Churchwood Valley Holiday Park via motorway
WHERE
Plymouth
What it’s like
Self-catering cabins in 75 acres of Devon woodland, with forest school for kids and a 20-minute walk down to Wembury Bay.
This is a cabin-in-the-woods stay rather than a resort with a splash pool and a kids' club timetable. The draw is the valley itself, 75 acres of it, with woodland paths to wander and cabins tucked among the trees rather than lined up in rows. Forest School runs for children aged 4 to 13, mixing nature exploration with curriculum activities, and it's open to non-residents too, so you could book it as a one-off even if you're not staying over.
Wembury Bay is a 20-minute walk from the cabins, which is close enough for a proper beach day without needing the car, though you'll want to factor that walk into how much you're carrying. Each cabin has its own kitchen (cooker, fridge, microwave, pans, the lot) so you're cooking rather than relying on a restaurant, because there isn't one on site. There's a shop in the main office for essentials, beach toys and dog treats, but for a proper meal out you're heading off site.
The hilly setting is lovely to look at and a genuine faff if mobility is an issue: only a few cabins work for wheelchair users, and the same steps that make the valley feel wild can also stop online deliveries reaching your door. Worth flagging your needs when you book rather than after. Stays run to a two-night minimum, check-in's from 3pm, and dogs are welcome, up to two, on leads, for a small charge.
Wi-fi is free in every cabin if the woods start to feel a bit too remote by evening, and there's EV charging on site if you've come electric. It suits families happy to self-cater and spend their days outdoors rather than those wanting entertainment laid on.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 4 to 13, with the beach walk suiting most ages too
- Parking
- Private parking space included with each cabin
- Food
- No on-site restaurant or café. On-site shop sells food and drinks
- Wheelchairs
- Only a few cabins accessible due to hilly landscape
- Dogs
- Up to 2 well-behaved dogs welcome for a small charge
- Steps to some cabins can stop online deliveries getting through
- Cabins come with bedding made up, but towels are hire-only
- Bring your own EV cable for the on-site charger
- The shop keeps limited hours (check the times for weekends), so plan your food shop around them
Plan your visit
What age is Forest School for?
4 to 13, and you can book it on its own without staying at the park.
Is there a restaurant on site?
No, but the on-site shop sells food and drinks, and there are places to eat nearby.
How far is the beach?
Wembury Bay is about a 20-minute walk from the cabins.
Is it accessible if someone has mobility issues?
Only a few cabins suit wheelchair users because of the hilly setting, so it's best to talk to staff when you book.
Can we bring the dog?
Up to two well-behaved dogs per cabin, on leads, for a small charge.
Is there a minimum stay?
Yes, two nights minimum. Check-in is from 3pm and checkout by 10am.
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