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10 Best Dog Friendly Caravan Holiday Parks 2026
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 don't allow certain breeds of dogs, some have dog walking areas and so on. Some charge extra whilst others do a 'pets go free' offer (see our blog comparing the cost of bringing a dog with Haven, Parkdean, Center Parcs etc).
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 2026.
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 don't allow certain breeds of dogs, some have dog walking areas and so on. Some charge extra whilst others do a 'pets go free' offer (see our blog comparing the cost of bringing a dog with Haven, Parkdean, Center Parcs etc).
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 2026.
Haven has 'Bark Yard' obstacle courses at six of its holiday parks
Dog Friendly Holiday Parks: Our Top Picks for 2026
1. Haven Hafan y Môr Holiday Park​ North Wales (large resort, waterpark)
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Haven is probably the best-known name in the UK caravan holiday park market and dogs are welcome at nearly all of its parks. The only exceptions are a couple of its parks (Riviere Sands and Burnham on Sea) and a handful of breeds ('Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentina, Fila Brasilieiro, Japanese Tosa and XL Bully').
Haven's Hafan y Môr Holiday Park is one of its largest holiday parks, and it's also particularly dog friendly. It's next to a beach that allows dogs, and you can take your dog into The Coast House restaurant.
It makes our list as it is one of six Haven holiday parks that have 'Bark Yards'. These are purpose-built obstacle courses for dogs that can be found at:
Haven's Hafan y Môr Holiday Park is one of its largest holiday parks, and it's also particularly dog friendly. It's next to a beach that allows dogs, and you can take your dog into The Coast House restaurant.
It makes our list as it is one of six Haven holiday parks that have 'Bark Yards'. These are purpose-built obstacle courses for dogs that can be found at:
- Haven Caister on Sea in Norfolk (average review score 85%) - read about our visit.
- Haven Cleethorpes Beach in Lincolnshire - previously called Haven Thorpe Park (78%)
- Haven Golden Sands in Lincolnshire (80%) - read about our visit
- Haven Hafan y Môr (83%)
- Haven Kent Coast - previously called Allhallows (78%)
- Haven Skegness Holiday Park in Lincolnshire (85%)
(The numbers in brackets are average review scores, based on TripAdvisor and Google Reviews)
This is the Bark Yard at Haven Skegness
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Here's our photo of the Bark Yard at Haven Caister on Sea
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What else makes Hafan y Môr stand out?
Haven Hafan y Môr is our pick of the bunch because it has had a number of improvements in recent years. These include a large and impressive indoor swimming pool/splashpark, which opened in 2017.
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 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor. On Google reviews it scores 4.4/5. That gives us a total of 83% (as mentioned earlier).
Price: £1149 for a dog friendly Saver caravan for a week in August 2026. Haven resorts are usually cheaper if you arrive on a Friday/Monday rather than Saturday.
When you book a Haven holiday, you'll be asked to choose either a standard 'Haven' holiday or a cheaper 'Haven Hideaway'. The cheaper option just gives you accommodation and access to the restaurants onsite. However, if you pay for a standard Haven holiday then it means you can use the swimming pool and other onsite facilities. Read the official comparison or our guide.
It's also worth saying that some of the other Haven resorts mentioned above tend to be cheaper than Hafan y Môr. If you're after a bargain, take a look at our guide to cheap holiday parks.
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 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor. On Google reviews it scores 4.4/5. That gives us a total of 83% (as mentioned earlier).
Price: £1149 for a dog friendly Saver caravan for a week in August 2026. Haven resorts are usually cheaper if you arrive on a Friday/Monday rather than Saturday.
When you book a Haven holiday, you'll be asked to choose either a standard 'Haven' holiday or a cheaper 'Haven Hideaway'. The cheaper option just gives you accommodation and access to the restaurants onsite. However, if you pay for a standard Haven holiday then it means you can use the swimming pool and other onsite facilities. Read the official comparison or our guide.
It's also worth saying that some of the other Haven resorts mentioned above tend to be cheaper than Hafan y Môr. If you're after a bargain, take a look at our guide to cheap holiday parks.
