South East England holiday parks with self catering accommodation

Frenchmans Beach, Rye, East Sussex, South East England

Self catering accommodation is available at Frenchmans Beach. Whatever your taste Frenchman's Beach offers you the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday – a splendid location on the South Coast next to a nature reserve and just a mile from the beach.

Battle (of 1066 fame) is close by and the historic south coast Cinque Port of Rye is nearby – its ancient town centre with cobbled streets and timber framed buildings and the constant bustle of its fascinating fishing harbour offer a wealth of interests.

• Covered leisure complex with heated fun pool
• Sauna*and spa bath
• Play field for football and general sports
• Pool table*
• Clubhouse with family entertainment discos and Plasma TV with Sky Sports
• Playground for 5–14s
• Children's club
• Amusement arcade*
• Bingo*
• Wi-Fi access (in club)
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Thorness Bay, Cowes, Isle of Wight, South East England

Self catering accommodation is available at Thorness Bay. Enjoying a rural setting amidst woodland sloping gently down to the sea Thorness Bay offers you a superb base for a family seaside holiday on the delightful Isle of Wight.

There's something to suit everyone in the family on the park from splashing around in the indoor swimming pool to the array of sporting activities at hand. Children will love the fun and games provided by their own club.

At the end of the day savour a delicious meal before taking in the fabulous entertainment of the Regatta View Showbar. Alternatively you could simply sit back with a quiet drink in the Boathouse bar and restaurant relax and watch the boats go by on the Solent.

• Indoor heated fun pool with slide
• Water Resorts programme
• Sports Resorts programme
• Pool* Darts
• All-weather multi sports court
• Family entertainment
• Regatta View Showbar
• Children's club for 5–11s and 12–16+
• Boathouse bar and restaurant
• Children's adventure playground
• Wi–Fi*
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Island View, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

Self catering accommodation is available at Island View. Enjoying a superb location just 300m from the safe sandy beach restaurants cafés and bars of Colwell Bay this peaceful park sits in its own secluded 2½-acre grounds. An excellent base for touring the numerous attractions of this beautiful holiday island.

The Isle of Wight is a paradise for lovers of marine pursuits and within walking distance of Island View are facilities for fishing boat hire and deep sea fishing with abundant opportunities to sail waterski jet ski and windsurf all over the island.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Shorefield Country Park, Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire, South East England

Self catering accommodation is available at Shorefield Country Park. Enjoying a beautiful setting within walking distance of glorious beaches this large country park sits in 100 acres of delightful parkland surrounded by the extraordinary countryside of the New Forest National Park.

Winner of a David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation Shorefield is close to the coast and 3 miles from the New Forest – offering you the freedom to roam and explore its unique natural treasures. Deer spotting and watching the famous ponies are musts for any visitor!

This fabulous area bursts with attractions to suit everyone in the family – Lymington is renowned for its sailing historic street market diverse shops and ferries for day trips to the Isle of Wight. The wonderful beaches of Bournemouth and new for 2010 the Surf Reef at Boscombe are just a 30 minute drive away. The world famous Beaulieu Motor Museum is also nearby.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Outdoor heated swimming pool
• Gym
• All-weather floodlit tennis court*
• Football pitch
• Outdoor Activity centre*
• Nature centre
• Small fishing lake**
• Sauna and steam room
• Beauty Treatments and Day Spa* and hair salon*
• Large Club House bar and lounge with live sport
• Bistro and Carvery†
• Live family entertainment^
• Adults only bar
• Wi-Fi access*
• Children's 5–11s Club
• Game Zone
• Internet Station*
• Outdoor children's play areas
• Crazy golf*
• Supermarket with off licence
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

New Beach, Dymchurch, Kent, South East England

Self catering accommodation is available at New Beach. New Beach is one of the finest places in the south east for a family holiday. There's so much to do around and about you'll have difficulty deciding where to go next. You can even pop over to France for a day.

There are competitions fun and games for your children during the day entertainment in the evening and a large screen television. This leaves you free to relax and enjoy the heated indoor pool play darts or pool try your luck in the amusement arcade or have a quiet drink with friends and family in the bar. Once the children's entertainment has finished in the main ballroom it's time for you to have fun with entertainment ranging from dancing live music discos and cabaret show time.

Due to car parking arrangements New Beach may not be suitable for wheelchair users or persons with walking difficulties.

There is also a café with takeaway a supermarket and a launderette to help with the essentials.

