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Subject Topic: Recommend a site - SW England with teens Post Reply Post New Topic
28/1/2021 at 3:26pm
 Location: Kirkintilloch
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Hi I would really appreciate some recommendations as I am keen to make a looking for this summer.
We are a family of 4 (kids are 17 and 13) plus an elderly lab - very well behaved. Realistically we may also be looking at some tag alongs - eg. son's girlfriend and possibly a pal for my daughter. Normally, we would pick a nice dog friendly site in a area that is good for walking and cycling. However I think we need to make it a bit more "teen-friendly" so we can leave at least the older couple to amuse themselves. My rough criteria would be:
- somewhere in the south of england where it is warmer than scotland!
- bonus would be site beside a beach or to have its own swimming pool
- site to have either a shop or village you can walk to so we can sometimes leave the teens and they would have their own things to do
- site near a bar would also be good.

We have been to Cornwall before and loved it. So thought maybe Devon or Dorset. I have found 2 sites that I think would suit us. They are expensive at £50+ a night but that might be the going rate this year I suspect. Are there any other sites that people would recommend please? Or any other suggestions for how to holiday with teenagers and survive lol

Options have found are:

Beverly Holidays in Paignton
https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=1428

Ladram Bay near Dawlish (might be a bit too remote for teens though)
https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=2817

Thanks in advance....



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via mobile 28/1/2021 at 5:48pm
 Location: Worcestershire
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Lady’s mile in Dawlish Warren? Not my cup of tea but ideal for teens with clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools and slides, dogs ok etc


28/1/2021 at 5:53pm
 Location: Devizes Wiltshire
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Crofton Holidays in Dawlish may suit, however, it is not cheap!

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29/1/2021 at 5:26pm
 Location: None Entered
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I'd recommend Trevornick https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=2685.

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29/1/2021 at 8:11pm
 Location: West country
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Look at Yeatheridge Farm in Devon. No need to even leave the site.


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via mobile 30/1/2021 at 1:18pm
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Neither of your choices for me, I am afraid. Just saying it as a local.

Have a gander at The River Dart Country Park. Dartmoor on your doorstep, and more beaches than you can shake a stick at within an hour.

Good luck, I sincerely hope your wishes come true. Just bare in mind, the Westcountry will be heaving if the kids are home!

Mike

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via mobile 03/2/2021 at 7:59pm
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I can recommend Cromer camping in Norfolk, it's in a great location only 10 mins walk from beach , shops, pubs and restaurants. It is a back to basics campsite( that's what we like) so no electric hook up but it's great value for money £15pn. We've booked this campsite https://treaclevalley.co.uk/ for August this year as there's a good choice of beaches. Good luck and happy camping!


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via mobile 03/2/2021 at 10:00pm
 Location: Devon
 Outfit: Swift 2016 Challenger 510 Ford Kuga
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Quote: Originally posted by katglasgow on 28/1/2021
Hi I would really appreciate some recommendations as I am keen to make a looking for this summer.
We are a family of 4 (kids are 17 and 13) plus an elderly lab - very well behaved. Realistically we may also be looking at some tag alongs - eg. son's girlfriend and possibly a pal for my daughter. Normally, we would pick a nice dog friendly site in a area that is good for walking and cycling. However I think we need to make it a bit more "teen-friendly" so we can leave at least the older couple to amuse themselves. My rough criteria would be:
- somewhere in the south of england where it is warmer than scotland!
- bonus would be site beside a beach or to have its own swimming pool
- site to have either a shop or village you can walk to so we can sometimes leave the teens and they would have their own things to do
- site near a bar would also be good.

We have been to Cornwall before and loved it. So thought maybe Devon or Dorset. I have found 2 sites that I think would suit us. They are expensive at £50+ a night but that might be the going rate this year I suspect. Are there any other sites that people would recommend please? Or any other suggestions for how to holiday with teenagers and survive lol

Options have found are:

Beverly Holidays in Paignton
https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=1428

Ladram Bay near Dawlish (might be a bit too remote for teens though)
https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=281g7

Thanks in advance....







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via mobile 03/2/2021 at 10:03pm
 Location: Devon
 Outfit: Swift 2016 Challenger 510 Ford Kuga
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(Ladram Bay near Dawlish (might be a bit too remote for teens though)
https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.a)

Ladram Bay is not near Dawlish. It's the opposite side of the river Exe and probably 20 miles -plus away be car.

Post last edited on 03/02/2021 22:10:33

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via mobile 03/2/2021 at 10:35pm
 Location: Devon
 Outfit: Swift 2016 Challenger 510 Ford Kuga
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Have you thought about North Devon - Four great beaches Woolacombe, Putsborough, Saunton and Croyde. Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park, Ilfracombe resort.

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