South West England holiday parks

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

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

Mullion, Helston, Cornwall

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £165 - £869

Self catering accommodation is available at Mullion. Enjoying a stunning setting on the beautiful Lizard Peninsula famous for its crystal waters glorious sandy beaches and gentle climate Mullion offers a superb base for a fun-filled family holiday close to some of Cornwall's top attractions.

A huge array of all-weather facilities are on hand at this park from children's clubs to indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools to the challenges of surfing and diving lessons. A host of venues provides a tempting choice of food and drink and the live family evening entertainment is second to none including visiting cabarets and fabulous tribute bands.

• Children's outdoor paddling pool
• Solarium*
• Mini 10 pin bowlingo*
• Stargate Club and bar with live family entertainment
• Tot Stars fun for under 4s
• Star Landers with Sid and Lizzie (4–10s)
• Freestyle activities (10–15s)
• Big Munch Takeaway
• Kynance Bar and Grill
• Costa Coffee
• Internet station and Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Amusements*
• Crazy caves indoor play area with ball pool
• Adventure playground
• Crazy golf*
• Big screen TV with Sky
• Nature trail
• Convenience store
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Atlantic Reach Country Club, Newquay, Cornwall

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £178 - £1645

Self catering accommodation is available at Atlantic Reach Country Club. Award winning Atlantic Reach is embedded in countryside and is close to some of the finest beaches in Europe. Just 6 miles from popular Newquay Atlantic Reach offers a unique combination of country ambience stylish living superb sports and leisure facilities and excellent but affordable dining.

At the heart of Atlantic Reach is the new clubhouse indoor pool fitness centre island bar and lounge and blue room restaurant.

If the activities and entertainment are all too much why not escape to the Indigo Spa where you can relax with a variety of treatments.

• Indigo spa with treatment rooms* Jacuzzi* sauna* and steam room*
• 9 hole par 3 pitch and putt*
• Sun terrace
• The Island bar and lounge with activities and family entertainment*
• The Blue Room Restaurant
• Poolside bar
• Moroccan lounge and bar
• Teen Den with amusements*
• Children's outdoor play area
• Bouncy castle and trampolines
• Wi-Fi access

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Penstowe Park, Bude, Cornwall

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £121 - £1155

Self catering accommodation is available at Penstowe Park. Situated near the beautiful North Cornwall Cornish coast Penstowe Park has a wealth of facilities to suit everyone.

There is so much to do whatever the weather. The children can enjoy their very own George the Dragon Children's Club. Penstowe offers great entertainment and discos and full membership to the leisure club is included.

Penstowe Park is just 2½ miles from the sandy beach at Sandymouth Bay and makes an ideal touring centre for both Cornwall and Devon England's most popular holiday area.

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

• Children's pool and play area
• Sauna* Jacuzzi*
• Relaxation and beauty treatments*
• Resident entertainment team
• Cabaret suite
• George the Dragon Children's Club (5–12s)
• Nightly children's disco
• 3 bars restaurant bar food and takeaway
• Amusements room*
• Coffee shop
• Village shop
• Launderette*
• Wi-Fi (Manor House)

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Waterside Holiday Park, Paignton, Devon

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £137 - £867

Self catering accommodation is available at Waterside Holiday Park. A beach lovers' paradise! Surrounded by the magnificent sea views tranquil atmosphere and beauty of the Devon countryside Waterside Holiday Park invites you to relax and enjoy a holiday to remember.

Nestling in a peaceful valley like setting in the heart of the English Riviera Waterside has access to the secluded 'saltern Cove' a natural sand and rock enclave hosting an underwater treasure trove of marine wildlife. Excellent for diving and snorkelling Saltern Cove has remained unchanged for centuries offering you a unique place to unwind and affording some of the most stunning coastal views in Devon.

• Outdoor heated swimming pool
• Pool tables*
• Sun terraces
• Outdoor heated children's pool
• Smugglers Inn restaurant/pub
• Children's club
• Evening entertainment
• State of the art Yacht Club bars
• Amusements*
• Wi-Fi access (in club)
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Langstone Manor, Tavistock, Devon

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £180 - £700

Self catering accommodation is available at Langstone Manor. Beautifully located in the delightful mature grounds of a sheltered wooded valley Langstone Manor sits on the favoured south-west edge of Dartmoor. Perfect for those wishing to escape and explore the natural beauty and abundant activities of the moorland.

A superb touring base close to the bustling town of Tavistock Dartmoor Devon and Cornwall are all within easy reach.

• Manor house with lounge bar/restaurant
• Children's playground

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

Mullacott Park, Woolacombe, Devon

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £215 - £1195

Self catering accommodation is available at Mullacott Park. Commanding panoramic views over the Bristol Channel the Atlantic Ocean and the glorious Devonshire countryside Mullacott Park offers the perfect retreat for a relaxing holiday. Midway between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe this is a superb location for exploring the wonderful sandy beaches and wealth of attractions and activities North Devon is blessed with.

Together with luxurious state of the art accommodation you enjoy a coffee shop shop and launderette on site plus a bar and restaurant directly adjacent. Several fabulous sandy beaches offering both excellent surfing and tuition for beginners abundant fishing opportunities and the famous Tarka Trail affording over 180 miles of scenic walking and cycling are all close by.

• Coffee shop
• 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