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Darts
• Pool tables*
• Entertainment venue with bar offering family entertainment live shows cabaret and discos
• Lounge bar with large screen TV and Sky Sports
• Children's club
• Café bar and takeaway
• Amusement arcade* and cash bingo*
• Video games*
• Children's adventure playground
• Wi-Fi access (in club)
• Park Mart Store

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Forest Edge, Ringwood, Hampshire, South East England

Self catering accommodation is available at Forest Edge. This small 9 acre park is ideally positioned to explore the delights of the New Forest and offers great access to the popular resorts of Poole and Bournemouth new for 2010 is the Surf Reef at Boscombe. Facilities on the park include an outdoor pool children's play area and a 5-a-side football/netball area whilst guests are given free passes to the facilities at Oakdene Forest Park just one mile away (featured on page 150).

• Outdoor swimming pool
• Five-a-side football and netball area
• Mini market
• Children's play area
• Games room
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, South East England

Self catering accommodation is available at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park. Whitecliff Bay enjoys a picturesque countryside setting yet is only a stone's throw from a stunning sandy beach accessed directly from the park. From this well run and friendly landscaped park customers can marvel at the breathtaking views along the magnificent Island coastline and discover an array of shops galleries and cafes in nearby Bembridge.

This relaxed location offers superb family facilities including both an indoor heated swimming pool with flume and a large outdoor pool perfect for splashing around whatever the weather!

Awarded a David Bellamy Gold award at Whitecliff Bay there's a real environmentally friendly focus and wherever possible energy saving techniques are used and sustainability is at the forefront of the day to day operation. There's even a 'grow your own' organic vegetable garden enabling children and adults alike to truly get 'back to nature'.

• Indoor heated pool with flume
• Outdoor heated pool
• Pool*
• Table tennis
• Sauna Spa pool and Solarium
• Eco garden
• Family Entertainment
• Children's club
• Woodland Safari
• Bar & restaurant
• Amusements*
• Soft play area
• Crazy golf*
• Adventure playground
• Mini-market
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Landguard Holiday Park, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, South East England

Self catering accommodation is available at Landguard Holiday Park. Landguard is a beautifully kept holiday park boasting the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation. There are spacious indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a licensed club with entertainment where your children are welcome with you all evening.

Shanklin a bustling Victorian town with good shopping and fine beaches is just half a mile away. Ventnor with its beautiful gardens and museum or Alum Bay with its fascinating coloured sands are both close by.

Due to car parking arrangements Landguard may not be suitable for wheelchair users or persons with mobility difficulties.

Landguard has a modern playground just for the under 12s special planned pool areas for paddling and splashing and children's entertainment in the club. For older children there is another play area whilst the swimming pools can be enjoyed by everyone.

Together with the superb range of facilities on the park you also enjoy use of the facilities at Lower Hyde including an indoor pool outdoor pool with flume and family entertainment.

• Indoor and outdoor heated pools
• Water resorts programme
• Pool*
• Paddling pool
• Jesters Family Club
• Children's club 5–11s
• The Granary Restaurant and Takeaway
• Oasis Bar café
• Amusements*
• Wi–Fi*
• Outdoor play area
• Bingo*
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Ashcroft Coast, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, South East England

Self catering accommodation is available at Ashcroft Coast. Overlooking the mighty River Thames as it reaches the sea Ashcroft Coast is ideally situated for exploring the many scenic and historic attractions of Kent. You could even visit France for a day!

There is a host of outdoor sports and all the games and activities on hand for children. Once the day is over relax with a drink or a takeaway before taking in the great entertainment at the Waterside Tavern.

• Indoor and outdoor heated pool complex with spa bath
• Water Resorts programme
• All-weather sports area
• Sports Resorts programme
• Pool* Darts
• Waterside Tavern with entertainment
• Children's club for 5–11s
• Adventure playground
• Amusements*
• Wi-Fi*
• Takeaway
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Romney Sands, New Romney, Kent, South East England

Self catering accommodation is available at Romney Sands. Romney Sands offers you traditional holiday fun in a splendid seaside setting fronted by one of the finest sandy beaches on the Kent coast.

There are twin indoor heated swimming pools and a resident entertainments team to keep your children amused with lots of games and tournaments. In the evening there is music dancing and fun competitions with plenty of audience participation or enjoy a drink in the Tavern Bar.

Visitors can even take a trip on the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch minature railway accessible from the parks very own station!

• Family Club with entertainment
• Children's clubs for 5–11s and 12—16+
• Tavern Bar
• Takeaway
• Amusements*
• Wi–Fi*
• Adventure playground
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152