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Whitsand Bay Fort

4.1 (130 reviews)

Whitsand Bay Fort is a historical coastal resort overlooking the Rame Peninsula and sandy beaches of Whitsand Bay. A few miles west of Ocean city Plymouth and east of Looe. The Rame Peninsula is a hidden gem of Cornwall, as yet largely undiscovered, with its small fishing villages and hidden coves.

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Located in the enviable location being the borders of Devon & Cornwall, means that exploring the West Country with your family and all it has to offer is only a short drive away. We’ve been in the touring and motor home business for almost 50 years and our Resort with its facilities has got better year on year.

And being the only touring resort tucked away in situated on the Heritage coastline of the Rame Peninsula, surrounded on three sides by the sea, means that we have to cater to all aspects of an outdoor stay, so enjoy the views, the history and the beaches. We believe that that we provide the ultimate location for you and your family to stay and enjoy this beautiful part of England.

Serviced tenting , touring and motor home pitches in sheltered enclosures set within the grounds of the monument.

Fort facilities are extensive and include heating indoor swimming pool, Licenced Cafe and The Fort Inn historic restaurant and bar.

The Fort lies adjacent to Mount Edgecumbe country house and deer park. Miles of coastal paths meanders around Rame Head, a protected heritage coastline.

Further afield you have all the attractions, beaches, castles and gardens that Devon and Cornwall have to offer.

Plymouth lies just across the river. Looe, Newquay and the Eden Project are all within an easy drive.

A unique historic resort in a quiet backwater of Cornwall, waiting to be discovered

With the expansion of outdoor stays, we are continuously investing in all areas of the resort. Our standard pitches have grassed and hard standing areas and come with the following:

16 amp electric hook-up included on all serviced pitches

Individual pitch bollard lighting

Water hook-up

Pitches with waste hook-up

Elsan points

Motor home service point

Laundrette

Availability

TENTS PAVILLION (With Sea View, non electric)

  • Max 1 pet
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Our pavilion pitches are suitable for 4-5 man tents.

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TENTS PHASE 1 (With Sea View, non electric)

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels
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Hiker sea view, non-electric pitches (2 Man Tent, no vehicle)

  • Max 1 pet
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Our hiker pitches without electric hook-up are suitable for 2 man tents.

Two-man tents only. Pitches without electric hook-up.

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The Meadows Gravel Pitches with electric hook-up

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

The standard pitches are 6m X 5m with adjacent parking. These pitches have electric hook ups. As of 2019 all pitches will be Serviced.

The standard pitches are 6m X 5m with adjacent parking. These pitches have electric hook ups.

As of 2019 all pitches will be Serviced.

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The Moat Fully Serviced Pitches

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels
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Seasonal Pitches

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels
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Sunset sea view chalet with hot tub

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Max 2 pets

Sleeps 5 | 2 double bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin room and one single

A unique detached property situated right on the coast, with a decking area that overlooks the sea, this converted radar station has stunning views accross the bay. Well furnished the Radar Heights has 3 bedrooms with a king size bedroom, 1 twin bed bedroom and 1 single bed bedroom.

There is a comfortable living / dining room with flat screen TV and Freeview. The bathroom has a shower, basin and W.C. There is of course a kitchen with all necessities.

This unique building was one of the first radar stations to be built in the country during WW2. The military blockhouse was designed to protect Whitsand Bay and the crucial naval base at Devonport, Plymouth and the Royal navy stationed there.

Features

Converted Radar Heights accommodation sleeps 5
2 double bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin room and one
Stunning views across Whitsand Bay
Comfortably furnished and comfortable living area
Living / dining room with flat screen TV
Fitted kitchen with all necessities
Bathroom with shower, basin and wc
Inclusive of all utilities
Pet Friendly
No smoking in the Radar Heights
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Cawsander: 3 Bed - 1 Double and 2 Twin bedrooms – Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Max 2 pets

Luxury 3 bedroom lodge sleeps up to 6 - 1 Double Bedroom and 2 Twin Bedrooms.

