Best for: Couples and families wanting a quieter holiday park close to Exeter and the Exe Estuary.
Accommodation Types: Static caravans, lodges, touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: Indoor heated pool, bar and restaurant, shop, play areas, countryside setting, close to the Exe Estuary.

Castle Brake Holiday Park is set within woodland near Woodbury Common, with pitches and accommodation spread out among trees and open clearings. The park includes an indoor heated pool, bar, restaurant and shop, with walking routes directly from the site onto the surrounding common.

Exmouth is around 4 miles for a sandy beach and seafront, while Exeter is about 8 miles for shopping, restaurants and days out. Woodbury village is around 1 mile with local pubs, and the Exe Estuary is nearby for walking and cycling routes towards Topsham which is about 6 miles away.

Why it’s a top pick: A woodland holiday park near Woodbury Common with direct access to walking routes and easy access to Exmouth Exeter and the Exe Estuary.

Best for: Families and kids seeking fun, adventure and a theme-park holiday in Devon.
Accommodation Types: Lodges, caravans, camping, touring pitches and glamping pods.
Highlights: On-site theme park with rides and attractions, family-friendly entertainment and outdoor play areas. Comfortable accommodation close to all resort activities.

Crealy Resort is a large family-oriented holiday destination combining self-catering accommodation with its own adventure and theme park, offering rides, shows and activities for all ages. The park provides a lively and engaging environment that keeps children entertained while offering comfortable places to relax.

The location places guests close to the South Devon coast, with beautiful beaches and coastal towns within easy reach. The surrounding countryside also offers scenic walking and cycling routes, as well as local pubs, cafés and shops.

Why it’s a top pick: It’s a top pick for families who want action-packed days, convenient on-site accommodation and plenty of entertainment options right at their doorstep.

Best for: Couples wanting a private hot tub glamping stay near Exeter with easy access to coast and Dartmoor.
Accommodation Types: Shepherd huts, Airstream caravan and small glamping hideaways.
Highlights: Private hot tubs, log burners, outdoor kitchens and firepits, river and meadow setting, walking distance to a pub.

Devon Heaven Hideaways is a small collection of glamping units on a working farm in the Kenn valley just outside Exeter, with each unit set on its own private plot overlooking fields and the River Kenn. Each hideaway includes a private hot tub, log burner, outdoor seating and cooking area, giving you a self contained space rather than shared facilities. 

Kennford is around 1 mile for a shop and pub including The Ley Arms within walking distance, while Exeter is about 5 miles for restaurants and shopping. Dawlish Warren beach is around 5 to 6 miles, Dartmoor National Park is about 15 minutes by car, and Teignmouth is within 20 minutes for the coast. 

Why it’s a top pick: A small scale glamping site near Exeter with private hot tub units set on individual plots giving a more private stay than most holiday parks.

Best for: Touring and caravan stays near Exeter and the Exe Estuary.
Accommodation Types: Touring pitches, caravans and motorhome pitches.
Highlights: Outdoor pool, bar and restaurant, estuary location, touring facilities.

Webbers Country Park sits just outside Exeter near the Exe Estuary, with a mix of touring pitches and static caravans across a well kept site. The park includes an outdoor pool, bar and restaurant, takeaway and facilities geared towards touring and longer stays.

Topsham is around 5 minutes by car for waterside pubs, independent shops and walks along the estuary. The Turf Hotel is a well known stop along the Exe Estuary, reached by foot, bike or boat, while Exeter Quayside is about 10 minutes away for cafés, shops and riverside paths. Dawlish Warren is roughly 20 minutes for a sandy beach and nature reserve.

Why it’s a top pick: A well located park near Exeter with direct access to the Exe Estuary and strong touring facilities, while keeping the coast within easy reach.

Best for: Woodland lodge stays near Exeter with a quiet, secluded feel.
Accommodation Types: Lodges.
Highlights: Woodland setting, hot tubs, private plots, close to Exeter.

Woodbury Woods sits within woodland just outside Exeter, with lodges set among trees and spaced across the site. The focus is on privacy and surroundings, with many lodges including hot tubs and outdoor space looking into the woodland.

Woodbury Common is right nearby for walking, with open heathland and views across the Exe Estuary. Budleigh Salterton is about 15 minutes by car for a quieter beach, while Exeter Quayside is around 15 minutes in the opposite direction for places to eat and riverside walks. Exmouth is a little further for a sandy beach and a busier seafront.

Why it’s a top pick: A quieter woodland setting close to Exeter, giving you space and privacy while staying within easy reach of the coast and city.