Dog friendly holiday parks in South West England

Avallon Lodges, Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £156 - £599

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Avallon Lodges. These secluded lodges stand in an orchard surrounded by idyllic countryside. Ten acres of the land form a valley hosting a magnificent array of flora and fauna. There is a wood with plenty of room to play and picnic a well stocked fishing lake and a pond teeming with life whatever the season.

Visitors enjoy use of the private well stocked fishing lake a real anglers' paradise (national rod licence required – available from any post office). Swings games room with table tennis pool darts and launderette facilities* all available for all dates. Clay pigeon shooting* June 15–August 30.

The north coast is just 15 minutes' drive away and the surrounding area offers surfing at Widemouth Bay and Crackington Haven horse riding 5 golf courses and a host of attractions including NT properties and the Tamar Otter Sanctuary. The Eden Project is 40 miles away.

• Table tennis
• Fishing
• Walking
• Games room
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Dean Steep, Lynton, Devon, South West England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £220 - £499

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Dean Steep. Enjoying a truly idyllic setting in 17 peaceful acres of Exmoor National Park Dean Steep boasts some of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Devon. Wonderful moorland and riverside walking unfolds from your door with footpaths through the lush rolling pastureland. You can also enjoy shared use of the pretty gardens with their fishponds walkways and quiet suntraps. A games room Wendy house garden furniture barbecue* and a launderette* are also available for all dates.

*Charges apply.

This is an exceptionally beautiful area perfect for lovers of nature photography riding fishing rambling and cycling. Just 2 miles away are the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth connected by their unique water powered railway and the sandy beach at Lee Bay. Doone Valley the Valley of the Rocks superb coastal walks NT properties Barnstaple Minehead and Dunster are all within easy reach.

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

Challaborough Bay, Challaborough, Devon, South West England

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £179 - £809

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Challaborough Bay. Enviably situated just a stone's throw from a Blue Flag beach and commanding stunning views across to Burgh Island and the sea beyond this superbly located park offers you a seaside holiday to remember.

Set at the end of a valley on the sandy curve of Bigbury Bay Challaborough Bay boasts fantastic facilities with something to suit everyone. The whole family will enjoy the leisure complex with its fabulous indoor heated pool tots' pool and fully equipped gym and the variety of daytime and evening activities on hand.

• Toddlers' pool with splish splash activities
• Sauna and solarium*
• Blue Flag beach
• Christie's Family Club
• Treetops Tots (under 4s)
• Treetops Grove featuring Maxi Multi and Milli (4–10s)
• Freestyle Club (10–15s)
• Waterfront Restaurant
• Regatta Bar and patio
• Takeaway
• Costa Coffee
• Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Amusements*
• Soft play area
• Adventure playground
• Dog exercise field
• Mini supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Praa Sands Holiday Park, Penzance, Cornwall, South West England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £265 - £759

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Praa Sands Holiday Park. Just 5 minute walk to one of Cornwall's finest sandy beaches this exciting development is the perfect retreat for families and couples looking for something extra special.

Enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool gym bar restaurant plus the superb 9 hole golf course. Take time to explore the numerous tourist attractions on your doorstep including Land's End Mousehole and St Michael's Mount.

• Steam room
• Spa pool
• Restaurant
• Bar with terrace and sea views

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Sandford, Sandford Poole, Dorset, South West England

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £189 - £1400

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Sandford. Set in acres of peaceful Dorset countryside close to the World Heritage Jurassic coastline Sandford offers a truly special base for a memorable family holiday. Glorious sandy beaches are close by and you are superbly placed for exploring the New Forest or the bustling towns of Poole and Bournemouth.

Whatever the weather you're spoilt for choice at Sandford – fantastic facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool an amazing outdoor swimming pool great bars and eateries and a state-of-the-art entertainment complex hosting award-winning shows.

Children are well catered for with their own clubs for all ages while the more adventurous can try something different with horse riding mountain biking and watersports all available at the park.

• Outdoor toddlers' pool
• Skylite Bar
• Limelite club with live entertainment
• Tot Stars (under 4s)
• Star Landers club with Sid and Lizzie (4–10s)
• Freestyle Club (10–15s)
• Arena Bar and Courtyard restaurant
• Big Munch takeaway
• Pizzeria
• Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Crazy Caves indoor play area with ball pool
• Adventure playground
• Amusements*
• Crazy golf*
• Big screen TV with Sky Sports
• Film screenings
• Dog walking area
• Convenience store
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Newlands Park, Charmouth, Dorset, South West England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £149 - £899

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Newlands Park. Just 15 minutes' walk from the beach and village at Charmouth this family run park on the Jurassic coast has been awarded the David Bellamy Silver Award for Conservation and offers you the ideal base for your Dorset holiday. Set on a hillside between Bridport and Lyme Regis this is Thomas Hardy country with rolling hills thatched cottages and a rugged coastline.

