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PROMOTION

Destination

Devon
Nestled in 80 acres of glorious parkland and rolling
Devon countryside, Cofton Country Holidays is a
multi-award winning holiday park which has been
making families happy for more than 40 years

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ne of the most popular UK
staycation destinations is
South Devon. With unspoilt
beaches, acres of countryside
to explore and dinosaur fossils to hunt
down, there's something for everyone
- and this includes accommodation, too.
Whether you're pitching up with
a tent, parking up in your motorhome,
indulging in a luxury apartment or
relaxing in a charming cottage, Cofton
Country Holiday Park has a place to
suit all family sizes and budgets.
Set in 80 acres of glorious Devon
countryside, and just 20 minutes from
the M5 and the historic cathedral city
of Exeter, it's easy to get to and has
an extensive range of facilities.

Something for everyone

As a guest, you'll have access to the
impressive all-year-round heated indoor
pool, much loved by children for its
splash pad area and 30° waters, and
by parents for its in-pool hydrotherapy
loungers. But that's not all - there's
a steam room, sauna, gym, family
restaurant, pub, ﬁtness studio, soft
play area, sports wall, playground,
woodland adventure area and a
great outdoor pool, too. And did
anyone mention the ﬁve well-stocked
coarse ﬁshing lakes?
If that weren't enough, over the main
holiday periods you can look forward
to everything from falconry displays
and family entertainment to Zorbing
and even Segwaying.
On top of all of that, Cofton runs a
number of events throughout the year,
including May's Country & Western
Festival and the American & Classic
Car Show in early July.
Of course, one of the main reasons for
coming to Cofton is to discover Devon's
many rich offerings. Blessed with miles

The delightful
Linney Cottage,
Estuary View and
Woodside Cottage

of dramatic coastline, South Devon has
a delightful mix of beaches, walks,
wildlife, pubs, villages, harbours and
castles to explore.
Less than three miles away, you can
visit the splendour of Powderham castle.
It's renowned for its gardens, tranquil
grounds and events, including its
October food festivals and themed
family-friendly summer sessions such as
Knights and Dragons week, Pirate week
and Robin Hood week.
The kids will love the woodland trails,
deer safari and the huge wooden fort
- and the guided tours inside the

SOUTH DEVON HAS
A DELIGHTFUL MIX
OF BEACHES, WALKS,
WILDLIFE, PUBS,
VILLAGES, HARBOURS
AND CASTLES
TO EXPLORE

Children
love the
country
walks and
beaches

castle are a fantastic way to discover
the history of the place.
If you fancy something a little more
energetic you can cycle, kayak, canoe or
walk along the Exe Estuary to the Turf
Locks, a favourite with the locals.

Go ape on a zip wire

A little further away, thrill seekers
can Go Ape, whizzing through the
treetops along zip wires at Haldon
Hill. Closer to home, you can wander
to the Anchor Inn at Cockwood, which
has a great reputation for seafood
and boasts a bewildering selection
of mussel dishes.
If you love the natural environment,
Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve is
a must, and it's quite literally on the
doorstep. Here, you'll discover miles
of bleached sands and one of the most
important sites for wildfowl and wading
birds in the whole of the south west.
Dunlin, grey plover, bar-tailed godwit,
oystercatcher, brent geese, wigeon and
teal can all be spotted. So make sure
you remember your binoculars.
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