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The UK’s most luxury holiday parks
Holiday parks have moved on a bit from basic caravans and soggy chips. At the top end, you’ll now find seriously smart lodges, private hot tubs, spa treatments and pools that make staying on-site feel like part of the holiday, rather than just somewhere to sleep.
Some of the UK’s most luxurious holiday parks also come with scenery doing plenty of the heavy lifting. Think sea views from the deck, woodland hot tubs and lakeside lodges where the evening entertainment is simply opening a bottle and watching the sun go down.
We’ve picked out nine high-end holiday parks that offer something beyond the usual set-up, whether that’s a spa, standout accommodation or a location worth travelling for. If you fancy upgrading your next UK break, these are very good places to start.
St Ives Bay Beach Resort, Cornwall
St Ives Bay has one huge advantage before you even look at the accommodation: three miles of sand right on the doorstep. Go premium, and you can add a private hot tub and sea views, turning a simple beach break into something much more grown-up.
There’s also an indoor pool, surf school and places to eat without leaving the park. But really, this one is about location. If your ideal evening involves a soak, a drink and watching the light fade over the Atlantic, it does the job very nicely.
Retallack Resort & Spa, Cornwall
Retallack is the one for anyone who likes their holiday park with a bit more polish. The lodges are slick, spacious and contemporary, with private hot tubs available, while the spa, indoor pool, sauna and steam room push things firmly into resort territory.
It’s not all robes and cucumber water, though. There’s a FlowRider and an aqua park for anyone who gets restless after an hour of relaxing. That mix is what makes Retallack stand out: adults can disappear into the spa while everyone else finds something louder to do.
Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park, Devon
Woolacombe Bay’s Surf Village is where the premium end of this park really shows. The lodges are roomy, smartly finished and come with private hot tubs, while the setting keeps you close to one of Devon’s best beaches without making the whole stay feel like standard seaside holiday-park fare.
There are indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and steam room, plus plenty of space to do very little. The real treat, though, is being able to finish a beach day with a hot soak rather than another queue for fish and chips.
Sandy Balls Holiday Village, New Forest
Sandy Balls feels less like a traditional holiday park and more like someone dropped a collection of smart lodges into the New Forest. The woodland setting does a lot of the work, especially if you book one with a private hot tub tucked among the trees.
There are indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, Jacuzzi and spa treatments, so you can make the stay as lazy as you like. It’s a particularly good pick if you want the facilities of a resort without spending your weekend staring at rows of caravans.
Tattershall Lakes Country Park, Lincolnshire
Tattershall Lakes leans hard into the good life, especially if you book one of the better lakeside lodges. Private hot tubs, decks and sunset views over the water give it an easy sense of occasion, even if your biggest plan for the evening is opening a bottle.
The facilities are just as full-on. There are pools, a lido, spa and gym, plus paddleboarding, jet skiing and an aqua park. In other words, you can spend the morning being wildly active and the afternoon undoing all that effort in the hot tub.
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa, Somerset
Cheddar Woods feels polished without becoming precious. The lodges are smart and modern, the Mendip Hills provide the scenery, and the whole place has more of a country-resort feel than the usual holiday-park set-up.
The indoor heated pool, gym and spa add premium touches, while bowling and other activities stop it feeling too sedate. It works especially well for families who want somewhere stylish but not stuffy, where you can book a treatment in the afternoon and still end up ten-pin bowling after dinner.
Fallbarrow Holiday Park, Lake District
Fallbarrow’s luxury comes from something you can’t really bolt on later: its position beside Lake Windermere. The best lodges make the most of that setting, with lake views and hot tub options that give you a very good excuse to cut the sightseeing short.
It’s quieter on the big-resort facilities than some parks on this list, but that suits it. Bowness is close by, there’s food and drink on site, and the scenery does most of the entertaining. Sometimes premium just means having the best seat in the house.
St Andrews Holiday Park, Fife
This one earns its place on views alone. St Andrews Holiday Park sits above the coast, with luxury lodges looking out towards East Sands and the town beyond. Add a private hot tub and a big deck, and suddenly staying in for the evening starts to look like the better plan.
The beach is within easy reach, and there’s a restaurant, bar and terrace on site if you’d rather not cook. It’s a strong option for couples in particular, especially if your idea of luxury is space, sea air and a hot tub with a proper outlook.
Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Isle of Wight
Whitecliff Bay has the kind of setting that makes a weekend away feel more like a proper escape. It sits above the coast with access to a secluded sandy beach, while premium lodges come with hot tubs and, in some cases, sea views.
There are indoor and outdoor pools, restaurants and bars, so you can spend most of the stay on site without feeling trapped there. It’s a good middle ground between resort and beach retreat: enough going on to keep everyone happy, but still plenty of space to switch off.
These are all very swish, but if you would actually rather swap hot tubs and spa treatments for something easier on the wallet, then we’ve also rounded up some of the best budget-friendly holiday parks in the UK, with plenty of great-value options for getting away without spending a fortune.
