Cofton Holidays Reviews

Cofton Holiday park

A lovely place to stay, with good facilities and very clean.

Amazing

We had an amazing stay in September. Staff were really helpful. Entertainment was good with something on every night. Perfect location to walk into Dawlish Warren or transport to Teignmouth. Bus service between these towns excellent. Would definitely recommend it and would go back there.

Our stay at Cofton holidays - excellent

Excellent place to come with young families, older children, couples. This place has something for everyone, if you didn't want to come offsite you didn't need to. Great location in between towns, just brilliant. Will be returning next year!

Nice campsite

Nice campsite with lots of facilities including indoor & outdoor swimming, skate park, basketball court, play parks, arcade, soft-play. Friendly staff who showed you to a pitch on arrival. A number of different options for food. Only downside for me was the 'standardness' of the pitches. As its a big resort, the pitches were quite structured and close together, I was hoping for that bit of space outside the tent for the kids to run around with a ball, as mine are too young to go off to the play areas alone. This isn't a criticism as such, just my preference being different to what was on offer. Also, the showers weren't always the cleanest but I think that's just down to sheer volume of traffic. The site offered a nice woodland to walk through and was within easy walking distance of Dawlish Warren. Also easy to go the same route for a run (big hill on the way back!) and not too far from a couple of parkruns if running is your thing! We enjoyed Haldon Forest parkrun - again, some cheeky hills. Site was also not too far from Teignmouth. Definitely worth a visit.

Excellent family campsite

Couldn't fault our stay, the facilities are brilliant. Outdoor pool is perfect for a hot day but most kids where in it still when it was a cooler day. Indoor pool and scuba scooters where brilliant very clean and staff where helpful and friendly. Food was pricey but no more expensive than anywhere else these days. The whole park was immaculate and packed full of parks, bike track, football court. The shop was extremely well stocked, I thought, compared to other campsites we've been to. Would absolutely return.

Great holiday, shame about weather for August!

Fantastic site with plentiful amenities. Helpful staff and loads to do! Expensive site for camping only, as we did, but great holiday all the same.

Cofton family holiday

Great for families, very clean, great facilities.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to leave such an amazing review of our park. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay at Cofton and you were impressed with our high standards of cleanliness. I look forward to welcoming you back to Cofton in the future.

Excellent

We were here for the first time. Very pleasant surprise. Service, food, place, cleanliness, everything first class. I will definitely come back.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I am delighted that you have been impressed with the first class service, food and location. I am thrilled that you have decided to return to Cofton and I look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Attention to cleanliness

Shower block wasn't clean. Toilets were disgusting! The three nights we stayed, we never saw a cleaner once and struggled to find a clean toilet in the block near us. Showers were hot and the site itself was clean. The entertainment areas were also unkempt.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our park following your most recent stay. I am sorry that your stay was not as you expected and we fell short of meeting your expectations on this occasion. At Cofton, we pride ourselves on our high standards of cleanliness that we continue to maintain throughout the year and I can only apologise that this was not the usual high standards that you would expect. I will pass on your comments to our team and I hope that this doesn't deter you from staying again in the future.

Overall an enjoyable, nice site

Overall, the site was nice and clean and the team were pleasant, respectful and helpful. We were unfortunately next to some unpleasant guests who caused a number of issues on site and disrupted our stay. I felt that they should have been removed from site. We will go back to the site, it won't put us off.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our Holiday Park. I am delighted that you were impressed by our high standards of presentation and cleanliness, which is reflected by our 5 Star rating. I am sorry that your enjoyment of the park was spoilt by the behaviour of some of our other guests. I would like to reassure you that our security team and park wardens are always there to ensure that our park rules are being adhered to and that all of our guests are kept safe. I look forward to welcoming you back to Cofton in the future.

So good we stayed longer

Staff were friendly and helpful, the facilities were clean and tidy. Only things I picked up on was that the shower heads are too high and they could do with a shelf in with the shower so shampoo and personal cleaning stuff can be placed. Also, a 2nd hook for clothes.

Site's response

Thank you for leaving such a fantastic review of our park. I am thrilled that you had such an amazing time at Cofton. It is so lovely to hear that you were pleased with our helpful and friendly staff, who will always do everything they can for all of our guests, making their experience and safety their first concern. Thank you for your feedback regarding the showers, which I will pass on to our wider team. We are consistently looking for different ways to improve our services, making Cofton Holidays a place for everyone to enjoy. We certainly look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Absolutely Fantastic

I couldn’t recommend Cofton enough, I’ve been going since I was a child and now in my late twenties bringing my family, I wouldn’t go anywhere else, everyone is so lovely and welcoming.

Site's response

Thank you so much for such an amazing review. I am delighted that you always have had such an enjoyable stay and that Cofton continues to be your number one destination. I look forward to welcoming you back to our park in the future.

