In 1963, our grandparents, Ralph and Esther Jacobs, bought Bowleaze Holiday Park (then known as Waterside), after running shops on various parks in Weymouth and Looe. Today, their park is the front section of Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park. Over the next 20 years, they improved and ran the park, and we have many happy childhood memories of exploring this fantastic playground.
In 1986, Ralph and Esther’s son, our father, Philip, took over Waterside and, within a few months, merged it with what now makes up most of the back section of the park. Over the next thirty years he carried out improvements to the park with the aim of making sure that it offered real excellence to its customers. He also added Chesil Beach and Osmington Mills, both with stunning views, into the family.
We wanted to remember and celebrate the wonderful work and lives of Ralph, Esther and Philip with something that represented both their strength and their ability to balance warmth, kindness, imagination, humour and love.
Amazing place. Haven't been to a UK resort for years and things have changed a lot. Loads to do, right on the beach, great accommodation, food and drink places everywhere, clean, organised and just thoroughly enjoyable. If you've got kids and want a UK break, this is the place!
Had a 2 week holiday here, really dog friendly. Staff were wonderful, nothing was too much trouble will definitely go back cannot recommend enough.
Tregoad is an excellent park and worth every penny. We stayed in one of the cottages with two children and our dog. The facilities were fantastic, the new swimming pool is very high quality. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the views were stunning.
A great location. The lodge was to great standard and dog friendly. The hot tub was used everyday.
This really is a beautifully kept park set in a lovely location with views across the hills and out to sea. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and there's such attention to detail, from the very well kept landscaping to little things like the doggy welcome pack in the caravan.
The caravans were clean and the site well kept. The swimming pool was great and both my girls enjoyed it. The soft play and amusements were great too. The entertainment was decent. We have booked for their sister site, Bowleaze for next year, looking forward to that. I would recommend.
Absolutely love it here! There's so much to do for all, a funfair, various arcades, loads of activities, lots of different food and drink places, a swimming pool, gym and spa and right on a beach! The beach boasts scenic views of Weymouth and Portland, and doggies are allowed too!
The Venue is great and the evening entertainment acts were of exceptional quality.
The kids loved everything especially the swimming pool. I would recommend anyone to come here, you’re sure to have a good time.
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