Dog-friendly Hafan y Mor has a big range of activities...
...and sea views from some caravans and lodges
How much do Haven charge for dogs?
Haven don't charge an extra fee for bringing your dog. However, the dog friendly accommodation is usually about £60 - £100 more expensive than an equivalent grade non-dog friendly caravan (read the blog to see how we worked this out).
The result is that you basically end up paying about the same as you would with Parkdean Resorts, Away Resorts or other big name holiday park brands.
The result is that you basically end up paying about the same as you would with Parkdean Resorts, Away Resorts or other big name holiday park brands.
2. Warmwell Holiday Park (dog agility park, indoor swimming pool, fishing lakes, ski slope)
**Warmwell offer: Lodge holidays from £169**
All 65 of the Parkdean Resorts around the UK allow dogs, but it’s worth giving a shout out (woof out?) to the seven resorts that have ‘Woof Parks’.
These are enclosed dog agility courses that are similar to Haven's Bark Yards. They provide a nice little playground for visiting pets.
Your options for Woof Parks include:
(Numbers in brackets are average review scores, calculated by combining TripAdvisor and Google Review ratings).
These are enclosed dog agility courses that are similar to Haven's Bark Yards. They provide a nice little playground for visiting pets.
Your options for Woof Parks include:
- Newquay Holiday Park (76%) and Lizard Point Holiday Park in Cornwall (73%)
- Sandford Holiday Park (76%) and Warmwell Holiday Park in Dorset (87%)
- Cayton Bay Holiday Park in Yorkshire (83%) (Read our review from our visit to Cayton Bay)
- Camber Sands Holiday Park in Sussex (73%)
- Ty Mawr Holiday Park in Wales (85%)
(Numbers in brackets are average review scores, calculated by combining TripAdvisor and Google Review ratings).
Why have we picked out Warmwell from that shortlist?
You may decide to go for whichever is nearest. However, I personally would start with Warmwell Holiday Park in Dorset. It’s the joint sixth highest rated Parkdean Resorts holiday park, according to customer reviews (and the highest rated out of those with Woof Parks). Its average score is impressive and is made up of 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor and 4.4/5 on Google Reviews.
Unlike a lot of Parkdean Resorts, the accommodation is lodges rather than caravans. That means that Warmwell isn't as cheap as some Parkdean Resorts, but you do get a lot more space. A couple of grades of accommodation are dog friendly, including some with lakeside views (these get booked up early).
Warmwell has a really interesting range of things to do including a dry ski slope as well as a new high ropes course. There’s an indoor swimming pool with a wave machine, fishing lakes, dinosaur themed minigolf, a climbing wall, hoverboards, bungee trampolines, crafts and a roller rink. For younger children, there’s soft play and a playground at Warmwell.
There’s a restaurant onsite, as well as a café and a takeaway. As with a lot of Parkdean Resorts, they also have a decent programme of evening entertainment and kids' shows.
The main negative about Warmwell in my opinion is that it’s 15 minutes inland. The nearest dog friendly beach is Ringstead Bay which allows dogs all year round.
Price: £1689 for a week in August 2026 in a Superior dog friendly lodge with three bedrooms. It sleeps up to eight people but is better for six people. Note that Warmwell has 'lodges' rather than 'caravans' across the site. A typical lodge at a Parkdean Resorts holiday park is 20ft wide whereas a caravan is much narrower at 10-14ft wide.
Parkdean Resorts charge £49 per dog, per holiday.
If you are looking for a cheaper Parkdean Resorts holiday park with a Woof Park then I would start with Camber Sands Holiday Park in Sussex. It tends to be a lot cheaper than Warmwell Holiday Park.
Unlike a lot of Parkdean Resorts, the accommodation is lodges rather than caravans. That means that Warmwell isn't as cheap as some Parkdean Resorts, but you do get a lot more space. A couple of grades of accommodation are dog friendly, including some with lakeside views (these get booked up early).