Luxurious spacious family holiday lodges, built to very high specifications. The lodges are individually tiered to provide privacy and stunning views over the estuary, moorland with partial sea views.

The Cawsander Lodges have 3 bedrooms sleeping up to 6. One Double Bedroom with ensuite shower room and two twin rooms with a further family bathroom with bath and overhead shower.

The lodges have decking surrounding 2 sides and double patio doors leading into a spacious open plan lounge, dinning and kitchen area. This area is attractively laid out and has a Flat screen TV. The kitchen is fully fitted with full fridge/ freezer gas hob and electric oven.

The lodges have full gas central heating and are UPVC double glazed.

Features

Luxury 3 bedroom lodge sleeps up to 6
1 Double Bedroom and 2 Twin Bedrooms
Family bathroom
Decking area with patio furniture
Stunning views
Spacious open plan lounge, dinning and kitchen area
Fully fitted kitchen
All bed linen supplied - just bring towels and tea towels
Pet Friendly
No smoking in any of the lodges
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Tamar View - Luxury King Size Bedroom (Pet Free)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 bedroom

Each of these suites will be the perfect choice for wedding accommodation, or for general leisure and business purposes. This suite is pet free.

We have 8 new hotel style suites available for singles and couples from Easter 2017. Each of these suites will be the perfect choice for wedding accommodation, or for general leisure and business purposes. This suite is pet free.

Features

Complete bathroom suite
Walk in wardrobes
Freeview TV
Balcony with stunning views over Devon & Cornwall
Private parking
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Tamar View - Luxury King Size Bedroom (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 1 pet

Each of these suites will be the perfect choice for wedding accommodation, or for general leisure and business purposes. This suite is pet friendly.

We have 8 new hotel style suites available for singles and couples from Easter 2017. Each of these suites will be the perfect choice for wedding accommodation, or for general leisure and business purposes. This suite is pet friendly.

Features

Complete bathroom suite
Walk in wardrobes
Freeview TV
Balcony with stunning views over Devon & Cornwall
Private parking
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Tamar View - Luxury Twin Bedroom (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 2 pets

Each of these suites will be the perfect choice for wedding accommodation, or for general leisure and business purposes.

We have 8 new hotel style suites available for singles and couples from Easter 2017. Each of these suites will be the perfect choice for wedding accommodation, or for general leisure and business purposes. This suite is pet free.

Features

Complete bathroom suite
Walk in wardrobes
Freeview TV
Balcony with stunning views over Devon & Cornwall
Private parking
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130 Reviews

All reviews featured on Campstead.com have been submitted by genuine customers who have stayed at the park.


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Stunning views

Beck, David - 29/09/2023

5

Did a weekend camping trip fri and sat got a great pitch with stunning views had some great food and a nice beer as well everything was clean and tidy and the staff was very polite and friendly and u get to stay in a fort

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Quiet and scenic holiday park

Woods, Francesca - 27/09/2023

4

Stayed in a Tamar Suite with lovely views. Room was very clean, shower was good. Staff were friendly and helpful. Close to Whitsand Bay, quite a steep climb down to sandy beaches which were very quiet considering it was a sunny day in September. The Fort Inn was great for breakfast and dinner. Good choice of food and drinks and very efficient service. Café was not open while we were staying, although the Fort Inn was open from 8am to around 9pm each day.

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Radar Heights Cottage 2023

Edwards, Kevin - 27/09/2023

4

This was our third stay at Whitsand Bay Fort. Radar Heights Cottage had the most wonderful views. Sadly in August 2023 the views were mostly of storms coming in from the Atlantic. Had the weather been better we imagine sitting on the deck and going in the hot tub with sea views would have been just wonderful. The cottage was nice but the lodges we stayed in previously were better furnished. There was no storage in bedroom 3 (just a bed). We liked the restaurant and bar on site, and of the location of Whitsand Bay Fort is just fantastic for going to the beach and exploring the area around Plymouth. We will be back again in the future.

