Looking for a family campsite that keeps the kids entertained and gives you a moment to breathe? At Cofton Holidays, we make camping with children easy, exciting, and genuinely enjoyable. Nestled in the heart of Devon’s countryside and just minutes from the beach, our award-winning site offers the perfect mix of adventure and comfort. With spacious pitches, clean modern facilities, and a huge range of on-site activities—from indoor and outdoor pools to soft play, playgrounds, and evening entertainment—your little ones will be happily occupied while you relax and soak in the fresh air. Family camping at Cofton means more fun, less stress, and memories to last a lifetime.
Family Camping in Devon
A Prime Devon Location
Nestled between glorious rolling countryside and golden sandy beaches, Cofton Holidays is perfectly positioned for your next touring caravan break. Located just a short drive from the end of the M5 at Exeter, our park eliminates the stress of holiday travel. You can roll in, pitch up, and begin unwinding the moment you arrive, with Devon’s finest landscapes right on your doorstep.
• Minutes from award-winning Beaches
• Enjoy the South West Coast Path for breathtaking coastal walks
• Close to Devon’s best family attractions
• Explore Dartmoor National Park
Why Choose Cofton For Family Camping Holiday in Devon
When you stay with us, you’re not just booking a camping pitch, you’re choosing a family-friendly Devon holiday park with space to play, places to explore and plenty to keep everyone entertained.
Our grass camping pitches are set across Cofton’s 80-acre park near Dawlish Warren, giving families room to relax and enjoy the Devon countryside. Whether you want to pitch between the apple trees in The Orchard, stay close to the main facilities, or enjoy one of our spacious seasonal camping fields, our warden team will help allocate a suitable pitch when you arrive.
• Swimming pools
• Play areas
• Children’s activities
• Family entertainment
• Places to eat
• Countryside walks on park and nearby walks to the sea
Facilities & Amenities
Enjoy the comforts of home and experience a touring and camping holiday with added luxury. From our clean modern toastie shower blocks and covered washing up areas to our motorhome service points and more, discover why Cofton is one of the best campsites in Devon.
Toilet & Shower Blocks
Modern heated toilet and shower facilities provide comfortable, spacious amenities for touring guests year-round
On-Site Shop
From groceries to camping essentials and souvenirs to local produce, our on site shop stocks it all
Laundrette
There’s no need to get in a spin when deciding on what to bring with you.
Electric Hookup
Metered electric hook ups to ensure you only pay for the power you use
Washing Up Areas
Covered areas so you can keep all you camping bits clean and tidy
Wi-Fi
Stay connected during your holiday and share all those amazing memories
Things To Do
A Prime Coastal Location
Cofton Holidays is perfectly placed for family adventures by the sea. Just minutes from the golden sands of Dawlish Warren Beach, with its splash-friendly shallows, nature reserve, and classic seaside fun. The local beach is an ideal spot for sandcastle building, paddling, and spotting wildlife with the kids. The nearby South West Coast Path also offers gentle, buggy-friendly walks with stunning sea views.
Getting here is easy, with quick access from the M5 and main roads into South Devon, so you can spend less time travelling and more time enjoying your holiday. And with popular family attractions like zoos, theme parks, castles, steam trains and ferry rides, Cofton makes the perfect base for a holiday full of fresh air, fun, and family time.
Nearby Beaches
Cofton Holidays offers easy access to a selection of beautiful nearby beaches, perfect for sun-soaked days out. Our local beach, Dawlish Warren Beach beckons with its golden sands, dunes, and family-friendly amenities. Jus a little further along the coast, Dawlish Town Beach (2.3 miles) provides a charming promenade and scenic red cliffs. Venture a bit further to Exmouth Beach (2.6 miles) for watersports along the Exe Estuary, or discover the serene Coryton Cove (2.4 miles) with its colorful huts and rock pools. Whether you’re craving adventure or relaxation, these coastal gems are all within a short drive or walk.
We can provide electric bikes if your prefer to explore the Devon coast on two wheels with fresh sea air filling your lungs.
What Our Guests Say
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Last updated: 21/01/2026 Fun Filled Weekend
Second visit this time with kids and grandkids and it certainly didn’t disappoint.
What a great site
Great site with views. Lovely pitches. Toilet blocks clean and warm. Entertainment was great and the Pizza's where delicious. All the staff were amazing and so friendly.
Our Camping Pitches
We offer grass pitches with electric hook-ups, hardstanding pitches, RV pitches, and accessible or fully-serviced ‘Super Pitches’. Each pitch is individually marked and comes with generous awning space and electric supply hook-up.
Best of all – you can reserve your favourite spot! After all, nothing beats knowing the spot where your Caravan will bask in the Devon sunshine every time.
Caravan and Motorhome campsite
Bringing the family caravan or Motorhome? At Cofton, we’ve got everything you need to make your stay comfortable, convenient, and full of fun. Our spacious pitches—available as grass, hardstanding, or fully serviced super pitches—are designed with families in mind, giving you plenty of room to set up, spread out, and settle in. Each pitch offers electric hook-up, fresh water, grey waste disposal, and easy access to heated shower and toilet blocks with underfloor heating – ideal for those early-morning routines or post-beach clean-ups with the kids.
