Dog friendly holiday parks in England

Seacote Park, St Bees, Cumbria, North West England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £210 - £471

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Seacote Park. Situated right next to the sea and the beautiful St Bees beach and surrounded by the dramatic rolling Cumbrian countryside Seacote Park is the ideal place for an away from it all holiday. There is a beach shop adjacent to the park. Nearby there is a 9 hole golf course. The sea cliffs are home to an RSPB bird sanctuary.

The award winning village of St Bees just half a mile away has local shops and an 11th century priory. Indoor swimming pools are at the nearby towns of Egremont and Whitehaven. The Lake District is 6 miles away Muncaster Castle 8 miles the Georgian town of Whitehaven the Ravenglass-Eskdale Miniature Railway and Cockermouth are all within easy driving distance.

• Seacote Hotel-bar restaurant and occasional entertainment

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

West Bay, Bridport, Dorset, South West England

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £195 - £879

Pet friendly accommodation is available at West Bay. Enjoying a delightful setting next to the marina in the heart of a pretty harbour village this family park is just 2 minutes walk from a beautiful beach on Dorset's stunning west coast.

An array of facilities including an indoor swimming pool with flume and toddlers' pool and kids' clubs from tots to teens ensures something to suit everyone. The park's terrace overlooking the picturesque harbour offers a superb place to relax and unwind and once evening falls you can enjoy great family entertainment in the Riverside Club.

The West Dorset coastline is famed for its stunning beaches and abundance of dinosaur fossils and footprints. Marked walking and cycling paths abound together with opportunities for golf boat trips fishing and horse riding.

• Toddlers' pool
• Riverside Entertainment Club
• Treetops Tots (under 4s)
• Treetops Grove featuring Maxi Multi and Milli (4–10s)
• Freestyle Club (10–15s)
• Harbour Bar
• Quayside Café with Costa Coffee
• Takeaway
• Wi-Fi access ( in designated areas)
• Adventure playground
• Amusements*
• Mini supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Billing Aquadrome, Northampton, Northamptonshire, East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £200 - £666

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Billing Aquadrome. Billing Aquadrome is set within 235 acres of beautiful lakes and parkland and is a popular choice for families and couples looking to enjoy both the on-site amenities and local attractions in and around this beautifully landscaped park.

Set on the outskirts of historic Northampton the area is host to numerous places to visit from museums and theatres through to excellent shopping centres and historic attractions. Althorp House Silverstone Raceway and Whipsnade Zoo are all within easy reach. The park offers many facilities and amenities for the whole family to enjoy including bars with family entertainment and a small funfair. For those looking for something a little more relaxing enjoy fishing in one of the well stocked lakes boating or even hire a pedalo

• Brand new for 2010 – Leisure complex with indoor pool* toddler's pool water slides* and Aqua bar (opening March 2010)
• Climbing wall*
• Funfair* – Go Karts*
• Fishing*
• Club with family entertainment
• Restaurants and takeaway
• Family bars
• Children's Play Area
• Crazy Golf*
• Pedalo and Hydrosphere hire*
• Shops
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Finlake Lodges, Newton Abbot, Devon, South West England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £210 - £1695

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Finlake Lodges. Set in 130 acres of beautiful Devonshire countryside on the edge of Dartmoor just half an hour from the sea and boasting outstanding leisure facilities Finlake is the perfect holiday getaway. Relax on a romantic short break or enjoy a fun-filled family holiday – the choice is yours.

Due to steep gradients and steps Finlake is not suitable for wheelchair users or persons with mobility difficulties.

The fabulous leisure complex includes a heated indoor pool superb fitness centre well-equipped gym sauna steam room and the Finesse beauty centre. Recently refurbished the Retreat bar and restaurant offers lunch and à la carte evening meals.

Children will love the outdoor pool with its water slide and the outdoor adventure playground. Outdoor tennis courts a challenging 9-hole pitch and putt course and two coarse fishing lakes provide sporting opportunities for everyone.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Outdoor swimming pool with giant water slide
• Horse riding‡
• High ropes† cycle hire‡
• Caving Jungle trail climbing and abseiling tree topping indoor climbing Via Ferreta at The Rock Climbing Adventure Centre‡
• 9 hole pitch and putt
• Petanque and short mat bowls
• Walking and nature trails
• Snorkelling and WaterWalkerz
• Gym
• Tennis courts and golf
• Archery fencing
• Cro-kick and disc golf
• Fishing lakes (EA licence required)
• FUNdamentals (gymnastics for under 6s)‡Offsite under separate managementand charges will apply.
• Health and Leisure club including sauna steam room and beauty treatments
• Bar and restaurant
• Adventure play area
• Launderette

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Summerfields, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, East England

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £68 - £588

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Summerfields. Summerfields offers the choice of attractions you'd expect from a popular holiday park on the East coast. Among the parks closest to the famous sandy beaches of the lovely Norfolk coastline this is a real family centre offering a super fun holiday for all.

You'll love the glass-fronted heated indoor swimming pool and the Summerfields Show Bar Cabaret Club with live music dancing bingo and freshly prepared food and takeaways. The Horizon Suite also offers family entertainment nightly.

