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10 Best Devon Caravan Holiday Parks - 2026
Author: Robbie Lane | Last updated: 10 March 2026
Looking for the best caravan holiday parks in Devon? We’ve compared 10 of the top holiday parks across North Devon and South Devon, including beachside resorts, family caravan parks with swimming pools, and quieter parks near Dartmoor. Our rankings are based on visitor reviews, facilities, location and August 2026 prices for a family of four.
Most of the best Devon holiday parks are on the coast. South Devon includes the cities of Exeter and Plymouth, as well as the old-fashioned seaside resorts of Torquay and Paignton, the fishing town of Brixham and the pretty sailing towns of Salcombe and Dartmouth. North Devon has choppier waters, so it is popular with surfers around Croyde and Westward Ho! The north of Devon also has several seaside resorts including Ilfracombe. We’ve also included a couple of inland holiday parks for people who want a quieter base near Dartmoor rather than a big beach resort.
Most of the best Devon holiday parks are on the coast. South Devon includes the cities of Exeter and Plymouth, as well as the old-fashioned seaside resorts of Torquay and Paignton, the fishing town of Brixham and the pretty sailing towns of Salcombe and Dartmouth. North Devon has choppier waters, so it is popular with surfers around Croyde and Westward Ho! The north of Devon also has several seaside resorts including Ilfracombe. We’ve also included a couple of inland holiday parks for people who want a quieter base near Dartmoor rather than a big beach resort.
Quick Picks: Best Devon Caravan Parks for Different Holidays (2026)
If you don’t want to read the full guide, these are our top picks for beach holidays, cheap caravan breaks, family facilities and quieter stays in Devon.
- Best Overall – Haven Devon Cliffs Holiday Park - Large, lively seaside park with direct beach access, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, waterslides, and a huge range of family activities and entertainment.
- Best Beach Access – Challaborough Bay Holiday Park - Direct access to a sandy beach, indoor swimming pool, coastal walks, and simple on-site facilities in a quieter south Devon location.
- Best Value – South Bay Holiday Park - Consistently low peak-season prices, indoor and outdoor pools, family entertainment, and good access to South Devon beaches.
- Best Quieter Park – Woodovis Park - Small, peaceful inland park with outstanding reviews, indoor swimming pool, unusual activities, and easy access to Dartmoor.
Comparison of the best Devon caravan parks
Here's our quick summary of the 10 parks listed in our guide to Devon's best holiday parks, including details of their location, review score, typical price, swimming pool and 'best for', which is a quick summary of what the park offers.
Holiday Park (Owner) |
Location |
Review score | Typical Price (£ - £££) |
Swimming pool |
Best for |
Devon Cliffs (Haven) |
Exmouth (South Devon) |
82% | ££ |
Indoor + outdoor |
Large family resort + beach |
Waterside (Park Holidays UK) |
Paignton (South Devon) |
87% | ££ |
Indoor |
Sea views |
South Bay (John Fowler) |
Brixham (South Devon) |
83% | £ |
Indoor + outdoor |
Great value |
Ruda (John Fowler) |
Croyde (North Devon) |
80% | £££ |
Indoor |
Surfing |
Challaborough Bay (Parkdean Resorts) |
South Devon |
85% | £ |
Indoor |
Great beach |
Tarka (Park Holidays UK) |
Barnstable (North Devon) |
92% | £ |
No |
Relaxation and quiet |
Sandaway Bay (John Fowler) |
Ilfracombe (North Devon) |
81% | ££ |
Outdoor |
Sea views |
Golden Sands (Park Holidays UK) |
Dawlish (South Devon) |
82% | ££ |
Indoor + outdoor |
Family facilities |
Woodovis (Independent) |
Tavistock (nr Dartmoor) |
96% | £ |
Indoor |
Quiet countryside |
Ladram Bay (Independent) |
Otterton (South Devon) |
89% | £££ |
Indoor |
Beach + activities |
- The 'typical score' in our table is a rough guide and is based on our price comparison for a week's holiday during the peak summer season. You will find that prices vary significantly throughout the year.
- The review score is our calculation based on an average of TripAdvisor and Google Review scores.
Map of Devon's Best Holiday Parks
Our clickable maps shows the locations of our 10 best holiday parks in Devon, including details of review scores, distance to the nearest beach, swimming pools and other onsite facilities.
The best Devon caravan parks are spread across the North Devon and South Devon coast, with clusters near Exmouth, Dawlish, Paignton, Croyde and Ilfracombe.
