South West England holiday parks

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

Ladram Bay, Budleigh Salterton, Devon

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £181 - £960

Self catering accommodation is available at Ladram Bay. Ladram Bay offers the perfect combination for a family seaside holiday – first class entertainment and superb facilities are on your doorstep and a wide range of Devon's attractions are within easy touring distance. The sheltered bay with its sand washed pebbles and rock pools is safe for bathing and watersports and perfect for fishing at night.

The Three Rocks Inn is your local where you can enjoy a meal on the balcony of Pebbles restaurant and take in the great views over the bay. The emphasis is on good food fun entertainment and top class cabaret – promising you a holiday to remember.

Due to steep gradients and steps in certain areas Ladram Bay may not be suitable for wheelchair users or persons with severe mobility difficulties.

• Indoor heated paddling pool
• Sun terrace
• Private beach with boat hire*
• Club with entertainment
• Ozzie the Otter Club
• Restaurant
• Bar with Sky Sports
• Café and takeaway
• Games room*
• Bowlingo*
• Adventure playground
• Indoor soft play area
• Crazy golf*
• Internet Zone*and Wi-Fi*
• Supermarket gift shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Newlands Park, Charmouth, Dorset

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £149 - £899

Self catering accommodation is available at Newlands Park. Just 15 minutes' walk from the beach and village at Charmouth this family run park on the Jurassic coast has been awarded the David Bellamy Silver Award for Conservation and offers you the ideal base for your Dorset holiday. Set on a hillside between Bridport and Lyme Regis this is Thomas Hardy country with rolling hills thatched cottages and a rugged coastline.

For fossil hunters the coastline is a paradise and Weymouth Poole Exeter and Bournemouth are all within easy reach. The surrounding area has a host of tourist attractions while the park offers all the facilities you need to make the most of your holiday whatever the weather.

• Indoor heated swimming pool* (£1.50pp per session)
• Outdoor heated pool with water slide
• Pool tables*
• Walking
• Restaurant and takeaway
• Bar and entertainment
• Adventure playground
• Children's Club (5–10s) and entertainment
• Amusements*
• Soft 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

Looe Bay, Looe, Cornwall

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £156 - £909

Self catering accommodation is available at Looe Bay. Ideally situated amidst picturesque fishing villages idyllic beaches and beautiful countryside Looe Bay offers a friendly scenic base to explore the many attractions of south-east Cornwall. Perfect for either a short break or a family holiday to remember.

There's something to suit everyone at Looe Bay. From splashing around in the heated indoor pool to challenging the family to a game of tennis. Kids of all ages are well catered for with fun and games provided by their own clubs.

Once the sun goes down relax into the evening with a quiet drink with friends before sitting back to enjoy the fantastic tribute shows and award-winning entertainment.

• Solarium*
• Mini 10 pin bowlingo*
• Outdoor sun terrace
• The Venue with award winning live entertainment
• Tot Stars (under 4s)
• Star Landers with Sid and Lizzie (4–10s)
• Freestyle club (10–15s)
• Polperro Bar Grill and Carvery
• Costa Coffee
• Adventure playground
• Crazy Caves indoor play area
• Amusements*
• Internet station and Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Big Munch takeaway
• Crazy Golf
• Big screen satellite TV
• Film screenings
• Little Lending Library for pre-schoolers
• Dog walking area
• Convenience store and off licence
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Meadow Lakes Holiday Park, St Austell, Cornwall

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £147 - £840

Self catering accommodation is available at Meadow Lakes Holiday Park. Set in 56 glorious acres of idyllic meadows woodland and lakes this small and friendly non working farm awarded the David Bellamy Silver award for Conservation offers a perfect base for a relaxing family holiday. The lakes boast superb coarse fishing and children of all ages will love the various small animals. Together with an outdoor swimming pool takeaway and a children's play area there's sure to be something to suit everyone at Meadow Lakes Holiday Park.

A vast array of visitor attractions await in the lovely surrounding countryside from beautiful walks along the Roseland Peninsula to numerous picturesque fishing villages harbours gardens theme parks museums and a wealth of safe bathing beaches.

• Outdoor heated swimming pool
• Table tennis*
• Pool tables*
• Tennis*
• Coarse fishing lakes*
• Paddling pool
• Takeaway
• Children's playgrounds
• Shop/off licence/gift shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

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

Beachside Holiday Park, Westward Ho!, Devon

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £135 - £570

Self catering accommodation is available at Beachside Holiday Park. Sloping gently down to the seafront this superbly presented park has been beautifully planted to create a tranquil seaside oasis. Easy access to Westward Ho's glorious sandy beach and fabulous sightseeing opportunities promise a family holiday to remember.

An ideal location for exploring the West Country's magnificent clifftop scenery coastal paths and wonderful countryside together with the traditional attractions of North Devon.

• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Welcome Family, Dawlish Warren, Devon

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £95 - £960

Self catering accommodation is available at Welcome Family. For bags of fun and loads to do at great value low prices choose Welcome Family. All guests receive a warm and friendly welcome from this family run park dedicated to providing the very best in customer service and standards. The park boasts four fantastic indoor pools and a heated whirlpool perfect to relax in whilst the kids go mad in the fun packed Jolly Roger Club. Enjoy the amusement arcade mini golf and adventure playground not forgetting the superb sports stadium; families truly are spoilt for choice. The park comes alive in the evening with fabulous shows games and competitions guaranteed to keep you entertained all night long. Enjoy free entry from 2010.

Just a short stroll to the award winning beach you'll discover miles of golden sands just waiting to be explored. Seaside towns zoos caves castles and the magnificent Dartmoor National Park are all within easy reach. With so much to see and do both on and off the park and superb value for money accommodation it's so easy to see why most customers return to Welcome family year after year.

Other facilities include shops café and takeaway plus a launderette.

Beautiful Dartmoor the English Riviera and a host of local attractions are all within easy reach for days out during your stay.

• Indoor heated water leisure centre: four feature packed pools spectator area
• Sports ground
• Cruisers Club
• Children's Jolly Roger“ Club and games arcade*
• Multi channel cable TV
• Café and takeaways
• Hire service* with computer games*
• Mini golf
• Adventure playground
• Shopping plaza
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Seadown Park, Charmouth, Dorset

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £170 - £595

Self catering accommodation is available at Seadown Park. Seadown Park set in the beautiful unspoilt Charmouth Valley is the perfect choice for your seaside holiday. Bordered by the River Char this peaceful level family run park boasts its own direct access to the Jurassic Coast beach and the Heritage coastal path. Enjoy unrivalled walks across the stunning Dorset cliffs commanding breath taking views out over Lyme Bay and beyond. The famous fossil beach and the seaside resort of Lyme Regis are nearby.

• Badminton*
• Basketball
• Table tennis*
• Direct access to beach
• Outdoor skittles*
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152