South West England holiday parks

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

Seaview Holiday Village, Polperro, Cornwall

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £152 - £860

Self catering accommodation is available at Seaview Holiday Village. Ideally located with superb panoramic views over Talland Bay Seaview lies between the historic fishing villages of Looe and Polperro which together with the surrounding area offer all that you need for an enjoyable holiday. Many holiday homes have sea views and their own private patio or balcony.

The Clubhouse has been totally refurbished and extended with new patios adjoining the bar for 'al fresco' dining and drinking plus a new large leisure terrace with sunloungers outdoor games barbecue paddling pool and children's play area.

All facilities are on offer throughout the season including the tropical indoor heated pool nightly entertainment and children's club.

Enjoy a drink or a meal in the Schooner Bar and then join our resident entertainers with lively kids club cabarets and bingo.

• Indoor heated pool
• Table tennis
• Pool tables*
• Children's paddling pool
• Steam room* spa bath*
• Children's club
• Nightly entertainment and visiting cabaret
• Games room* children's playground
• Takeaway and barbecue food bar meals
• Competitions cash bingo*
• Shop with off licence
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Finlake Lodges, Newton Abbot, Devon

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £210 - £1695

Self catering accommodation is available at Finlake Lodges. Set in 130 acres of beautiful Devonshire countryside on the edge of Dartmoor just half an hour from the sea and boasting outstanding leisure facilities Finlake is the perfect holiday getaway. Relax on a romantic short break or enjoy a fun-filled family holiday – the choice is yours.

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

The fabulous leisure complex includes a heated indoor pool superb fitness centre well-equipped gym sauna steam room and the Finesse beauty centre. Recently refurbished the Retreat bar and restaurant offers lunch and à la carte evening meals.

Children will love the outdoor pool with its water slide and the outdoor adventure playground. Outdoor tennis courts a challenging 9-hole pitch and putt course and two coarse fishing lakes provide sporting opportunities for everyone.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Outdoor swimming pool with giant water slide
• Horse riding‡
• High ropes† cycle hire‡
• Caving Jungle trail climbing and abseiling tree topping indoor climbing Via Ferreta at The Rock Climbing Adventure Centre‡
• 9 hole pitch and putt
• Petanque and short mat bowls
• Walking and nature trails
• Snorkelling and WaterWalkerz
• Gym
• Tennis courts and golf
• Archery fencing
• Cro-kick and disc golf
• Fishing lakes (EA licence required)
• FUNdamentals (gymnastics for under 6s)‡Offsite under separate managementand charges will apply.
• Health and Leisure club including sauna steam room and beauty treatments
• Bar and restaurant
• Adventure play area
• 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

Ashvale, Paignton, Devon

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £116 - £755

Self catering accommodation is available at Ashvale. Close to the safe sandy beaches and numerous family attractions of Torbay Ashvale offers you a superb base for a fun family holiday. An outdoor heated swimming pool with sun terrace a playground amusement centre and volleyball court are among the activities on site together with an excellent restaurant providing home-cooked food. Once the sun goes down Oceans Show Bar is the place to be for all the family.

Nearby Goodrington Sands is a wonderful beach perfect for families while the Splashdown Water Park promises fun for children of all ages. Paignton Zoo is a must as is the fascinating model village at Babbacombe. Historic Dartmouth the fishing port of Brixham and the wild beauty of Dartmoor are all within easy reach.

• Sun terrace
• Cabaret bar with family entertainment
• Restaurant
• Takeaway
• Adventure playground
• Amusements*
• Shop with off licence
• 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

Tolroy Manor, Hayle, Cornwall

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £160 - £849

Self catering accommodation is available at Tolroy Manor. Set in the idyllic grounds of a fascinating old manor house with the uncrowded golden sands of Hayle Towans only about 2 miles away Tolroy will be a favourite with all your family. Day and night there's always something going on.

The evening entertainment programme offers everything from competitions to discos and talent contests whilst the children's club will keep them amused for hours. There is also a games room with pool table snooker and a lovely indoor heated swimming pool sauna squash and tennis court.

This is an ideal base for exploring Cornwall. Fishing villages pretty coves and the wonderful Cornish landscape surround Tolroy Manor. The area is bursting with remote lonely coves and magnificent beaches. A few minutes drive takes you to the famous resort of St Ives with its delightful harbour and the world famous Tate Gallery. Just a little further leads to Land's End Lizard Point St Michael's Mount and Penzance.

• Clubhouse with family entertainment
• Sauna
• Children's club
• Chef's Corner bar food and takeaway
• Games room and amusements*
• Crazy golf
• Children's play area
• Giant chess
• Wi-Fi access
• Mini market
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Newquay Holiday Park, Newquay, Cornwall

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £165 - £859

Self catering accommodation is available at Newquay Holiday Park. Enjoying a unique setting amidst beautiful parkland surrounded by the lush and rolling Cornish countryside this lively park proudly holds the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation. Just 3 miles from bustling 'surf capital' Newquay the park offers a superb base for a fun filled family holiday.

A fantastic range of facilities on site ensures something to keep everyone amused. Children will love their own club with Maxi Million and friends while teenagers enjoy their own Freestyle Club. Once evening falls the Venue entertainment club is at hand to entertain with fabulous live music and regular discos.

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

• The Venue with nightly entertainment cabaret games bingo*
• Treetops Tots (under 4s)
• Treetops Grove featuring Maxi Multi and Milli (4–10s)
• Freestyle Club (10–15s)
• Tregenna Bar and Grill
• Costa Coffee
• Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Arcade zone*
• Mini golf*
• Adventure playground
• Soft play area
• Nature trail
• Supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Michaelstow Manor, Bodmin, Cornwall

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £119 - £910

Self catering accommodation is available at Michaelstow Manor. Set in 11 acres of rolling natural gardens this holiday park nestles at the foothills of Bodmin Moor and offers you everything you need for a carefree and relaxing family holiday.

Surrounded by glorious countryside a short drive from the coast – and only an hours drive from almost anywhere in Cornwall – this is an ideal touring base. The sauna and solarium provide ideal ways to relax and children will love the indoor heated pool paddling pool and their own playground. The stone built Victorian manor house offers the perfect way to start the evening in the Elizabethan Suite with its restaurant and bar.

A magical area steeped in legend. Tintagel and its famous castle the rugged North Cornwall coast and a host of scenic and historic attractions are all nearby.

• Paddling pool
• Sauna* Solarium*
• Restaurant
• Family entertainment
• Lounge bar bar meals
• Children's playground
• Crazy golf*
• Takeaway
• Amusements*
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152