Whitsand Bay Fort is a cliff-top Cornish holiday park barely 12 miles from Plymouth city centre. Closer than most weekend escapes in Devon, but a world away from the city.
For Plymouth-based buyers searching for a holiday lodge for sale near home, Whitsand Bay Fort offers something genuinely unusual: a true Cornish coastal escape that’s closer than most pubs you’d drive to on a Sunday afternoon.
We sit on the cliffs of the Rame Peninsula in south-east Cornwall, the corner of the county that begins the moment you step off the Torpoint Ferry. From central Plymouth, you can be walking the South West Coast Path within 30 minutes.
Our owners come predominantly from Plymouth, Plymstock, Plympton, Saltash, Tavistock and the wider Devon catchment. The proximity is the point: a holiday lodge that’s practical to use most weekends, not just school holidays.
You’ve seen the views from across the Sound. Now imagine waking up to them. Whitsand Bay Fort sits on the south-facing cliffs of the Rame Peninsula, with a panorama that takes in the entire bay, the coastline, and the mouth of the Tamar.
For Devon-based buyers, this isn’t a long-haul second home. It’s a real, usable cliff-top retreat, close enough for a Friday-night drive, far enough to feel completely removed.
Six reasons our park is the natural choice for holiday lodge buyers from across Plymouth and South Devon.
Close enough to use regularly, not just for school holidays. Drive over on a Friday, return Sunday evening.
Panoramic, uninterrupted views across Whitsand Bay and the Rame Peninsula. From your sofa.
A long leasehold, not a short-term licence. Real legal security and value retention.
Cornwall’s staycation market is consistently strong. Many owners cover their running costs in peak weeks alone.
Indoor heated pool, gym, the Fort Inn restaurant, CCTV-monitored grounds. All included in your annual service charge.
The South West Coast Path runs right past the park. Whitsand Beach is a 10-minute walk down the cliff.
Most owners coming from Plymouth use the Torpoint Ferry rather than the Tamar Bridge, not because it’s faster (it usually is), but because it genuinely marks the transition from city to coast.
Three vessels run a near-continuous 24-hour service, 364 days a year. The crossing takes around 8 minutes, you stay in the car, and you’re on the Cornish side before you’ve finished your coffee.
From Devonport, central Plymouth, Plymstock or Plympton, your typical door-to-door journey is 30 to 40 minutes. From Saltash via the Tamar Bridge, slightly longer but ferry-free.
Whether you’re searching from the heart of the city or the wider Devon catchment, we’re a comfortable journey away.
Transparent costs, disclosed upfront. None of the surprises that catch out buyers on conventional holiday parks.
Pre-loved lodges. New flagship builds rise to £235,000 depending on size and plot.
Covers business rates, park maintenance, public liability insurance and waste disposal, plus VAT. Disclosed upfront.
Index-linked to RPI and subject to VAT. Payable in advance and disclosed upfront.
Specialist holiday-lodge lenders work in this market. We can recommend brokers.
New stock arrives regularly. View our current luxury and pre-loved lodges, or get in touch and we’ll let you know as soon as something suitable becomes available.
Whitsand Bay Fort is approximately 12 miles from Plymouth city centre. The fastest route is via the Torpoint Ferry, which takes around 8 minutes to cross the Tamar. Total door-to-door journey from central Plymouth is typically 30 to 40 minutes. Drivers can also use the Tamar Bridge via Saltash, taking around 45 minutes.
Plymouth is a city, and Cornwall is the destination. Buyers from Plymouth, Plymstock and Plympton choose Whitsand Bay Fort because it offers a genuine Cornish coastal escape: sea views, a quiet cliff-top park, and the Rame Peninsula’s untouched beaches, yet it’s closer to home than most weekend destinations in Devon.
Holiday lodges at Whitsand Bay Fort start from £120,000 for pre-loved options and rise to £235,000 for brand-new flagship builds. Pricing reflects size, age, plot position, and view. Sea-facing plots command a premium.
Yes. With Plymouth, Devon and the wider South West on your doorstep, your lodge has a strong year-round market. Many owners use Sykes or Airbnb to manage bookings, or appoint a lettings agency. Whitsand Bay is a sought-after destination and lodges command premium rental rates, particularly during peak weeks.
Yes. The Torpoint Ferry runs 24 hours a day, 364 days a year, with three vessels operating a near-continuous service. Crossings take around 8 minutes. For owners coming from Plymouth, the ferry is part of the experience: a small daily ritual that genuinely marks the transition from city to coast.
Absolutely. Whitsand Bay Fort is dog-friendly, and the South West Coast Path runs right past the park, with miles of beach, headland and woodland walks on your doorstep.
