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Ok we have a change of plan, we were looking to go to Somerset but after a few comments from members we have changed our plans to Dawlish, Devon.

So whats your views on Peppermint Park and Cofton County Holidays?

We are a family of 5 with kids aged 15, 12 and 11, we like having a good pool and entertainment onsite and will be using our folding camper.

Also is the beach at Dawlish Warren sandy or shingle and is it safe for inflatable Kayaks?

I have read the reviews on this site and Cofton sound the better but Peppermint it claims is only 680 mtrs from the beach, true or false?

Await your valued opinions as always

Adam

Peppermint is close to the beach, tho not sure of exact measurements!!!

Beach is sandy, with sand dunes see here for info on beach

for info on Dawlish see here

Can't comment on the sites as not been, but do a search for them using the searc at the top of this page. From memory past threads have favoured Cofton, but memory not great!!

for previous threads on Cofton see here

for previous threads on Peppermint see here

Hope that helps

For price and quality i prefer Cofton, great chippy on site too. But Peppermint is much closer to Dawlish Warren beach. No its not 680m to get there, the measurment is "as the crow flies", but it is still only about a 10 minute walk past amusment arcades, fun park, go carts etc. The bar is bigger at Peppermint, with some entertainment thrown in, quite enjoyed it there. The bar at Cofton is tiny and many times we went offsite because we had no hope of getting in the bar.

So, if you want better quality, price etc but dont mind getting in the car a fair bit, go for Cofton, but, if you want to walk to beach and have some entertainment then Peppermint would be better.

There are a couple of other sites on the hill going into Dawlish Warren but I cant remember the names, will have a little look in a mo.

Forgot to mention the beach is sand/shingle/small pebbles, perfectly ok to lie on, and I have seen many times people in the water on dingys etc. There are life guards on duty.

Dawlish is a lovley area.You can walk to Dwalish from Dawlish warren either across the sea front wall 45 mins to ann hour(no push chairs mind) you come out by Dawlish train staton best chiipy in the world here called 'Baileys,Or you can walk through the copse.Also you can go on a boat trip round the coast for an hour but wrap up warm even if its war onland.Dawlish Warren is a spit of land and has a bird santuary and a watching hut.Trains run regular in school hours and you can reach Dawlish,Teignmouthand Paighton

Bar, restaurant, and swimming pool at Cofton are too small for peak season.

Must admit - hated the place when I stayed year befroe last