South West England holiday parks

Lakeview Country Club, Bodmin, Cornwall

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £455 - £1795

Self catering accommodation is available at Lakeview Country Club. Peacefully situated in over 200 acres of unspoilt woodland and parkland Lakeview Country Club unites a wonderful rural setting with luxurious accommodation. The perfect retreat for a relaxing break and superb base for exploring cornwall at any time of year.

The beautiful grounds boast 3 acres of well-stocked fishing lakes over 100 species of birds and some rare varieties of wild flowers – and you are just minutes from Cornwall's glorious golden beaches by car. Ideally located for walking and cycling across the Ruthern Bridge countryside.

Enjoy a superb choice of facilities at Lakeview with something to keep everyone happy from the indoor heated swimming pool steam room and solarium to the classes offered by the fitness centre or the indulgence of a wide range of beauty and pamper treatments. There are also tennis courts a 9-hole golf course and even a 4-bay academy-style golf driving range.

The comfortable club lounge provides daily papers internet access and quiet seasonal entertainment arranged by the friendly staff. There is a welcoming bar and restaurant available all year round.

• Health and beauty spa*
• Steam room and solarium*
• Pitch and putt*
• Club bar terrace restaurant and beer garden
• Games room*
• Bouncy castle trampoline and children's play area

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

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

Sandford, Sandford Poole, Dorset

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £189 - £1400

Self catering accommodation is available at Sandford. Set in acres of peaceful Dorset countryside close to the World Heritage Jurassic coastline Sandford offers a truly special base for a memorable family holiday. Glorious sandy beaches are close by and you are superbly placed for exploring the New Forest or the bustling towns of Poole and Bournemouth.

Whatever the weather you're spoilt for choice at Sandford – fantastic facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool an amazing outdoor swimming pool great bars and eateries and a state-of-the-art entertainment complex hosting award-winning shows.

Children are well catered for with their own clubs for all ages while the more adventurous can try something different with horse riding mountain biking and watersports all available at the park.

• Outdoor toddlers' pool
• Skylite Bar
• Limelite club with live entertainment
• Tot Stars (under 4s)
• Star Landers club with Sid and Lizzie (4–10s)
• Freestyle Club (10–15s)
• Arena Bar and Courtyard restaurant
• Big Munch takeaway
• Pizzeria
• Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Crazy Caves indoor play area with ball pool
• Adventure playground
• Amusements*
• Crazy golf*
• Big screen TV with Sky Sports
• Film screenings
• Dog walking area
• Convenience store
• 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

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

Sandymouth Holiday Park, Bude, Cornwall

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £171 - £924

Self catering accommodation is available at Sandymouth Holiday Park. Sandymouth Holiday Park enjoys a truly enviable location just ¾ mile from Sandymouth Beach and 4 miles from popular Bude. This 5-star holiday park nestles in 24 acres of beautiful rolling meadowland.

The whole area is a holiday playground with beautiful beaches bustling coastal resorts fishing villages and many beauty spots.

This AA pennanted Holiday Centre has superb facilities for you to enjoy including the swimming pool restaurant clubhouse and children's play area.

Bude offers a wide variety of shops restaurants and bars a leisure pool and sports activities coarse and sea fishing. Surfing canoeing and body boarding schools can also be found in Bude.

• Indoor heated swimming pool with slide
• Pool tables*
• Children's pool
• Sauna
• Modern bar restaurant and clubhouse
• Family entertainment
• Waves Café and takeaway
• Children's club (6–13s)
• Crazy golf
• Bouncy castle
• Games arcade
• Black Pearl children's adventure playground
• Competitions bingo*
• Internet access* (in reception)
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Broadway House, Cheddar, Somerset

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £128 - £1199

Self catering accommodation is available at Broadway House. This David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation park is set in the heart of Somerset sheltered by the Mendip Hills one mile from Cheddar Gorge.

Archery shooting abseiling canoeing and caving are available.

• Bar and restaurant family room and entertainment
• Adventure playground
• Crazy golf*
• Shop
• 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

Holiday Resort Unity, Brean Sands, Somerset

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £283 - £1200

Self catering accommodation is available at Holiday Resort Unity. Boasting a truly impressive range of facilities it's easy to see why this park remains a firm family favourite and with an outstanding programme of entertainment everyone from toddlers through to over 50's can be sure of a great time! Enjoy 'Fun City' the largest fun park in the South West splash about in the indoor and outdoor pools and explore the glorious sandy beach just a stones throw away!

A fabulous American themed entertainment complex indoor and outdoor pools 10-pin bowling games rooms fishing golf fun park and gym are just some of the things to keep you amused. Children have their own club and a free outdoor play area and the evening entertainment offers something for all.

There is a Road Train and Mini bus service around the park during the main season.

MENDIP VIEW AT HOLIDAY RESORT UNITY

If you are looking for a quieter beach style holiday we have the place for you! Located approximately half a mile from the Leisure facilities right next to the beach at brean sands you will have a private access route to the five miles of golden sandy beaches running from brean down to Burnham on sea. Take a romantic walk and enjoy the sunset at dusk or just take a casual walk and enjoy the scenery which includes brean down Steepholm Island and other local points of interest. You can even follow the nearby nature trail through the sand dunes. Why not take your fishing rod with you and try out some sea fishing or for the less adventurous you could just buy an ice cream and unwind.

The lodges are available all year round.

• RJ's American themed entertainment complex
• Choice of entertainment venues
• Sunbed*
• Eating venues/takeaways
• Wimpy
• Children's Clubs
• 10-pin bowling*
• Sky Sports
• Markets car boots
• Road train and mini bus service
• Fun park (discounts available)
• Wheelchair hire*
• Go Karts*
• 9 hole pitch and putt*
• Supermarket launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152