Overview of Tarka Holiday Park
Tarka Holiday Park located in North Devon and close to Barnstaple Town. You will find a mixture of high street and smaller independent shops in Barnstaple along with many restaurants, cafes and pubs.
Tarka Holiday Park is a quiet park offering great value for money holidays with Braunton, Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay within easy reach, a good option for a budget conscious holiday for those looking for a value for money caravan site in Devon.
Located in North Devon and approximately 5 miles away from Barnstaple, this holiday park is better suited to guests who bring a car on holiday with them as you will easily be able to explore some of the finest beaches in the UK, including Croyde Bay, Saunton Sands, Woolacombe and Putsborough. There are many wonderful places to explore throughout North Devon including Bideford, Appledore, Ilfracombe, Lynton and Lynmouth. All of these destinations have attractions to suit the whole family and are great places to spend a whole day exploring.
Lodges & Caravans at Tarka Holiday Park
The caravans have either two or three bedrooms and can sleep up to 8 people. The caravans are modern and spacious with double-glazing and central heating. There is a fully equipped kitchen, bed linen is provided and there is a TV in the lounge. There are a selection of caravans that are specially adapted for wheelchair users and the park has some caravans that are pet friendly. The lodges are either two or three bedroom and they can sleep up to 8 guests.
The lodges offer a more luxurious level of accommodation with additional features such as, coffee machine, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, king size bed in the master bedroom, TV in both the lounge and master bedroom, en-suite facilities, full size bath in the family bathroom and decking with outdoor furniture. You will also have allocated parking when you stay in a lodge. A selection of the lodges on Tarka Holiday Park are pet friendly, perfect if you are looking for a dog friendly holiday park in Barnstaple.
Park Facilities at Tarka Holiday Park
This Holiday Park is a quiet holiday park designed to be peaceful and relaxing. It does not have any entertainment, restaurants or many facilities which makes it the perfect place to base yourself if you would like to explore North Devon. There is a laundrette on-site and superfast internet is available but there may be additional charges for this service.
At Tarka Holiday Park, you can enjoy the parks beautiful setting where you will find it very peaceful. Here you will not find busy park facilities, it has more of a stripped back appeal.
Places to Visit Near Tarka Holiday Park
Barnstaple is a just a short drive or bus journey away, here you will find shopping, dining, and Barnstaple museum. The Tarka Trail is very close to Tarka Holiday Park and this is the perfect place for walking or cycling. You can walk or cycle along the trail heading towards Braunton to Heanton Court, this is a beautiful pub set in an old stone manor house and it has a lovely beer garden. Here you can pop in for a quick drink, lunch or an evening meal.
Within a half-hour drive, you will find beautiful golden sand beaches. There are many stunning beaches along the North Devon Coast line, including Croyde Bay, Saunton Sands, Woolacome Bay and Putsborough Beach. Croyde Bay is known as a surfer's paradise, there are also many rock pools to enjoy and explore. Lifeguards patrol the beach from May to September. Saunton Sands offers a beautiful long stretch of beach. This beach is perfect for surfing, kite flying, playing in the sand dunes, paddling in the sea and rock pooling. Woolacombe Bay, is recognised as one of the UK's best beaches, Woolacombe Bay features over 3 miles of golden sand and is situated in a beautiful setting. Great for surfing, bathing, rock pooling and all other beach activities, a great day out for the whole family. Putsborough Beach is more tranquil, with golden sands, it is great for sunbathing and rock pooling.
Approximately a 25 minute drive from Tarka Holiday Park you will find Ilfracombe. Is a stunning seaside town and has its own Aquarium, this offers interactive and educational experiences for all ages. Ilfracombe Aquarium reveals the diverse marine life of North Devon's waters. Just a 30 minute drive from Tarka Holiday Park is Bideford, Bideford is a market town with cafes, shops, restaurants and pubs. If you are looking for a family day out The Big Sheep is close to Bideford and is a popular family attraction. There is a rollercoaster, meet the animal’s area, animal themed shows and a large indoor soft play area including a death slide.