South West England holiday parks with self catering accommodation

Ruda, Croyde Bay, Devon, South West England

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

Finlake Lodges, Newton Abbot, Devon, South West England

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

Riviera Bay, Brixham, Devon, South West England

Self catering accommodation is available at Riviera Bay. Stunningly located overlooking the picturesque bay and beach of St Mary's Bay Riviera Bay has magnificent views out to sea and is the ideal base to discover the pretty villages beautiful beaches coves and spectacular coastal path walks.

Soak up the sun as you admire the magnificent views across the bay or relax in the indoor pool. The more energetic members of your family might want to challenge themselves to a game of tennis basketball or the 4 lane 10-pin bowlingo.

Children are especially welcome with play areas for all ages and their own fun packed club! When evening comes the 'Tropicana' your superb family entertainment complex hosts an exciting programme of entertainment for the whole family.

Whatever it is you're looking for in a holiday at Riviera Bay there is always something for everyone.

Other paces of interest in the area are • Berry Head Country Park • Model village • Golden Hind replica • Discounts are available for many local attractions and activities • Brixham Harbour's famed fish market • Deep sea fishing and boat trips • Full range of watersports quad biking and paintball

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

• Tropicana clubroom. Visiting star cabarets shows and disco
• Competitions and bingo*
• The Anchorage – family restaurant and half board option
• Fast food takeaway
• Under 5s soft play area
• 10-pin Bowlingo*
• Big screen TV with Sky Sports
• Children's club and entertainment
• Indoor crazy golf
• Children's adventure playground
• Game zone amusement arcade*
• Supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Notter Mill, Saltash, Cornwall, South West England

Self catering accommodation is available at Notter Mill. Notter Mill nestles on the banks of the River Lynher awarded the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation this peaceful and secluded setting has a tranquil atmosphere and boasts its own outdoor heated swimming pool (available May 22–Sep 11) along with outdoor tennis/badminton adventure playground and small football pitch. Fishing is also available locally. Just a two minute walk down a country lane is the Notter Bridge Inn with its riverside gardens and pub fare. With quick access to A38 Notter Mill is a great base for you to explore the South West.

• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Avallon Lodges, Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

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

Watermouth Lodges, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

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

Dean Steep, Lynton, Devon, South West England

Self catering accommodation is available at Dean Steep. Enjoying a truly idyllic setting in 17 peaceful acres of Exmoor National Park Dean Steep boasts some of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Devon. Wonderful moorland and riverside walking unfolds from your door with footpaths through the lush rolling pastureland. You can also enjoy shared use of the pretty gardens with their fishponds walkways and quiet suntraps. A games room Wendy house garden furniture barbecue* and a launderette* are also available for all dates.

*Charges apply.

This is an exceptionally beautiful area perfect for lovers of nature photography riding fishing rambling and cycling. Just 2 miles away are the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth connected by their unique water powered railway and the sandy beach at Lee Bay. Doone Valley the Valley of the Rocks superb coastal walks NT properties Barnstaple Minehead and Dunster are all within easy reach.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Warmwell, Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

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

Holiday Resort Unity, Brean Sands, Somerset, South West England

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.

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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

Michaelstow Manor, Bodmin, Cornwall, South West England

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