A soft play area keeps the children happy while kids aged 5–11 enjoy all the fun games and competitions every morning with the Elle Elephant Club.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Sports area
• Darts and pool competitions
• Football pool* and darts
• Spa bath
• Sauna*
• Vertical fast tan solarium*
• Summerfields Show Bar Cabaret Club with entertainment and dancing nightly
• Horizon Suite and family room (this is a first floor venue and is accessible by stairs)
• Fully air conditioned Show Bar
• Bobby's diner and takeaway
• Elle Elephant Club for 5–11s
• Soft play area (height restrictions apply)
• Bowleasy mini 10-pin bowling*
• Outdoor play area
• Amusement arcade*
• Bingo* Holiday Bingo*
• Miss Summerfield Adult talent competitions
• Junior talent and pool contests
• Crazy golf*
• Tuck shop and gift shop

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Lime Tree Park, Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £210 - £507

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Lime Tree Park. Set in the heart of the Peak District Lime Tree Park stands in its own valley next to a wooded limestone gorge and boasting a backdrop of a magnificent old railway viaduct this is your ideal choice for exploring the glorious Derbyshire countryside. The historic spa town of Buxton offers a wealth of lovely buildings. Castleton and Bakewell with their wide range of scenic and historic attractions are close by.

The park provides a well equipped children's play area payphone shop with good tourist information TV lounge with pool table* launderette* Mar 7–Oct 31. *Charges apply.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Lower Hyde, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, South East England

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £218 - £1119

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Lower Hyde. Lower Hyde set on the edge of Shanklin is perfectly situated for exploring the numerous delights the Isle of Wight has to offer.

The park boasts a superb range of facilities. You can splash about in the fabulous heated outdoor pool relax in the indoor spa pool throw yourself into a host of activities on the all weather multi sports court or challenge the family to a game of pool. There's plenty to keep the kids happy with their own children's club and teenagers will have the chance to meet new friends and take new challenges.

A choice of eating venues and a bar provide ideal ways to start the evening before enjoying the entertainment on offer in the Showbar.

Due to steep gradients and steps Lower Hyde is not suitable for wheelchair users or persons with severe mobility difficulties.

Together with the superb range of facilities on the park you also enjoy use of the facilities at Landguard Holiday Park (p166) including indoor and outdoor pools. The Granary Restaurant and family entertainment.

• Indoor heated spa pool
• Outdoor heated pool with flume
• Water Resorts programme
• Sports Resorts programme
• Pool* darts
• All-weather multi sports court
• Children's paddling pool
• Family entertainment
• Squires Showbar with entertainment
• Children's clubs 5-11s and 12-16+
• Hudsons Bar Diner and takeaway
• Amusements*
• Wi–Fi*
• Adventure playground
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Atlantic Reach Country Club, Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £178 - £1645

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Atlantic Reach Country Club. Award winning Atlantic Reach is embedded in countryside and is close to some of the finest beaches in Europe. Just 6 miles from popular Newquay Atlantic Reach offers a unique combination of country ambience stylish living superb sports and leisure facilities and excellent but affordable dining.

At the heart of Atlantic Reach is the new clubhouse indoor pool fitness centre island bar and lounge and blue room restaurant.

If the activities and entertainment are all too much why not escape to the Indigo Spa where you can relax with a variety of treatments.

• Indigo spa with treatment rooms* Jacuzzi* sauna* and steam room*
• 9 hole par 3 pitch and putt*
• Sun terrace
• The Island bar and lounge with activities and family entertainment*
• The Blue Room Restaurant
• Poolside bar
• Moroccan lounge and bar
• Teen Den with amusements*
• Children's outdoor play area
• Bouncy castle and trampolines
• Wi-Fi access

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Ashcroft Coast, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, South East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £123 - £594

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Ashcroft Coast. Overlooking the mighty River Thames as it reaches the sea Ashcroft Coast is ideally situated for exploring the many scenic and historic attractions of Kent. You could even visit France for a day!

There is a host of outdoor sports and all the games and activities on hand for children. Once the day is over relax with a drink or a takeaway before taking in the great entertainment at the Waterside Tavern.

• Indoor and outdoor heated pool complex with spa bath
• Water Resorts programme
• All-weather sports area
• Sports Resorts programme
• Pool* Darts
• Waterside Tavern with entertainment
• Children's club for 5–11s
• Adventure playground
• Amusements*
• Wi-Fi*
• Takeaway
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Orchard Farm, Filey, Yorkshire, North East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £200 - £743

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Orchard Farm. Enjoying a rural setting just a few miles from the seaside resort of Filey these quaint cottages are ideally located for exploring the picturesque North Yorkshire coastline. Together with a range of facilities on the adjoining holiday park the area abounds with beautiful scenery attractions and activities to suit all. Scarborough Whitby and Bridlington are all within easy reach.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Pool*
• Coarse fishing
• Clubhouse with family entertainment
• Bingo*
• Amusements*
• Adventure Playground
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152