Cofton Holidays in Dawlish, Devon

Cofton Holidays

4.67 /5 25 reviews

96%

would recommend

Dawlish, Devon

Outdoor swimming pool - open during the summer months

Amelia's restaurant and outdoor dining area

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Cofton Holidays

4.67 /5

25 reviews

Cofton Holidays is set in 80 acres of Devon countryside, with rolling meadows, brilliant swimming pools, mature woods, and fishing lakes within the grounds. There is a great range of grass and hardstanding pitches with different amenities available for you to choose between The 5-star park is just minutes from Dawlish Warren's Blue Flag beach and conveniently located for South Devon's attractions.

Incredible facilities - leisure complex, swimming pool, restaurants, entertainment and more!

5-star award winning park set in 80 acres of Devon countryside

Ten minutes from the coast and Blue Flag rated Dawlish Warren beach

About Cofton Holidays

Fun-packed family holiday park in the heart of Devon and just a stone's throw away from award-winning Dawlish Warren beach. There is an incredible range of pitches to choose between for campers and tourers alike, all of which allow up to six people. There are non electric grass pitches as well as grass pitches with 10 amp electric hook up for tents and tourers. Tourers then also have the option of a number of different hardstanding pitches depending on your unit length, some of which have the addition of water hook up and waste drainage. Finally, there's also a number of seasonal caravan pitches, static caravan holiday homes and rally fields should you need a little something extra. With superb onsite facilities for all you're sure to never tire of this great site. There are both indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a jacuzzi and entertainment evenings including games and quiz nights and live music. The award winning Amelia's pantry as well as Warren Retreat and Swan Pub are great for meals, and the fishing lakes provide that much needed peace and quiet for those wanting a slightly slower paced holiday. A maximum of two dogs are allowed per pitch, just please make sure they remain on the lead and do not swim in the lakes. Dogs are not permitted in any buildings apart from the Swan Pub, unless they are assitance animals.

Cofton Holidays is open all year round in 2024 and 2025.

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Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include multiple toilet and shower blocks, washing up areas, and mother and baby and disabled washrooms. There are also laundrettes, multiple outdoor play areas, fields for games, an amusement arcade with bowling, a dog exercise field, EV charging and WiFi at an extra cost.

The onsite shop sells all of the essentials, along with fresh pastries and camping gear. For dining onsite, there is Amelia's Cafe which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Swan is a dog friendly pub and The Warren Retreat offers a grill menu. There is also a Sunday carvery, pizza kitchen and pop up fish and chip shop. Opening times vary throughout the season.

Guests have free access to an outdoor pool (summer months), evening entertainment, a splash pad, woodland walks, soft play, a pump track, a kid's club, multi-use sports court, pond dipping and an adventure playground. At an extra cost, there is an indoor pool, sauna and stream room, fishing lakes, high ropes, scuba scooters, e-bikes, trailer tractor rides, gym and an inflatable run.

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets

Bike hire

Café / restaurant

Communal BBQ

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Electric hookups

Entertainment

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Fishing

Games room

Glamping

Golf

Horse riding

Hot tub

Internet access

Kids club

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

Shop

Showers

Swimming pool

Toilets

TV room

Vineyard

Water hookups

Watersports

W.C. disposal

Map and address

Park address

Cofton Holidays,

Starcross, Dawlish, Devon, EX6 8RP

Coordinates

50.6125, -3.4604 | SX 96 80

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Cofton Holidays is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Rallies

Young children

There are 443 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

14 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 6 people

Tent only grass pitches without electric, in an overflow area slightly further away from the main facilities block.

4 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Level and marked grass camping and touring pitches, approximately 10m wide and with 10 amp electric included. Suitable for all types of tents, caravans and motorhomes.

67 x Hardstanding Pitches (Campervans - 6m max)

Max 6 people

Short hardstanding pitches with 16amp prepaid metered electric and digital TV aerial connection, suitable for small campervans and motorhomes up to 6m in length. There is room for a small awning on the hardstanding.

