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Langstone Manor Holiday Park
Situated on the southwest edge of Dartmoor, this holiday park has been developed on the grounds of the old Langstone Manor house. The touring pitches are tucked into various garden areas with mature trees and flowering shrubs or in the walled garden area with views over the moor. There are 40 level grass pitches, which vary in size (35 with 16A electricity). A popular camping area has been terraced with open views over farmland and the moor.
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Parkland Caravan and Camping Site
Parkland is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and ideally situated for exploring all the stunning South Hams area of South Devon has to offer. Open all year, the site is set within three acres of mature, landscaped grounds with panoramic views over Kingsbridge and Salcombe and the rolling countryside towards Dartmoor National Park.
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River Dart Country Park
River Dart Country Park is an award-winning campsite on the southeastern edge of Dartmoor National Park. With excellent camping facilities and generously-sized pitches, it is the ideal holiday base for exploring the surrounding area. There are 280 individual pitches of a reasonable size and in different locations, some of which are slightly sloping. There are 138 pitches with electrical connections (10/16A) and 35 with hardstanding. All visitors to the site have free access to the extensive adventure playgrounds. There are also Dare Devil activities on site which include a high ropes course, mega zip wire, canoeing and kayaking – extra cost. There really is an adventure around every corner!
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Tregarton Park
Run by the welcoming Hicks family, the Tregarton Park estate itself dates back to the 16th century. The family have worked hard with their conversions to create a pleasing environment. The 12-acre caravan park is made up of four meadows with wonderful rural views. The 125 pitches, all with 10A electric hook ups, 30 with hardstanding, are of a generous size with most separated by either hedges or fencing. All have been terraced as the park itself is quite hilly. Reception provides a well stocked shop, tourist information and a takeaway service in high season, offering freshly cooked food including a daily delivery of Cornish pasties.
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Mill Park
Mill Park is a small family-run sheltered touring caravan and camping site set in an attractive wooded valley on the North Devon Coast. It has a shop, a takeaway, a games room, laundry, and many other facilities such as gas-changing and ice pack freezing. Several glamping options, including three bell tents and three glamping pods, are available on-site. There is also an on-site pub serving a modest menu. Mill Park is surrounded by attractive woodland and is an ideal family site as it's just a short walk to quiet sand and pebble beaches.
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Camelford Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Located in cosy, attractive grounds, Camelford Caravan and Motorhome Club site has a single toilet block. It offers a fun holiday getaway for the whole family. The site puts you within easy reach of North Cornwall, which combines quiet, coastal villages like Port Isaac, Port Gaverne, Treknow and Port Quin. For those who like a bit of extra buzz, the larger seaside resorts of Padstow and Bude are not far away. The famous town of Tintagel is also nearby - here you can experience the rumoured birthplace of King Arthur and a sense of the real Camelot with its ancient medieval castle. The site has 43 grass pitches, including 5 for tents (some seasonal) and 13 hardstanding, all with electricity 16amp.
Hedley Wood Holiday Park
Hedley Wood is set in beautiful, wooded surrounds, close to the border with Cornwall. It is perfect for couples or families looking for a quiet park in a countryside location and also not far from the coast. Dogs are welcome on all touring pitches. Hedley Wood is ideally located so you can enjoy the best of coast and country, in Cornwall and Devon and the rugged beauty of Bodmin Moor, Dartmoor and Exmoor. The site is only a short distance from the village of Bridgerule and Bude, home to several major supermarkets, cafes, bars and restaurants. Holsworthy is a popular market town where you can stock up on daily essentials. The site has 157 grass or hardstanding pitches (some seasonal) most with electric hook-up points.
Longleat Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Longleat Caravan and Motorhome Club site in Warminster is in one of the network's most unique locations - where else in the UK or Europe can you hear lions roaring at night from the comfort of your bed? The site is situated in ten acres of lightly wooded, level grassland within walking distance of the house and gardens, next to Longleat House, gardens and Safari Park. There are 164 generous pitches, some seasonal (151 with hardstanding and 6 on grass), all with 16 amp electricity connections. Water points and recycling bins are neatly walled with low night lighting. Two new buildings provide immaculate facilities, while an amenity block houses a family room and tourist information. Admission charges now apply to all of the Longleat attractions and grounds. Discounts are available to Caravan and Motorhome Club members. Please note that Longleat are not able to accept dogs within the grounds or attractions. There are however, other beautiful walks available from the site that members can enjoy freely and at their own leisure. Longleat is the perfect location to pitch up your tent to visit the Safari Park or House. You'll be camping on grass pitches with easy access to toilet, kitchen and shower facilities.
Minehead Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Set on a small hillside, Minehead Caravan and Motorhome Club site is spread across several flat areas, all of which are attractively screened from the road with plentiful trees and bushes. For shopping and all the attractions of a traditional British seaside resort, Minehead is only a 15-minute walk away. Other tempting attractions to visit when touring in Somerset are Dunster Castle and beautiful Exmoor, famous as Lorna Doone country, which is also a popular draw especially for walkers and those with dogs. There are also excellent bus links to explore the Quantocks, Porlock, Taunton and Dulverton. The site has 49 hardstanding pitches all with 16 amp electricity.
Godrevy Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Godrevy Park Caravan and Motorhome Club site is located near Hayle and offers easy access to the many quaint Cornish fishing villages peppered across the 15th coastline, such as Coverack, Cadgwith, Mullion, Porthleven, Newlyn and Mousehole. The area enjoys the best of both worlds - quiet exploration in beautiful natural settings and plenty of attractions in nearby villages for a fun family day out, not to mention a chance to sample the excellent local cuisine.
