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The Cox family invite you to our 5 Holiday Parks in beautiful . Welcoming guests for over 45 years, our team pride themselves on creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere so that you experience a special and memorable holiday. Surrounded by dramatic coastal and countryside landscapes, award-winning Pubs and Restaurants, exhilarating activities for the adventurous and entertaining attractions for all the family, all our parks have stunning locations on or near the . Each of our Parks is unique and you will find one to suit you. If you’re looking for a fun-filled family holiday, a romantic couple’s escape or some much needed peace and BOOK quiet with excellent facilities, a wide range of ONLINE accommodation and a choice of pitches for wdlh.co.uk Campers and Tourers, Leisure Holidays has a park to suit you.

We look forward to welcoming you to one of

Touring at Highlands End our parks soon.

Martin, Vanessa, James, Robert and all the WDLH Team

2 West Bay www.wdlh.co.uk 3 Highlands End Pick of the Parks Short breaks THE FABULOUS FIVE FLEXIBLE TO SUIT YOU

Grab a short break or long weekend in Dorset HIGHLANDS END Lodges - Caravans - Apartments - Bungalows - Pods - Camping - Touring to recharge the batteries. Situated high on the Jurassic Coast cliff-top, Highlands End has panoramic views of the coastline with all the facilities you need including a Bar & Restaurant, an exclusive Leisure Club, Café, Pitch & Putt course and Tennis Court. Popular with dogs, the runs alongside the park. SHORT BREAKS OUT OF SEASON GOLDEN CAP Lodges - Caravans - Pods - Camping - Touring Enjoy some time off from the hustle and bustle of See Dorset like you’ve never seen it before! everyday life and stay as long as you want with breaks Nestled in the valley below the highest cliff on the South Coast of , Golden Cap is surrounded by 2000 Crunching leaves underfoot and golden colours make ranging from 3 or 4 night short breaks to longer 7, 10 acres of National Trust Land with the beautiful Beach and award-winning Anchor Inn just a stones throw Dorset a great place to explore in the Autumn. Be or 14 day holidays. from the Park entrance. The coastal towns of Lyme Regis and are just a short drive away. amazed by the power of the sea and the spectacular winter storms on the Dorset coast and walk through GRASTON COPSE Pods - Camping - Touring WEEKEND BREAKS beautiful forests of bluebells in springtime. Don’t miss the exciting build-up to Christmas, with fantastic Graston Copse The definition of peace and quiet - Graston Copse is a small park in the Bride Valley. Surrounded by countryside, Weekend breaks run from Fridays to Mondays the Park is a tranquil walk away from Hive Beach and the pretty village of with its country pubs for 3 nights in Mid and Low Season Christmas markets and activities for all the family and thatched cottages. Be amazed by the starry night skies. and if you’re lucky a dusting of snow makes Dorset a WEEKDAY BREAKS beautiful and magical winter wonderland. LARKFIELD Owners-only Park Weekday breaks run from Mondays to Fridays At Highlands End our Touring pitches are open from An intimate park with a friendly atmosphere, Larkfield is an owners-only Holiday Park just a few hundred metres for 4 nights in Mid and Low Season February to November and Lodges, Apartments walk from Hive Beach. Situated on the Coast Road between Bridport and , explore the Jurassic Coast by and Bungalows are open all year-round including LONGER BREAKS hopping on the bus or by walking the South West Coast Path with spectacular views. Christmas and New Year! 7 and 14 night breaks start on Fridays, Saturdays SANDYHOLME Caravans - Camping - Touring or Mondays in Mid and Low Season

Close to Weymouth and the & Purbeck area, Sandyholme is the perfect base for your holiday and great BOOK DOG for families. Surrounded by attractions children will love, coastal landmarks and vibrant towns, there is more to see ONLINE FRIENDLY Larkfield and do nearby than you will ever exhaust! wdlh.co.uk

4 Sandyholme Highlands End www.wdlh.co.uk 5 Portland View Lodge at Highlands End Relax and indulge in our BEAUTIFUL LODGES

