Holywell Bay Holiday Park

Parkdean Resorts' Holywell Bay holiday park sits 800 metres from Holywell Bay on Cornwall's north coast, near Newquay. The park offers caravan hire, lodges, touring pitches, and glamping pods, with sleeping configurations from 2 to 8 people. Rated 4.3 from 20 reviews, it draws most guests for the on-site activity offer rather than the accommodation itself.

The facilities are the main draw for families with younger children. A 300-foot waterslide feeds into a heated outdoor pool. Cornwall Surf Academy runs group and private lessons directly from the park. Holywell Bay's wide sandy beach - backed by dunes and Gull Rocks at low tide - is a 10-minute walk. Indoor soft play and multi-sports courts provide options on wetter days, which are common outside July and August.

Porth Joke (Polly Joke) beach is 1.1 miles away and far quieter, with no facilities. Fistral Beach in Newquay is about 6 miles by road, with a full range of surf shops and hire. Dogs are welcome on the park and on sections of Holywell Bay beach outside peak season.

Best for families with young children wanting on-site activities combined with easy beach access, and surfers wanting a base near Newquay without town-centre prices. Less suited to couples seeking a quiet rural stay, or guests who want a fully private self-contained kitchen setup.