South West England holiday parks

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

Surf Bay Holiday Park, Westward Ho!, Devon

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £125 - £570

Self catering accommodation is available at Surf Bay Holiday Park. Just a few minutes' walk from famous Pebble Ridge and the fantastic safe sandy beach at Westward Ho! (accessed by a private walkway) this beautifully maintained park offers you a haven for a family beach holiday.

Overlooking a 600-acre country park Surf Bay also affords superb walking and wildlife-spotting opportunities while for the more energetic body boarding is a must.

• 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

Looe Bay, Looe, Cornwall

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £156 - £909

Self catering accommodation is available at Looe Bay. Ideally situated amidst picturesque fishing villages idyllic beaches and beautiful countryside Looe Bay offers a friendly scenic base to explore the many attractions of south-east Cornwall. Perfect for either a short break or a family holiday to remember.

There's something to suit everyone at Looe Bay. From splashing around in the heated indoor pool to challenging the family to a game of tennis. Kids of all ages are well catered for with fun and games provided by their own clubs.

Once the sun goes down relax into the evening with a quiet drink with friends before sitting back to enjoy the fantastic tribute shows and award-winning entertainment.

• Solarium*
• Mini 10 pin bowlingo*
• Outdoor sun terrace
• The Venue with award winning live entertainment
• Tot Stars (under 4s)
• Star Landers with Sid and Lizzie (4–10s)
• Freestyle club (10–15s)
• Polperro Bar Grill and Carvery
• Costa Coffee
• Adventure playground
• Crazy Caves indoor play area
• Amusements*
• Internet station and Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Big Munch takeaway
• Crazy Golf
• Big screen satellite TV
• Film screenings
• Little Lending Library for pre-schoolers
• Dog walking area
• Convenience store and off licence
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

St Ives Holiday Village, St Ives, Cornwall

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £150 - £849

Self catering accommodation is available at St Ives Holiday Village. Set in 100 acres of lush woodland St Ives offers the space and seclusion for your perfect Cornish holiday. There's a choice of accommodation to suit everybody's needs. The village offers great value family holidays packed with fun things to do day and night.

This is an ideal touring centre for exploring Cornwall at its best. Nearby are magnificent beaches secluded coves picturesque towns and sub tropical gardens. The world famous Eden Project is 42 miles away or visit some of Cornwall's other exciting attractions – you'll be spoilt for choice!

Once the day is over the Rafters Club is the place to be. 'Foxy' leads off every evening with children's entertainment and there are games cash bingo super shows and family entertainment.

• Indoor heated swimming pool with waterslide
• Pool tables*
• Woodland walks
• Indoor heated toddlers' pool
• Clubhouse with family entertainment
• Evening children's entertainment programme
• Children's club
• Beer garden
• Café and takeaway
• Sauna
• Putting green
• Games room/arcade*
• Play area
• Wi-Fi access
• Mini market
• Launderette*

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

Landscove, Torbay, Devon

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £175 - £806

Self catering accommodation is available at Landscove. Set in 30 acres of superb sub-tropical grounds Landscove enjoys a stunning location with breathtaking cliff-top views out across the ocean.

Surrounded by the spectacular vistas and picturesque coves of the South Devon coastline this is an ideal base for a family seaside holiday to remember. With fantastic entertainment and the superb beaches of the English Riviera nearby there is something for everyone at Landscove.

In the evening the Ocean Club entertainment complex hosts bingo family competitions (a chance to win free holidays!) cabaret and dancing. Alternatively the Harbour Lights pub offers multi-screen TV and great home-made food. Children are also well-catered for with their very own Musketeer club

Stay at Landscove and enjoy the facilities and entertainment at Riviera Bay ½ mile away.

• Indor heated pool
• Outdoor heated pool
• Outdoor sports field
• Ocean Club entertainment venue featuring live shows and family entertainment
• Children's club
• Competitions and bingo*
• Family bar with big screen TV
• Family restaurant
• Game zone arcade*
• Crazy golf
• Children's pirate ship playground
• Park Mart Store
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Watermouth Lodges, Ilfracombe, Devon

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £220 - £1072

Self catering accommodation is available at Watermouth Lodges. Nestling in a beautiful 12 acre woodland setting boasting magnificent views overlooking Watermouth Harbour and Castle a warm welcome awaits visitors to this friendly family run park. A perfect base for exploring the glorious 'Golden Coast' Lorna Doone country wild Exmoor and the lively towns of Ilfracombe and Barnstaple.

• Spa pool* and sauna
• Bar with restaurant and takeaway
• Soft play area games room*
• Children's playground
• Zip wire
• Shop
• 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

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