Warmwell has a really interesting range of things to do including a dry ski slope as well as a new high ropes course. There’s an indoor swimming pool with a wave machine, fishing lakes, dinosaur themed minigolf, a climbing wall, hoverboards, bungee trampolines, crafts and a roller rink. For younger children, there’s soft play and a playground at Warmwell.
There’s a restaurant onsite, as well as a café and a takeaway. As with a lot of Parkdean Resorts, they also have a decent programme of evening entertainment and kids' shows.
The main negative about Warmwell in my opinion is that it’s 15 minutes inland. The nearest dog friendly beach is Ringstead Bay which allows dogs all year round.
Price: £1689 for a week in August 2026 in a Superior dog friendly lodge with three bedrooms. It sleeps up to eight people but is better for six people. Note that Warmwell has 'lodges' rather than 'caravans' across the site. A typical lodge at a Parkdean Resorts holiday park is 20ft wide whereas a caravan is much narrower at 10-14ft wide.
Parkdean Resorts charge £49 per dog, per holiday.
If you are looking for a cheaper Parkdean Resorts holiday park with a Woof Park then I would start with Camber Sands Holiday Park in Sussex. It tends to be a lot cheaper than Warmwell Holiday Park.
Warmwell Holiday Park has a 'Woof Park' as well as dog friendly lakeside lodges
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Seven Parkdean Resorts have dog agility courses called 'woof parks'
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3. St Ives Bay Holiday Park Cornwall (swimming pool, adjacent beach mostly dog friendly)
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St Ives Bay Holiday Park didn't used to be a dog friendly holiday park, but new owners took over and made it dog friendly in 2021. We've included it because it is good value, and it has excellent sea views. It's also unusual, because dogs can stay in any of the different accommodation. Lots of caravans just have a couple of dog friendly caravans, which limits your choice.
The smallprint is important with this park as the adjacent beach is dog friendly - with one exception. During July and August, dogs aren't allowed on the beach from 10am - 5pm. The rest of the year, dogs are welcome on the beach at any time of day. So, I'd say that it's an ideal park if you're visiting outside of peak season or if you do an early morning walk.
There's a maximum of two dogs per caravan and a charge of £60 per week, per dog. That's a little bit more expensive than some holiday parks (most charge about £50 per week).
The smallprint is important with this park as the adjacent beach is dog friendly - with one exception. During July and August, dogs aren't allowed on the beach from 10am - 5pm. The rest of the year, dogs are welcome on the beach at any time of day. So, I'd say that it's an ideal park if you're visiting outside of peak season or if you do an early morning walk.
There's a maximum of two dogs per caravan and a charge of £60 per week, per dog. That's a little bit more expensive than some holiday parks (most charge about £50 per week).
What is there to do at St Ives Bay Holiday Park?
The resort has an indoor swimming pool, and it also runs surf lessons, if you fancy squeezing into a wetsuit. There's a bistro and bar, minigolf, a playground and kids' entertainments during the warmer months.
The choice of accommodation is very good. There are basic caravans, as well as adapted caravans for guests in wheelchairs and posher lodges and caravans with sea views if you want to upgrade.
Review scores are also excellent, although a lot of them refer to the park's time with its former owners. It scores 4.4/5 on Google Reviews or 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor (or 83% on average).
We've found that it's usually much cheaper to arrive on a Friday or Monday at St Ives Bay Holiday Park.
Price: £1149 for a week in a value caravan for a family of four and one dog, during early August 2026. This was a Friday arrival.
The choice of accommodation is very good. There are basic caravans, as well as adapted caravans for guests in wheelchairs and posher lodges and caravans with sea views if you want to upgrade.
Review scores are also excellent, although a lot of them refer to the park's time with its former owners. It scores 4.4/5 on Google Reviews or 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor (or 83% on average).
We've found that it's usually much cheaper to arrive on a Friday or Monday at St Ives Bay Holiday Park.
Price: £1149 for a week in a value caravan for a family of four and one dog, during early August 2026. This was a Friday arrival.
Dogs are allowed in all grades at St Ives Bay Holiday Park, including the posher lodges...
