South East England holiday parks

Winchelsea Sands, Rye, East Sussex, South East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £108 - £578

Self catering accommodation available at Winchelsea Sands. In an enviable location just a short stroll from the beach Winchelsea Sands backs onto open fields and commands delightful views of the glorious Sussex downs.

An excellent base for exploring this beautiful and peaceful corner of England a host of orchards hop fields and pretty villages surround the park. Historic Rye the ancient Cinque Ports the numerous attractions of Canterbury and many places of interest are all within easy reach.

Among the facilities for you to enjoy on the park are an attractive outdoor heated pool children's play areas and a children's club. Once the sun goes down you can relax or be entertained by the occasional shows and dancing in the family entertainment venue.

• Outdoor heated swimming pool
• Sports field
• Clubhouse with family entertainment
• Plasma TV with Sky Sports
• Children's Club
• Takeaway
• Amusement arcade*
• Adventure playground with under 5s play area
• Wi-Fi access (in club)
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Lower Hyde, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, South East England

Type: Lively And Leisurely Weekly price range: £218 - £1119

Self catering accommodation available at Lower Hyde. Lower Hyde set on the edge of Shanklin is perfectly situated for exploring the numerous delights the Isle of Wight has to offer.

The park boasts a superb range of facilities. You can splash about in the fabulous heated outdoor pool relax in the indoor spa pool throw yourself into a host of activities on the all weather multi sports court or challenge the family to a game of pool. There's plenty to keep the kids happy with their own children's club and teenagers will have the chance to meet new friends and take new challenges.

A choice of eating venues and a bar provide ideal ways to start the evening before enjoying the entertainment on offer in the Showbar.

Due to steep gradients and steps Lower Hyde is not suitable for wheelchair users or persons with severe mobility difficulties.

Together with the superb range of facilities on the park you also enjoy use of the facilities at Landguard Holiday Park (p166) including indoor and outdoor pools. The Granary Restaurant and family entertainment.

• Indoor heated spa pool
• Outdoor heated pool with flume
• Water Resorts programme
• Sports Resorts programme
• Pool* darts
• All-weather multi sports court
• Children's paddling pool
• Family entertainment
• Squires Showbar with entertainment
• Children's clubs 5-11s and 12-16+
• Hudsons Bar Diner and takeaway
• Amusements*
• Wi–Fi*
• Adventure playground
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Riviera Park, Horseshoe Bay, Isle of Wight, South East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £161 - £915

Self catering accommodation available at Riviera Park. Located in the scenic Isle of Wight in the picturesque village of Bonchurch Riviera Park is only five minutes walk from the idyllic beaches of Horseshoe Bay. This beautiful coastal location affords visitors breathtaking sea views and is a paradise for those looking to get away from it all.

The Isle of Wight remains one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK and it's easy to see why. With an array of things to see and do picture postcard villages breathtaking beaches and coves this small 'Garden Isle' has everything you'll need for a fun filled family holiday or romantic relaxing short break. Located in one of the most scenic areas of the Isle of Wight in the historic and picturesque village of Bonchurch Riviera Park is only five minutes' walk from the idyllic and unspoilt beaches of Horseshoe Bay with rock.

• Sauna
• Wi-Fi access*
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Oakdene Forest Park, Ringwood, Hampshire, South East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £139 - £1423

Self catering accommodation available at Oakdene Forest Park. Oakdene Forest Park is the perfect choice for your family holiday near the New Forest. Relax and explore the area by day and then enjoy evening entertainment. The park offers immediate access for walkers and cyclists to the Hurn forest as well as the easily accessible 26km Castleman Trailway. Bournemouth with its award winning beaches is just 9 miles away and new for 2010 is the Surf Reef at nearby Boscombe.

The indoor pool has a flume and shallow beach area while the outdoor pool area boasts two shallow fun pools. To relax Oakdene offers a sauna steam room and spa bath or if you are feeling energetic there is the state of the art gym crazy golf and table tennis. For children there is a play area and Game Zone with video games.

The Oakdene Country Club offers a bistro style eating area and the Oak entertainment suite where you can dance the night away to regular guest groups or a disco.

• Oakdene Country Club including Oak entertainment suite** and children's club
• Bar and Colour Café/takeaway
• Sauna and steam room and spa bath
• Children's play area
• Internet kiosk
• Amusements*
• Wi-Fi access* (within club house)
• Crazy golf*
• Shop with bakery and off licence
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Island View, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £294 - £845

Self catering accommodation available at Island View. Enjoying a superb location just 300m from the safe sandy beach restaurants cafés and bars of Colwell Bay this peaceful park sits in its own secluded 2½-acre grounds. An excellent base for touring the numerous attractions of this beautiful holiday island.