Haycraft Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
This popular club site is visited year after year by many due to its ideal location for exploring the Dorset Jurassic coast and the Isle of Purbeck. As with all CAMC sites you expect high standards and here you will not be disappointed. With a total of 55 pitches, all with 16 amp electricity, 39 are level hardstanding and 16 on grass. The central sanitary block, motorhome service point and two service areas offer everything you will need. Harmans Cross station is just a short walk offering steam trains to Corfe Castle or Swanage. With great views down the valley towards the coast this site is ideal for visiting everything the area has to offer; from the Tank museum in Bovington to the beaches in Swanage and even Monkey World. Ideal for walking and cycling or just a quiet rest. There are numerous public footpaths and coastal walks near the site for walking enthusiasts, and if you are a beach lover you will be a short distance from the sandy beaches of Swanage or the glorious stretch of golden sands at Studland Bay.
Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park
A small and secluded garden site for adults only, Bath Chew Valley has been developed with much tender love and care by the Betton family, who are rightly proud of their David Bellamy Gold award. Hardstanding pitches are sited amongst colourful beds of flowers, shrubs and trees. Cars are tucked away on the nearby car park, providing a tranquil and restful atmosphere. An area of woodland is adjacent with an enclosed dog walking area called Puppies’ Parade. The warden will assist you in placing your caravan.
Trewethett Farm Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Trewethett Farm Caravan and Motorhome Club site can boast some of the most dramatic views of any site in the country, overlooking Bossiney Cove and beyond to the ever-changing seascape of the Atlantic Ocean. Vans can be positioned either front or back first, ensuring your own panoramic (and occasionally wild and windy) view.
Hunter's Moon Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Hunter's Moon Caravan and Motorhome Club site lies just on the edge of the lovely Wareham Forest. This pleasant site, with play area and dog walk, provides an excellent base for touring the lovely area of Dorset. Many of the area's most attractive locations are safeguarded by the National Trust, including substantial stretches of unforgettable scenic coastline. It is rich in combes, cliffs, bays and islands - particularly rewarding for the visitor interested in bird life and walking. The nearby Golden Cap, of which the National Trust owns, 2,000 acres of hills, farmlands and beaches, has the highest cliff in England and delights with its covering of brilliant yellow gorse. The site has 141 grass or hardstanding pitches, 8 of which are serviced and 11 for tents. All but 2 have 16 amp electricity.
Wilksworth Caravan Park
Wilksworth Caravan Park is a spacious, quiet park well-suited for families, with a heated outdoor pool designed in a beautiful Spanish style. The rural situation is lovely, just outside Wimborne and around 12 miles from the beaches between Poole and Bournemouth.
Lydford Caravan & Camping Park
Lydford Caravan and Camping Park is known by its regular visitors for its sense of peace, beauty and tranquillity. It offers a host of stunning views of the nearby Dartmoor Tors and is set in three main areas divided by attractive hedgerows and trees. There is a choice of 75 level and gently sloping touring pitches (some seasonal), either hardstanding or grassy, most with 16 amp electricity. Within easy reach from the site is Lydford village, once a tinners’ stannary town and steeped in rich local history. Amongst its many attractions are a charming Norman castle and an ancient church, which boasts original ninth-century connections. No arrivals accepted before 13:00.
Trevella Holiday Park
Trevella has a longer season than most parks and is among the best-known and most respected Cornish parks. It has many colourful flowerbeds and is a regular winner of a Newquay in Bloom award. Well organised, the pitches are in a number of adjoining meadows. The 270 slightly sloping touring pitches are in three different categories, 170 of which have 10A electricity. Some of the super pitches are on hardstanding and are fully serviced. For an extra charge, some can be individually reserved.
Looe Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Looe Caravan and Motorhome Club site is the perfect family site with its heated open-air swimming pool (end May-mid Sep), tennis court, crazy golf and ball game area, there's more than enough to keep the family happy. The site is very clean, tidy and well maintained. In the nearby town of Looe, enjoy the numerous bars and restaurants such as The Coddy Shack, plus a local fish and chip shop. There are 217 pitches, 89 hardstanding, (some seasonal) all with 16 amp electricity, 10 fully serviced. A very organised site divided into two separate areas. Levelling blocks on most of the pitches are essential. Location is excellent for the surrounding area including the Eden Project, Looe and Polperro with a regular a bus service just outside the entrance. The railway station at Looe can take you further afield if you do not wish to drive. Arrival after 13:00 (would advise arriving a little later as reception at 13:00 can be very busy).
Treamble Valley Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Treamble Valley Caravan and Motorhome Club site is a 36-acre woodland park set in an undulating valley. With sea views, charming pitching enclaves, a secluded play area for children and one of the most extensive dog walks/walking trails in the area, the site is ideal for families looking for an unforgettable holiday. The site is a fantastic location for wildlife enthusiasts; you may be lucky enough to spot rabbits, buzzards, bats and owls. There are 128 grass/hardstanding pitches, some seasonal, all with electricity 16 amp.
Cadeside Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Cadeside Caravan and Motorhome Club site has just 16 pitches on this well screened Somerset site with distant views of the surrounding hills. Within fifteen minutes’ walk of Wellington, which is surrounded by some of the most beautiful landscapes in Somerset with the Quantocks and Brendon Hills to the north and the Blackdown Hills to the South. The remainder of the site has been developed into an all year secure storage area. Only two miles from the M5, this is a useful stopping place when travelling to or from Devon and Cornwall, but the area is interesting in its own right, and is a good base for exploring in every direction, from Exmoor to the beautiful Dorset coast. The site is adjacent to rail and road, therefore some noise can be expected. The site does not have a toilet block.

