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Try any of the Best of British sites in Devon area

Being a Devonian, I love my county and agree that the beaches of the North are fantastic.  If you like quieter holiday and  wide, open, unspoilt sandy beaches head north to the area of Woolacombe, Croyde, Westward Ho! etc.  However, if you prefer a typical family "fun" holiday I believe the South coast offers more to do  in the area for families all within close proximity to each other.  The South coast beaches are not so attractive  as the North (in my opinion)and the area is busier but the Exmouth down to Dartmouth coastline offers lots to explore.  And you could do so easily with public transport.

Cofton Country Holidays near Dawlish is a popular site with families, you might want to give that one a look.

I don't think Cofton comes in to the not too pricey bracket,nice site though.

We have stopped going since they started charging £5.25 a night for a dog.

Little Meadow, great campsite, great views ffom your tent in the morning ( cant emphasise this enough) This is one of my fave Devon sites. ( Wait till the owner walks her baby lama/alpacs baby around your tent ( u will melt) .

Quote: Originally posted by Mr Muffin on 21/6/2012

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I don't think Cofton comes in to the not too pricey bracket,nice site though.

 

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I'm a Devonian too, and without a car you will really struggle with North Devon.

Without doubt, the beaches in North Devon are better, but there are some nice ones in South Devon as well.

Try Dawlish and Exmouth, particularly the sites around Dawlish Warren as the train stops there and it's a mainline to cornwall, so you won't even have to change.

You could try towards Paignton/Brixham, or how about Woodlands Theme park.  They have camping and if you book 2 nights it includes entrance to the park, which is pretty nice (although it's no Alton Towers).

As for North Devon, as said, anywhere around Woolacombe is probably best, as the beach is amazing and the town has all you will need.  Try Woolacombe Bay, as it has a good swimming pool if the weather isn't so good.

Or you could try Bude, I think strickly speaking it's in Cornwall, but its for loads of sites and good access.  Wooda Park is a favourite if your going to Bude.

I hope this helps.

Ed

Watermouth valley has a bus stop outside and a private beach. We also used the campsite next door for the clubhouse and there is also the Sawmill pub who do great food.

Loads to do in the area.

I just looked at Watermouth Valley for myself.   It looks really nice, and reasonably priced.

games room, so DS is catered for.  Lovely short walk to the harbour and shops by the looks of it, great beaches.     Next years holiday is sorted for me then

Big thanks to the OP, and replies.

heath63