The best Devon caravan parks are spread across the North Devon and South Devon coast, with clusters near Exmouth, Dawlish, Paignton, Croyde and Ilfracombe.
Devon Holiday Parks: Our Top 10 for 2026
1. Haven Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, Exmouth - large beachside caravan park
Best for: large family holidays with loads of facilities
Key Facts
- Review score: 82%
- Location: Exmouth, South Devon
- Swimming pools: indoor pool plus outdoor pools with waterslides
- Accommodation: caravans and lodges
- Price in our comparison: £1049 for a week in August
**Haven's Offers: Last minute bargains from £49 + Summer 2026 from £159**
Haven Devon Cliffs Holiday Park is one of the largest and most popular caravan holiday parks in Devon, with direct access to Sandy Bay and a huge range of family facilities. It's also Haven's second biggest in the UK.
Devon Cliffs gets consistently positive reviews and averages 82% from reviewers. We calculated this by adding together TripAdvisor and Google Review scores and then converting it into a percentage for easy comparison (you're welcome).
As you would expect from Haven, it is a big, busy, family-friendly park so one for those seeking entertainment and space for the children to run around. It is worth emphasising again that Devon Cliffs is a really big holiday park - there are more than 1600 caravans and lodges by my count.
Devon Cliffs has outdoor swimming pools as well as an indoor pool just in case the weather doesn't match the photos on the Devon tourist board website. One of the pools has a four lane waterslide.
There's also a high ropes course, a climbing wall, three playgrounds, mini-golf, soft play, water sports on the nearby beach, a great big inflatable arena for bouncing around, a NERF training camp and a Segway course (those two-wheel things that American businessmen stand on). The swimming pools, playgrounds and soft play are free, but you'll pay extra for other activities. In 2025, Haven opened a Wetherspoons pub at Devon Cliffs.
Devon Cliffs gets consistently positive reviews and averages 82% from reviewers. We calculated this by adding together TripAdvisor and Google Review scores and then converting it into a percentage for easy comparison (you're welcome).
As you would expect from Haven, it is a big, busy, family-friendly park so one for those seeking entertainment and space for the children to run around. It is worth emphasising again that Devon Cliffs is a really big holiday park - there are more than 1600 caravans and lodges by my count.
Devon Cliffs has outdoor swimming pools as well as an indoor pool just in case the weather doesn't match the photos on the Devon tourist board website. One of the pools has a four lane waterslide.
There's also a high ropes course, a climbing wall, three playgrounds, mini-golf, soft play, water sports on the nearby beach, a great big inflatable arena for bouncing around, a NERF training camp and a Segway course (those two-wheel things that American businessmen stand on). The swimming pools, playgrounds and soft play are free, but you'll pay extra for other activities. In 2025, Haven opened a Wetherspoons pub at Devon Cliffs.
Location, dogs and prices at Haven Devon Cliffs
The location is very good, with a short walk down to Sandy Bay. It's also only a short drive into Exeter, which is well placed for some of the county's bigger attractions or a day shopping.
Devon Cliffs is near Torquay, which I personally have found a bit twee on my visits. Torquay appeals if you want the classic English Riviera seaside experience. It's also not too far from the rather lovely Dartmouth Steam Railway.
Devon Cliffs is a dog friendly holiday park. You can take up to two dogs and there's a dog friendly section in the Mash and Barrel restaurant. You might like to read our guide to how much you'll pay to take a dog to a Haven holiday park, as it's a little complicated!
Price: £1049 for two adults and two children for a week in August 2026 in a Devon Cliffs Saver caravan (see our guide to Haven caravan grading). Top tip: Arriving on a Friday is much cheaper than arriving on a Saturday at a Haven holiday park. The saving was £170 in this case.
The quoted price is for a standard Haven holiday, which includes use of the swimming pool and the facilities (several activities cost extra). It was £849 for a Haven Hideaway holiday but that just gives you accommodation and access to the restaurants.
Devon Cliffs is near Torquay, which I personally have found a bit twee on my visits. Torquay appeals if you want the classic English Riviera seaside experience. It's also not too far from the rather lovely Dartmouth Steam Railway.
Devon Cliffs is a dog friendly holiday park. You can take up to two dogs and there's a dog friendly section in the Mash and Barrel restaurant. You might like to read our guide to how much you'll pay to take a dog to a Haven holiday park, as it's a little complicated!
Price: £1049 for two adults and two children for a week in August 2026 in a Devon Cliffs Saver caravan (see our guide to Haven caravan grading). Top tip: Arriving on a Friday is much cheaper than arriving on a Saturday at a Haven holiday park. The saving was £170 in this case.