South West England

South West England is a diverse region of beautiful sandy beaches, steep craggy cliffs, desolate moors and rolling green hills. Home of clotted cream teas, it also boasts a range of historical and modern attractions, including the celebrated Eden Project.

The south-west comprises: Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bath, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Dorset.

What to see in South West England

Stonehenge
Stonehenge

The West Country is a region of contrasts, with windswept moorlands and dramatic cliffs towering above beautiful sandy beaches. Its bustling cities are a fascinating mix of history and contemporary culture.

With its dramatic cliffs, pounded by the Atlantic Ocean, and beautiful coastline boasting warm waters, soft sandy beaches and small seaside towns, Cornwall is one of England's most popular holiday destinations. The coast is also a surfers’ paradise, while inland, the wild and rugged Bodmin Moor dominates the landscape. 

In Devon, the Dartmoor National Park has sweeping moorland and granite tors where wild ponies roam freely. Much of the countryside is gentle rolling green fields dotted with pretty thatched cottages. The coastline around Torbay is known as the English Riviera, which, due to its temperate climate, allows palm trees to grow. 

Stretching across East Devon and West Dorset is the fossil-ridden Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. West Dorset is also home to Lyme Regis and Weymouth, which comes alive in summer when regular entertainment, including a carnival and fireworks, is held along the seafront. 

Famous for its cider and cheese, Somerset is good walking country, with the Exmoor National Park, which also straddles Devon. Wiltshire's natural attractions include the Marlborough Downs, Savernake Forest and the River Avon. It also boasts one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world, the ancient stone circles of Stonehenge.

Places of interest

Places of interest

Pultney Bridge
Pultney Bridge - Bath
  • Bath: Roman and modern spas; Fashion Museum housing costumes from the 16th century. Bath Abbey with 212 steps to the top of the tower.
  • Bristol: Brunel’s Clifton Suspension bridge; St Nicholas Market and the old city; vibrant harbourside area with bars, restaurants and cultural events.
  • Cornwall: historic Tintagel Castle, reputed birthplace of King Arthur; Tate Gallery, St Ives; Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.
  • Devon: Exeter Cathedral; World Heritage Jurassic Coast; the granite rocks of Dartmoor; pretty harbours at Clovelly and Ilfracombe.
  • Dorset: Monkey World near Wareham; the village of Cerne Abbas, with Cerne Giant. Dorchester, home of Thomas Hardy.
  • Somerset: Weston-Super-Mare; Wells Cathedral; Glastonbury; Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole caves.
  • Wiltshire: Longleat stately home and safari park; Stourhead House and gardens; the historic market town of Devizes.
Did you know?

Did you know?

  • Longleat pioneered the first drive-through safari park outside of Africa in 1966.
  • Silbury Hill dates back to around 2,400 BC and is the largest Neolithic mound of its kind in Europe.
  • Cornwall has over 300 beaches, including Fistral Beach, a magnet for surfers and the largest in Cornwall.
  • Pultney Bridge in Bath is one of only a few bridges in the world with shops built into it.
  • Avebury houses the largest stone circle in Europe, believed to be 4,500 years old.