7 x Hardstanding Pitches (7m max)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding touring pitches for caravans and motorhomes up to 7m in length and 10m wide, with gravel area for awning, it may not be possible to fit an annexe onto the awning. 16 amp prepaid metered electric and digital/analogue TV aerial connection.

5 x Hardstanding Pitches (8m max)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding touring pitches for caravans and motorhomes up to 8m in length and 10m wide, with gravel area for awning, it may not be possible to fit an annexe onto the awning. 16 amp prepaid metered electric and digital/analogue TV aerial connection.

92 x Short Stay Hardstanding Pitches (8m max)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding touring pitches for caravans and motorhomes up to 8m in length and 10m wide, with gravel area for awning. It may not be possible to fit an annexe onto the awning. 16 amp prepaid metered electric and digital/analogue TV aerial connection.

8 x Hardstanding Super Pitches (8m max)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding super pitches for caravans and motorhomes up to 8m in length, with gravel area for awning, 16 amp prepaid metered electric and water supply.

Other accommodation

89 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Level and marked grass camping pitches, approximately 10m wide and with 10 amp electric included. Suitable for tents only.

10 x Hardstanding Super Pitches (RVs - 8m+)

Hardstanding super pitches for large motorhomes over 8m in length. Situated at the bottom of Coombeland field against the hedge, these pitches measure 12m x 5m. Includes 16 amp prepaid metered electric, water supply and grey waste drainage.

74 x Seasonal Caravan Pitches

Sought after seasonal pitches in Devon. They are for caravans and awnings on hardstanding. Standard pitches offer EHU. There are also premium pitches, serviced pitches with water and waste connections and premium serviced - which add a TV connection.

Rally Fields

There are two areas that can be set aside for rallies of all sizes. These are available all year round, except during the school holidays, high season and peak season.

72 x Caravan Holiday Homes

A great choice of one, two and three bedroom caravan holiday homes. The caravans are all furnished with fully-equipped kitchens, and some include master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Wheelchair accessible and dog friendly options also available.

Cofton Holidays reviews

4.67 /5

25 reviews

96%

would recommend

Overall

4.67

Location

4.8

Value for money

4.44

Service

4.56

Facilities

4.68

Cleanliness

4.88

"All the staff were amazing, super friendly and couldn't do enough for us"

Matt J - Jun 2024

Cofton Holiday park

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Andrew A

Motorhome - Hardstanding Pitches (7m max)Sep 2024

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

Amazing

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Eleanor A

Motorhome - Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

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

Recommends site

Samantha M

Single Axle Caravan - Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

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!

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FAQ

What time is check in/out at Cofton Holidays?

Check-in for camping and touring is from noon on arrival day, and you'll need to vacate your pitch by 10am on day of departure. For the apartments, holiday homes and cottages, check-in is from 4pm and check out is by 10am on departure day.

Is there a map of Cofton Holidays?

Yes, a full layout of the park can be viewed on the map here.

Is Cofton Holidays dog friendly?

Up to two dogs are welcome to join you on camping/touring pitches, provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite, and there are dog friendly holiday homes here too. The Swan Inn pub onsite is dog friendly and a designated dog walking area is situated next to Cofton Church - you're also close to a range of dog friendly walks and beaches including: *Eastdon Estate (2.4 miles), with a wide selection of woodland walks to explore and stunning views overlooking the Exe Estuary. *Dawlish Warren Beach (3.1 miles), dog friendly all year round. *Powderham (5.1 miles), access along the Exe Estuary trail with an abundance of wildlife to see.

Does Cofton Holidays have WiFi?

Yes, the WiFi is charged and available across the site plus there's free internet access available in Amelia's Cafe onsite, as well as the Warren retreat and Swan Inn pub.

Can I go fishing at Cofton Holidays?

Yes, there is a fishery onsite nestled in its own peaceful area within the park and home to five fishing lakes well stocked with carp, tench, rudd, roach, perch, bream and koi. Training for first time anglers is also offered here and a tackle shop onsite is equipped with bait, rod hire and more.