The quoted price is for a standard Haven holiday, which includes use of the swimming pool and the facilities (several activities cost extra). It was £849 for a Haven Hideaway holiday but that just gives you accommodation and access to the restaurants.
Devon Cliffs is next to this beach and it has a choice of indoor and outdoor swimming pools...
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...as well as climbing, mini golf, high ropes and watersports
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2. Waterside Holiday Park, Paignton - family caravan park near the beach
Best for: traditional seaside holiday park atmosphere
Key Facts
Review score: 87%
Location: Paignton, South Devon
Swimming pools: outdoor swimming pool
Accommodation: caravans and lodges
Price in our comparison: £1019 for a week in August
Location: Paignton, South Devon
Swimming pools: outdoor swimming pool
Accommodation: caravans and lodges
Price in our comparison: £1019 for a week in August
Waterside Holiday Park in Paignton is a traditional seaside caravan holiday park in South Devon with good reviews and easy access to local beaches. It's owned by Park Holidays UK, which runs six caravan parks in Devon. Waterside tends to get the best reviews (average of 87%, including 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor and 4.2/5 on Google Reviews).
It's in the classic style of English seaside holiday parks with kids' clubs, adventure playgrounds and somewhere to eat. The local beach has a blue flag, which means you will hopefully be the only thing floating in the sea. It's also near to the busy tourist town of Torquay.
One slight reservation I've got is that Waterside Holiday Park only has an outdoor pool. That is fine on a sunny day in summer, but it might reduce your options if you arrive to find the forecast is seven days of rain.
Still, it is well placed for exploring places like Salcombe and Brixham or for visiting Paignton Zoo, Go Ape Haldon Forest or the big aquarium in Plymouth.
Dogs are allowed in some of the caravans at Waterside Holiday Park. They sometimes do a pets go free offer.
Price: £1019 for a week in a gold caravan for two adults and two children in August 2026. As far as I can tell, there aren't bronze and silver grades at Waterside but there are various grades of gold and some platinum lodges. The price has actually dropped by about £100 compared to last year, which is unusual!
It's in the classic style of English seaside holiday parks with kids' clubs, adventure playgrounds and somewhere to eat. The local beach has a blue flag, which means you will hopefully be the only thing floating in the sea. It's also near to the busy tourist town of Torquay.
One slight reservation I've got is that Waterside Holiday Park only has an outdoor pool. That is fine on a sunny day in summer, but it might reduce your options if you arrive to find the forecast is seven days of rain.
Still, it is well placed for exploring places like Salcombe and Brixham or for visiting Paignton Zoo, Go Ape Haldon Forest or the big aquarium in Plymouth.
Dogs are allowed in some of the caravans at Waterside Holiday Park. They sometimes do a pets go free offer.
Price: £1019 for a week in a gold caravan for two adults and two children in August 2026. As far as I can tell, there aren't bronze and silver grades at Waterside but there are various grades of gold and some platinum lodges. The price has actually dropped by about £100 compared to last year, which is unusual!
Waterside Holiday Park is in an attractive setting...
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...with a beach nearby
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3. South Bay Holiday Park, Brixham - cheap Devon caravan park with swimming poolsl
Best for: great value family caravan holidays
Key Facts
Review score: 83%
Location: Brixham, South Devon
Swimming pools: indoor and outdoor pools
Accommodation: caravans and apartments
Price in our comparison: £968 for a week in August
Location: Brixham, South Devon
Swimming pools: indoor and outdoor pools
Accommodation: caravans and apartments
Price in our comparison: £968 for a week in August
**South Bay Offers: save up to 30% on last minute deals**
South Bay Holiday Park in Brixham is one of the best value caravan holiday parks in Devon, offering indoor and outdoor swimming pools and family entertainment. It's run by John Fowler Holidays and averages 83% on TripAdvisor and Google Reviews.
The park is well equipped with indoor and outdoor swimming pools. There is also evening entertainment for adults (bingo etc.) and children's clubs.
You can walk down to a local beach, as long as you don't mind a few steps. It's a sandy and rocky beach which is good for exploring rather than for an ice cream and a stick of rock.
However, one plus point is that it is along the so-called 'English Riviera' so there are lots of nice sandy beaches to explore if you spend a few minutes in the car. It's also only a short drive to Dartmoor.
Price: £968 for a two-bedroom value caravan for a family of two adults and two children for a week in August 2026. This model was pet friendly, but they do also have some that aren't suitable for pets.
