John Fowler Holidays
John Fowler Holidays is a family-run operator of 14 holiday parks in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Wales, selling caravan, lodge and cottage breaks plus camping, touring and glamping.
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About John Fowler Holidays
John Fowler Holidays is a family business running 14 holiday parks on the coasts of Devon, Cornwall and Somerset and in west and south Wales. Its homepage dates the business to 1953, and the operating company, John Fowler Holidays Limited (number 00834652), was incorporated in January 1965 and is based at Roundswell Business Park in Barnstaple. John Martyn Fowler is named as managing director.
What John Fowler Holidays sells
- Caravan holidays in units graded Value, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, plus accessible caravans
- Lodges with private decking on seven parks, holiday apartments on five, and cottages, bungalows and chalets
- Character properties sleeping 4 to 14 people for family get-togethers and groups
- Electric and non-electric camping and touring pitches, and glamping in Devon and Cornwall
- Caravan holiday homes to buy on its parks, with the option of letting them out
The parks are Combe Martin Beach, Sandaway Beach, South Bay and Ruda in Devon; Killigarth Manor, Perran View, St Ives Holiday Village, Tolroy Manor, Trelawne Manor and Widemouth Bay in Cornwall; Sandy Glade and Sandy Meadows Lodge Park in Somerset; and Cardigan Bay and Llanrhidian in Wales. Most park facilities open between 28 February and 31 October, with entertainment and themed weekends at selected parks.
Booking and cancellation
A non-refundable deposit of £50 per unit per week secures a stay (£100 for lodges, hot-tub and character properties), and the balance is due 56 days before arrival. Check-in starts at 2pm for Platinum, 3pm for Gold and 4pm for Silver units, keys go back by 10am, and bed linen is included when booking direct. Dogs stay in pet-friendly units only, at £50 per dog per week or £30 per short break, with two per unit at most.
Cancellations have to be made in writing to cancel@johnfowler.co.uk. More than 56 days before arrival, everything paid except the deposit is returned; inside 56 days, the company tries to rebook the dates and refunds what it recovers, minus the deposit and a £30 admin charge. A booking cancelled within 24 hours of being made is refunded in full. The optional Holiday Protection Plan costs £30 per week and protects the balance if serious illness, injury, death, jury service or redundancy forces a cancellation.
John Fowler Holidays is headquartered in Barnstaple, Devon, with 14 locations.
Shipping & Returns
Book online or on 01271 866766. Non-refundable deposit £50 per unit per week (£100 lodges, hot-tub and character properties); balance due 56 days before arrival (taken automatically for online bookings). Check-in from 2pm (Platinum), 3pm (Gold), 4pm (Silver; most parks for Bronze and Value); keys back by 10am. Bed linen included when booking direct.
Returns Policy
Cancel in writing to cancel@johnfowler.co.uk. Over 56 days before arrival: all payments refunded except the deposit. Within 56 days: the dates are re-advertised and any re-let amount refunded less the deposit and a £30 admin charge. Full refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking. No refund for leaving early. Optional Holiday Protection Plan £30/week (£35 Ruda) for illness, injury, death, jury service or redundancy.
Company Information
Headquarters
Barnstaple, Devon
Number of Stores
14
Frequently Asked Questions
How much deposit does John Fowler Holidays take?
A non-refundable deposit of £50 per unit per week is taken at booking, rising to £100 for lodges, hot-tub and character properties. The balance must be paid 56 days before the holiday starts, or the booking can be cancelled.
What is the John Fowler Holidays cancellation policy?
Cancellations go in writing to cancel@johnfowler.co.uk. More than 56 days before arrival, all payments except the deposit are refunded; within 56 days, any refund depends on rebooking the dates, minus the deposit and a £30 admin charge. Cancelling within 24 hours of booking brings a full refund.
Are dogs allowed at John Fowler Holidays parks?
Yes, in designated pet-friendly accommodation only. The charge is £50 per dog per week or £30 per short break (£40 at Ruda Holiday Park), with a maximum of two pets per unit, added before arrival.
Where are the John Fowler Holidays parks?
There are 14 parks: four in Devon, six in Cornwall, two in Somerset and two in Wales, at Cardigan Bay and Llanrhidian on the Gower peninsula. The Cornish sites include St Ives Holiday Village, Killigarth Manor and Trelawne Manor.
What time is check-in at John Fowler Holidays?
Check-in is from 2pm for Platinum, 3pm for Gold and 4pm for Silver accommodation, and many parks also use 4pm for Bronze and Value units. Keys must be handed in by 10am on departure day, and early check-in is not available.
Who owns John Fowler Holidays?
John Fowler Holidays is run by the Fowler family and says it has provided holidays since 1953. The operating company, John Fowler Holidays Limited (00834652), was incorporated in 1965 and is based in Barnstaple, Devon, with John Martyn Fowler as managing director.
How can John Fowler Holidays be contacted?
The booking office is on 01271 866766, open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and closed at weekends during the winter season. Cancellations go to cancel@johnfowler.co.uk and complaints to customercare@johnfowler.co.uk.
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Customer Service
01271 866766Customer Service Email
customercare@johnfowler.co.ukCustomer Service Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (closed at weekends in winter)