You’re never far from the essentials, with handy covered washing-up areas, well-stocked shops, and a motorhome service point to keep things running smoothly. And once you’re set up, the whole park is yours to explore. Let the kids burn off energy in the adventure playgrounds, indoor soft play, or heated pools, while you take a moment to relax—or even indulge in a treatment at the beauty room or a drink at the on-site pub.
At Cofton, family touring holidays are about more than just the pitch—they’re about giving everyone space to unwind, explore, and enjoy time together in the great outdoors.
Tent only Camping in Devon
For tents, we have a range of low-cost, grass camping pitches, in various locations across the park. Just park, pitch, and enjoy.
The Orchard is an area reserved exclusively for tents, where you can pitch up between the apple trees, especially nice in the spring when they are in blossom. It’s located a stone’s throw from the main park facilities including the indoor pool, fish & chip take-away, and fishing lakes.
tent-only campers can enjoy everything that Cofton’s 5-star holiday park has to offer, including; indoor and outdoor pool, fitness facilities, endless activities and entertainment for kids and adults alike.
Super Pitches (Serviced)
Perfect for a stay at any time of year, all of our super pitches come with electric hook-up as well as water and waste connections with ample room for car parking and space for an awning.
Hard Standing Pitches
Soak up the breath-taking Devon views over our park every morning or stay close to our fishing lakes. Each hardstanding pitch has plenty of space to set up an awning and to park your car.
Grass Pitches
Our standard grass pitches are suitable for tents, touring caravans, and motor-homes in the summer months. Complete with electric hook-up, all our Grass pitches are level or terraced and individually marked out.
Accessible Pitches
Our easy access pitches include hard standing pitches for caravans and motorhomes and dedicated tent only pitches. Located close to the shower and toilet facilities which are just a short level walk away.
Electricity on all pitches is charged separately to the pitch price. Electricity supply is managed by an app that can be downloaded before your stay and is activated by scanning the QR on your arrival. Electricity is charged at 30p per KWh in accordance with OFGEM guidance.
Break Options
Dog Friendly
All of our touring pitches are dog friendly too, so your four-legged friends can enjoy the holiday just as much as you do.
Open All Year
Touring isn’t just for summer and at Cofton, it doesn’t have to be. Our pitches and facilities are open all year round.
Accessible Pitches
We have a range of dedicated accessible pitches close to all of our facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about our touring pitches or facilities? You can find the answers to many common questions below.
Is Cofton a good campsite for families?
Yes, Cofton is a family-friendly campsite in Devon with plenty for children and adults to enjoy. Families can make the most of our indoor and outdoor swimming pools, play areas, woodland adventure area, entertainment, kids’ activities, restaurants and open space across the park.
Is WiFi available on the touring park?
Yes, WiFi is available on park. Cofton has WiFi access points across the site, with free WiFi in the main complex and paid WiFi plans available for guests staying on park.
When are grass camping pitches available?
Our grass camping pitches are generally available from mid-March until the end of October, with some areas open seasonally depending on demand and ground conditions.
What family camping pitches are available?
We offer grass camping pitches in a range of areas across the park. Our pitches are individually marked out, with electric hook-up available, and are allocated by our warden team on arrival.
What time is check in and out?
Check out time on our touring pitches is 10am, Check in time on our touring pitches is 12pm
Can we camp near the children’s facilities?
Pitch locations vary depending on availability and the time of year, but our team will always do their best to allocate a suitable pitch for your family. Some camping areas are close to key facilities such as play areas, the indoor pool, outdoor pools, entertainment venue and toilet and shower blocks.
Is there evening entertainment for families?
Yes, our entertainment venue opens from 5pm, with children’s entertainment starting early in the evening. Families can enjoy activities, shows, party dances, games and a child-friendly menu before the later entertainment begins.
How do I pay for electricity during my stay?
Electricity is supplied through a meter on your pitch and managed by Metpow. When you arrive, simply scan the QR code on your electricity bollard and follow the on-screen instructions to activate power to your pitch. You can pay by card using a pre-authorisation, so you do not have to download the app to get connected.
For the best experience, we recommend downloading the Metpow app before your stay. The app works like a smart meter, allowing you to turn your power on and off, monitor your electricity usage and see what power you are using during your stay. This helps you stay in control of your costs and helps us all reduce unnecessary energy use.
Some mobile networks can be limited in parts of the park, but WiFi is available across Cofton. If you need to get online when you arrive, you can request a free 3-hour WiFi trial from Reception.
A holding charge will be placed on your payment card when you activate the meter. Your final electricity usage will then be calculated and charged at the end of your stay.
You can see our full step-by-step electricity Guide here
How close is Cofton to Dawlish Warren beach?
Cofton is around a 10-minute drive from Dawlish Warren beach, or approximately a 30-minute walk through our private woodland. The park is also well placed for exploring the South West Coast Path and the wider South Devon coast.