiday to remember. There's something for everyone at Doniford Bay with a wealth of sporting facilities and activities and a sparkling programme of family entertainment.

The Somerset Coast Minehead Bridgwater Exmoor the Mendip Hills and the numerous attractions of Bristol and Bath are all easily accessible.

• Entertainment venue
• Shows discos and cabarets
• Kids' clubs for 1–11s
• Teen Club for 12–16+
• Traditional fish and chips
• Café/bar with grill menu
• Mini 10-pin bowling*
• Inflatable slide*
• Children's adventure playground
• Crazy golf*
• Kart hire*
• Convenience store and bakery
• Launderette*
• Character breakfasts*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Ruda, Croyde Bay, Devon

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £185 - £2189

Self catering accommodation is available at Ruda. Enviably situated in the picture postcard village of Croyde on the West Country's 'Gold Coast' Ruda offers you a holiday paradise! Eternally popular with families this premier park is next to a glorious beach in a wonderful setting for exploring the beautiful North Devon coastline.

Children will love their own clubs and once evening falls you can enjoy a quiet drink and a meal before enjoying the sparkling family entertainment in Atlantic Blue.

The North Devon coast is home to a wealth of attractions – Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park boat trips to Lundy Island and Watermouth Castle are all nearby.

• Atlantic Blue entertainment lounge
• Takeaway
• Tots Stars (under 4s)
• Star Landers with Sid and Lizzie (4–10s)
• Freestyle Club (10–15s)
• Coast Bar and Kitchen
• Café at Ruda with Costa Coffee
• Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Beach café
• Indoor soft play area
• Arcade Zone*
• Children's play area
• Nature trail
• Supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Newquay Holiday Park, Newquay, Cornwall

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £165 - £859

Self catering accommodation is available at Newquay Holiday Park. Enjoying a unique setting amidst beautiful parkland surrounded by the lush and rolling Cornish countryside this lively park proudly holds the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation. Just 3 miles from bustling 'surf capital' Newquay the park offers a superb base for a fun filled family holiday.

A fantastic range of facilities on site ensures something to keep everyone amused. Children will love their own club with Maxi Million and friends while teenagers enjoy their own Freestyle Club. Once evening falls the Venue entertainment club is at hand to entertain with fabulous live music and regular discos.

Due to steep gradients and steps Newquay Holiday Park is not suitable for wheelchair users or persons with severe mobility difficulties.

• The Venue with nightly entertainment cabaret games bingo*
• Treetops Tots (under 4s)
• Treetops Grove featuring Maxi Multi and Milli (4–10s)
• Freestyle Club (10–15s)
• Tregenna Bar and Grill
• Costa Coffee
• Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Arcade zone*
• Mini golf*
• Adventure playground
• Soft play area
• Nature trail
• Supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

River Valley Country Park, Penzance, Cornwall

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £161 - £865

Self catering accommodation is available at River Valley Country Park. Enviably situated in one of Cornwall's most picturesque valleys this peaceful park awarded the David Bellamy Silver Award for Conservation sits just a few miles from the glorious sandy beaches of both the north and south Cornish coast. Situated in a quiet valley where the river Hayle flows down to the north coast making it perfect for a tranquil holiday.

A haven of rural tranquillity and relaxation yet ideally situated for touring River Valley nestles in 18 partly wooded acres alongside its own clear shallow stream. Shop available (Mar 29–Nov 1) and launderette* available for all dates. *Charges apply.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Trelawne Manor, Looe, Cornwall

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £160 - £939

Self catering accommodation is available at Trelawne Manor. Set in the attractive landscaped grounds of a stately manor house this lively park offers you everything you need for a fun packed holiday the whole family will remember.

With so much to see and do in and around the park there's something for everyone at Trelawne Manor. The indoor heated pool provides the ideal place for a relaxing swim or there's the glorious outdoor heated pool with its spiral flume. Children will love the adventure play area and all the fun and games with their own club.

Once the sun goes down you can start the evening with a takeaway or a meal from the Chef's Corner before enjoying the family entertainment music dancing and competitions on offer in the clubhouse.

• Clubhouse with entertainment
• Children's club
• Chef's Corner Diner
• Takeaway
• Amusements*
• Children's play areas
• Crazy golf Giant chess
• Wi-Fi access
• Mini market
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Hengar Manor Country Park, Bodmin, Cornwall

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £191 - £1600

Self catering accommodation is available at Hengar Manor Country Park. Hengar Manor sits in the heart of the glorious Cornish countryside close to the beaches and stunning coastline of North Cornwall. A proud holder of the David Bellamy Silver Award for Conservation the park is superbly situated for exploring the numerous attractions of the area such as the world famous Eden Project.

A delightful Manor House parts of which date back to the 17th century is at the centre of the 35 acre park and home to a family friendly café bar and pizza and pasta restaurant – a perfect place to relax.

Fantastic facilities ensure there's something to suit everyone – from swimming and children's clubs to sports and entertainment. Or for the ultimate in relaxation spoil yourself with a sauna holistic massage treatment or work out in the mini gym.

• Sauna* and spa
• Relaxation treatments*
• Steam room*
• Reflections bar and grill with entertainments lounge
• Morellos Italian restaurant
• Café Bar
• Takeaway food
• Bar meals
• Woodland adventure playground
• Bait and tackle shop
• Crazy golf*
• Shop
• Video games* room
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152