Multi-generational Family Holidays in South Devon
Bringing grandparents, parents, children and the wider family together for a holiday can be one of the best ways to spend proper time with each other. It can also take a little more planning. Different generations often want different things from their break, from energetic days out and swimming to peaceful walks, relaxed meals and somewhere comfortable to put your feet up.
That is why multi-generational family holidays in South Devon work so well. With beaches, countryside, coastal walks, family attractions and plenty of opportunities to take the day at your own pace, South Devon gives everyone room to enjoy their holiday their way.
At Hazelwood Holiday Park in Dawlish Warren, families can enjoy the freedom of self-catering, plenty of green space and a location close to the beach, making it a relaxed base for bringing several generations together.
Why choose South Devon for a multi-generational family holiday?
The secret to a successful big family holiday is choice.
You might have younger children who would happily spend every day building sandcastles, teenagers looking for activities, parents who want a mixture of exploring and relaxing, and grandparents who would prefer good walks, wildlife and plenty of opportunities to stop for a cup of tea.
A family holiday in South Devon gives you plenty of options without everyone having to follow the same itinerary.
Dawlish Warren itself combines seaside fun with access to the natural surroundings of the Exe Estuary and Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve. Further afield, South Devon offers coastal towns, countryside, walking routes, cycling and family days out.
That flexibility means the whole family can spend time together without feeling that every hour needs to be organised.
Enjoy more space to relax at Hazelwood Holiday Park
When several generations are holidaying together, space matters.
Hazelwood is set within 38 acres of peaceful, landscaped grounds, giving families room to spread out and enjoy a less hurried kind of seaside holiday.
Children can enjoy the freedom and excitement of being away, while parents and grandparents have space to relax between days out. It is one of the reasons a holiday park can work particularly well for larger family groups: you can enjoy time together while still having the freedom to do your own thing.
Hazelwood’s friendly, village-style atmosphere also suits families who want somewhere welcoming and informal rather than an overly formal resort.
It is all part of our promise of More Space to Relax.
Choose self-catering accommodation that works for your family
Multi-generational holidays rarely come with a one-size-fits-all formula.
One family might be travelling with grandparents and toddlers. Another may include grown-up children, teenagers, cousins or a four-legged family member joining the holiday too.
Hazelwood offers a choice of self-catering accommodation, including lodges, lodges with hot tubs, cheerful chalet-style accommodation and dog-friendly options.
Self-catering can be particularly useful for a big family holiday in South Devon because it gives everyone more control over their day.
Breakfast can happen when people wake up. Younger children can eat at familiar times. You can prepare a relaxed family meal when you fancy staying in, or head out when nobody wants to cook.
Instead of organising the entire holiday around fixed mealtimes, your family can create a routine that works for you.
Keep children entertained without travelling every day
Days out are a big part of any South Devon holiday, but sometimes it is nice not to get everyone into the car.
Hazelwood has family-friendly facilities to help make days at the park part of the holiday too. These include an outdoor heated swimming pool, clubhouse and café, alongside plenty of green space around the park.
For families with different ages in the group, having facilities close to your accommodation can make a real difference.
Some of the family can go for a swim while others take things more slowly. Children can enjoy another energetic day without the whole group needing a major excursion, while grandparents can choose whether to join in or enjoy a quieter few hours.
Sometimes the best family holiday days are the ones where nobody has much of a plan.
Spend family days at Dawlish Warren beach
One of Hazelwood’s biggest advantages for a multi-generational family holiday in South Devon is its Dawlish Warren location.
A traditional seaside day is something every generation can enjoy in its own way.
Children can paddle and play, parents can settle down on the sand, and grandparents can enjoy the sea air or take a stroll. Dawlish Warren’s Blue Flag beach makes it easy to add simple beach days to your holiday without needing to plan an elaborate itinerary.
There is something reassuringly easy about packing a towel, a bucket and spade and heading for the coast.
For many families, these uncomplicated days become the ones everybody remembers.
Discover walking, wildlife and cycling around Dawlish Warren
Not every family day needs to revolve around an attraction.
South Devon is a great place to slow down and explore outside, whether that means taking a coastal walk, looking for wildlife or heading out on two wheels.
Hazelwood is close to Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve, the South West Coast Path and local cycling routes, giving active members of the family plenty of ways to explore.
A walk can also be an easy multi-generational activity because you can adapt it to your group. Some family members might fancy a longer stretch of the coast while others prefer a gentle wander followed by lunch.
And for keen wildlife watchers, the coast and Exe Estuary provide another reason to bring the binoculars.
Bring the dog on your big family holiday
For plenty of families, organising a holiday also means deciding what happens to the dog.
At Hazelwood, dog-friendly accommodation options mean your four-legged friend may be able to join the family holiday too.
That can be particularly useful for larger or multi-generational groups where the dog is very much part of family life. South Devon’s outdoor setting also means there are plenty of opportunities to make walking part of your days away.
Always check the latest accommodation details and any relevant dog policies when booking so you can choose the right stay for your family.
Make your South Devon holiday as busy – or relaxed – as you like
One of the pleasures of travelling with several generations is accepting that you do not need to spend every minute together.
The grandparents might head out for a walk while the younger family members swim. One part of the group might fancy a day exploring South Devon while somebody else would rather enjoy a slower morning at Hazelwood.
Then everyone can come back together later and swap stories from the day.
That is the beauty of a self-catering multi-generational holiday: there is room for shared experiences and room for independence.
Plan your multi-generational family holiday in South Devon
A great family holiday does not need everyone to enjoy exactly the same things. It simply needs a base that makes spending time together feel easy.
With self-catering accommodation, family-friendly facilities, 38 acres of peaceful grounds and Dawlish Warren beach close at hand, Hazelwood Holiday Park offers a relaxed setting for grandparents, parents, children and wider family groups to enjoy South Devon together. Whether your days involve swimming and splashing, beach trips, wildlife walks, cycling adventures or simply sitting down together after a day by the sea, you can build the holiday around your family.
Explore our self-catering accommodation and find the right stay for your multi-generational family holiday in South Devon.