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Why Holiday Parks in the South West Are Such a Good Shout for Dog Owners?

Stay, explore and adventure together!

If you’ve ever tried booking a holiday with a dog, you’ll know the drill: trawling through listings, finding “pet-friendly” in the small print only to discover it means one small dog in a specific unit, and paying a premium for the privilege. It gets old.

The South West is genuinely one of the better parts of the country for this. Cornwall, Devon and Somerset have the kind of landscape dogs actually want; long coastal paths, woodland, open countryside, and holiday parks sit right in the middle of it all (THAT LOVE DOGS TOO!)

What makes our parks work well with dogs…

There’s no flying, no kennels, no drop-offs. You drive there, your dog comes with you, and that’s that. It’s a much simpler way to travel than most people remember until they’re actually doing it.

The other thing is space. You’re not negotiating a city centre hotel or worrying whether the pub garden allows dogs. You arrive, unpack, and there’s green space right outside. If your dog needs a run at 7am, off you go. Nobody minds.

Explore dog-friendly stays

What’s NEW at Coast & Country Parks this year…

Holidays in the South West are better when you’re not leaving anyone behind. Coast & Country have made it so you don’t have to…

Coast & Country parks are reopening, and from now on every single accommodation across all of our parks are dog-friendly (WE LOVE DOGS! We’ve got the awards and reviews to prove it). Not some of them; all of them. No more checking which units are available, no more compromising on where you stay because of the dog.

Across our parks, like Lynmouth, there are;

Dedicated dog walking areas right on-site
Dog showers to clean up after beach or woodland adventures
Personalised welcome treats for your four-legged guests
Scenic trails either locally or directly from the park gates

Holidays and ownership; there’s a place for both!

We believe holidays in the South West should feel effortless. For a straightforward break, last-minute availability in Cornwall and Devon is often better than people expect. You pack up, head down, and you’re there, no complicated planning, no worrying about the dog. A few days of coast and countryside and you come home genuinely rested.

That means:

No compromise on comfort
No stress about leaving pets behind
No limits on where your dog can stay

You can now enjoy a premium holiday park experience where every member of the family is genuinely welcome. Whether you’re after a few nights away or something more permanent, holiday parks in the South West work well on both counts!

Considering Ownership?

For people who’ve caught the bug and want more of it, owning a caravan or lodge on a park is worth considering. You get a place that’s properly yours, somewhere familiar, with walking routes you already know and a community of people who tend to feel the same way about their dogs as you do about yours. Weekend escapes become easy rather than something that needs organising.

A lot of owners started out booking short breaks and ended up buying. It’s not hard to see why.

Benefits of Ownership