Beach access holiday for person with reduced mobility

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We are a family of four and would like a beach holiday in the UK.

After research I thought Perranporth or Pentewan, however these are booked up on the dates we would like in August.

We would like a beach that is a short flat walk from the holiday park, as walking distances is difficult for one our our children. They can walk but only short distances.

We'd like good playgrounds on the site and also need accommodation with a sink as we have medication the needs to be prepared, so camping won't work for us.

Any advice would be appreciated. I've never been to Cornwall for a beach holiday but loved all the photos of the Sandy beaches. However I'm open to other UK locations and all holiday parks.

Thanks

My child is comfortable walking 10 minutes to school but tires on longer walks. We like avoid a hilly location and also one with stair access to beach.

How about Brean, Somerset?

You can drive onto the beach or walk from the campsite. They have invested heavily in en-suite pitches.

www.warrenfarm.co.uk/

I think Devon and Cornwall are going to be pretty much booked this summer. What about Norfolk?

Haven Golden Sands and Haven Caister on Sea

Thanks for the ideas. I know it's only April and it's looking pretty booked out. I'm going to do some research over the next few days. Thanks for suggestions so far

Wells next the sea in Norfolk is on a flat road to the beach - they have a train that goes up and down if you don't want to walk. There's two caravan parks there but not sure re playground

I would suggest you find a few caravans in budget with availability and come back and ask for which one people would recommend meets your needs. Do you have some companies to search? (Haven, park holidays etc)

Kiln Park in Tenby. It’s a short path to a sandy beach.

Love Wells-next-the Sea and Tenby.

Pinewoods holiday park in Wells-Next-The-Sea (although I have a feeling it’s probably fully booked). Right on the gorgeous sandy beach, a flat walk into the town along a promenade and a little train to do the route if you want to let it take the strain.

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Pinewoods holiday park in Wells-Next-The-Sea (although I have a feeling it’s probably fully booked). Right on the gorgeous sandy beach, a flat walk into the town along a promenade and a little train to do the route if you want to let it take the strain.

I've checked out the website and Pinewoods does look good. Couple of questions.

Is there enough to do for kids?
Did you miss not having a pool on site?
We're cat people? Are there loads of dogs, I've need bitten before so a bit, cautious.
Is there a lagoon or beach area for families?
Are there payable beach activities like surfing or kayaking available or nature excursions?
What are your best tips?
It's cheaper than a centre parcs? Did you miss the difference or just spend all your time at the beach and not notice.

Thanks

We went to Wells-next-the Sea eight years ago, and it was very noticeable that there were a lot of dogs there. The town welcomes dog owners, and most shops have bowls of water outside for dogs, and a lot of the pubs welcome dogs. Dog ownership has increased massively since then, and I doubt that you will find anywhere in the UK now that is dog free.

That said, the main beach doesn't allow dogs in the summer, but as you move further away from the town dogs are allowed on the beach.

There isn't a lagoon, but a channel that divides the beach in two. When the tide comes in a horn is sounded to warn people on the beach the other side of the channel to make their way back so that they don't get stranded.

And when the tide is high enough you see all the fishing boats making their way up the channel back to the harbour.

I loved Wells. It is a lovely little town with some nice little shops to mooch around. We stayed in a rented cottage, and DD was a teenager, so I have no idea what is available for younger children.

All of the above are correct on the dog front. Wells beach has a huge dog free section though. Dog owners have always been very responsible though (we visit several times a year) - no issues with dogs approaching you, owners picking up poo etc.

The thing about the North Norfolk coast is there’s nothing to do but so much to do as well. When the sun shines you won’t find better beaches - Sandy and go on for miles. There are pools in Sheringham and Hunstanton (the one in Hunstanton has a slide I seem to remember). I think there’s also one at the school in Wells.

In Wells itself there’s a couple of good parks and my kids favourite - crabbing on the harbour. There’s the Sealife centre in Hunstanton, Holkham Hall (we love boating on the lake and cycling and has a fab playground), and an amusement arcade in Wells. My kids generally just spend hours on the beach - there’s a cafe and loos at Wells beach which is handy.

So if you want a resort type holiday park then it’s definitely not for you. It you are prepared to get out and about a bit and find your own entertainment then it’s perfect.

and my kids favourite - crabbing on the harbour.

Yes, we did that. So many crabs.

We also went to Holkham Hall, Blakeney Nature Reserve for a boat trip to see the seals, and took a trip on the Wells & Walsingham Light Railway.

Re: Pinewoods static collection.

In your experience is there much difference? Worth paying extra between these two types of accommodation?

Woodland collection or B Grade Gold

Thanks

Depends if you would appreciate a view and like having an en-suite bathroom. Both are good accommodation. If there’s not much in it price wise then I would go for Woodland but if it’s hundreds difference and you’re used to the sort of space you get in caravans then it’s probably not worth it.

Thanks. Choice made for me. Only woodland left, looks good. Cheers for tips!