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...some of which have excellent sea views
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4. Rockley Park Caravan Holiday Park Dorset (family friendly Haven park)
Rockley Park in Dorset gets good reviews of 3.7/5 on TripAdvisor and 4.2/5 on Google Reviews, giving us 79% overall.
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 or Monday instead of a Saturday. It's often quite a bit cheaper and you still get a full seven-day holiday.
Price: £829 for a week in a 'Saver dog friendly' caravan for a week in August 2026 for a family of four.
Haven has five main levels to its grading system. The cheapest models are now called 'Saver' caravans with the option to upgrade to Bronze, Silver, Gold and Signature (the most expensive). The cheapest caravans are narrower and don't have central heating, whilst the most expensive ones have better views, dishwashers and TVs in the bedrooms.
Read our full comparison of the different grades of caravan at Haven or read the official guide.
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 or Monday instead of a Saturday. It's often quite a bit cheaper and you still get a full seven-day holiday.
Price: £829 for a week in a 'Saver dog friendly' caravan for a week in August 2026 for a family of four.
Haven has five main levels to its grading system. The cheapest models are now called 'Saver' caravans with the option to upgrade to Bronze, Silver, Gold and Signature (the most expensive). The cheapest caravans are narrower and don't have central heating, whilst the most expensive ones have better views, dishwashers and TVs in the bedrooms.
Read our full comparison of the different grades of caravan at Haven or read the official guide.
Haven's Rockley Park has decent views from many of its caravans
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There's plenty of space to explore, as well as indoor and outdoor pools
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5. ​South Bay Holiday Park Devon (next to dog friendly beach, two swimming pools)
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South Bay Holiday Park is a good value caravan site next to a lovely dog friendly beach called St Mary's Bay. The caveat is that you need to be pretty fit yourself, as there are about 100 steps down to the beach. The whole site is quite hilly, which gives it good views but makes it hard work if you're not very mobile.
The resort is run by John Fowler Holidays, which has about a dozen similar sites around the Westcountry. All of their caravan parks are dog friendly, but some are better than others in terms of space for walking.
You pay a supplement of £50 per week to bring a dog (assistance dogs are free). You can bring a maximum of two dogs on holiday with you to a John Fowler Holiday Park.
The resort is run by John Fowler Holidays, which has about a dozen similar sites around the Westcountry. All of their caravan parks are dog friendly, but some are better than others in terms of space for walking.
You pay a supplement of £50 per week to bring a dog (assistance dogs are free). You can bring a maximum of two dogs on holiday with you to a John Fowler Holiday Park.
What facilities are at South Bay Holiday Park?
South Bay is one of John Fowler's bigger caravan sites. It's got an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor swimming pool where you can try out kayaking without the risk of ending up in France. In the evening, there's bingo, cabaret and other entertainment.
It's worth noting that dogs aren't allowed in the clubhouse, so this may not be the one for you if you want to spend every night being entertained. If that's a priority, then I would look at John Fowler's Combe Martin Beach Holiday Park in Devon which has a pet friendly area in the Clubhouse.
Children can join with a kids' club, clamber on a playground or play a game of minigolf or basketball.
There's a choice of pet friendly chalets and caravans at South Bay Holiday Park. When we checked, there were Bronze and Silver dog friendly caravans available. That's good news, as you are sometimes stuck with the cheapest grade of caravan if you bring a pet.
Review scores for South Bay Holiday Park are very good at 83% (based on 4.2/5 on Google Reviews, 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor).
Price: £968 for a week for a family of four with a dog in August 2026. That was staying in a Value, pet friendly two-bedroom caravan. Upgrading to a three-bedroom caravan was £200 extra.
It's worth noting that dogs aren't allowed in the clubhouse, so this may not be the one for you if you want to spend every night being entertained. If that's a priority, then I would look at John Fowler's Combe Martin Beach Holiday Park in Devon which has a pet friendly area in the Clubhouse.
Children can join with a kids' club, clamber on a playground or play a game of minigolf or basketball.
There's a choice of pet friendly chalets and caravans at South Bay Holiday Park. When we checked, there were Bronze and Silver dog friendly caravans available. That's good news, as you are sometimes stuck with the cheapest grade of caravan if you bring a pet.
