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Wondering where to go for our main summer hols this year, family of 5 in a tent, kids are aged between 6-9.  We were thinking maybe Devon? Anyone recommend any really good family sites maybe with nice pool, playground and close to a good beach.....and not too expensive. We are in the North East and could travel anywhere but hoping the South may give more sunshine!

Thanks!

As a Devonian in my opinion the better beaches are in the North.  Best beaches: Woolacombe, Saunton Sands, Croyde - wonderful wide, open beaches ideal for bodyboarding and fun so looking in this area would be good.

Ruda is the closest campsite I can think of next to one of the above beaches.  You wouldn't even need a car, the beach at Croyde is next to the site.  However, the drawback is it's a "bells & whistles site" so lively, and probably expensive - although the whole of Devon & Cornwall will be very expensive in high season.

Stowford Meadows nr Combe Martin is an alternative.  Big campsite with indoor pool but privately owned and not a "haven type".  Prices will be lower than Ruda but compromise will be a drive to the coast.

Quote: Originally posted by Nee-Naw Nee-Naw on 05/1/2012

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Cofton near Dawlish.

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