South West England holiday parks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Devon Valley, Teignmouth, Devon

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £119 - £908

Self catering accommodation is available at Devon Valley. This Award winning magnificently located Park set on the banks of the river Teign in picturesque Shaldon is the perfect venue for a whole range of holiday activities whatever your age. Discover the miles of safe sandy beaches South Devon has to offer. Indulge yourselves with shopping trips to lively Torquay and the vibrant city of Exeter both easily accessible just 20 minutes drive away.

Superb accommodation many having fantastic views across the estuary so you can relax in a peaceful and inspiring environment or be a little more lively and join in with the family sporting events!

Back at home enjoy the many facilities on Park including a large heated indoor pool a full evening of free entertainment including nightly Competitions Cabarets and late night dancing. Children will love their own club and entertainment.

• Breakers Night Club and entertainment complex
• Visiting star cabarets shows and discos
• Competitions and bingo* nightly
• The Boathouse – home made food à la carte and half board option
• Fast food – late night takeaway
• Big screen TV
• Game Zone arcade*
• Under 5s soft play area
• Pirate Ship
• Adventure playground for under 5s
• Supermarket
• Internet access*
• Wi-Fi area*
• Babysitting service*
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Crantock Beach, Newquay, Cornwall

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £165 - £859

Self catering accommodation is available at Crantock Beach. In a truly enviable location boasting stunning views over one of Cornwall's finest beaches Crantock Beach offers an idyllic holiday base just a few minutes' drive from popular Newquay.

You'll love the peace and informality of this relaxing well run park – proud holders of four stars from the English Tourism Council and the David Bellamy Silver Award for Conservation – while children enjoy crazy golf and adventure play area.

Once evening starts to fall a quiet drink on the patio of the Wavecrest Pub offers the perfect way to make the most of the breathtaking surrounding scenery.

Superbly situated for exploring the beautiful towns quaint fishing villages and outstanding beaches of this glorious area Newquay with its wealth of family attractions is just 3 miles.

• Pool table*
• Nature trail
• Wavecrest Pub and patio area
• Light entertainment and cabaret
• Ocean Diner and takeaway
• Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Amusements*
• Crazy golf*
• Adventure play area
• Dog walking area
• Mini supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Leonards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £195 - £874

Self catering accommodation is available at Leonards Cove. Enjoying a magnificent clifftop setting overlooking the spectacular South Devon coastline and Start Bay this family run holiday park occupies 20 acres in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. A peaceful and tranquil holiday base providing comfortable accommodation all year.

Stoke Fleming has a shop traditional country pub and an excellent licensed restaurant. Leonards Cove stands just ½ a mile from Blackpool Sands one of Devon's most famous and unspoilt coves offering swimming sailing watersports fishing and family attractions.

A championship golf course is just 3 miles away. Bird watching at famous Slapton Sands right on the Devon coastal path where a narrow sand and shingle beach separates a large freshwater lake from the sea is 4 miles. A launderette is also available.

Historic Dartmouth 2 miles away has shops restaurants river cruises and a nearby car ferry to popular Torbay Torquay Paignton and Brixham. The rolling moorland and rugged tors of Dartmoor are a 30 minute drive.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152