Review scores for South Bay Holiday Park are very good at 83% (based on 4.2/5 on Google Reviews, 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor).
Price: £968 for a week for a family of four with a dog in August 2026. That was staying in a Value, pet friendly two-bedroom caravan. Upgrading to a three-bedroom caravan was £200 extra.
There are lots of steps to climb down to reach the beach next to South Bay Holiday Park...
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...which has good value caravans and plenty of green space
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6. Oakdene Forest Park Dorset (woodland walks, dog friendly indoor area)
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All of the holiday parks run by Shorefield are dog friendly. However, Shorefield Country Park and Oakdene Forest Park both allow dogs into the main complex so they're worth a mention.
They also allow up to three dogs, whereas most holiday parks have a two dog maximum.
We've picked Oakdene Forest Park as it's next to lots of footpaths and woodland for walking. It's got an indoor seating area with snacks and water for pets provided. There's also a dog friendly terrace attached to the restaurant.
The resort has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, with a flume and water jets with the indoor pool. There are also lots of activities you can sign up for such as fencing, archery and crossbow. For something a bit tamer, try minigolf.
They also allow up to three dogs, whereas most holiday parks have a two dog maximum.
We've picked Oakdene Forest Park as it's next to lots of footpaths and woodland for walking. It's got an indoor seating area with snacks and water for pets provided. There's also a dog friendly terrace attached to the restaurant.
The resort has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, with a flume and water jets with the indoor pool. There are also lots of activities you can sign up for such as fencing, archery and crossbow. For something a bit tamer, try minigolf.
Is Oakdene Forest Park near to a beach?
Er, no.
The downside with Oakdene Forest Park is that the coast is about half an hour away. Dog friendly beaches in Dorset include Milford on Sea Beach and the western end of Sandbanks Beach.
The park is near to the border with Hampshire and scores 4.4/5 on Google Reviews of 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor (or 83% overall). There are plenty of dog friendly accommodation options, including cheap caravans and more luxurious lodges with hot tubs.
Shorefield sometimes do a 'pets go free' offer at Oakdene Forest Park.
Price: £925 for a Statement Caravan for a family of four and a dog for a week in August 2026. Pets were free when we checked for this particular booking, although the website FAQ page still says they charge £9 per pet, per night.
The downside with Oakdene Forest Park is that the coast is about half an hour away. Dog friendly beaches in Dorset include Milford on Sea Beach and the western end of Sandbanks Beach.
The park is near to the border with Hampshire and scores 4.4/5 on Google Reviews of 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor (or 83% overall). There are plenty of dog friendly accommodation options, including cheap caravans and more luxurious lodges with hot tubs.
Shorefield sometimes do a 'pets go free' offer at Oakdene Forest Park.
Price: £925 for a Statement Caravan for a family of four and a dog for a week in August 2026. Pets were free when we checked for this particular booking, although the website FAQ page still says they charge £9 per pet, per night.
Oakdene Forest Park has caravans and lodges near to Hurn and Avon forest for dog walks...
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...as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools
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7. South Lakeland Leisure Village Yorkshire (lakeside lodges, good for walks, up to three dogs)
**Winner: best value dog friendly holiday park**
South Lakeland Leisure Village in Yorkshire stands out because of its pleasant lakes and impressive leisure complex. It's an excellent choice if you want to explore a bit of Yorkshire, the Lake District and Lancashire during your holiday.
You can get to Windermere in about half an hour or Morecambe Bay in 15 minutes. The local area is good for walks.
The cheaper accommodation is low-priced, but doesn't include 'leisure passes', which you'll need to buy separately if you want to use the large swimming pool and spa facilities. Expect to pay about £120 for a family of four, for a week for the leisure facilities.
There are also fishing lakes at the site which are overlooked by some of the posher accommodation. You can upgrade to a hot tub holiday, if you enjoy that sort of thing.
