Need an easy family holiday without the hassle of going abroad, but want everyone to get plenty of fresh air and lots of time in the British countryside? Not to worry – we’ve got you covered. Here are the best holiday parks around the UK where the countryside is right on your doorstep.
Best countryside holiday parks
1. Bluestone, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Nestled in 202 hectares of hills and woodland in Pembrokeshire, the UK’s only coastal national park, this resort has much to recommend it, whether you want a quiet couple’s spa retreat or a fun-packed adventure with kids. Accommodation ranges from studio apartments to holiday cottages and luxury lodges. Bluestone boasts a subtropical indoor waterpark and a range of eateries.
While you're there, check out our round-up of the best walks in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
2. Forest Holidays, Ardgartan Argyll, Scotland
There are 40 cabins here on the shore of Loch Long in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Surrounded by pine-covered mountains, this park is perfectly situated for adventures such as hiking and mountain biking, handily perched on the edge of Argyll Forest Park and the Arrochar Alps. With food deliveries and bike hire available, come here for fuss-free holidaying.
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3. Trevornick Holiday Park, Holywell Bay, Cornwall
Awarded AA’s Best Holiday Park of the Year 2024/2025, there’s something for everyone at this 60-year-old site in Cornwall. Accommodation features static caravans, luxury lodges, holiday cottages, glamping and camping pitches – all close to some of the UK’s most magnificent beaches, including Polzeath, and attractions such as the Eden Project (one of the best glasshouses to visit in the UK). Guests can fish for carp in the private lakes.
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4. Center Parcs, Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire
The smallest and most modern Center Parcs in the UK has an impressive array of attractions packed on to a 121-hectare site, including a vast Aqua Sana Forest Spa with 25 nature-inspired spa experiences and a Forest Laboratory escape room experience. Kids will love the waterpark with slides, plus there’s a range of restaurants.
5. Potters Resorts, Five Lakes, Essex
This inclusive five-star resort recently topped a Which? survey on the Best UK Holiday Parks and Resorts and sits in 134 hectares of Essex countryside. The emphasis is on adult-only relaxation, so there’s a spa, a golf course and mid-week breaks available. The Abberton Reservoir visitor centre is nearby, as is Tiptree Jam Museum.
6. Darwin Escapes, Norfolk Woods Resort and Spa, Norfolk
Enjoying an enviable setting in peaceful East Anglian countryside, this woodland resort is close to several attractions including 15th-century Oxburgh Hall, Sandringham Estate (Elizabeth II’s country retreat) and Castle Acre Priory. There are also sandy beaches nearby – don’t miss Holkham.
7. Causeway Coast Holiday Park, Northern Ireland
This five-star, pet-friendly park is perched above Ballycastle Bay with breathtaking views of the Antrim coast. From here, you can explore the Giant’s Causeway, Rathlin Island and the lovely beaches of Ballycastle. There’s an indoor heated pool, lodges with private hot tubs and a family bistro and bar. From walking to fishing and golf, this area is a haven for outdoor fun.
