Croyde Beach: (direct access – practically)
With a laid back surfy vibe, a tiny beach shop and the recent addition of its own pizza bus, Croyde Bay is a little gem of beach just over the road from the site entrance. You may well find yourself joining the body boarding crews making their way from their caravans fully wet-suited up to save beach changing. Low tide exposes photogenic rocks at its extremities, and dunes provide a playground backdrop.
Saunton Sands: (15 minutes)
Going for a walk on Croyde’s neighbouring big brother beach could take a while. The sand disappears into the ever moving horizon. Getting lost in the sand dunes is almost inevitable in any game of hide and seek. There is a great vantage point from the cliff road above for taking photos of ant-like beach strollers below.
Quality sausage rolls and pasties are available from the beach hatch if you need warming up after your sea-dipping or just can’t be bothered to make a packed lunch, what with you being on your holidays and all.
Again, wetsuits for sale or hire are available on beach entry if you are seized by the desire to launch yourself into the water but are lacking essential supplies.
Putsborough/ Woolcombe (6 minutes)
This beach confusingly changes its name somewhere along the way, but whatever you call it, you are in for a fab day out on this tract of yellow sand and surfable seas. Café’s flank each end for those in need of refreshments having walked the 3 miles between the two.
I actually haven’t stayed in a holiday park before, but I read that they are extremely popular this year with people not wanting to go abroad. It’s something I would definitely like to look into though so thank you for the tips on where to stay!
They can be great for a UK beach break, as you get to be right next to the beach but without having to camp.
Great post – although I would be travelling alone so the holiday parks are less of a draw for me, I am keen to explore more of the UK this year & this is the perfect post. Great to see the highlights of each locality which is exactly what I will be looking for! Thank you.
Writing this, I realised just how many pretty towns and beaches there are on a UK staycation. Hope you find the perfect spot!
I’ve never stayed in a holiday park, never thought to tbh but with the way accommodations in the UK is getting booked up, might have to consider lol
Would love to go to all these Holiday parks. They all sound great and have so much to offer.
These are all so tempting! I definitely feel in need of a beach holiday right now and I’ve never really explored the South West…I think a staycation is calling! I love how adorable those Beach huts at Charmouth are! These holiday parks look beautiful, I hope I get an opportunity to try one (or two!) of them out soon! Thanks for the great guide!
I have never been to a holiday park, but your blog has inspired me to visit one! Also, I cannot wait to explore South West England, it looks so pretty! 🙂
I love all the places you shared because they look charming and the landscapes are beautiful! So many have beaches also, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your summer holidays!
What a great list of holiday parks. I stay at them on and off – depends on the location and these are all located in fabulous places.
I never really think to stay in holiday parks but these look amazing!! Beautiful post 🙂
These sound great, especially Lizard Point!
I have such happy memories of my own childhood staying at a holiday park near Westbay and my uncle has just bought a static caravan so hoping to visit with my own children! Thanks for linking up with #ParentPower
Very useful information