One thing worth pointing out is that the park is very close to the M6. That's good news for getting out and about, but it means it isn't completely silent. Even so, guests give South Lakeland Leisure Village an outstanding review score of 4.4/5 on Google Reviews or 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor. We'll call that 85% to help with comparisons with other doggy-friendly holiday resorts.
Price: £1043 for a family of four stating in a silver, two bed lodge with one dog for a week in August 2026. As mentioned earlier, you need to add about £120 extra if the whole family wants to use the swimming pool and leisure facilities for a week. They charge an extra £45 per dog, per week.
You can get to Windermere in about half an hour or Morecambe Bay in 15 minutes. The local area is good for walks.
The cheaper accommodation is low-priced, but doesn't include 'leisure passes', which you'll need to buy separately if you want to use the large swimming pool and spa facilities. Expect to pay about £120 for a family of four, for a week for the leisure facilities.
There are also fishing lakes at the site which are overlooked by some of the posher accommodation. You can upgrade to a hot tub holiday, if you enjoy that sort of thing.
One thing worth pointing out is that the park is very close to the M6. That's good news for getting out and about, but it means it isn't completely silent. Even so, guests give South Lakeland Leisure Village an outstanding review score of 4.4/5 on Google Reviews or 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor. We'll call that 85% to help with comparisons with other doggy-friendly holiday resorts.
Price: £1043 for a family of four stating in a silver, two bed lodge with one dog for a week in August 2026. As mentioned earlier, you need to add about £120 extra if the whole family wants to use the swimming pool and leisure facilities for a week. They charge an extra £45 per dog, per week.
Dog friendly South Lakeland Leisure Village is ideal for walks in the Lake District and Yorkshire...
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...and it has an excellent onsite swimming pool and leisure complex
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8. 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 that 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 3.5/5 on TripAdvisor or 4.1/5 on Google Reviews, which is 76% overall.
Price: £915 for a Saver dog friendly caravan for a week in August 2026 for a family of four and one dog.
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 that 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 3.5/5 on TripAdvisor or 4.1/5 on Google Reviews, which is 76% overall.
Price: £915 for a Saver dog friendly caravan for a week in August 2026 for a family of four and one dog.
Like most Haven parks, Marton Mere has lots to do - including minigolf and swimming
9. Nodes Point Holiday Park, Isle of Wight (Parkdean Resorts, dog friendly beach, swimming pool)
Nodes Point Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight allows pets and it's a good family-friendly option.
It's near to the dog-friendly beach at St Helen's. At low tide, there is plenty of space to let dogs run around without feeling like you are ruining anyone's beach trip. It's only a short drive to Bembridge beach, which also allows dogs.
Nodes Point is 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 or 4.3/5 on Google Reviews (83% on average).
It's near to the dog-friendly beach at St Helen's. At low tide, there is plenty of space to let dogs run around without feeling like you are ruining anyone's beach trip. It's only a short drive to Bembridge beach, which also allows dogs.
Nodes Point is 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 or 4.3/5 on Google Reviews (83% on average).
Layout, ferry travel and prices at Nodes Point Holiday Park
When we stayed at Nodes Point Holiday Park, we were most impressed with the easy access to the beach. We stayed in a lodge, which was two or three minutes' walk from St Helens Beach. This gave us the freedom to have impromptu beach trips after tea or early in the morning if anyone woke with the sunrise!
The resort is on a slope that leads down to the beach and our accommodation was at the bottom of the hill. I would say that the the larger accommodation and the nicer part of the resort is the section closer to the beach. However, you get better views of the sea from the properties further up the hill. The restaurant, entertainment and swimming pool are at the top of the hill so we spent a lot of time there during our visit. The pool party was a highlight for the children. We paid extra for this, but it wasn't overpriced at about £8.
Price: £1449 for a week in a 'Silver' chalet at Nodes Point for a family of four, plus a dog in August 2026. That includes £49 for a pet for a week.
The resort is on a slope that leads down to the beach and our accommodation was at the bottom of the hill. I would say that the the larger accommodation and the nicer part of the resort is the section closer to the beach. However, you get better views of the sea from the properties further up the hill. The restaurant, entertainment and swimming pool are at the top of the hill so we spent a lot of time there during our visit. The pool party was a highlight for the children. We paid extra for this, but it wasn't overpriced at about £8.
