Dog friendly holiday parks in England

Springhouse Country Park, Hexham, Northumberland, North East England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £181 - £1013

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Springhouse Country Park. Set in rural location close to Hadrian's Wall Springhouse Country Park is a superb base from which to explore this magical area and is home to a superb array of wildlife. You can discover many great walks through the beautiful local countryside right on your doorstep.

Nearby Hexham with its ancient Abbey is well worth a visit. Charming villages and great country pubs are a plenty. Durham Newcastle Northumberland National Park and the breathtaking North East coastline are also within easy reach.

• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Holiday Resort Unity, Brean Sands, Somerset, South West England

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £283 - £1200

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Holiday Resort Unity. Boasting a truly impressive range of facilities it's easy to see why this park remains a firm family favourite and with an outstanding programme of entertainment everyone from toddlers through to over 50's can be sure of a great time! Enjoy 'Fun City' the largest fun park in the South West splash about in the indoor and outdoor pools and explore the glorious sandy beach just a stones throw away!

A fabulous American themed entertainment complex indoor and outdoor pools 10-pin bowling games rooms fishing golf fun park and gym are just some of the things to keep you amused. Children have their own club and a free outdoor play area and the evening entertainment offers something for all.

There is a Road Train and Mini bus service around the park during the main season.

MENDIP VIEW AT HOLIDAY RESORT UNITY

If you are looking for a quieter beach style holiday we have the place for you! Located approximately half a mile from the Leisure facilities right next to the beach at brean sands you will have a private access route to the five miles of golden sandy beaches running from brean down to Burnham on sea. Take a romantic walk and enjoy the sunset at dusk or just take a casual walk and enjoy the scenery which includes brean down Steepholm Island and other local points of interest. You can even follow the nearby nature trail through the sand dunes. Why not take your fishing rod with you and try out some sea fishing or for the less adventurous you could just buy an ice cream and unwind.

The lodges are available all year round.

• RJ's American themed entertainment complex
• Choice of entertainment venues
• Sunbed*
• Eating venues/takeaways
• Wimpy
• Children's Clubs
• 10-pin bowling*
• Sky Sports
• Markets car boots
• Road train and mini bus service
• Fun park (discounts available)
• Wheelchair hire*
• Go Karts*
• 9 hole pitch and putt*
• Supermarket 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

Forest Edge, Ringwood, Hampshire, South East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £139 - £649

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Forest Edge. This small 9 acre park is ideally positioned to explore the delights of the New Forest and offers great access to the popular resorts of Poole and Bournemouth new for 2010 is the Surf Reef at Boscombe. Facilities on the park include an outdoor pool children's play area and a 5-a-side football/netball area whilst guests are given free passes to the facilities at Oakdene Forest Park just one mile away (featured on page 150).

• Outdoor swimming pool
• Five-a-side football and netball area
• Mini market
• Children's play area
• Games room
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Thorness Bay, Cowes, Isle of Wight, South East England

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £198 - £949

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Thorness Bay. Enjoying a rural setting amidst woodland sloping gently down to the sea Thorness Bay offers you a superb base for a family seaside holiday on the delightful Isle of Wight.

There's something to suit everyone in the family on the park from splashing around in the indoor swimming pool to the array of sporting activities at hand. Children will love the fun and games provided by their own club.

At the end of the day savour a delicious meal before taking in the fabulous entertainment of the Regatta View Showbar. Alternatively you could simply sit back with a quiet drink in the Boathouse bar and restaurant relax and watch the boats go by on the Solent.

• Indoor heated fun pool with slide
• Water Resorts programme
• Sports Resorts programme
• Pool* Darts
• All-weather multi sports court
• Family entertainment
• Regatta View Showbar
• Children's club for 5–11s and 12–16+
• Boathouse bar and restaurant
• Children's adventure playground
• Wi–Fi*
• Shop
• Launderette*

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

Trelawne Manor, Looe, Cornwall, South West England

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £160 - £939

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Trelawne Manor. Set in the attractive landscaped grounds of a stately manor house this lively park offers you everything you need for a fun packed holiday the whole family will remember.

With so much to see and do in and around the park there's something for everyone at Trelawne Manor. The indoor heated pool provides the ideal place for a relaxing swim or there's the glorious outdoor heated pool with its spiral flume. Children will love the adventure play area and all the fun and games with their own club.

Once the sun goes down you can start the evening with a takeaway or a meal from the Chef's Corner before enjoying the family entertainment music dancing and competitions on offer in the clubhouse.

• Clubhouse with entertainment
• Children's club
• Chef's Corner Diner
• Takeaway
• Amusements*
• Children's play areas
• Crazy golf Giant chess
• Wi-Fi access
• Mini market
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Castaways, Bacton-on-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £208 - £632

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Castaways. Boasting a wonderful setting overlooking the stunning North Norfolk coast this cosy little park sits in the peaceful village of Bacton-on-Sea.

Many of Norfolk's delights are within easy reach including the traditional resorts of Great Yarmouth and Cromer historic Norwich and the beautiful Broads.

With so much to see and do in the surrounding area Castaways makes a superb base for discovering this lovely county. And after a day's exploring the Jolly Roger Bar offers the perfect place to unwind and relax before enjoying the fun-packed family entertainment.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Bluewood Lodges, Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £415 - £1130

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Bluewood Lodges. Bluewood Lodges are part of our Autograph Lodge Holiday collection superbly located near to the picture postcard traditional Cotswold village of Kingham. Nestled in a beautiful small bluebell wood in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the lodges offer visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern day living and the perfect base for exploring the many charms the idyllic Cotswolds have to offer. Relax on the deck of your own luxury lodge take a leisurely walk to the local pub and enjoy great food and drink or venture slightly further a field to the historic market town of Stow on the Wold and popular quaint villages such as Chipping Norton Moreton-in-Marsh and Bourton on the Water; there's so much on offer and all conveniently close at hand.

Each lodge has been carefully furnished to exacting standards featuring stylish contemporary interiors and spacious external decking and all come complete with sunken outdoor hot tub. Take a rod and enjoy a picnic down by the fishing lake sit back and savour the beautiful countryside views or for the more energetic there's horse riding cycling walking trails and golf all within easy reach. These lodges are an ideal location for romantic couples and discerning families looking for something extra special.

• Bike hire*
• BBQ hire*
• Wi-Fi access* (local info updates)
• Car valet service*
• Daily maid service*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Hemsby Beach Holiday Village, Hemsby, Norfolk, East England

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £74 - £762

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Hemsby Beach Holiday Village. Independently owned Hemsby Beach Holiday Village is the place for you if you're looking for a fun packed family holiday.

The setting is perfect for a seaside holiday; 300 yards from Hemsby's famous golden beach with rolling sand dunes and safe bathing. There's plenty of space for your children to run around at the park and by the sea. You'll never be crowded on these beaches.

There are amusements and entertainment to suit everyone. A range of facilities are nearby including shops cafes amusements of all types fun fair and souvenir shops there is lots to keep you busy.

A wide variety of snacks are available with takeaway food bars catering for all tastes from fish and chips to ice cream.

There is a regular bus service to Great Yarmouth and other local areas of interest.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Pool tables*
• Darts
• Beach 300 yards
• Copacabana Club with family entertainment
• Bar
• Children's soft play area* (height restrictions apply)
• Elle's kids' club (5–11s)
• Adventure play area
• Mini 10-pin bowling*
• Amusement arcade
• Cash bingo*
• Satellite TV (in Rio Bar)
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152