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Okay!

Davis, Louise - 27/09/2023

3

Ok for a one night stay. Receptionist was in training , but not overly welcoming and neither was her supervisor. However, the wardens seemed friendly enough. The site and pitches were a bit unkempt, but it served its purpose.

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Perfect Retreat.

Moore, Brian - 20/09/2023

5

Lodge furnished to a high standard, perfectly clean. Staff very helpful and informative. Excellent standard food in the restaurant, site well kept and views spectacular. It would be hard to find a better place to relax. Many thanks Whitsand Bay Fort.Brian Moore.

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Campervan pitch

Cooper, Brian - 20/09/2023

5

Lovely warm indoor swimming pool. Excellent pub restaurant. Gravel pitch so no problems with occasional rain shower. Local bus service (if you fancy a one-way walk on the SW coastal path nearby)

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Great location

Armitage, Mark - 18/09/2023

4

Friendly staff, good restaurant and bar with reasonable prices. Fully serviced pitches including chemical waste. Great location with quick route down to beach and lovely Cawsand a few miles away. Receptionist needs to be trained about facilities on offer and it would be helpful to have a map of the site. 10:00 am vacation of pitches is too early. 11 would be more reasonable

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Excellent stay 7th to 14 September 2023

Gretton, Carolynne - 18/09/2023

5

Impressed:The area is beautiful with many things to see. Beaches, coastline, walks all available but the area is inevitably hilly. Villages of Cawsand and Kingsand were lovely as was the National Trust property called St Anthony. Walking the coast path across the Rame peninsular is a must.It made an excellent area to explore by bike although and electric bike is recomended.The restaurant, bar area and outside eating area were very pleasant places to be. All facilities exceptionally clean and welcoming.The food was prepared to a high standard and was very reasonably priced. Generous discounts were available when I visited.The staff were very friendly and helpful. Although new staff gave misleading information about the toilet emptying facilities in the fully serviced pitch but this was an easy mistake to make.Disappointment: Caravan site there was no view. Having said that the protection from wind may be welcome in the winter months.Recommend a site map

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Com forting

Waterhouse, Michael - 17/09/2023

4

Fantastic location and views, staff were very friendly and helpful, food and service were good,I understand some of the facilities were being upgraded and yes it is needed ie.our room was tired and definitely needed sorting especially for the price paid. The wooden chairs on the veranda were damaged and dangerous and were only fit for firewood

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Not as nice expected

Northover, Patricia - 17/09/2023

3

The Rame Head area is beautiful, with great bus routes, lovely walks & amazing sunsets (If you climb up into the high bank). However, we were very disappointed in the campsite. It looked so much nicer on the website. The picture shown when booking makes it look like you have a wonderful sea view, but in reality all you see is a high grass bank. The toilet/shower facilities are part of the public swimming pool or bar facilities. Our gravel pitch had about 12 discarded tent pegs scattered on it, which could have caused a lot of damage to our vehicle.The whole site could do with a complete revamp & clean up, with a dedicated facilities block for campers. There is a lot of history on the site but it just looks untidy, it could be so much better. It's such a shame because we were so looking forward to staying there. It was very expensive for what you get. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

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Response from the owner

17 September 2023

Thank you for your review.Our website advertises that we are on the coastline and that views are from the park, not pitches. There are many vantage points on the park to relax and enjoy viewing. Our gallery clearly shows the grassed bank on the opposite side of the pitches. We have a dedicated toilet and shower block for our campers as well as an undercover wetsuit shower and pot wash area. The showers within the pool complex change rooms are for swimmers only, and the bar restaurant has toilet facilities for customer use.We apologise for the discarded tent pegs and will ensure that our maintenance team inspect the pitches prior to arrivals to avoid this in the future.Thank you

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86.9% would stay here again

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