Cornwall is as far from the madding crowd as you can get without getting your feet wet. A holiday lodge at Whitsand Bay Fort gives you a permanent foothold here, on a quiet cliff-top with four miles of golden beach below.
Beloved by Enid Blyton fans who imagine it as a land of secret passages, smugglers’ coves, and lashings of ginger beer, Cornwall is a dream destination for those who don’t live there but wish they did. People journey hundreds of miles just to experience its endless beaches, unspoiled countryside, and pure, fresh air.
Whitsand Bay Fort sits in one of the quieter parts of the county, on the cliffs of the Rame Peninsula in south-east Cornwall. From here, you have the entire county on your doorstep: Truro’s cathedral and independent shops to the west, the Eden Project and Padstow to the north, and St Michael’s Mount rising from the sea further down the coast.
Owning a lodge here doesn’t just give you a holiday home. It gives you Cornwall, properly: as a place to come back to, season after season, year after year.
As a peninsula surrounded on three sides by sea, Cornwall offers a variety of beaches matched nowhere else in England. Whitsand Bay itself stretches four miles, with soft golden sands, rock pools, hidden coves, and an ever-changing seascape. From the gentle lapping of waves to the towering swells that draw serious surfers, the bay offers something for everyone.
Beyond the bay, the Cornish coast unfolds in a series of headlands, each with its own romantic name: Tregonhawke, Tregantle, Freathy. Steep paths weave through wildflower meadows down to bucket-and-spade territory and secret coves straight out of an Enid Blyton story.
Six things Cornwall offers that no other county in England can match.
From the wild Atlantic surf at Newquay to the sheltered south-coast bays around Falmouth, every kind of beach within a comfortable drive of your lodge.
Rick Stein in Padstow, Paul Ainsworth, Nathan Outlaw, the Cornish pasty, clotted-cream teas, and a thriving network of farm shops and harbour restaurants.
St Michael’s Mount, Tintagel, Caerhays Castle, Mount Edgcumbe, the tin-mining heritage of the north coast: a county shaped by sea and stone.
Sir Tim Smit’s biome transformed Cornwall into a year-round destination. Trebah, Heligan, Trelissick and Caerhays follow close behind.
The mildest climate in mainland England. Frost is rare on the south coast, and the mix of Atlantic light and sea air is what painters have travelled here for since the 19th century.
Even at the height of summer, Cornwall has corners that feel undiscovered. The Rame Peninsula is one of them.
Cornwall is unique in being a county with only one city, but what a city Truro is. Its stunning cathedral is a marvel, and the charming independent shops, cafes, and restaurants offer a refreshing change from the uniformity found in many other cities.
Beyond Truro, the county is a patchwork of fishing villages, market towns, surf coast, and farmland. Mevagissey and Gorran Haven for picture-postcard harbours. Looe and Polperro for genuine Cornish-fishing-village character. Falmouth for its student energy and maritime history. Padstow for the food.
From your lodge at Whitsand Bay Fort, all of it is in reach. You don’t need to choose: you have the whole county.
The towns, villages and attractions Cornish lodge owners explore most often. All within a comfortable drive.
Transparent, fixed costs. None of the surprises that catch out buyers on conventional holiday parks.
Pre-loved lodges. New flagship builds rise to £350,000+ depending on size, age and plot.
Covers grounds maintenance, refuse, and full amenity access. Disclosed upfront.
A long leasehold, not a rolling licence. Real legal security and value retention.
Specialist holiday-lodge lenders work in this market. We can recommend brokers.
New stock arrives regularly. View our full range of luxury and pre-loved lodges for sale at Whitsand Bay Fort, or get in touch and we’ll let you know as soon as something suitable becomes available.
Whitsand Bay Fort sits on the cliffs of the Rame Peninsula in south-east Cornwall, postcode PL10 1JZ. The Rame Peninsula is sometimes called Cornwall’s forgotten corner: quieter than the popular north coast, easily reached from Plymouth via the Torpoint Ferry, yet a true Cornish setting with miles of beach and the South West Coast Path on the doorstep.
Cornwall is one of the UK’s most desirable staycation destinations, drawing visitors year after year for its beaches, coastline, food scene and Cornish character. That demand translates into strong holiday-letting income for owners, and Cornwall property values have historically tracked above the national average in coastal locations.
Holiday lodges at Whitsand Bay Fort start from £120,000 for pre-loved options and rise to £350,000+ for brand-new flagship builds. Each lodge is sold fully furnished on a 125-year lease.
From your lodge at Whitsand Bay Fort you can reach four miles of golden beach within minutes, the South West Coast Path runs past the park, and within a comfortable drive you have St Michael’s Mount, the Eden Project, Padstow, Truro, the surf beaches of Newquay, the historic fishing villages of Mevagissey and Gorran Haven, and the gardens of Caerhays Castle and Mount Edgcumbe.
Yes. The A38 connects Cornwall to the wider South West and the M5, Plymouth is minutes away via the Torpoint Ferry or Tamar Bridge, and Cornwall has its own mainline rail service from London Paddington. For owners coming from further afield, Newquay airport offers domestic and seasonal European flights.
Yes. Many of our owners let their lodges through Sykes, Airbnb, or a lettings agency of their choice. Cornwall is a sought-after destination and lodges command premium rental rates, particularly during peak season.