Holiday review

Had a lovely week. Site was immaculate, staff very helpful and happy. Restaurant/bar was very good, would definitely return and recommend the site. A slight negative was that where were lots of dogs on site, most of which were well behaved but we did have dog mess at the rear of our motorhome and we do not have a dog. Overall, a great week - thank you Cofton Holidays.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review of our Holiday Park. I am delighted that you found our site to be immaculate and that you were impressed by the high standards of cleanliness that we consistently strive for at Cofton. We do provide all of our guests with doggy information on arrival and our Park Wardens will always try their best to ensure that everyone is following the rules. I am pleased you had such a great week and I am looking forward to welcoming you back to Cofton in the future.

Best campsite we've been to!

We had long weekend from a Thursday - Monday camping. The weather wasn't very kind to us for the first few days but from start to finish, all the staff we amazing, super friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The facilities were super clean and modern. Overall, 10/10 for us and we will definitely be coming back this year.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review and I am thrilled that you had such an enjoyable time at Cofton. It is so lovely to hear that our team did everything they could to make your stay enjoyable, despite the bad weather you experienced. There is always something for everyone at Cofton, regardless of the weather. We are looking forward to welcoming you back.

Relaxing stay

A lovely relaxing stay on a great site. The facilities are excellent and recently updated. I enjoyed a swim and Sunday lunch afterwards. It is a lovely site and I intend to return.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to write such an amazing review of our park. We always invest in our park, as we want all of our guests to have access to the best facilities, so they have the best experience whilst building memories that will last a lifetime. I look forward to welcoming you back to Cofton.

Great campsite!

We recently got back from a 4 night stay here in a campervan. We are so glad that we booked this one as the facilities are great, the women's shower block even has a huge deep bath in it, which we didn't expect! Perfect for my fussy 5 year old who doesn't like showers. Everything is kept spotlessly clean. The restaurant is also good, the food was very good. The swimming pool looked lovely, although we never had a chance to go. Staff were lovely, super friendly and helpful showing us to our pitch. The pitches are a great size, kept very clean and spacious between other vehicles. The grounds themselves were absolutely spotless too. The grass was well kept, you can tell that they take good care of everything. All in all, a great campsite! Couldn't fault it. Thank you, Cofton!

Site's response

Thank you for leaving such an amazing review of our park. We are delighted that you were pleased with all of our facilities and that your 5 year old was happy with the bath in our toilet and shower block. There is something for everyone at Cofton! I will pass on your kind comments to our Kitchen team regarding your positive experiences in the restaurant. We are glad that you had such an amazing holiday and I look forward to welcoming you back to Cofton in the future.

Great, until we were checked out a day early by mistake!

I'll start with the bad bits. Despite paying for a plot and having campsite-wide Wi-Fi, you have to pay a ridiculously extortionate amount for it! Five devices for 3 days is £25, and the signal is very poor if you're on Three. The barriers to access your plot, you have to buzz and ask to be let in, which is fine if the warden is in their kiosk or reception is open. But if not, you have to walk to the kiosk, get the number off the window, call them and ask them to let you in and then wait for them to get back to the kiosk! They should have an ANPR system in place. We were also checked out early and arrived back to our caravan to find no electrical supply and the warden couldn't get us on because they have no access to back office systems. This resulted in us having to leave that night, a day early, at 10pm at night after having to pack in the dark with a single 12v light and we arrived home at 3am. This isn't a typical guest experience, I'm sure. That being said, and yes it was an awful incident but the site is taking it very seriously, everything else about the stay was brilliant. The food was great (albeit a meal for two cost us more than £70 with two pints of diet coke), the staff are lovely and Greg, the warden, is especially so cheerful. A normal person would be furious to find their holiday cut short and having to pack in the dark before driving 210 miles with a caravan on their back but Greg's attitude is so cheerful, it was impossible to remain annoyed. Until we got home very tired and exhausted anyway! But if this incident didn't occur, my review would literally moan about the Wi-Fi cost (it would be great to make it free or include it in the booking fee!) and the barriers situation. Oh, and having to walk to the Warden's kiosk to get the mobile number because it isn't elsewhere. But otherwise, I genuinely had a wonderful time.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our park and I am sorry that your experience was not as you expected, due to it being negatively impacted by some of the incidents that you have outlined in your review. At Cofton, we are committed to providing the best possible service, so all of our guests have the best time which is reflected by our 5-star rating. We are sorry that the barriers were not working as they should be, as these are all ANPR recognition. We can provide a code if it does not pick up your number plate and I can only apologise if this wasn't communicated clearly. I take on board your comments regarding pricing for services and we will continue to review these to ensure that we continue to offer all of our guests value for money and that we remain competitive for the local area. I do hope that we will be able to welcome you back to Cofton in the future.

