South West England holiday parks

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

Whipcott Water, Holcombe Rogus, Somerset

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £357 - £935

Self catering accommodation is available at Whipcott Water. Whipcott Water is part of our Autograph Lodge Holiday collection. Commanding an idyllic setting on the Devonshire/Somerset border this small group of contemporary cottage style lodges is perfect for romantic hideaways and relaxing family breaks. Conveniently located just a short 10 minute drive from the M5 these rural retreats are ideally placed for exploring the many delights of this stunning area. You'll find picture postcard villages and the outstanding natural beauty of Exmoor and Dartmoor impressive Cheddar Gorge Caves and the superb clean sandy beaches of North and South Devon all within easy reach.

For something more restful relax in your own private garden or patio with its outdoor hot tub or call into the local pub where you'll find a warm welcome as well as superb food and drink. A country lane separates these lodges from the Grand Western Canal Country Park and a footpath provides easy access to the towpath from where you can enjoy walks cycle rides (hire available*) and fishing (rod hire and tuition available*).

In-lodge therapies are also available to help you de-stress in the comfort of your own lodge.

*Charges apply.

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

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

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

Brixham Holiday Park, Brixham, Devon

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £145 - £849

Self catering accommodation is available at Brixham Holiday Park. With spectacular views across Torbay Brixham Holiday Park is situated on the southwest coastal path just 150 yards from the beach. Take time to explore this beautiful area with its spectacular coastline beaches coves and pretty villages. Brixham with its crooked streets quaint shops and harbour is just 10 minutes' walk. The popular resorts of Torquay and Paignton are within easy reach.

The park offers the ideal place to take it easy. Relax under the palm trees or laze by the superb indoor pool which boasts magnificent views over Torbay. In the evenings you can enjoy a meal and the varied entertainment offered by the Bayview club.

Whatever your interest there's something here for you. That's what makes the English Riviera popular with generation after generation year in year out.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Outdoor heated toddler's pool
• Club with entertainment
• Bar serving meals and takeaway
• Children's playground
• Amusements*
• Shop and launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Lakeside Holiday Park, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £187 - £586

Self catering accommodation is available at Lakeside Holiday Park. A restful atmosphere and marvellous range of attractions and activities at Lakeside offer a wonderful break at any time of year. Set in Somerset's popular resort of Burnham-on-Sea Lakeside is just 10 minutes' level walk from Burnham's High Street and 7 miles of famous golden beach. Bask on the poolside sun terrace or relax by the tree lined private fishing lake.

Ideal for exploring some of the South West's most interesting places and varied attractions and offering a programme of live entertainment for all the family Lakeside has something to suit everyone.

• Outdoor heated paddling pool
• Family club complex and conservatory
• Coffee shop and takeaway
• Games zone*
• Children's adventure playground
• Nightly bingo*
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Warmwell, Weymouth, Dorset

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £224 - £1509

Self catering accommodation is available at Warmwell. Set among acres of beautifully landscaped woodland Warmwell offers a wide range of activities with a difference. Everyone will enjoy the indoor fun pool with flume and sauna. Try out or improve your skiing technique on the 110 metre Snowflex ski slope.

At Warmwell the fun continues into the evening with family entertainment in the family club room.

Due to the steep gradients and steps Warmwell is not suitable for wheelchair users or persons with severe walking difficulties.

• Family club room with satellite TV
• Cabaret family shows competitions and pantos
• Tot Stars (under 4s)
• Star Landers with Sid and Lizzie (4–10s)
• Freestyle Club (10–15s)
• Hardy's Café and Restaurant with Costa Coffee
• Alpine bar and takeaway with Sky Sports
• Wi-Fi access ( in designated areas)
• Soft play area
• Amusements*
• Adventure playground
• Roller rink*
• Fishing tackle shop
• Mini supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Otter Falls, Honiton, Devon

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £168 - £1935

Self catering accommodation is available at Otter Falls. Nestling deep in the beautiful Devon countryside Otter Falls is set in 120 acres of the unspoilt Otter Valley – a rural idyll of sparkling lakes leafy woods and beautiful rolling countryside abundant with wildlife. For those seeking a select collection of high quality accommodation with superb facilities and a peaceful and relaxing location Otter Falls is the perfect choice.

The superb facilities include a magnificent indoor heated swimming pool (with sunbathing terrace) sauna and table tennis. Games room with pool table. You also have an all weather tennis court and a 9 hole putting course for summer use.

Off the beaten track yet within easy reach of sandy beaches and lovely villages of Dartmoor and Exmoor Otter Falls is the perfect base for exploring this wonderful area.

The mild climate and cosy central heating makes this the perfect base for relaxing off season holidays and short breaks too. With the wide range of accommodation available at Otter Falls the bistro offers the perfect setting for out of season family parties (prior arrangement required).

Honiton a mecca for antique hunters with a wide range of shops restaurants pubs and a twice weekly market is only 5 miles away and there is a cosy pub in the village of Upottery a mile away. The elegant Edwardian resort of Sidmouth the delightful fishing village of Beer and romantic Lyme Regis are all under 20 miles.

• Sauna*
• Bar/Bistro
• Games room
• Putting course*
• Small shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152