Combe Martin Beach Holiday Park

Some holiday parks feel like they're trying too hard. Combe Martin Beach doesn't need to.

Set in landscaped grounds that tumble down towards the North Devon coast, this is one of those rare parks where the location does the heavy lifting. Elevated sea views that actually mean something. Your own private Newberry Beach - the kind that's safe and enclosed, perfect for grandchildren and rock pools, not the kind you have to drive to. Woodland walks through the grounds when you want quiet. The South West Coastal Path five minutes from your pitch when you want dramatic.

The park sits just outside the village, nestled near the edge of Exmoor National Park, which means you get the best of both – coastal beauty without the crowds, countryside access without the isolation. Southerly sunshine all day if your pitch faces right. Westerly sunsets over the sea if you're elevated. The kind of views people assume you've exaggerated until they visit.

It's a peaceful park. Not silent - there's a bar, a restaurant, entertainment during peak season – but it's not run like a holiday camp. Families come back year after year. Couples retire here. Some people, like one of our current sellers, loved it so much they moved to Combe Martin permanently. That tells you something about whether this place gets under your skin.

On-site, you've got the Sea Spray Clubhouse two minutes' walk from most pitches - bar with beer garden and sea views, pub-style food, kids' meals, takeaway when you can't be bothered cooking. Pool table. Free Wi-Fi in the clubhouse. Evening entertainment from their resident performer during peak times. Cash prize bingo if that's your thing. The outdoor heated pool opens late May through August. Play areas for children. Amusements. Everything you'd want without feeling like you're living in a resort.

Here's where it gets better - as an owner, you get free access to all the facilities at the sister park, Sandaway. Heated outdoor pool. Indoor play area. Internet café. Smugglers Bar. Kids' clubs during holidays. It's like owning on two parks but only paying for one.

Practical things matter when you're buying. The park's open ten months of the year, so you're not locked out for half the winter. EV charging points if you need them. Dog-friendly pitches available. Ample parking. External storage. The kind of infrastructure that makes ownership feel manageable rather than stressful.

The village of Combe Martin sits just down the hill - a short walk, not a drive. Proper Devon village. Local pubs that feel local. Restaurants. Classic fish and chips. Shops. Everything you need without feeling like you're in a tourist trap. It's a small, beautiful holiday destination that hasn't been ruined by being discovered.

Location-wise, you're perfectly positioned. Woolacombe's close for surfing. Ilfracombe for harbour life and restaurants. Exmoor for the days you want moorland and space. Lynton and Lynmouth when you fancy dramatic. But here's the thing – you don't need to go anywhere. Combe Martin gives you enough that staying put never feels like you're missing out.

The park attracts a mix. Families using their caravan every school holiday. Retirees who've worked out this is cheaper and better than hotels. People who let theirs out as Platinum or Platinum Plus and cover their fees while keeping the best weeks for themselves. Investment buyers who've realised North Devon holds its value. First-time owners who've finally stopped spending £2,000 a week on holiday cottages and done the maths.

If you've been looking at parks across Devon - the ones near Dawlish, the ones around Bideford, the busier ones near Woolacombe - this one sits in a different category. It's quieter without being dull. Scenic without being remote. Facilities without feeling commercialised. The kind of park where people genuinely use their caravans rather than just owning them.

And if the sea views, the private beach, and the Exmoor access aren't enough, the fact that people move here permanently probably tells you everything else you need to know.