Family-friendly accommodation for a North Devon Easter holiday
The evenings are getting lighter and we’ve ditched our hats and gloves for the year … spring has sprung!
After a wet and windy winter, we’re now looking forward to some more sunshine, daffodils and Easter bunnies - and the Easter holidays aren’t far away.
With gorgeous outdoor spaces, beautiful beaches and so much to do, North Devon is the perfect destination for an Easter break with the family.
Whether you fancy a chilled couple of days, an adrenalin-fuelled fortnight or a relaxed beach break, we have an abundance of fantastic family-friendly accommodation here in North Devon.
Not sure where to stay, or what kind of holiday you’d like to have? Here are some suggestions:
Rural retreat:
There’s no better place to explore the great outdoors than in North Devon. With moors, forests and trails, there’s so much to see and do in the countryside. Thankfully, there is plenty of accommodation on nature’s doorstep.
Take Mullacott Farm, on the outskirts of Ilfracombe, for instance. The premises offers a B&B and campsite, as well as a unique camping barn, and the Farm has spectacular views of both coast and country.
There’s also Millbrook Cottages, a boutique, award-winning luxury location which offers a fantastic array of wildlife walks through woods, wild flower fields and around the North Devon countryside.
Plus if your kids are interested in farm animals, many of North Devon’s rural retreats have breeds of livestock, some of which are unusual or rare breeds.
Beach break:
We’re lucky to have plenty of beaches to pay a visit over the holidays, a lot of which will allow dogs for a sandy saunter. There are also many places to stay within a stone’s throw of the beach, allowing families the chance to head down to the coast at a moment’s notice.
A fine example of family-friendly beach-side accommodation is Ruda Holiday Park; situated close to both Croyde village and beach, with an adventure pool and showtime entertainment on-site.
Riverside refuge:
If you’re looking for something a little different - or fishing has quite the effect on your choice of campsite - then Riverside Caravan & Camping Park and Country Club in South Molton might be up your street.
The River Mole runs through the middle of the park, away from the pitches, providing pleasant walks and sights for children to explore. The park also provides areas for on-sight fishing, and for walkers, birdwatchers and botanists. Exmoor is also just around the corner, with vast moorland at your beck and call.
Energetic escape:
Fancy getting up to something a bit more adrenalin-fuelled on your break? There are so many activities available in the area; from watersports, to paintball, via North Devon’s first trampoline park.
However, if you want such activities to be available to you on-site, there are various locations which would satisfy your adventurous appetite.
Watermouth Cove is a fine example, offering a range of watersports, including coasteering, kayaking and a jet ski safari!
Campsite capers:
There’s no better way to bond with family than by enjoying a camping holiday. North Devon has LOADS of fantastic campsites to choose from, all of which offer their own unique traits and characteristics.
John Fowler Holiday Parks has two North Devon sites - at Combe Martin Beach and at Sandaway Beach - and offers a kids club, themed weekends and various other sporting activities. Both parks are a short trip away from various beaches, with the picturesque village of Combe Martin and its Wildlife and Dinosaur Park just down the road.
Sea view sanctuary:
With so many brilliant beaches to enjoy on your holiday, why not stay as close as you possibly can to one?
There are so many perfect places for seaside enthusiasts to stay, including Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks, which has four sites to choose from. A golf course, a fun pool and high ropes are three of many activities you can enjoy during a stay, while outdoor adventures, a kids club and other on-site entertainment will keep curious minds of all ages occupied!
Stress-free seclusion:
If you and your family just fancy getting away from the hustle and bustle for a few days and want somewhere to just unwind, rest and recuperate, you’ll be pleased to hear there are many parks and sites that offer such refuge.
For example, Longlands - recently voted the South West’s best glamping site - offers a glamorous camping experience in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the North Devon coast. Expect stunning landscapes and gardens, gorgeous interiors, good food, great wine, star-filled skies, beautiful walks, the sea and surfing.
Whether you want a relaxing getaway, an adrenalin-fuelled trip or a break by the beach, North Devon is the perfect place to take your family this Easter.
With so many unique offerings of accommodation available to cure every need, desire and requirement, why would you go anywhere else?
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