Widend Touring Park

Widend Touring Park is a family run touring and camping park at Marldon, just outside Paignton in South Devon. It sits about three miles inland from the beaches of Torbay and the English Riviera, with the foothills of Dartmoor rising behind and panoramic countryside views across the site. Pitches from £17 a night cover touring caravans, motorhomes and tents, with electric hook up available as an extra, and there are seasonal pitches and static caravan hire for longer stays. The park is landscaped like a garden, with shrubs and hedges giving shelter and privacy, and the shower and toilet blocks are kept spotless. It suits families and couples who want a neat, quiet base near Torbay rather than a large resort with nightclubs and arcades. One thing to plan around is dogs, which are not accepted in high season except on seasonal pitches, so check the dates before booking. Widend Touring Park is open from Easter to the end of September, and you can book through the park website or by phone in Marldon.