The park is well equipped with indoor and outdoor swimming pools. There is also evening entertainment for adults (bingo etc.) and children's clubs.
You can walk down to a local beach, as long as you don't mind a few steps. It's a sandy and rocky beach which is good for exploring rather than for an ice cream and a stick of rock.
However, one plus point is that it is along the so-called 'English Riviera' so there are lots of nice sandy beaches to explore if you spend a few minutes in the car. It's also only a short drive to Dartmoor.
Price: £968 for a two-bedroom value caravan for a family of two adults and two children for a week in August 2026. This model was pet friendly, but they do also have some that aren't suitable for pets.
South Bay Holiday Park is one of several John Fowler Holiday Parks in Devon...
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...and it has a range of different grades and sizes of caravan
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4. Ruda Holiday Park, Croyde - beachside holiday park for surfing
Best for: surfing holidays in North Devon
Key Facts
- Review score: 80%
- Location: Croyde, North Devon
- Swimming pools: indoor pool with waterslide
- Accommodation: caravans and glamping safari tents
- Price in our comparison: £1359 for a week in August
Ruda Holiday Park near Croyde is one of the best caravan holiday parks in North Devon for surfing holidays and beach access. It's on Devon's north coast near Woolacombe and scores 80% from reviewers. The park is now owned by John Fowler Holidays, who bought it from Parkdean Resorts.
Besides the surf schools, Ruda Holiday Park has also got a decent sized indoor swimming pool with a long slide. Another bonus is that it offers glamping safari tents.
Ruda certainly doesn’t have the vast range of activities that you get at Haven’s Devon Cliffs holiday park, but there are nature trails, a playground, soft play, evening entertainment and a couple of places to get food.
There are quite a few family-friendly attractions within a 45 minute drive in North Devon. Options include Lynton and Lynmouth (with the steam powered lift), a sheep themed park (The Big Sheep) and Exmoor Zoo.
Dogs are allowed at Ruda Holiday Park.
Price: £1359 for a family holiday in a Lynton Caravan in early August 2026. That’s the price for a three-bedroom caravan which sleeps up to six people. They did have two-bedroom caravans but they weren't any cheaper for the dates we checked.
Besides the surf schools, Ruda Holiday Park has also got a decent sized indoor swimming pool with a long slide. Another bonus is that it offers glamping safari tents.
Ruda certainly doesn’t have the vast range of activities that you get at Haven’s Devon Cliffs holiday park, but there are nature trails, a playground, soft play, evening entertainment and a couple of places to get food.
There are quite a few family-friendly attractions within a 45 minute drive in North Devon. Options include Lynton and Lynmouth (with the steam powered lift), a sheep themed park (The Big Sheep) and Exmoor Zoo.
Dogs are allowed at Ruda Holiday Park.
Price: £1359 for a family holiday in a Lynton Caravan in early August 2026. That’s the price for a three-bedroom caravan which sleeps up to six people. They did have two-bedroom caravans but they weren't any cheaper for the dates we checked.
The indoor pool at Ruda Holiday Park is good fun...
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...and the beach by the resort is great for bodyboarding and surf lessons
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5. ​Challaborough Bay Holiday Park - beachside Devon caravan park
Best for: beach access in South Devon
Key Facts
Review score: 85%
Location: near Plymouth, South Devon
Swimming pools: indoor swimming pool
Accommodation: caravans
Price in our comparison: £909 for a week in August
Location: near Plymouth, South Devon
Swimming pools: indoor swimming pool
Accommodation: caravans
Price in our comparison: £909 for a week in August
**Challaborough Bay offers: Caravan holidays from £99**
Challaborough Bay Holiday Park is a beachside caravan park in South Devon with direct access to a sandy bay and good reviews from visitors.
It's owned by Parkdean Resorts, which has more holiday parks than anyone else in the UK. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it! The company has more than 60 caravan sites in various coastal locations including three in Devon. Parkdean is sometimes a little cheaper than Haven holiday parks, although I’d say that Haven is a whisker ahead on customer review scores (read our Haven v Parkdean comparison for a bit of bedtime reading).
Challaborough Bay Holiday Park can be found halfway between Plymouth and Dartmouth. It scores an impressive 85% overall, based on an average of TripAdvisor and Google Review scores.
It's owned by Parkdean Resorts, which has more holiday parks than anyone else in the UK. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it! The company has more than 60 caravan sites in various coastal locations including three in Devon. Parkdean is sometimes a little cheaper than Haven holiday parks, although I’d say that Haven is a whisker ahead on customer review scores (read our Haven v Parkdean comparison for a bit of bedtime reading).