Almost got it right

Site is very clean, the shower blocks were exceptional and all grounds were kept in very good condition. Felt the clubhouse needs to be larger as by 4pm, it was almost impossible to get a seat for the evening show. This was very disappointing and leaves you with nothing to do except sit outdoors with a drink. Sunday roast was very disappointing as food was almost inedible. Undercooked roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese so hard we were unable to cut it. The meat was cut so thick, we were unable to chew it. The table of ten next to us all had refunds, as did we. Very disappointed to say the least.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review following your most recent stay at Cofton. I am pleased that you found the site clean and were impressed by our high standards of presentation across the whole park. As we are in peak season, the entertainment venue does get busy quickly, so we do advise arriving in plenty of time. I have taken on board your comments regarding the carvery and I am sorry that your experience was not the usual high standards that you would expect at Cofton. I have passed on your comments to our Kitchen team and I hope that your experience does not deter you from returning to Cofton in the future.

Clean facilities

We were disappointed that there was an extra charge to use the pool and the pub didn't open in the day so limited what we could do with a dog on rainy days. On a positive note, the toilet and shower facilities were exceptionally clean. Personally, I wouldn't return, but as a whole, the site is well kept.

Site's response

Thank you for leaving a review of our holiday park and for your kind comments about our toilet and shower block. We are proud of the high standards of cleanliness and presentation that we consistently strive for at Cofton, which is reflected by our 5-star rating. We charge a discounted rate for the indoor pool as this helps us to maintain this amazing facility as well as control the number of people using the pool at one time, giving everyone a fair chance to use this facility. The outdoor pool and splash pad is free of charge and dogs are welcome in all venues apart from the evening entertainment. We are sorry to hear that you wouldn't return but hope you might reconsider Cofton in the future.

Top site

The guy who showed us to our pitch was great. Team friendly and helpful - 10/10. Bar staff again, friendly and very helpful - 10/10. Food not to my choice, but hey, I am fussy. Overall, the site was spotless - 10/10. Glad to see solar panels - 10/10. Would I stay again? Yes. Would I recommend? Yes, I will and have done.

Site's response

Thank you for leaving such a fantastic review of our park. I am delighted that you had such an enjoyable stay as well find our staff helpful and friendly. I look forward to welcoming you back to Cofton in the future.

Excellent dog and family friendly site

A very nice, dog friendly, family friendly site with excellent facilities. All the staff were pleasant, polite and helpful. Both the club and on-site pub were family friendly with a good selection of food and drink. The site was very well sited for trips to Dawlish, Dawlish Warren, Teignmouth and Paignton. The village of Cockwood (with harbour and pub) was only a 15 minute walk away. The toilet and shower block was clean and well maintained. We had a very enjoyable week here and would definitely return.

Site's response

Thank you for leaving such an amazing review of our park and I am delighted that you had such an enjoyable stay at Cofton. I am thrilled that you were impressed with our range of premium locally sourced food and drinks on offer as well as the high standards of cleanliness that we continue to maintain across the park. I am pleased that you would like to return and I look forward to seeing you again soon.

Well run

Well run, clean facilities and lovely staff. We booked last minute through Campsites.co.uk, very easy. Cofton is a very welcoming site with a good bus service and a short drive to local sites. The site was well presented on the Campsites.co.uk page and I'd definitely use them again.

Site's response

Thank you for your kind comments about our park. I am delighted that you were impressed with how well run, and clean you found our site as well as find us welcoming. At Cofton, we pride ourselves on providing an outstanding service for all of our guests, so they have the best possible experience. It is lovely to hear that you took advantage of the local bus service, so you could visit different places whilst you were on holiday. I look forward to welcoming you back to Cofton in the future.

Lovely site and lovely pitch

Very clean and tidy, toilet and shower blocks clean. People were helpful and the food was lovely.

Site's response

I am delighted that you found our site lovely, clean and presentable. At Cofton, we pride ourselves on consistently providing outstanding service to all of our guests so I am pleased we met your expectations and you were impressed with the service. I look forward to welcoming you back to Cofton in the future.

Lovely campsite

Very clean and well organised site. Lovely facilities and great staff.

Site's response

Thank you for your kind review. I am delighted that you were impressed by our high standards of cleanliness and organisation. At Cofton, we are fully committed to providing all of our guests with the best experience, so I am thrilled that you had such an enjoyable stay with us.

Xmas at Cofton

Enjoyed our stay but was disappointed (as were many others) that bar etc was closed as may people were under the impression that it would be open. Toilet facilities etc were very clean and the pitch was large and well kept. Only real down side is having to pre pay for electric, indoor pool etc. I prefer staying at other sites where electric and swimming are included.

Site's response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your stay at Cofton. Sometimes we may have to close facilities at short notice due to various reasons, but we do understand that this can be frustrating and will do everything we can to provide our guests with an alternative option. The bar in Amelia's would have been open for you to use. Swimming for the outdoor pool is included in the summer season for Touring and Camping, but there is a discounted rate for the indoor pool to help us maintain this amazing facility, as well as ensure that everyone is given a fair chance to use the pool. I hope that we might be able to welcome you back to Cofton in the future.