For fossil hunters the coastline is a paradise and Weymouth Poole Exeter and Bournemouth are all within easy reach. The surrounding area has a host of tourist attractions while the park offers all the facilities you need to make the most of your holiday whatever the weather.

• Indoor heated swimming pool* (£1.50pp per session)
• Outdoor heated pool with water slide
• Pool tables*
• Walking
• Restaurant and takeaway
• Bar and entertainment
• Adventure playground
• Children's Club (5–10s) and entertainment
• Amusements*
• Soft play area
• Wi-Fi access*
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Welcome Family, Dawlish Warren, Devon, South West England

Type: Fun And Laughter Weekly price range: £95 - £960

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Welcome Family. For bags of fun and loads to do at great value low prices choose Welcome Family. All guests receive a warm and friendly welcome from this family run park dedicated to providing the very best in customer service and standards. The park boasts four fantastic indoor pools and a heated whirlpool perfect to relax in whilst the kids go mad in the fun packed Jolly Roger Club. Enjoy the amusement arcade mini golf and adventure playground not forgetting the superb sports stadium; families truly are spoilt for choice. The park comes alive in the evening with fabulous shows games and competitions guaranteed to keep you entertained all night long. Enjoy free entry from 2010.

Just a short stroll to the award winning beach you'll discover miles of golden sands just waiting to be explored. Seaside towns zoos caves castles and the magnificent Dartmoor National Park are all within easy reach. With so much to see and do both on and off the park and superb value for money accommodation it's so easy to see why most customers return to Welcome family year after year.

Other facilities include shops café and takeaway plus a launderette.

Beautiful Dartmoor the English Riviera and a host of local attractions are all within easy reach for days out during your stay.

• Indoor heated water leisure centre: four feature packed pools spectator area
• Sports ground
• Cruisers Club
• Children's Jolly Roger“ Club and games arcade*
• Multi channel cable TV
• Café and takeaways
• Hire service* with computer games*
• Mini golf
• Adventure playground
• Shopping plaza
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Whipcott Water, Holcombe Rogus, Somerset, South West England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £357 - £935

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Whipcott Water. Whipcott Water is part of our Autograph Lodge Holiday collection. Commanding an idyllic setting on the Devonshire/Somerset border this small group of contemporary cottage style lodges is perfect for romantic hideaways and relaxing family breaks. Conveniently located just a short 10 minute drive from the M5 these rural retreats are ideally placed for exploring the many delights of this stunning area. You'll find picture postcard villages and the outstanding natural beauty of Exmoor and Dartmoor impressive Cheddar Gorge Caves and the superb clean sandy beaches of North and South Devon all within easy reach.

For something more restful relax in your own private garden or patio with its outdoor hot tub or call into the local pub where you'll find a warm welcome as well as superb food and drink. A country lane separates these lodges from the Grand Western Canal Country Park and a footpath provides easy access to the towpath from where you can enjoy walks cycle rides (hire available*) and fishing (rod hire and tuition available*).

In-lodge therapies are also available to help you de-stress in the comfort of your own lodge.

*Charges apply.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

St Minver, Rock, Cornwall, South West England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £165 - £1239

Pet friendly accommodation is available at St Minver. Enjoying an idyllic setting in the wooded grounds of an old Cornish Manor House this delightful park awarded the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation sits near the picturesque coastal villages of Rock and Port Isaac just a short drive from a choice of unspoilt beaches.

Surrounded by breathtaking scenery and a wealth of charming Cornish villages this is a truly unique and ideal location for a relaxing family holiday.

Children will love the indoor pool and the array of daytime and evening activities in Treetops Grove. The Pizzaria and Steakhouse Restaurant has a range of delicious food on hand throughout the day.

• Showbar entertainment venue and bar
• Treetops Tots (under 4s)
• Treetops Grove featuring Maxi and Milli (4–10s)
• Pizza and Steakhouse
• Restaurant and takeaway
• Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
• Soft Play Area
• Amusements*
• Adventure playground
• Mini supermarket
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152