HIGHLANDS END GOLDEN CAP TRIP ADVISOR REVIEWS Our 2 and 3 bedroom Lodges at Highlands End Wake up to the sound of the waves with our have far-reaching panoramic views across the Highlands End is such a wonderful site, beautiful new 3 bedroom Lodges at Golden Dorset coast and countryside and are available clean and very tidy, spectacular sea and Cap Holiday Park. Looking straight out to sea, all-year round. Finished to the highest standard, country views, lots of different walks. We just 150 yards from the beach, each Lodge has inside you will find everything you need in stayed in one of the lodges, complete its own unique style. Features include a flat- a Holiday Home with an open-plan kitchen, luxury. All the staff were very friendly and screen TV in the open-plan living area, modern dining area and living room plus a TV, DVD helpful, we will definitely return. kitchen, a double en-suite bedroom and Player and Dishwasher. Each Lodge has a double Mrs L on Trip Advisor 2 twin bedrooms with a family bathroom. en-suite bedroom, 1 or 2 twin bedrooms and As well as these new premium Lodges, we a family bathroom. Enjoy meals outside with have a 2 bedroom dog-friendly Lodge with The first impression was WOW, everything doors opening out onto a private decking with a south-facing sea-view decking. All these that was needed for a self-catering holiday. breathtaking views – you really have to see it Lodges are located right next to the Reception The views from the Lodge were stunning to believe it! Select Lodges are dog-friendly and and Shop, with the South West Coast Path, Mr M on TripAdvisor all of our Lodges include family passes for the Anchor Inn and Seatown Beach just a few Leisure Club just across the road. footsteps away.

Merryweather Lodge at Highlands End Merryweather Lodge at Highlands End

DOG SHORT BOOK FRIENDLY BREAKS AVAILABLE ONLINE wdlh.co.uk

Taylor’s Lodge at Golden Cap 6 www.wdlh.co.uk 7 Enjoy the home comforts of our CARAVAN HOLIDAY HOMES

HIGHLAND END GOLDEN CAP SANDYHOLME • 2 or 3 bedroom Caravan Holiday Homes • 2 or 3 bedroom Caravan Holiday Homes • 2 Bedroom Caravan Holiday Homes • Many with sea and countryside views • Select units dog-friendly • Peaceful surroundings • Fully fitted kitchen • Many with sea and countryside views • Picnic bench for alfresco dining • TV and DVD player • Private deck & allocated parking • Good base to explore local area • Option to hire bed linen • A number of 2016 models • 7 miles to & • Picnic bench for alfresco dining • Picnic bench for alfresco dining • Private deck • Private deck • Option to hire bed linen • Select units dog-friendly • A number of 2016 models • TV and DVD player • Close to Park Reception • Select units dog-friendly • No more than 300 metres from the beach • Monkey World & The Tank Museum nearby

OWN YOUR OWN CARAVAN HOLIDAY HOME Many of our Caravan Holiday Homes Golden Cap Holiday Park is in a fabulous location. The DOG SHORT BOOK If you enjoy regular breaks in our Caravan Holiday Homes, are less than 3 years old and all of them FRIENDLY BREAKS Caravans are well equipped with a view of the sea to boot AVAILABLE ONLINE find out more information about owning your own have double glazing, central heating and wdlh.co.uk Mr M on Trip Advisor See page 22/23 fridge/freezers

8 www.wdlh.co.uk 9 Enjoy a perfect holiday in our APARTMENTS AND BUNGALOWS We have Apartments and Bungalows available for your perfect holiday, in great locations at Highlands End Holiday Park AT HIGHLANDS END and many with fantastic views. Our Hire Accommodation is designed and well-equipped for a relaxing stay. Select units are also dog friendly and all of the Apartments and Bungalows are open year-round.

DOG FRIENDLY

APARTMENTS BUNGALOWS We have three Apartments at Highlands End Holiday Park, which are The cosy Bungalows at Highlands End are great for a couple’s escape. available to rent all year round. Sleeping up to 4 people, Shatcombe and Double doors from the open-plan living area open up onto a south- Ryecombe Apartments are 2 bedroom contemporary properties on the west facing patio with panoramic views from Colmer’s Hill and the Eype first-floor with spacious open-plan living, private balconies, underfloor Downs countryside to the cliffs and coastline of the Jurassic Coast. The heating and modern furnishings. Sleeping up to 8 people, Thorncombe Bungalows are also dog-friendly and perfect for walking holidays with Apartment is a 4 bedroom ground floor Apartment with 2 double rooms the South West Coast Path and dog exercising field nearby. Open all and 2 twin rooms. The Apartments enjoy east facing hilltop views, a year round, enjoy Dorset throughout the seasons with a glass of wine shared garden, off-road parking, TV and DVD Players, bed linen included, while watching the sunset over the cliffs of . Bed complimentary WiFi and complimentary Leisure Club passes. linen is included and WiFi is available.