Price: £1449 for a week in a 'Silver' chalet at Nodes Point for a family of four, plus a dog in August 2026. That includes £49 for a pet for a week.
Some caravans at Nodes Point have a great view (don't worry, the wine doesn't belong to the dog)
Nodes Point is walking distance to this dog-friendly beach
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The indoor swimming pool is a reasonable size and has a four lane slide
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Our visit to Nodes Point Holiday Park
"The reason I often recommend Nodes Point is partly because of its location. It leads straight onto the dog-friendly beach at St Helens, which has massive great low tides and views across to the mainland."
Read the rest of our review from our visit to Nodes Point
Read the rest of our review from our visit to Nodes Point
10. California Cliffs Norfolk (coastal location, busy park with plenty to do)
**Winner: cheapest dog friendly holiday park in our guide**
Some of the accommodation at Parkdean Resorts California Cliffs is dog friendly, and it averages solid reviews of 84% across the main review sites. It's a former Park Resorts holiday park.
It's the kind of place that 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.
California Cliffs is a short drive 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.
Parkdean Resorts has an abundance of holiday parks around this part of East Anglia, so I would also check prices at Cherry Tree. Cherry Tree is a good choice if you want more facilities whilst California Cliffs is a better choice if you want easy beach access.
You might like to read our review from our visit to Cherry Tree, if you've got nothing better to do.
Price comparison: £889 for a week in a Bronze caravan in August 2026 for a family of four. Parkdean charge an extra £49 per dog, per week with a maximum of two dogs.
It's the kind of place that 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.
California Cliffs is a short drive 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.
Parkdean Resorts has an abundance of holiday parks around this part of East Anglia, so I would also check prices at Cherry Tree. Cherry Tree is a good choice if you want more facilities whilst California Cliffs is a better choice if you want easy beach access.
You might like to read our review from our visit to Cherry Tree, if you've got nothing better to do.
Price comparison: £889 for a week in a Bronze caravan in August 2026 for a family of four. Parkdean charge an extra £49 per dog, per week with a maximum of two dogs.
California Cliffs has minigolf, playgrounds and two swimming pools
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We visited California Cliffs recently and thought it was pretty good
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Our visit to California Cliffs Holiday Park
"And what are the facilities like at California Cliffs Holiday Park? I'd say that they are pretty good, but I have seen Parkdean Resorts with a wider range of things to do. The swimming pool is nice as it has an indoor and outdoor section, which are linked together. When we visited, it was jam-packed and there were lots of people enjoying the outdoor pool on what was a really lovely spell of weather."
Read the rest of our review from California Cliffs
Read the rest of our review from California Cliffs
Price comparison of 10 of the UK's best dog friendly caravan holiday parks
Our price comparison just looked at one week in August 2026 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:
We updated review scores in July 2025, but there may have been some small changes since then.
Most of the photos on Holiday Park Guru are original photos that we’ve taken ourselves from our own visits to 100+ holiday parks around the UK. Please don’t use them without permission. Other photos on this page are from Parkdean Resorts, Away Resorts and Haven.
From cheapest to most expensive:
- Rockley Park Holiday Park Dorset - £829
- California Cliffs Norfolk - £889
- Marton Mere Blackpool - £915
- Oakdene Forest Park Dorset - £925
- South Bay Holiday Park Devon - £968
- South Lakeland Leisure Village - £1043
- Hafan y Môr Holiday Park North Wales - £1149
- St Ives Bay Holiday Park Cornwall - £1149
- Nodes Point Holiday Park Isle of Wight - £1449
- Warmwell Holiday Park Dorset - £1689
We updated review scores in July 2025, but there may have been some small changes since then.
Most of the photos on Holiday Park Guru are original photos that we’ve taken ourselves from our own visits to 100+ holiday parks around the UK. Please don’t use them without permission. Other photos on this page are from Parkdean Resorts, Away Resorts and Haven.
