Waterside Holiday Group

Waterside Holiday Group, holiday parks on the south coast of England

Waterside Holiday Group is a British company dedicated to operating holiday parks and selling holiday mobile homes. Its offering is built around four resorts located in Dorset and Cornwall, in south-west England, and combines short stays with ownership of holiday accommodation on the parks themselves.

Four parks between Dorset and Cornwall

The group operates three parks in Dorset and one in Cornwall. In Dorset are Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park & Spa, Chesil Beach Holiday Park and Osmington Mills Lodge Park. The fourth resort is Tregoad Holiday Park, in Cornwall, presented as a countryside retreat just minutes from the coast. The company describes its locations as coastal and rural settings, and notes that all facilities at each park are within easy walking distance of the accommodation.

Accommodation and stays

The accommodation offering includes luxury lodges, caravans, cottages and other unique options, with choices for different budgets. Among the types of stay it promotes are family holidays, couple retreats, hot tub stays, beach and seaside holidays, weekend and short breaks, dog-friendly holidays and last-minute bookings. The catalogue also includes seasonal and special-date stays, such as spring, summer and school half-term holidays.

Facilities and amenities on the parks

The parks have restaurants and bars, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa, and an activities and entertainment programme. The company states that all accommodation includes a minimum width of 12ft, free high-speed Wi-Fi, a private parking space next to the accommodation, double glazing and central heating, bed linen provided and beds made on arrival, and a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, kettle, toaster and other utensils.

Buying a holiday home

In addition to renting, Waterside sells holiday mobile homes on its parks, with homes available in Dorset and Cornwall. The company offers resources for owners, such as guides, owner days and park visits to learn about the offering. A testimonial from owners on its website highlights the community and the possibility of having your own accommodation for getaways.

Offers and commercial terms

The website showed various promotions: a 5% early booking discount for the following year, a £50 deposit to secure the booking, a 10% discount for returning guests and up to 7.5% off longer stays. It also advertised a last-minute October offer at Tregoad from £185. These are variable commercial terms, reflected here as information from the catalogue consulted.

Awards and certifications

The company states it has been recognised by Visit England, Which? and Trip Advisor, and notes that it has been named a Which? recommended provider for the fifth consecutive year. It also indicates that its parks regularly receive awards for their offering and customer service.

Customer profile and accessibility

The proposition is aimed at families, couples and travellers with dogs, with a maximum of two dogs per stay of up to 15 kg each. The booking process allows the selection of adults, children, infants and dogs, and offers cots on request. The website includes specific sections on accessibility, careers and a gender pay gap report.

Location and contact

Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6PP