WITH two children under five, the Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park almost seemed too good to be true as the answer to our annual holiday conundrum.

Located in a magnificent setting overlooking the bay, offering fabulous accommodation and with things to do for all ages no matter what the weather, we genuinely thought we’d hit upon holiday heaven.

And after a week’s stay that feeling was, if anything, stronger than ever.

Woolacombe Bay is one of four Devon holiday parks owned by the same company and all within close proximity. As part of your holiday package, when you stay at one, you are free to enjoy the facilities at the other three, so you could say you get four holidays in one.

Our luxury accommodation – to call it a caravan really doesn’t do it justice – was large and spacious, giving our children plenty of space to spread out their holiday toys, and offered two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

It certainly met the approval of our four-year-old, Archie, who declared it to be “awesome” and then asked “can we stay forever?”

For parents, there is no need to worry that your youngsters will ever be short of something to do.

From the large outoor pool, complete with water slide, and indoor pool for when the weather is less than glorious to the large children’s play area and climbing walls, there is something for all ages.

Other attractions on site included adventure golf and kiddy karts. There was also a well-stocked shop plus a family-friendly restaurant and evening entertainment.

We spent a day at the flagship all-action Golden Coast Park nearby, where the children enjoyed a morning at a ceramic studio, painting plates as a memento of their holiday. Then, after a swim, it was time for a game of bowling followed by a great country pub meal.

There is really so much to do at each park you could easily spend a week, if not two, without venturing off site.

But that would be almost criminal given the attractions on the doorstep. The village of Woolacombe has a lovely, lively surfing vibe with nice little cafes, restaurants and ice cream parlours galore.

A few miles up the road is the picturesque village of Mortenhoe, which is definitely worth a visit for its cream teas alone.

One of Devon’s top attractions – the wonderfully-named Big Sheep – is also only half an hour’s drive away and this makes a great family day out.

A cross between a theme park and a farm, you can watch the sheep racing (yes really), bounce on the Jumping Pillows or enjoy a pony ride.

But the area’s top attraction has to be its unspoilt beach.

It is a truly magnificent stretch and it is no wonder it has been named as one of Britain’s best, with miles of golden sand and great surfing.

Just arm yourself with a bucket and space and make the most of it.

We had a great week and I would thoroughly recommend a holiday at any of the parks.

The brochure is packed with loads of information about all the activities each park and the area has to offer.

It was the perfect place for a fun-filled family holiday and we will definitely be returning again some time soon.