Challaborough Bay Holiday Park can be found halfway between Plymouth and Dartmouth. It scores an impressive 85% overall, based on an average of TripAdvisor and Google Review scores.
How big is Parkdean Resorts Challaborough Bay Holiday Park? What will it cost me?
Challaborough Holiday Park is on a decent scale with an indoor swimming pool, soft play, a playground and an entertainment venue. It doesn’t have loads to do onsite, compared to some holiday parks but the local beach is very pleasant and there are lots of good walking paths.
The swimming pool doesn't have flumes and slides, but it's a pretty good size.
Your other options for a Parkdean Resorts holiday park in Devon are Torquay Holiday Park and Bideford Bay Holiday Park. Both require a bit more effort to get to the beach and score slightly lower with reviewers. All three at dog friendly.
Price: £909 for a week's holiday in a Kittiwake caravan in August 2026. That price is for four people in a two bedroom caravan that is one of the smaller ones in the Parkdean Resorts accommodation range.
The swimming pool doesn't have flumes and slides, but it's a pretty good size.
Your other options for a Parkdean Resorts holiday park in Devon are Torquay Holiday Park and Bideford Bay Holiday Park. Both require a bit more effort to get to the beach and score slightly lower with reviewers. All three at dog friendly.
Price: £909 for a week's holiday in a Kittiwake caravan in August 2026. That price is for four people in a two bedroom caravan that is one of the smaller ones in the Parkdean Resorts accommodation range.
Challaborough Bay Holiday Park leads directly to a sandy beach
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Challaborough Bay Holiday Park has a simple indoor swimming pool
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6. Tarka Holiday Park, Barnstaple - cheap caravan park near North Devon beaches
Best for: cheap base near North Devon beaches
Key Facts
Review score: 92%
Location: Barnstaple, North Devon
Swimming pools: none onsite
Accommodation: caravans and lodges
Price in our comparison: £988 for a week in August
Location: Barnstaple, North Devon
Swimming pools: none onsite
Accommodation: caravans and lodges
Price in our comparison: £988 for a week in August
Tarka Holiday Park near Barnstaple is a simple but highly rated caravan park in North Devon that offers good value accommodation near some of the county’s best beaches.
It doesn't have a swimming pool, a restaurant or a clubhouse yet is gets outstanding reviews on TripAdvisor of 4.8/5 and 4.4/5 on Google Reviews (or 92% overall).
The reason is that it offers good value accommodation in a convenient location for exploring a pretty park of Devon. It’s very competitively priced when compared to other caravan holiday parks in Devon and the Westcountry. Generally speaking, Westcountry holiday parks are a bit pricier than those in Yorkshire, Northumberland and Scotland.
Barnstable is only a five minute drive away and is well stocked with shops. In the other direction you’ve got a choice of Woolacombe Beach, Croyde Beach and Saunton Sands. They’re all popular beaches and are 10-20 minutes drive from Tarka Holiday Park.
The site is run by Park Holidays which has more than 40 caravan holiday parks around the UK. Dogs are welcome at Tarka Holiday Park and there are sometimes pets go free deals.
Price: £988 for a two-bedroom 'Gold Plus' caravan which sleeps six people.
That’s the price for a week in August 2026. That was arriving on a Friday- it was about £70 more for a weekend arrival.
It doesn't have a swimming pool, a restaurant or a clubhouse yet is gets outstanding reviews on TripAdvisor of 4.8/5 and 4.4/5 on Google Reviews (or 92% overall).
The reason is that it offers good value accommodation in a convenient location for exploring a pretty park of Devon. It’s very competitively priced when compared to other caravan holiday parks in Devon and the Westcountry. Generally speaking, Westcountry holiday parks are a bit pricier than those in Yorkshire, Northumberland and Scotland.
Barnstable is only a five minute drive away and is well stocked with shops. In the other direction you’ve got a choice of Woolacombe Beach, Croyde Beach and Saunton Sands. They’re all popular beaches and are 10-20 minutes drive from Tarka Holiday Park.
The site is run by Park Holidays which has more than 40 caravan holiday parks around the UK. Dogs are welcome at Tarka Holiday Park and there are sometimes pets go free deals.
Price: £988 for a two-bedroom 'Gold Plus' caravan which sleeps six people.
That’s the price for a week in August 2026. That was arriving on a Friday- it was about £70 more for a weekend arrival.
Tarka Holiday Park is a simple holiday park but it's great value...
