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Family Holidays in Devon
Updated: 1/5/2015
Holidays close to home
Tourists from far and wide eagerly stream into Devon to enjoy what residents are simply blessed with on a daily basis - miles of stunning sandy beaches, a majestic rugged coastline that is hard to match anywhere else in the country and when the sun shines – well, who needs to go abroad?
If you are looking to treat your family to a holiday a little closer to home we’ve added some ideas here for you...
Save money – take your holiday close to home
The beauty of taking a holiday in Devon is that even when it rains there is always something to do or somewhere to go. All-weather attractions abound in each corner of the county, making it a superb place for a family holiday.
Many Devon based holiday villages and parks, hotels, camping sites and self catering cottages offer the best-value deals for the early birds who like to book well in advance. Sometimes there are late availability offers but you may need to be flexible in your choice of destination. Travel costs will be, of course, much lower than that of a foreign holiday and there won’t be any exchange rate dilemmas. Also, look out for the special deals that many child-only adventure holiday companies offer.
Some options for an affordable family holiday...
Camping: Cheap, cheerful and communal - camping is a great choice for cash-strapped families. Alternative forms of accommodation make the camping option more novel these days, with many campsites offering static caravans, tipi’s, yurts, log cabins and luxury chalets as an alternative to the traditional tent.
Farm holidays: Working farms provide a therapeutic escape and within days the lure of the computer game and TV is replaced with wild adventures in the open countryside.
Adventure holidays: Adventure holidays provide families with the chance to explore new destinations and challenging activities in the safety of a group. This style of holiday is better suited to children who are aged 8 years +.
Town and city breaks: Most towns and cities have plenty of children’s events and activities during the school holidays and at weekends, making these destinations perfect for mini breaks.
5 Star Camping in Beautiful Woodlands Grove
Holiday at Woodlands Grove campsite and save money visiting attractions, as Woodlands famous Theme Park is free for your family to enjoy every day of your holiday. The 5 star Camping and Caravan Park has won 64 awards including the best family campsite in Europe, and is perfect for families with its spacious pitches set in superb countryside and gardens. The excellent facilities are AA 5 Star including family bathrooms, free individual showers and family shower rooms. The bonus is Woodlands Family Theme Park with 90 acres of action packed fun for the whole family to play in for free! To find out more go to www.woodlands-caravanpark.com or call 01803 712598.
Go ‘glamping’ at Crealy Meadows
Crealy Meadows has launched their Safari and Medieval themed ‘glamping’ tents in the heart of their caravanning and camping site. With Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park right next door, Crealy Meadows is the perfect location for a family holiday in Devon. Kids can enjoy theme park rides, exciting themed outdoor play areas and indoor Adventure Zones as well as regular daytime and evening entertainment in the Big Top Show Dome. You can even arrange for youngsters to ‘Own a Pony’ during their stay, with hands on experience walking and grooming Crealy’s gentle miniature ponies.
The Luxury Safari Tents and Medieval Pavilions come fully fitted with everything you need including a fully fitted kitchen with a wood burning stove, ample comfy seating, accommodation for eight people and heating and electrical sockets. For more details about Crealy Meadows call 01395 233200 or go to www.crealy.co.uk