The Isle of Wight is a paradise for lovers of marine pursuits and within walking distance of Island View are facilities for fishing boat hire and deep sea fishing with abundant opportunities to sail waterski jet ski and windsurf all over the island.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Coghurst Hall, Hastings, East Sussex, South East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £122 - £689

Self catering accommodation available at Coghurst Hall. This well appointed park is located within a gentle valley amongst 50 acres of woodland and offers a great retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The large well stocked fishing lake is ideal for anglers of all ages and abilities and you'll find plenty of country walks to enjoy too! Kids will have hours of fun in the indoor pool whilst adults can relax in the jacuzzi and sauna. Top quality entertainment for the whole family to enjoy at weekends and through the main school holidays completes the picture.

Hastings is within easy reach and is bursting full of shops and fine restaurants. With its long promenade popular beach and all the attractions you'd expect from a seaside resort you'll find plenty to keep the whole family occupied.

• Jacuzzi
• Sauna
• Family entertainment
• Children's club
• Free Wi-Fi access (in club area)
• Amusements*
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Cheverton Copse, Sandown, Isle of Wight, South East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £210 - £558

Self catering accommodation available at Cheverton Copse. Enjoying a tranquil rural setting in mature woodland this small family run park sits just 1½ miles from the sandy beaches of Sandown and Shanklin. You are ideally placed for exploring the host of nearby attractions and this wonderful island's many delights while facilities on the park include a clubhouse with family entertainment. Part of the island's network of bridleways adjoins the park together with a small grassed aerodrome ideal for pleasure flights. *Charges apply.

Part of the island's network of bridleways adjoins the park together with an airstrip ideal for pleasure flights. A host of attractions are within easy reach.

• Clubhouse with family entertainment
• Children's play areas
• Games room with pool tables* video and games machines*
• Wi-Fi access
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Gurnard Pines, Cowes, Isle of Wight, South East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £289 - £1145

Self catering accommodation available at Gurnard Pines. Gurnard Pines enjoys a countryside setting close to the yachting haven of Cowes. Set within 55 acres of woodland these spacious holiday homes furnished to a high standard provide visitors with an ideal base for a relaxing holiday.

The heart of the resort boasts an array of sports and leisure facilitie and activities for all ages to enjoy all year round whilst those looking for quieter moments will find this an excellent location from which to discover the nearby delights and the many beautiful sandy beaches this stunning island has to offer. So  whether your idea of the perfect holiday is getting active or taking it easy there is all you need here to tempt couples families and friends alike.

NEW

February Half Term 'Go Active Taster'

Midweek active breaks including fencing archery snorkelling tennis coaching and much more

• Indoor heated 25m swimming pool
• Outdoor heated swimming pool with water play area
• Fitness classes and gym (over 16s)*
• Floodlit tennis courts*
• Woodland nature walks
• High ropes*
• Cro-kick* Disc golf* fencing* table tennis* and petanque*
• Archery* Aeroball* Sea Scooters* Snorkelling* WaterWalkerz* Raft Building* Inflatable Canoeing*
• FUNdamentals* (gymnastics for under 6s)
• Summer Barbecues (Jul 16-Sep 3)
• Sun terrace
• Bar bistro and takeaway
• Soft play area (3–12)
• Creche* (1–8)
• Outdoor play area
• Maid service*
• Service washes*
• In-Lodge therapies*
• Wi-Fi access*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Marlie Farm, New Romney, Kent, South East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £135 - £707

Self catering accommodation available at Marlie Farm. Set between the historic villages of New Romney and Dymchurch Marlie Farm is just a short drive from the beach and boasts its own indoor swimming pool sports field playground and a family bar with Wi-Fi internet access. Perfect for a relaxing family holiday exploring the beautiful coast and countryside of Kent and East Sussex.



Medieval Rye is home to quaint cobbled streets and period architecture while the Cinque Ports steam trains vineyards wildlife parks castles nature reserves and historic houses are among a host of things to see and do within easy reach.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Jacuzzi and Sauna
• Clubhouse with family entertainment
• Family Bar offering bar snacks and takeaway
• Loopy children's club
• Amusements*
• Adventure playground
• Shop
• Wi-Fi access (in club)
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, South East England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £229 - £895

Self catering accommodation available at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park. Whitecliff Bay enjoys a picturesque countryside setting yet is only a stone's throw from a stunning sandy beach accessed directly from the park. From this well run and friendly landscaped park customers can marvel at the breathtaking views along the magnificent Island coastline and discover an array of shops galleries and cafes in nearby Bembridge.

This relaxed location offers superb family facilities including both an indoor heated swimming pool with flume and a large outdoor pool perfect for splashing around whatever the weather!

Awarded a David Bellamy Gold award at Whitecliff Bay there's a real environmentally friendly focus and wherever possible energy saving techniques are used and sustainability is at the forefront of the day to day operation. There's even a 'grow your own' organic vegetable garden enabling children and adults alike to truly get 'back to nature'.

• Indoor heated pool with flume
• Outdoor heated pool
• Pool*
• Table tennis
• Sauna Spa pool and Solarium
• Eco garden
• Family Entertainment
• Children's club
• Woodland Safari
• Bar & restaurant
• Amusements*
• Soft play area
• Crazy golf*
• Adventure playground
• Mini-market
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152