UK holidays are such a great way to travel as a family, you can explore the country we live in and get away from the hassle of daily life. When you’re at home it’s so easy to just quickly get that job done, but when you step away from the house you instantly switch off.
So with this in mind, we were invited by Parkdean Resorts to visit one of their holiday parks in Newquay and review all the exciting things to do in the area for their Best Of Britain campaign . We had a fantastic weekend together, visited some stunning places and had a great family weekend. It was a beautiful experience, and we managed to do this thanks to car hire from Enterprise, which added convenience and comfort to our memorable journey.
Holywell Bay
Parkdean Resorts have four holiday parks in and around Newquay but I was really keen to visit Holywell Bay Holiday Park due in no small part to its amazing location. It ticked every box for us as a family and what we love to do whilst we’re on holiday.
Holywell Bay was really easy to find, it was well signposted from the main roads and we had no trouble getting there. When we arrived I loved the fact that it was nestled in a small valley down a twisty road as it felt like you were REALLY getting away from it all. And getting away from it you are as none of us had any phone signal once we dropped down into the park too! It’s perfect if you’re looking for some quality family time without any distractions. There is free Wifi in the main entertainment area and you can purchase Wifi for the caravan if you really can’t do without.
The reception was friendly and polite when we arrived, they showed us on the map where our caravan was, as well as the facilities and any extra information that we wanted.
We were over the moon with the location of our caravan, just tucked around the corner from the main entertainment facilities, but not close enough that you could hear it all. We also had a good size play area behind the caravan for the kids to play on whilst we were unpacking and having a cup of tea!
Trewen Caravan
We stayed in the Trewen caravan which was an extra-wide 3-bed caravan which can sleep 6 in beds and 2 extra in the lounge on a pull out sofa. It was lovely and clean, beds were made on arrival and there was also an en-suite to the main bedroom.
The caravan layout was good for us, with 2 twin rooms down one end of the caravan and our main bedroom down the other end of the caravan. With the kitchen, lounge and dining area situated in the middle.
We also had a parking space outside right next to the caravan with a veranda and patio furniture to sit outside overlooking the play area.
All the showers were clean with lovely hot water and the kitchen was well equipped. With all caravan holidays, you do need to remember to bring along tea towels, washing up items and towels including hand towels.
Caravan Tour
Park Facilities
Holywell Bay is a really lovely Holiday Park, it’s so clean and well looked after. We had a walk around the full park and everywhere was well looked after. Holywell Bay isn’t massive but that makes it nicer. I have been to some really large holiday parks but after visiting here I really like the feel of a smaller holiday park.
They have placed some nature information boards around the park too which is a lovely way to help teach the kids about the wildlife in the area.
They have a small shop for stocking up on items you need, a surf school, amusements, and a bar with a restaurant. This is where the entertainment is throughout the day and evenings. We visited on Sunday evening and it was quite full up, so it must be popular.
Heated Outside Pool
The biggest thing my kids loved about Holywell Bay was the outside pool!
Don’t worry if it’s a bit chilly outside as the pool is heated and it was like being in a bath. We used the pool twice over the weekend and both times the kids had a great time. You can’t take photos at the poolside but as you can also see they have a large 300ft flume that goes down in the rocks!
Holywell Bay Beach
A big reason I wanted to visit Holywell Bay Holiday Park was the beach. It’s only a 5-10 minute walk away from the park. There is a path directly leading from the park to the beach, so no need to drive anywhere. It is a stunning beach as well.
There are large sand dunes you can go bodyboarding down, shallow water to paddle in, caves to explore, or you can even have a surf lesson on the beach
I am so glad I picked Holywell Bay for our visit to Newquay, it provided us with everything we needed for a lovely family weekend together. I would love to visit again and spend my weekend on that beach!
*Thanks for Parkdean Resorts for inviting us to stay here.
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It’s funny as before we had kids we would never have thought about a holiday park. But now it’s our perfect holiday. Love the proximity to the beach and the fact it has a heated pool. Definitely going on our list
The beach was amazing to have so close to the park, I’m glad we picked this one
Sounds like a greta place for a weekend away! My boys would have loved the pool – so nice that it is heated!
Yes the kids were all loving the pool and with an outside flume too!
A lovely sounding holiday away for sure…just a little too far for us unfortunately.
Newquay is very beautiful, shame it’s too far away
We love holiday parks, we have been to one close to Newquay and enjoyed your stay, jealous of the heated pool.
It’s a stunning area, I already want to go back!!
Looks like a great resort to visit, love the fact they have a heated outdoor pool! Bath water temperature is about what I can cope with. The area looks fabulous so will keep this in mind for future UK breaks.
Yes no one looked cold! It’s in a stunning area so well worth a visit
It really looks beautiful here . What a lovely getaway
Perfect for a weekend away wasn’t it, thanks
Omg, that beach looks stunning! What a gorgeous place to visit. I’m also so impressed with the caravans – I remember staying in caravans as a kid and they looked nowhere near as comfy and clean as these ones. I’d love having a pool as well, it’s always nice to have a swim during the day.
Yes this caravan was lovely, super clean and the beds were pretty comfy too. The kids loved the pool!
I have always wanted to go to Newquay and this looks like a really great place to stay. The beach looks fab!
Oh you must visit Newquay, it’s such a stunning area with beaches around every corner. I want to go back already!!
This is the perfect kind of thing for a family fun break away – the caravan is stylish and practical and great location too with fun things for kids to do – win win all round
Laura x
Yep, it all had everything we needed for the weekend.
Gorgeous! We love it there and also love Parkdean, they have some amazing sites and fab facilities!
I fell in love with Newquay, the beaches are amazing aren’t they
Sounds like a lovely weekend way. The play area looks fun and the beach is stunning!
A beautiful beach isn’t it, we had a lovely weekend thank you
Glad to hear the pool was heated, you would have had some chilly kids if not. Looks like you had an amazing break
They said it was lovely and warm, even when it had been raining!
Sounds like a lovely caravan park for a family holiday. I have many fond memories of caravanning as a child and hope to have many more with my own children.
Yes I do too, my parents still love a caravan holiday and get to see so many lovely places
We love a UK caravan holiday. Holywell bay looks perfect. Especially the heated pool! I’d pay more for that!
Yes the heated pool was great for the kids, they spent ages in that!
My in-laws have a caravan at another park. Probably not as big and nice as your stay. But you’ve inspired me to visit them at their park.
Ah they would love that won’t they, so nice for a little break
What a lovely place to holiday. I am loving the park facilities.
The kids loved the pool!
What a lovely holiday! Love that it’s so close the beach, will definitely have to keep it in mind!
Being so close to the beach was it’s biggest plus point for me,
The caravan looks lovely and clean with great facilities. And what a perfect location too, it looks fab!
It was super clean and had enough space for us all