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Sidmouth · East Devon · Jurassic Coast
Oakdown Holiday Park
AA Five Star Platinum Pennant. David Bellamy Gold since 1996. Genuinely dog friendly. Three miles from Sidmouth in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Check availability Call 01297 680 387Oakdown has been shaped by two generations of the Franks family from open Devonshire meadowland into the park it is today. No straight lines here — just gentle curves, spacious landscaped groves, seclusion and peace and quiet.
The park sits three miles from Sidmouth in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The South West Coast Path and the Jurassic Coast are on the doorstep. Dogs are genuinely welcome from the moment you arrive.
Award-winning since 1996
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Key Pages
🐕 Dog Friendly
Clean Paws spa, Donkey Sanctuary trail, doggy menu, beaches, walks and our full local guide.
Dog friendly hub →🌿 Sustainability
Victorian Reed Bed, solar arrays, 7,000 trees and shrubs and thirty years of David Bellamy Gold.
Our environment →♿ Accessibility
Hearing loop, free mobility scooter, dropped counter, accessible pitches and Welcome All trained staff. Full access statement also available.
Accessibility at Oakdown →Find your perfect stay
Accommodation at Oakdown
Luxury Leisure Lodges
Sixteen lodges, five of which welcome dogs. Double-glazed, centrally heated and finished to a high standard. Perfect for a proper break.
View lodges →Touring & Camping
97 landscaped touring pitches across several named groves. Non-serviced, serviced and super-serviced options. Dogs welcome on all pitches.
View touring →Glamping — The Shire
Barrel pods and premier pods in The Shire. Dogs welcome in all pods. Shepherd’s huts reserved for guests without pets.
View glamping →Oak Mead Golf & Café
Nine-hole golf course and café on site. Dogs welcome throughout the café. Dedicated doggy menu and dog-friendly ice cream throughout the season.
View Oak Mead →Plan your visit
Monthly Local Events & Local Knowledge Guide
East Devon has something on every month of the year — from the Sidmouth Folk Festival in summer to quieter winter walking seasons when the Coast Path is at its most dramatic. Our monthly guide covers what to expect, what to book and what you might not know to look for.
Not sure when to visit? Our reception team can give personalised recommendations based on your interests. Call 01297 680 387 for a chat.
Explore monthly events →Your own pitch for the season
Seasonal Pitches at Oakdown 2026
A seasonal pitch at Oakdown gives you your own landscaped space at the park throughout the season — arrive whenever you like, leave whenever you like. Both serviced and super-serviced options are available across several of our named groves.
Pitch availability and pricing changes throughout the season. For the most up-to-date information and to discuss your preferences please contact reception on 01297 680 387 or email enquiries@oakdown.co.uk. Full seasonal pitch details →
What guests say
Guest Reviews
4.7 ★
Google Reviews
477 reviews
4.7 ★
TripAdvisor
621 reviews · Travellers’ Choice 2025 & 2026
“It really is the perfect place to take a dog-friendly break and we were so impressed by Oakdown Holiday Park.”— Kate Taylor, Dotty4Paws — specialist dog travel blog
“Oakdown is not only family friendly but genuinely dog friendly too, with a gated dog-walking lane and easy walks straight to the Donkey Sanctuary.”— Guest review, Google
A blooming marvellous day
Our David Bellamy Story
On 23rd June 2004, Professor David Bellamy OBE arrived at Oakdown to officially open Oak Mead Golf Course. Representatives from HARPA arrived by helicopter, landing right on the course. It was, in David’s own spirit, a blooming marvellous day.
The Franks family had been working with David’s Conservation Award scheme since 1996 — eight years before the opening. They have held the Gold Award every year since. Thirty consecutive years.
“Oakdown’s achievements serve as a first-class illustration of how a caring and responsible business can work hand-in-hand with nature.”— Rufus Bellamy, David Bellamy Conservation Award Scheme
The full story of David Bellamy’s visit, the opening of Oak Mead and thirty years of conservation at Oakdown is coming soon.
East Devon on the doorstep
Why Oakdown’s Location is Special
The park sits in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of the Jurassic Coast. Year-round dog-friendly beaches, dramatic clifftop walks, the Donkey Sanctuary and some of the finest countryside in England are all within minutes.
🏖 Dog Friendly Beaches
Branscombe beach is 10 minutes away — dogs welcome all year. Six beaches within 35 minutes with full seasonal restriction guides.
Beach guide →🌿 Dog Friendly Walks
Eight walks from a fifteen-minute stroll to the Donkey Sanctuary to seven miles along the Jurassic Undercliffs. All within 20 minutes.
Walks guide →🐌 Donkey Sanctuary
Fifteen minutes on foot from the park gate. Free entry. Dogs welcome throughout. Second place in the Dogs Trust dog-friendly attractions scheme.
Attractions guide →🏰 Jurassic Coast
UNESCO World Heritage coastline five miles from the park. Dramatic cliffs, fossil beaches and the South West Coast Path all accessible from Oakdown.
Explore the coast →Getting here
How to Find Oakdown
🚗 By car
Sat nav postcode: EX10 0PT. Gatedown Lane, Weston, Sidmouth, Devon. Three miles from Sidmouth town centre.
🚌 By bus
Route 899 stops directly at the park entrance gates. Connects Sidmouth and Seaton via the park.
📞 Call us
01297 680 387
enquiries@oakdown.co.uk
We are happy to give directions.
Ready to visit East Devon?
Book online or call the team on 01297 680 387 — we will help you find the right pitch, pod or lodge.
Book your stay Call 01297 680 387Seasonal Touring
If you love the idea of having regular touring holidays then a seasonal pitch at Oakdown is a perfect solution for you
View detailsLodge Holidays
Treat yourself to a touch of luxury. Oakdown is the perfect choice for a stay in a luxury lodge in Devon.
View detailsTouring & Camping
Our level touring park, with spacious pitches and first class amenities, is ideal for tents, tourers and motorhomes
View detailsGlamping Holidays
Love camping but miss those creature comforts? Come glamping in our shepherd's huts, premier pods or barrel pods
View rangeHoliday Home Ownership
Straightforward. Transparent. Fair.
For many of our owners, the journey began as seasonal touring guests who fell in love with Oakdown’s peaceful setting and welcoming atmosphere. Over time, they chose to make it their home-from-home by investing in a luxury lodge — with some families even choosing to buy more than once.
Buying a holiday home is a big decision and at Oakdown we believe it should always be simple and fair. That’s why we’re committed to transparent pricing, no hidden charges and supportive, honest advice every step of the way. It’s this approach that has built the trust and confidence families place in us, year after year.
Five star park facilities
Our quiet Devon holiday park boasts a range of top class facilities and amenities – all designed to make your stay with us as enjoyable and hassle free as possible.
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Gatedown Lane, Weston, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 OPT
