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10 best dog friendly caravan holiday parks - 2021

Caravan parks offer a decent choice for pet friendly and dog friendly holidays. They usually have plenty of space for walkies and some are near to dog friendly beaches. 

We've picked out 10 of the best pet friendly caravan holiday parks in the UK from a selection of the biggest seaside resorts and counties, including Dorset, Isle of Wight, Cornwall, Devon, Wales, Yorkshire, Norfolk, Blackpool and Skegness. 

We've done a bit of digging (much like a dog) but have a proper read of the small print with each park as the phrase 'dog friendly' means a lot of different things. Some only allow one pet, some have dog walking areas and so on. Some charge extra whilst others do a 'pets go free' offer.

We picked our top 10 by looking at location, dog-friendliness, facilities, customer reviews and price. Our price comparison looked for the cheapest caravan for a family of four in August 2021.

1. Haven Hafan y Môr Holiday Park​ North Wales (large resort, waterpark)

Haven's Hafan y Môr Holiday Park is a very large holiday park which is dog friendly. It's also next to a beach which allows dogs (at the time of writing).

The park has had a number of improvements in recent years, including a large and impressive indoor swimming pool/splashpark which opened a couple of years ago.

Other entertainment includes an 'adventure village' where you can do high ropes courses and the like. There is also entertainment for children and adults and a whopping nine different places to eat. Some activities cost extra but there are lots of free things to do, including several playgrounds.

Overall, customers give the park a score of 4/5 on TripAdvisor. On Google reviews it was scoring 4.5/5 when we checked.

Price: £1078 for a standard dog friendly caravan for a week in August 2021. Haven resorts are usually cheaper if you arrive on a Friday/Monday rather than Saturday. 
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Slides and swimming at Hafan y Mor Holiday Park
Dog-friendly Hafan y Mor has a big range of activities...
Haven Hafan y Mor Holiday Park high ropes
...including some stuff for older children (and enthusiastic dads)

2. Praa Sands Holiday Park Cornwall (indoor swimming pool, great reviews, long drive)

**Winner: best value dog friendly holiday park**

You won't be able to take your dog onto the beach at Praa Sands between Easter and October, but there are dog friendly beaches nearby and the park allows pets in the accommodation.

It's at the far South West end of Cornwall, meaning it's a huge drive from, well, anywhere (it's nearly two hours from the north of the county to Praa Sands). Once you are there, you're rewarded with a beautiful stretch of coastline which is much quieter than a busy resort like Newquay.

Praa Sands is good value compared to many parks in Cornwall, where we've found that prices are a bit higher than in some other counties. It has activities onsite including an indoor swimming pool with gym and sauna as well as a restaurant and bar. There's also a Golf and Country Club attached.

Reviews average about 4.5/5. When I checked, about half of the accommodation was dog friendly.

Price: £780 for a week in a silver caravan for a family of four with a dog in August 2021 (including £45 per pet, maximum of two).
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Swimming pool at Praa Sands Holiday Park
Praa Sands has an indoor swimming pool

3. Rockley Park Caravan Holiday Park Dorset (family friendly Haven park)

Haven is probably the best-known name in the UK caravan holiday park market and most of its parks allow dogs (besides a handful of breeds). 

Rockley Park in Dorset gets good reviews (4/5 on TripAdvisor) and there are plenty of dog-friendly beaches in Dorset if you don't mind travelling a little bit. 

The park is busy and family-friendly with an indoor swimming pool, kids' club, evening entertainment for the grown ups and lots of facilities including water sports and a climbing wall. It's near to Poole and Bournemouth, which are both pleasant towns with plenty of attractions.

If you want to save a bit on a Haven holiday, check prices for arriving on a Friday ir Monday instead of a Saturday. It's often quite a bit cheaper and you still get a full seven day holiday.

Price: £1233 for a week in a 'deluxe dog friendly' caravan for a week in August 2021 for a family of four
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Haven Rockley Park outdoor swimming pool
Haven's Rockley Park has indoor and outdoor swimming pools

4. Woodovis Park Devon (outstanding reviews, quirky activities, dog walking field)

Devon's Woodovis Park is an excellent choice for a holiday park as long as you don't mind a long drive to the beach. 

It's got a dog walking field onsite and pets are allowed in several of the different accommodation options on offer. Dogs were charged at £40 a week when we checked.

It gets outstanding reviews, offers good value for money and has decent facilities. However, it isn't near to the beach so there's no chance of an early morning dog beach walk without a bit of travelling to one of Devon's dog friendly beaches. 

Facilities onsite include an indoor swimming pool and play area along with some more unusual activities including pony and carriage rides, story sessions and circus skills. National Trust members can also get in free to Lydford Gorge.

Reviews of Woodovis Park are amongst the best in the country for holiday parks with an average of 5/5 on TripAdvisor.
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Price comparison: £899 for a family of four and one dog for a week in August 2021 in a 'Finch' caravan. For our price comparison we looked for the cheapest accommodation available.
Woodovis Park in Devon
Woodovis Park scores very highly with reviewers and it is good value
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5. Marton Mere Holiday Park Blackpool (Haven park, swimming pool)

We've picked out a dog friendly Blackpool holiday park for our top 10, as it's a popular resort for a classic English seaside holiday.​

However, the downside of a Blackpool holiday with a dog is that there are quite restrictive rules in place on the main beaches. A couple of beaches allow dogs on leads, but that's about it unless you're happy to travel further along the coast.

If you fancy giving it a go, Marton Mere is a dog friendly Haven holiday park which is particularly good for families. It's got an indoor swimming pool to provide a welcome activity on a wet day and an outdoor 'splashzone' for sunnier days. There are kids' clubs, a bar and restaurant, playgrounds, adventure golf, sports courts and entertainment in the evening for the adults. 