The Apartments are very well equipped with SHORT Groups BREAKS BOOK The Apartments can everything you could ask for, we found it a great AVAILABLE ONLINE sleep up to 16 people base to go back to each evening Open all wdlh.co.uk as a whole Mr G on Trip Advisor year round

10 www.wdlh.co.uk 11 Experience the great outdoors with our TOURING, CAMPING AND PODS

With all the freedom and facilities you could need, enjoy a relaxing break with a drink as the sun sets and nights under twinkling stars - memorable moments HIGHLANDS END GOLDEN CAP GRASTON COPSE SANDYHOLME last a lifetime… Touring open Feb to Nov 500 metres to Seatown beach Peaceful countryside surroundings Seasonal pitches available • Many pitches with coastal views • Countryside views & hillside location • Riverside and woodland walk • Countryside surroundings Sandyholme was a great base to explore Dorset with the kids. • Hard-base, gravel and grass pitches • Hard-base, gravel and grass pitches • Glamping Pods • Gravel and grass pitches The site was very clean and well kept. The kids loved the duck pond • Motorhome service point • Summer Camping field • Grass pitches • Wildlife pond and play area. We hope to return to Sandyholme very soon! • 500 metres to Eype Beach • Pizza Takeaway • Dog exercising field • Children’s play area Mr H on Trip Advisor • Dish-washing and Launderette • Dish-washing and Launderette • Launderette • Launderette • Access to coast path • Freezer for ice blocks • Dish-washing facilities • Dish-washing facilities • Showers and toilets • Showers and toilets • Showers and toilets • Showers and toilets • Chemical disposal • Chemical disposal • Chemical disposal • Chemical disposal • Electric hook-up • Electric hook-up • Electric and non-electric • Electric and non-electric • Recycle/refuse bay • Recycle/refuse bay • Recycle/refuse bay • Recycle/refuse bay

GLAMPING PODS Give it a try... A wooden tent for all seasons! Enjoy Check-in • Already set up a back-to-nature experience with our from 3pm • Wind and rain resistant Glamping Pods at Highlands End, Golden We regret we do not • More privacy and security Cap and Graston Copse Holiday Parks. • Popular with children have parking facilities for Taking the hassle out of camping, these Tourers to arrive early • Warm in Spring and Autumn are great for young families, walkers • Stay cool in summer and cyclists who like to travel light. Our • Picnic table DOG BOOK insulated Pods have plenty of headroom, a FRIENDLY ONLINE • Heating and electric porch, heater, plug sockets, light and space wdlh.co.uk • Boot storage for 2 adults and 2 children. • Bring your own bedding

12 Camping at Highlands End www.wdlh.co.uk 13 30 mins Relax free internet access with a INDULGE AND ENJOY hot drink. Pick up a loyalty card to get your 7th coffee After a busy day walking the beautiful coast path, exploring on us! pretty villages or just relaxing in your surroundings, you’ll be ready for some quality local food and drink.

Dorset is famous the world over for its food and drink. Enjoy the region’s exceptional seafood at a beachfront café, sip a Palmer’s Real Ale brewed at one of the oldest breweries in the UK, pick up organic local produce at one of the many markets or farm shops and discover the taste of Dorset with a delicious cup of Dorset Tea. You can also find much of this great local produce on our parks themselves…

COWSHED CAFÉ PARK SHOPS Enjoy a drink with arguably one of the best The shops at Highlands End, Golden Cap views in Dorset. Try the Dorset Tea range and Sandyholme Holiday Parks sell all the with a slice of cake while you admire the essential groceries you need, toys & games breathtaking panoramic views from Colmer’s and camping equipment. On top of this they Hill, across the countryside of the Eype Downs also have a range of locally produced food to the towering cliffs of Thorncombe Beacon and drink to enjoy on your holiday or take and Eype’s Mouth Beach on the Jurassic Coast. home with you to remember Dorset.

MARTIN’S

Est 1985 Bar & Restaurant Highlands End

A Holiday Park Bar & Restaurant likeBar no other!& Restaurant Eat in or take away, share special moments The Sunday Lunch at Martin’s Bar & Restaurant was one of the nicest with family and friends, enjoy the best in home-cooked meals using locally-sourced I have had. The service was friendly and efficient and there is a relaxed ingredients and receive service with a smile from our attentive team – alongside a rather atmosphere in a clean and comfortable environment unique display of Fire Service memorabilia, including a 1936 Leyland Fire Engine. Dogs are Mr C on Trip Advisor welcome in certain areas of the Bar, there is a spacious beer garden, children’s play area, live PIZZA sport, pool tables and you can enjoy breakfast and live music during peak holidays. TAKEAWAY at Golden Cap

14 Cowshed Café at Highlands End www.wdlh.co.uk 15 At your LEISURE

HIGHLANDS END GOLDEN CAP GRASTON COPSE SANDYHOLME Relax and unwind at the exclusive See what you can catch and enjoy Graston Copse is surrounded by Recognised for its harmony Leisure Club featuring a Swimming the peace and quiet at our very beautiful countryside and there with nature and the natural Pool, Sauna, Steam Room and fun own fishing lake, surrounded by are pretty walks to be taken on the environment with a David sessions for children. The Leisure tall trees and wildlife or venture Park. Take a stroll on the peaceful Bellamy Conservation Gold Award, Club is open to guests at all of our down to Seatown beach just 150 Woodland and Riverside walks Sandyholme is great for those Holiday Parks. Enjoy a game of metres from the front of the park where sometimes all you will hear looking to enjoy nature while Tennis, try your hand at our 9-hole for a spot of sea fishing – great is the trickle of the stream, the offering plenty for the children. As Pitch and Putt course and check for anglers of all abilities. For kids bleats of lambs in the spring or well as the Duck and Goose Pond out the adventure assault course there is a safe play area, Seatown the swoosh of the Buzzard in the with it’s ‘Bug Hotel,’ Sandyholme playground. Charges apply to most beach to explore or fly a kite on Autumn. Sit out in the evening has a large play area and playing Leisure facilities the surrounding hills. under a blanket of bright stars. field to burn off some energy.