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...and the local beaches are some of the best in Devon
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7. Sandaway Beach Holiday Park, Ilfracombe - caravan park with sea views
Best for: sea views and quiet coves
Key Facts
- Review score: 81%
- Location: Ilfracombe, North Devon
- Swimming pools: outdoor swimming pool
- Accommodation: caravans, chalets and apartments
- Price in our comparison: £1040 for a week in August
Sandaway Beach Holiday Park near Ilfracombe is a coastal caravan park in North Devon known for its sea views and access to small coves.
It is mid-sized by the usual standards of its owners - John Fowler Holidays. We rate it because of its location next to a quiet beach and its impressive sea views.
Sandaway Bay is certainly one of the better value caravan parks we’ve found in Devon. Reviews are solid at 81%.
You can choose from several bays and coves around the park, including Newberry Beach and Wild Pear Beach. Most of the local beaches are better for adventurous exploring, rockpooling and paddling rather than for sandcastle building with toddlers. The famous seaside town of Ilfracombe is only about 10 minutes drive away.
Sandaway Beach Holiday Park has an outdoor swimming pool, but it doesn’t have an indoor pool. However, there are pay-as-you-go activities organised on the water such as kayaking and ‘water walkers’ (the giant balls you climb inside).
If you want to eat onsite, there’s a bar and a takeaway. They also host entertainment during the busier times of year, such as bingo.
Price: £1040 for a two-bedroom bronze apartment for a week in August 2026. They can sleep six people, but that would require two people to sleep in the lounge. Pets are allowed to stay in some of these properties.
It is mid-sized by the usual standards of its owners - John Fowler Holidays. We rate it because of its location next to a quiet beach and its impressive sea views.
Sandaway Bay is certainly one of the better value caravan parks we’ve found in Devon. Reviews are solid at 81%.
You can choose from several bays and coves around the park, including Newberry Beach and Wild Pear Beach. Most of the local beaches are better for adventurous exploring, rockpooling and paddling rather than for sandcastle building with toddlers. The famous seaside town of Ilfracombe is only about 10 minutes drive away.
Sandaway Beach Holiday Park has an outdoor swimming pool, but it doesn’t have an indoor pool. However, there are pay-as-you-go activities organised on the water such as kayaking and ‘water walkers’ (the giant balls you climb inside).
If you want to eat onsite, there’s a bar and a takeaway. They also host entertainment during the busier times of year, such as bingo.
Price: £1040 for a two-bedroom bronze apartment for a week in August 2026. They can sleep six people, but that would require two people to sleep in the lounge. Pets are allowed to stay in some of these properties.
Sandaway Beach Holiday Park has an outdoor swimming pool and sea views
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There's a big range of accommodation available, including these chalets with sea views
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8. Golden Sands Holiday Park, Dawlish - family caravan park with swimming pools
Best for: family facilities and Dawlish beaches
Key Facts
- Review score: 82%
- Location: Dawlish, South Devon
- Swimming pools: indoor and outdoor pools
- Accommodation: caravans
- Price in our comparison: £1099 for a week in August
Golden Sands Holiday Park in Dawlish is a family caravan holiday park in South Devon with indoor and outdoor swimming pools and easy access to Dawlish Warren beach.
Of course, it is not the most imaginative name for a holiday park. We know of at least five others with the same name around the UK.
That aside, Golden Sands is a good choice for a holiday park in Dawlish on Devon's southern coast.
It is one of two holiday parks in Dawlish run by Park Holidays UK called Dawlish Sands and Golden Sands. They're a mile apart and you're allowed to hop between the two sites and use facilities at both.
Golden Sands is the larger of the two sites, with about twice as many caravans as Dawlish Sands. As a result, Golden Sands has got a little bit more to do onsite than Dawlish Sands. They've both got straightforward indoor and outdoor swimming pools but Golden Sands has a bit more evening entertainment ("eyes down for a full house" etc.).
They're both a fairly similar distance to the nearest beaches - although I'd say Golden Sands is marginally better located. Dawlish Warren beach is about 10 minutes walk from the entrance to Golden Sands, or about 20 minutes from most of the caravans. There's another beach called Red Rock Beach that is about 10 minutes further on foot. Dawlish Sands Holiday Park is about three minutes further from both beaches on foot, but there's not a huge amount in it.
On reviews, Dawlish Sands scores 81% whilst Golden Sands is a whisker ahead on 82%. We calculated this by adding together TripAdvisor and Google Review scores.
