You can swim, play crazy golf, or hit the arcade. But the real fun is the entertainment team. They’re like hyperactive puppies in polo shirts. They will get you doing the Macarena at 8 p.m., and you will enjoy it. Yes, you.
There’s a bar on site. It’s not fancy, but it’s friendly. You’ll be nursing a pint of local ale while some kid wins a fluffy tiger at bingo. It’s a glorious mess. Would I have it any other way? No.
For the kids? It’s basically a paradise. There’s a soft play area, a mini disco, and the aforementioned pool. They’ll be exhausted by bedtime. You’ll be exhausted by 9 p.m. Perfect symmetry.
The Food Situation: Don’t Expect Michelin Stars
The on-site restaurant does the classics. Burgers, chips, a sad-looking salad. It’s fine. But here’s the secret: Shaldon is a five-minute drive away. And Shaldon has the Beach Hut café, which does crab sandwiches that’ll make you weep with joy.
Commercial Shoot for Devon Valley Holiday Village – Harris Aerial Images
Or you can walk down the hill. It’s steep. I mean, really steep. You’ll feel it in your knees. But the reward is a beach that feels like a postcard. Soft sand, proper ice cream, and views that make you forget your thighs are burning.
Speaking of Shaldon, don’t miss the Passage House Inn. It’s a pub that sits right on the water. You can watch the ferry chug across to Teignmouth while sipping a cold cider. That is peak Devon. Pure, unadulterated joy in a glass.