Family swim The Jurassic Coast a fantastic place for a range of passes activities including walking, cycling, swimming, Ask about our fishing, sailing and golf 7 day passes on check-in

16 www.wdlh.co.uk 17 In the heart of the JURASSIC COAST

Dramatic… Historic… Extraordinary… All 5 of our parks are located around the UNESCO Jurassic Coast in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with coastal or countryside locations. The World Heritage Status recognises the landscape and history of this coastline as having ‘outstanding universal West Bay harbour value,’ ranking it alongside the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef. Mapperton House & Gardens The Tank Museum Come and explore it for yourself. Things to do Check out the Things To Do section of our website for more great ideas Palmer’s Brewery Tour Monkey World Beautiful dog friendly beaches Visitor attractions West Bay River Boat Hire Local Festivals and Events South West Coast Path Farmer Palmers National Trust sites Pubs, Restaurants and Cafés Lyme Regis Mackerel Fishing Beer Caves The Dinosaur Museum Jurassic Coast Activities Weymouth Sea Life Centre Fleet Air Arm Museum Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens Lulworth

Jurassic Coast Trust Our guests have helped us raise over £50,000 since 2008

Pecorama Lyme Bay Rib Charter

18 www.wdlh.co.uk 19 Sleep under the STARS Get back to NATURE Dorset is one of the best areas in the country for stargazing, with clear night skies and a canopy of twinkling stars. The Jurassic Coast is a very special natural environment and most of our parks are in Many visitors to our parks love sitting out and watching the stars on a clear night from their designated Areas of Outstanding Natural accommodation. There are many spectacular locations for stargazing off the Parks as well, such Beauty (AONB’s), thus we care greatly about as Durdle Door, Golden Cap and many of the beaches nearby. the environment. So much so that all 5 of our parks have been awarded Gold in the David Bellamy Conservation Awards. Lake and sea We love This is a great Across our parks we: activity to enjoy with • Create natural havens for FISHING DOGS! friends and family - wildlife (visit our bug hotels) plus it is free! • Extensive planting of trees Lyme Bay offers some brilliant sea fishing At West Dorset Leisure Holidays, there is no • Manage ponds at Highlands End opportunities for tasty fresh fish such as need to leave your dogs behind when you & Sandyholme Mackerel, Bass and Pollock. come away on holiday. We welcome dogs and • Grow hedgerows and flowerbeds provide dog-friendly accommodation so the • Install homemade Bird and Owl boxes Enjoy fishing off the famous and whole family can enjoy Dorset! With all of our • Harvest rainwater to water plants keep an eye out for Dolphins along the coastline Parks either close to the South West Coast • Invest in Solar Panels and in the summer months. Try your luck at our Path or surrounded by seemingly never-ending Air Source Heat Pumps Fishing Lake at Golden Cap Holiday Park or take countryside, there is no better place to enjoy • Promote public transport use a chartered angling trip from a nearby harbour. the views, with your best friend. • Use local suppliers to reduce transport We have enclosed dog exercising areas at Highlands End and Graston Copse with plenty of space for a run around off the lead! Plus a select few beaches in the area also welcome dogs year round. accommodation

Dog-Free Zone For those of you that are not dog lovers, we

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Create endless family memories and invest in your leisure time with your own perfect retreat. No need to check in, arrive when it suits you and enjoy unlimited holidays with your family and friends during the 9 months the parks are open.

West Dorset Leisure Holidays has many happy and relaxed Holiday Home owners who enjoy regular breaks to one of the UK’s most beautiful stretches of coastline. Enjoy a dream lifestyle and Arrange a viewing to meet the countless holidays every year. There are so many reasons to own with us... team and tour the Parks

• Sales Office open 7 days a week FOR MORE INFORMATION • Select from a range of pitches • 9 month season (March - Nov) We even take VISIT US • Family-run business Tourers and www.wdlh.co.uk • A friendly and inviting atmosphere Motorhomes in EMAIL US • Benefits and events exclusive to owners DOG part-exchange FRIENDLY [email protected] • New Holiday Homes always on display CALL US • Affordable fees and running costs • A choice of 5 beautiful Parks 01308 426917

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