As you'll have gathered from reading all this waffle (my congratulations if you've made it this far), there isn't a massive amount between Golden Sands and Dawlish Sands. You may decide to choose based on price - but if they're similarly priced I would plump for Golden Sands.
Price: £1099 for a two bedroom caravan at Golden Sands, staying in a Gold Plus grade for a week in August 2026. Dawlish Sands was about £30 extra (£1133) for the cheapest grade of accommodation in August 2026.
Of course, it is not the most imaginative name for a holiday park. We know of at least five others with the same name around the UK.
That aside, Golden Sands is a good choice for a holiday park in Dawlish on Devon's southern coast.
It is one of two holiday parks in Dawlish run by Park Holidays UK called Dawlish Sands and Golden Sands. They're a mile apart and you're allowed to hop between the two sites and use facilities at both.
Golden Sands is the larger of the two sites, with about twice as many caravans as Dawlish Sands. As a result, Golden Sands has got a little bit more to do onsite than Dawlish Sands. They've both got straightforward indoor and outdoor swimming pools but Golden Sands has a bit more evening entertainment ("eyes down for a full house" etc.).
They're both a fairly similar distance to the nearest beaches - although I'd say Golden Sands is marginally better located. Dawlish Warren beach is about 10 minutes walk from the entrance to Golden Sands, or about 20 minutes from most of the caravans. There's another beach called Red Rock Beach that is about 10 minutes further on foot. Dawlish Sands Holiday Park is about three minutes further from both beaches on foot, but there's not a huge amount in it.
On reviews, Dawlish Sands scores 81% whilst Golden Sands is a whisker ahead on 82%. We calculated this by adding together TripAdvisor and Google Review scores.
As you'll have gathered from reading all this waffle (my congratulations if you've made it this far), there isn't a massive amount between Golden Sands and Dawlish Sands. You may decide to choose based on price - but if they're similarly priced I would plump for Golden Sands.
Price: £1099 for a two bedroom caravan at Golden Sands, staying in a Gold Plus grade for a week in August 2026. Dawlish Sands was about £30 extra (£1133) for the cheapest grade of accommodation in August 2026.
Golden Sands is a mid-sized holiday park with an indoor/outdoor swimming pool
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Golden Sands has more entertainment than its sister park called Dawlish Sands
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9. Woodovis Park, Tavistock - quiet holiday park near Dartmoor
Best for: peaceful countryside holidays near Dartmoor
Key Facts
- Review score: 96%
- Location: Tavistock, near Dartmoor
- Swimming pools: indoor swimming pool
- Accommodation: caravans, lodges and camping pitches
- Price in our comparison: £930 for a week in August
Woodovis Park near Tavistock is a highly rated countryside holiday park near Dartmoor that offers a quieter alternative to Devon’s larger seaside resorts. It manages a near-perfect 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor and 4.7/5 on Google Reviews, giving a final rating of 96%.
It's also one of the few inland holiday parks in Devon that we recommend. You'll have to drive about 40 minutes to reach a beach, but it is well placed if you want to explore Dartmoor or parts of Cornwall.
Facilities and entertainment at Woodovis Park are a bit quirkier than the usual pool-table-with-3-balls-missing which some holiday parks offer. As well as an indoor swimming pool, children's play area and table tennis, they also put on circus skills, pony and carriage rides and storytelling sessions. It's also quite near the National Trust's Lydford Gorge which has a big waterfall (by UK standards, it's certainly not Niagara Falls...) and River Dart Country Park which is a good day out for outdoorsy children.
The caravans are named after birds, so you can stay in something with the fantastic name of a 'super finch plus'.
Price: £930 for two adults and two children in August 2026 in a Super Finch caravan. The caravan is actually a six berth so you could squeeze in a couple of extras in the lounge (ideally people you know, rather than strangers).
It's also one of the few inland holiday parks in Devon that we recommend. You'll have to drive about 40 minutes to reach a beach, but it is well placed if you want to explore Dartmoor or parts of Cornwall.
Facilities and entertainment at Woodovis Park are a bit quirkier than the usual pool-table-with-3-balls-missing which some holiday parks offer. As well as an indoor swimming pool, children's play area and table tennis, they also put on circus skills, pony and carriage rides and storytelling sessions. It's also quite near the National Trust's Lydford Gorge which has a big waterfall (by UK standards, it's certainly not Niagara Falls...) and River Dart Country Park which is a good day out for outdoorsy children.
The caravans are named after birds, so you can stay in something with the fantastic name of a 'super finch plus'.
