Ahead of opening day, we were invited behind the scenes at Woodlands Family Theme Park to take an exclusive first look inside its brand-new static caravans.
With the final touches being completed before the first guests arrive, here’s what families can expect from Woodlands’ newest accommodation and why it could become one of Devon’s most exciting family staycation destinations.
Behind the Scenes Before Opening Day
There’s something exciting about seeing a place before anyone else.
Installers are hard at work ensuring each static caravan meets the exacting standards expected for a stay at Woodlands Caravan & Camping, the landscaping has just been completed, Smart TVs are being installed and the final picnic benches are waiting to be positioned on the decking. Within days, these quiet terraces will be welcoming their very first guests.
As UK staycations continue to grow in popularity, Woodlands has expanded its accommodation offering with 21 brand-new static caravans, giving families even more choice when planning a holiday in Devon.
The new development includes 15 six-berth and 6 eight-berth static caravans, creating a more comfortable upgrade from traditional camping.
Having had the opportunity to look inside before opening day, one thing became immediately obvious.
The First Thing You’ll Notice? The Space.
Walking through the front door, the first impression isn’t the décor or even the fully equipped kitchen, it’s just how spacious everything feels.
Natural light pours through large windows into bright open-plan living spaces where the lounge, dining area and kitchen all flow together naturally. Rather than feeling compact, the caravans feel much more like modern holiday homes, giving families room to spread out, unpack and properly settle into their holiday.
It’s clear these have been designed for real family living rather than simply somewhere to sleep.
Light, airy and modern. More like a holiday home than a caravan
A Home Away From Home
Every detail has been designed to make family holidays easier. The fully equipped kitchens feature a full-height fridge-freezer, gas hob, electric fan oven and combination microwave oven making it easy to prepare family meals throughout your stay.
Whether it’s breakfast before heading into the theme park or dinner after a day exploring Devon, everything you need is already here.
Comfortable lounge seating, Smart TVs with apps such as YouTube & iPlayer, generous storage and gas central heating throughout mean these caravans are ready for summer adventures just as much as cosy autumn and winter breaks.
Rather than packing everything for camping, families can simply unpack and start enjoying their holiday.
Designed Around Family Life
One of the biggest strengths of the new accommodation is how flexible it is for different family groups. The six-berth caravans are perfect for families looking for plenty of space without feeling oversized. Featuring a spacious master bedroom with its own en-suite toilet alongside two twin bedrooms, they offer comfort, privacy and practicality in equal measure.
For larger groups, the eight-berth caravans really come into their own. With four separate bedrooms, including two doubles and two twin rooms, they’re ideal for extended families, grandparents joining the holiday or even two families travelling together.
Anyone who’s shared a holiday home with a larger group knows mornings can quickly become a queue outside the bathroom. Woodlands has clearly considered this, with the eight-berth caravans featuring two separate toilets and the six-berth’s en-suite, allowing everyone a little more privacy and making those busy mornings before heading into the park much less hectic.
Small details like this make the accommodation feel designed around real family holidays rather than simply maximising capacity.
Bringing the Outdoors In
Although the interiors are impressive, the outdoor spaces deserve just as much attention, as each caravan includes its own decking complete with a recycled picnic bench, creating another living space during the warmer months.
Whether it’s lunch in the sunshine or simply watching the children play after a busy day, the outdoor areas extend the feeling of space beyond the caravan itself.
The six-berth models, with their sliding patio doors opening directly onto the decking, blur the line between indoor and outdoor living beautifully . It’s easy to imagine enjoying breakfast outside before walking over to the theme park or relaxing with a drink after a busy day of rides and adventures.
for the six berth units, the sliding doors lead you straight out from the living and dining area and onto your own private decking area.
More Than Just Somewhere to Stay
Of course, staying at Woodlands is about much more than the accommodation itself.
Every stay includes free entry to Woodlands Family Theme Park, meaning families can spend their days enjoying rides, indoor and outdoor play, animal encounters and over 90 acres of attractions before returning to the comfort of their own holiday home.
Guests also have access to the wider campsite facilities, including laundry facilities and games room making longer stays even more convenient.
Final Thoughts
Standing inside these brand-new caravans before the first guests arrive, it’s easy to see what Woodlands is trying to achieve.
This isn’t simply another accommodation option.
It’s a genuine home away from home, offering families the comfort, flexibility and space that modern staycations demand, while placing one of Devon’s favourite family attractions right on the doorstep.
With just the final finishing touches left before opening day, it won’t be long before these peaceful woodland terraces are filled with families making memories together.
If first impressions are anything to go by, Woodlands’ newest accommodation looks set to become one of the most exciting new family staycation options in Devon this summer.
Interested? Woodlands Grove is taking bookings now.