South West England holiday parks

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

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

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

Sea Acres, Helston, Cornwall

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £175 - £939

Self catering accommodation is available at Sea Acres. Boasting a truly magnificent location overlooking Kennack Sands beach Sea Acres nestles on the Lizard Peninsula in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – a perfect setting for an unforgettable family seaside holiday.

All of the holiday homes enjoy private balconies many take advantage of one of the most spectacular coastal views in the South West.

A friendly and relaxed holiday base the park offers a range of facilities for all the family from a fabulous indoor heated pool to a PADI diving school for the more adventurous. Children will love the fun of Treetops Grove together with a fantastic adventure playground and much more. In the evening you can dine alfresco on the terrace or enjoy a delicious meal in the restaurant before sitting back to savour the family entertainment in the club.

• Aqua fun time
• Family Clubhouse with light entertainment
• Treetops Tots (under 4s)
• Treetops Grove featuring Maxi (4–10s)
• Reef Bar with plasma TV and decking area
• Breaker's Bistro
• Takeaway
• Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Pitch and Putt
• Activity play area
• Soft play area (under 5s)
• Amusements*
• Crazy golf*
• Adventure playground
• Mini supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

White Acres, Newquay, Cornwall

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £195 - £1339

Self catering accommodation is available at White Acres. Enviably situated in 184 acres of country park and boasting 13 magnificent fishing lakes this is a beautiful five star park. It has recently gained an Award of Special Distinction by the David Bellamy Conservation Scheme in addition to the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation and combines a magical location with the ultimate in holiday fun for all the family.

Nationally renowned for its superb angling White Acres offers great sport and competitions for all ages and abilities together with a fantastic range of family leisure activities. There's an indoor swimming pool with a well equipped gym and plenty on offer for children too with a host of play areas and all the fun of Treetops Grove kid's club and the Freestyle Club.

• Solarium* sauna spa bath
• Beautician*
• Toddlers' pool
• Treetops Tots (under 4s)
• Treetops Grove featuring Maxi Multi and Milli (4–10s)
• Freestyle Club (10–15s)
• Lakeside Club with cabaret
• Angler's Arms
• M's Pizzeria and Grill
• Fish 'n' chip shop
• Strike's Diner
• First Bite Café
• Wi-Fi access ( in designated areas)
• Mini 10-pin Bowling*
• Amusements*
• Activity playroom with soft play area
• Adventure play area
• Crazy golf*
• Tackle shop
• Mini 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

Gwel an Mor, Portreath, Cornwall

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £399 - £2499

Self catering accommodation is available at Gwel an Mor. Gwel an Mor whose Cornish name means 'view of the sea' is set in a stunning location perched on a hilltop overlooking the ocean and just a short walk from the beach. Voted one of the top ten coastal holidays by the Guardian in 2008.

Close to the fishing village of Portreath this stylish holiday village holds the < >David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation and is the perfect place for a family holiday or romantic break. The club house includes an indoor heated swimming pool together with jacuzzi steam room and sauna. Why not spoil yourself with a relaxing treatment in the beauty therapy suite or a meal in the superb restaurant. Outside you can enjoy the putting green or a game of croquet.

Gwel an Mor are proud to announce they have been awarded the 2009 Cornwall Tourism Gold award for Self Catering Lodges and outstanding customer service.

There's plenty to see and do in the area too. Whether you prefer surfing or building sandcastles or simply admiring the breathtaking views from the coastal path Gwel an Mor is a great place to relax and unwind.

• Sauna and Jacuzzi
• Beauty Therapy Suite*
• Putting green
• Bar
• Restaurant
• Children's play area
• Wildlife Conservation Centre

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

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

Dawlish Sands, Dawlish Warren, Devon

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £166 - £846

Self catering accommodation is available at Dawlish Sands. Situated near to one of the finest sandy beaches in the country and surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside there's so much for you to see and do you'll be spoilt for choice!

Just a short level walk away is Dawlish Warren with its two miles of clean golden sands dunes and rock pools to explore at low tide – a paradise for children of all ages! You have an outdoor pool with a wide terrace for sun bathing and a heated indoor swimming pool amusements pool table and all the fun of watersports on the beach.

Once the day is over the Devonshire tap is the place to be. All the family will enjoy the variety of entertainment with cabaret dancing games competitions and children's entertainment.

This park is situated on a regular bus route and the main railway line follows the lovely river Exe past the side of the park and drops you conveniently at Dawlish Warren.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Pool tables*
• Sun terrace
• Children's club
• Children's entertainment
• Entertainments team
• Live cabaret and discos
• Licensed clubhouse
• Competitions games and bingo*
• Restaurant
• Bar snacks
• Takeaway
• Amusement arcade*
• Wi-Fi access (in club)
• Mini market gift shop and off licence
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152