Price: £930 for two adults and two children in August 2026 in a Super Finch caravan. The caravan is actually a six berth so you could squeeze in a couple of extras in the lounge (ideally people you know, rather than strangers).
It's not by the coast but reviews for Woodovis Park are outstanding...
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...and it has a good choice of activities including archery and circus skills
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10. Ladram Bay Holiday Park, Otterton - beachside holiday park with family facilities
Best for: beachside resort with lots of facilities
Key Facts
Review score: 89%
Location: Otterton, South Devon
Swimming pools: indoor swimming pool
Accommodation: caravans and lodges
Price in our comparison: £1626 for a week in August
Location: Otterton, South Devon
Swimming pools: indoor swimming pool
Accommodation: caravans and lodges
Price in our comparison: £1626 for a week in August
Ladram Bay Holiday Park is a beachside holiday park in South Devon with excellent facilities and access to one of the county’s most attractive private beaches.
The onsite facilities include (take a deep breath if you are reading this out loud to a disinterested spouse): indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room, club with entertainment, children's and teenage clubs, restaurant, bar, waterwalkerz, raft building, indoor soft play, adventure playground, crazy golf, kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing. You have to pay extra for some things.
The local beach is gorgeous too, so I probably wouldn't get around to using much onsite.
It's a short drive to Sidmouth or Exmouth, which are pretty little towns, and it's also close to West Dorset's Jurassic coastline. Average reviews are 4.4/5 on TripAdvisor and slightly higher at 4.5/5 on Google Reviews. In other words, it achieves an average of 89%, which is not to be sneezed at.
Price: £1626 for two adults and two children in August 2026. That's the price for a two bedroom Comfort Caravan.
The onsite facilities include (take a deep breath if you are reading this out loud to a disinterested spouse): indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room, club with entertainment, children's and teenage clubs, restaurant, bar, waterwalkerz, raft building, indoor soft play, adventure playground, crazy golf, kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing. You have to pay extra for some things.
The local beach is gorgeous too, so I probably wouldn't get around to using much onsite.
It's a short drive to Sidmouth or Exmouth, which are pretty little towns, and it's also close to West Dorset's Jurassic coastline. Average reviews are 4.4/5 on TripAdvisor and slightly higher at 4.5/5 on Google Reviews. In other words, it achieves an average of 89%, which is not to be sneezed at.
Price: £1626 for two adults and two children in August 2026. That's the price for a two bedroom Comfort Caravan.
Ladram Bay Holiday Park offers watersports at the local beach...
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...and has an indoor swimming pool, as well as soft play, crazy golf and playgrounds
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Which is cheapest? Price comparison Devon's 10 best holiday caravan parks
We looked for the cheapest accommodation available for a family of four, for a week in August 2026. We searched in September 2025 and looked for a holiday starting on any day. From cheapest to most expensive:
- Challaborough Bay Holiday Park - £909
- Woodovis Park - £930
- South Bay Holiday Park - £968
- Tarka Holiday Park - £988
- Waterside Holiday Park - £1019
- Sandaway Beach Holiday Park - £1040
- Haven Devon Cliffs Holiday Park - £1049
- Golden Sands Holiday Park - £1099
- Ruda Holiday Park - £1359
- Ladram Bay Holiday Park - £1626
Frequently Asked Questions About Devon Holiday Parks
Which caravan parks in Devon are cheapest?
In our comparison, the cheapest Devon caravan parks were Challaborough Bay Holiday Park , Woodovis Park and South Bay Holiday Park for a week in August for a family of four. Prices vary depending on the time of year and the type of accommodation you choose.
Which holiday parks in Devon are right by the beach?
Several of the best caravan parks in Devon have direct beach access or are very close to the coast. Devon Cliffs Holiday Park near Exmouth, Challaborough Bay Holiday Park, Ladram Bay Holiday Park and Ruda Holiday Park near Croyde are particularly good choices for beach holidays.
Which are the best quiet caravan parks in Devon?
Some Devon caravan parks are large family resorts with entertainment and swimming pools, while others offer a quieter atmosphere. Woodovis Park near Dartmoor and Tarka Holiday Park near Barnstaple are good options if you prefer a more peaceful base.
Which Devon holiday parks have swimming pools?
Most large family holiday parks in Devon have indoor or outdoor swimming pools. From our top 10, your options include Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, South Bay Holiday Park, Golden Sands Holiday Park and Ruda Holiday Park.
Images from Haven, Park Holidays, John Fowler Holidays, Ladram Bay, Woodovis, Hoseasons and Parkdean Resorts.
