A summer in England never looked so good. We at Breakfree Holidays have found some great holiday parks with options ranging from luxury lodges, caravan parks touring and camping sites on the coast mere miles from beloved Bristol. Explore everything Somerset has to offer: Cheddar caves, the Roman history in the town of Bath and of course, the beaches. How great to have some of the best sights in England, right near these holiday parks. For more details, read on!
1. Haven Burnham-on-Sea
Location: Marine Drive, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset
Best for: Cheddar Gorge and great sea views
Bury your toes in the sands of Burnham-on-Sea beach, mere miles from Bristol, and let your cares float away. This holiday park resort offers you the perfect mix of on park activities as well as great access to the coast and the opportunity to plan day trips to the likes of Cheddar caves and the biggest Gorge in England.
This Somerset accommodation provides a great base for fabulous things to see and do nearby such as the Roman Baths in the beautiful town of Bath, only a few miles from Bristol too.
For a change of scenery the popular seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare is a great choice for some family friendly fun. Walk along the sands of the main beach or enjoy the amusements on the Pier for some added entertainment.
Facilities: There are lots of accommodation types at this family friendly Somerset holiday park ranging from caravans to self-stay facilities with touring sites and camping, or should we say glamping available. No need to pack the tent! All you have to do is show up and a safari-like tent will be waiting for you at the camping site in the park. For your motorhome there’s 68 pitches all close to the main campsites so you won’t be far from the main hub. It’s easy to see why this top holiday park has such a high rating-the facilities within it are endless. They’ve got two fishing lakes, tennis courts, crazy golf, a bowling alley, a heated indoor swimming pool with a waterslide and that’s just the half of it! Situated close to Bristol, this is the perfect trip to escape the city for the coast in no time. The reviews don’t lie so time to get booking!
2. Haven Doniford Bay
Location: Watchet, Somerset
Best for: 400 yard Somerset beach & Dunster Castle
Day-dreaming about the scent of salty sea air? May Blue Anchor West Beach be the answer to your dreams for a holiday on the coast. Build sand castles and play games with all the family on this popular, friendly beach situated about fifty five miles from Bristol, right on the coast.
There’s so much on offer within the Somerset area, particularly if you’re up for a drive. From your holiday park you can visit some of the top sights in England: Forde Abbey and Gardens, Cheddar Gorge and, if you like your history; go and see Corfe castle and Glastonbury Abbey. And of course, the architecture and shopping at Bath is worth travelling any distance to see!
Rainy days? No problem. Check out the tropiquarium zoo for fun for all the family.
Facilities: This family friendly site has a top rating and some of the best reviews of our caravan parks in Somerset. For a range of accommodation options, there’s a caravan on the coast to suit every budget. With its heated indoor swimming pool, multi-lane waterslide, crazy golf and Pic’n’Paint pottery, you won’t have to search far for things to do! Challenge yourself on the ZipLine, the Leap of Faith or the climbing wall to really test your mettle. Wanting to bring your four legged friend? No problem, there’s lots of dog friendly options on site just check the details on the website. For more dog friendly parks on our website click here.
3. Parkdean Resorts Ruda
Location: Moore Lane, Croyde Bay, Devon
Best for: Croyde bay beach and Jurassic Coast
Leave Bristol in the rearview mirror and say hello to your summer break at this friendly holiday park in an area of outstanding beauty. Idyllic surf spots and Blue Flag beaches are waiting here for you.
Brave enough to hop on your board? Brace yourself for the waves as there are surf lessons available onsite to be put into practice at Croyde Bay beach, famous among surfers and right near the park.
No trip to the area could be complete without taking a dip in the multi-award winning Woolacombe beach with its breathtaking scenery and coastline.
If you can bear to leave the lodge or caravan have a fun day out at Watermouth Castle with its curiosities of gnome village, water show and steam carousel rides. Fun for everyone!
Facilities: Whether you’re in the mood for a luxury lodge or a cosy caravan, Ruda holiday parks have what you need. Don’t forget that tent because there’s adjoining camping pitches and touring here too. All of the accommodation has great reviews and a high rating so we hope you’ll be happy here. One of the highlights is a family friendly indoor tropical swimming pool with rapids and a giant flume, which is sure to get you excited about your holiday. Bookings are available from May so don’t waste another minute!
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