Waterside Holiday Park in Paignton is a clifftop coastal park with big Torbay sea views, a valley setting and easy access to Goodrington Sands and the South West Coast Path. Holiday home owners can enjoy an indoor heated swimming pool and jet pool, a refurbished bar and restaurant with raised sun terrace, children’s play park and a handy mini-mart and launderette. This dog-friendly park suits couples and families who want a slightly quieter, sea-view base while still having pools, entertainment and beaches close by. With an extended holiday season and options to part-exchange and sublet, Waterside Holiday Park offers flexible English Riviera escapes for much of the year.

Description

Waterside Holiday Park is set on Dartmouth Road at Three Beaches, with static caravans and lodge-style holiday homes stepping down the hillside to make the most of the Torbay coastline views and the passing steam railway. From many pitches, you can look out across the bay, then walk through the tunnel under the railway to join coastal paths and wander to Goodrington Sands or other nearby coves.

On park, the focal point is the modern facilities building with an indoor heated swimming pool and jet pool, bar and restaurant styled like a traditional pub, takeaway, raised terrace with sea views, children’s play park, mini-mart shop, launderette and free Wi-Fi in the clubhouse. Day to day, owners have easy access to Paignton, Goodrington and Brixham for supermarkets, cafes, pubs and healthcare, while road links reach Torquay and the A380 towards Exeter. Rail services from Paignton connect across Devon and towards London; journey times are service-dependent.

Buying at Waterside Holiday Park

• Season & tenure: Extended holiday season (around 11.5 months on many owner pitches), with all caravans and lodges sold for holiday and second-home use only; you’ll need a separate main residential address and can’t use the park as your permanent home.
• Part-exchange: Holiday home and tourer/motorhome part-exchange is usually available, helping you move from an older unit or from touring into a fixed base at Waterside Holiday Park, subject to appraisal and park criteria.
• Subletting: Subletting is generally permitted through park-approved or operator-run schemes, so you can offset pitch fees and running costs by letting your holiday home when you’re not using it.
• Pet policy: Pet-friendly park with selected dog-friendly units and excellent walks straight from the park along the coast paths and to nearby beaches (local dog-beach rules and signage apply).
• How to proceed: Browse the current caravans and lodges for sale at Waterside Holiday Park on this page and use the enquiry or brochure request options if you’d like more details on availability, running costs, part-exchange or viewing arrangements.

Life at Waterside Holiday Park

Life at Waterside Holiday Park is about sea views, simple routines and easy access to beaches. Mornings might start with coffee on your deck watching the steam train pass, a swim in the indoor pool or a walk out onto the headland. Days are easily filled between Goodrington Sands or Broadsands, boat trips around the bay, coastal hikes and relaxed time on the terrace or in the bar. Evenings tend to be friendly but not overpowering – a drink or meal in the clubhouse, some low-key entertainment in season, or a quiet night back at your caravan or lodge looking out over Torbay.

Nearby & Getting Around

• Beaches & coast: Goodrington Sands, Broadsands and other Torbay beaches are close by, with the South West Coast Path on the doorstep for clifftop walks.
• English Riviera: Paignton, Torquay and Brixham offer piers, harbours, attractions, shops, restaurants and traditional seaside days out.
• Family attractions: Easy drives to places like Paignton Zoo, local steam railway trips and top Devon family attractions across Torbay and further afield.
• Local services: Supermarkets, independent shops, cafes, pubs and healthcare in Paignton and the surrounding area.
• Road: Dartmouth Road links to the wider Torbay network and on to the A380 for routes towards Exeter and the rest of the South West.
• Rail: Paignton station for services towards Torquay, Newton Abbot, Exeter and beyond, journey times service dependent.
• Sat nav: TQ4 6NS.

FAQs 

Where is Waterside Holiday Park in the UK?

Waterside Holiday Park is on Dartmouth Road at Three Beaches in Paignton, South Devon, set on the clifftops overlooking Torbay on the English Riviera.

Does Waterside Holiday Park have a swimming pool?

Yes, Waterside Holiday Park has an indoor heated swimming pool with jet pool, plus an outdoor sun terrace where you can relax and enjoy the sea views.

Is Waterside Holiday Park pet-friendly?

Yes. Waterside Holiday Park is dog-friendly, with selected pet-friendly holiday homes and direct access to coastal paths and nearby beaches where dogs are welcome under local rules.

Can I live at Waterside Holiday Park all year round?

No. Even with an extended season (often around 11.5 months), holiday homes at Waterside Holiday Park are for holiday and leisure use only. Owners must keep a separate main residential address and cannot treat the park as their permanent home.

Is subletting allowed at Waterside Holiday Park?

Subletting is generally allowed through park-approved or operator-run letting schemes, so you can rent out your caravan or lodge when you’re not using it, subject to the park’s terms and any scheme rules.

What facilities are at Waterside Holiday Park?

Facilities usually include an indoor heated swimming pool and jet pool, bar and restaurant with a traditional pub feel, raised terrace with bay views, children’s play park, mini-mart shop, launderette and Wi-Fi in the clubhouse, plus seasonal entertainment.

How close is Waterside Holiday Park to the beach?

The park is not directly on the sand but sits above the coastline; you can reach nearby beaches such as Goodrington Sands and Broadsands within a short drive or walk via the coastal path and local routes.

What is there to do near Waterside Holiday Park?

Nearby, you can enjoy beach days, coastal walks, steam railway rides, trips into Paignton, Torquay and Brixham, and days out at family attractions and countryside locations across South Devon.