If you want, you can sign up for paid activities like archery or pottery.

It'll take you about 10 - 15 minutes to drive to the seafront at Blackpool from Marton Mere.

Reviews average about 3.5/5 on TripAdvisor or 7/10 on Hoseasons.
 
Price: £679 for a standard dog friendly caravan for a week in August 2021 for a family of four and one dog.
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Minigolf at Marton Mere in Blackpool
Like most Haven parks, Marton Mere has lots to do - including minigolf and swimming

6. Nodes Point Holiday Park Isle of Wight 

Nodes Point Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight allows pets and it's a good family-friendly option.

It's near to the beach at St Helen's which allows dogs. It's also also only a short drive to Bembridge beach which also allows dogs.

It's a busy park owned by Parkdean Resorts (it was formerly a Park Resorts caravan site). It offers an indoor swimming pool, bar and restaurant, horse riding along the beach in summer and family activities. Reviews average 4/5.
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Price: £1109 for a week in a 'Farringford' chalet at Nodes Point for a family of four, plus a dog in August 2021. Includes £40 for a pet for a week.
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Nodes Point Isle of Wight
Nodes Point is walking distance to the beach

7. California Cliffs Norfolk (coastal location, busy park with plenty to do)

Some of the accommodation at Park Resorts'/Parkdean Resorts California Cliffs is dog friendly, and it gets solid reviews of about 4/5 from most review sites (although Hoseasons was a little lower when I checked).

​It's the kind of place which is popular with families, so expect lots of children and busyness rather than complete silence. There's an indoor swimming pool for rainy days as well as outdoor entertainment including a sports court, outdoor swimming pool, crazy golf and an adventure playground.

Reviews of the different grades of accommodation vary considerably. When I checked there were more than 10 different options on offer with reviews ranging from 6/10 to 9/10.

It's a short drove to the kiss-me-quick hats of Great Yarmouth or there are plenty of quieter beaches along the Norfolk coast, many of which are dog friendly beaches. You can bring a maximum of two pets.
 
Price comparison: £739 for a week in a Bidston caravan in August 2021 for a family of four including a dog.
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California Cliffs in Norfolk
California Cliffs has minigolf, playgrounds and two swimming pools

8. Limefitt Holiday Park Lake District (basic facilities, very good reviews, dog walking field)

Limefitt Holiday Park is owned by Parkdean Resorts (formerly Park Resorts) and has got a dog walking field and dog friendly accommodation, so it's worth considering if you're looking to explore the Lakes (and why wouldn't you).

There's not a great deal to do at the site besides a games room, pub and a playground but it gets great reviews of about 4.5/5 on average. 

It's not far from Windermere, right in the heart of the Lake District so you won't face a huge drive to see the beauty spots. Pets cost an extra £40 per week, with a maximum of two.
  
Price: £1029 for a family of four and a dog staying in 'Fairfield Lodge' for a week in August 2021 (includes the cost of one pet for a week)
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Limefitt Holiday Park in the Lake District
Limefitt Holiday Park has simple facilities and positive reviews

9. Allerton Holiday Park, Yorkshire (cheap base with great reviews, basic facilities)

Allerton Holiday Park is one to consider if you want to see Yorkshire's national parks and don't mind spending a lot of time in the car. It's not one for those looking for a beachside holiday park.

It's in a central location, near to Harrogate but you can get to the Dales or Moors in about 30 or 40 minutes. You could also get to York or Leeds for a day out easily enough.

The park itself gets very positive reviews from visitors, averaging about 4.5/5 although there's not a lot to do on site. I'd see this one a good base for exploring rather than somewhere which will provide entertainment in itself.

You'll find it is one of the cheapest dog friendly holiday parks around as well.

Price: £679 for a family of four, for a week in August 2021 in a dog friendly Allerton Caravan (including one dog).
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Allerton Holiday Park in Yorkshire
Allerton Holiday Park scores 4.5/5 from most reviewers

10. Southview Leisure Park Skegness (cheap, indoor swimming pool)

**Winner: cheapest dog friendly holiday park in our guide**

You'll need a good pair of walking boots and a dog with plenty of energy if you want to walk the two miles to the beach from Southview Leisure Park. As with most holiday parks in Skegness, it's not right on the beach.

Once you get to the beach, there's a partial dog ban but there are still sections you can take your dog for a walk. 

However, it's a dog-friendly park which gets decent enough reviews of about 8/10.

It's run by Parkdean Resorts (formerly Park Resorts) which is one of the big names in the caravan holiday park market. It has an indoor swimming pool, sports court, gym, fishing lakes, playground, 9 hole golf course and a restaurant.

Book up early to get one of the caravans with better reviews, as there's a big variation in the grades available.

Price: £659 for a week in a Wentworth caravan for a family of four in August 2021, plus a dog.
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Southview Leisure Park in Skegness
Several caravans at Southview are alongside fishing lakes

Price comparison of 10 of the UK's best dog friendly caravan holiday parks

Our price comparison just looked at one week in August 2021 for a family of four with a dog. It will often be much cheaper to visit outside of school holidays, if that's an option for you. We didn't include any upgrades or extras.

From cheapest to most expensive:


  1. Southview Leisure Park Skegness - £659
  2. Allerton Holiday Park Yorkshire - £679
  3. Marton Mere Blackpool ​- £679
  4. California Cliffs Norfolk ​- £739
  5. Praa Sands Holiday Park Cornwall​ - £780
  6. Woodovis Park Devon​ - £899
  7. Limefitt Holiday Park Lake District - £1029
  8. Hafan y Môr Holiday Park North Wales - £1078
  9. Nodes Point Holiday Park Isle of Wight - £1109
  10. Rockley Park Holiday Park Dorset - £1233

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