Does Cofton Holidays have a swimming pool?

An outdoor swimming pool is open from 10-6, during the summer months, and the indoor pool is located within the modern Ashburn Springs complex here, open from 8am-8pm - one hour family swim sessions also available. The indoor pool area at Ashburn Springs includes a hot tub, steam room and sauna for total relaxation and group classes at the gym here are ideal for working up a sweat.

Is there a cafe/restaurant at Cofton Holidays?

Yes, there's a selection of eateries onsite including the popular Amelia's Pantry - open 8am till 11pm - serving a range of delicious cakes as well as savoury treats including fish and chips, burgers and more. The Warren Retreat features a bar, a dance-floor and is the home of Cofton's Sunday carvery served between 12-3pm. Alternatively, pop in to the Swan Inn here and sample a range of guest ales to accompany the traditional pub grub - from light lunches to a selection of meat and vegan courses.

Is Cofton Holidays family friendly?

Cofton welcomes families and offers plenty of entertainment to enjoy including quizzes, games nights, talent shows and cabaret acts while the kids say hello to Digby the Dinosaur, the site's loveable mascot - a number of kids clubs activities gets little ones involved with games, story time and more. Youngsters are also free to explore multiple play areas here, whether they're zipping along the spider frame in the woodland adventure area or opting for a climb on the frames and fun swings in either of the two playgrounds. There are fun splash jets at the indoor swimming pool and an amusement arcade comes complete with bowling, pool, videogames and prize machines.

How far is Cofton Holidays from the beach?

There are a number of glorious Devon beaches in easy reach of the park, including the Blue Flag awarded beach at Dawlish Warren with stunning scenery and an abundance of wildlife in its popular nature reserve. Other seaside spots include: *Coryton Cove (3.2 miles), a secluded gem with colourful beach huts and rockpools to explore. *Holcombe Beach (4.3 miles), remote cove nestled between Dawlish and Teignmouth. *Teignmouth Beach (5.7 miles), with a classic Victorian pier and amusement arcades. *Exmouth Beach (18 miles), ideal for kayaking, kite surfing, paddle-boarding and more.

Can I bring an awning, pup tent, or gazebo to Cofton Holidays?

A gazebo may be brought with you free of charge. Awnings and pup tents are not permitted, sorry.

Things to do on site and in the Dawlish area

Cofton's fantastic modern indoor leisure complex is a superb addition, with the award-nominated Amelia's Cafe and Bar, Ashburn Springs Pool, Spa and Gym, and Warren Retreat Restaurant. There is fun to be had day and night. You can spend your days relaxing by the pool and your evenings wining and dining in the park's bars and restaurant.

If you're a fan of England's most popular sport, you'll love the coarse fishing lakes. The park has five well-stocked lakes which are home to carp, tench, roach, rudd, bream, perch and even koi. There are plenty of bankside vegetation and reeds, several wooded islands and plenty of nooks and crannies that fish love to root around in.

The lakes really are a haven for all types of flora and fauna, something the park is very proud of. If you are a beginner or even a keen fisherman, training here is a fantastic opportunity to learn a new hobby or get some valuable advice from the resident fishing experts.

The Exe Estuary Cycle Trail (10 minutes) and South West Coast Path (20 minutes) are close by, so there are miles of countryside and coastlines to explore right on your doorstep, all in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Just ten minutes away are Dawlish Warren's fabulous Blue Flag beach, red cliffs and nature reserve. Within a few miles you'll discover everything from waterfalls and wildlife trusts to farmers' markets and Forestry Commission country parks, plus there are cycle paths and country lanes all around.

Dartmoor National Park is a short 35 minute drive away, a captivating landscape of moorland and granite tors. Remember to say hello to the famous free roaming Dartmoor ponies!

Other nearby attractions:

Powderham Castle (10 minutes)
Teignmouth beach and pier (15 minutes)
Crealy Theme Park (25 minutes)
Canonteign Falls (30 minutes)
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (35 minutes)

The listing for Cofton Holidays was last updated on November 20th, 2024 at 6:53 AM

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