Holiday cabins by the Devon sea
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A family-run holiday park on the south coast of Devon. It's been in the same family since it started in the early 1950's. The owners live on site and span three generations. C…
A family-run holiday park on the south coast of Devon. It's been in the same family since it started in the early 1950's. The owners live on site and span three generations. Churchwood values wildlife, not nightlife. Evenings are mostly spent enjoying the peace and quiet whether it's a sunset stroll or dining al-fresco on the patio/deck (weather permitting, of course!). As you'll be staying in your own self-catering cabin, you'll be able to enjoy the evenings and weekends doing what we love to do - walking to the beach or exploring the miles of coast and countryside paths. The local coastline has been a designated a Marine Conservation Area since 1981 and is recognised worldwide for its first-class wildlife. This means there's some of the best rock pooling around. We also have a wild sauna and cold plunge ib the valley overlooking our stream. It's a chargeable facility with bookings via the website: www.wemburywildsauna.co.uk. The sauna is a wonderful way to relax and unwind and feel at one with the valley. Most staff come from the nearby coastal village which has a shop, post office and pub. We have a small, friendly team who take care of most things in-house from housekeeping to maintenance and it's with this merry bunch that you'll be pitching in.
Help needed
What we need help with: In the quieter winter months we're busy maintaining the cabins and wider site. Assistance with external cabin painting, weeding/light gardening, cleari…
What we need help with: In the quieter winter months we're busy maintaining the cabins and wider site. Assistance with external cabin painting, weeding/light gardening, clearing leaves/mud from roadsides, leaf blowing and internal decorating would be beneficial however there are often other jobs that need doing. Some jobs are weather dependent. No specific experience or skills are required - just a can-do attitude. We would welcome volunteers during our quieter months from 1st October to 15th January (excluding the Christmas period) as well as March and April (excluding school holidays)
Accommodation
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of volunteers would recommend Tom to another volunteer.
Based on 1 stay · average 5.0
16 May 2026
Thank you for hosting us Tom! We loved seeing more of the beautiful area and enjoyed the painting and gardening, we would love to come back and help you again.
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Meals
All cabins are self-catering and equipped with everything you might expect; sink, oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, utensils, cutlery, pots & pans etc. Volunteers will expect to bring their own food. We have an on-site shop which has seasonal opening hours (please check the Churchwood Valley website for details). There is a village shop nearby and larger shops towards Plymouth.
Schedule
3-4 hours per day
2 days off per week
Volunteers
Up to 6 volunteers at a time
Expectations
- Be flexible with working hours
- No smoking or vaping
- Observe quiet hours in the evening
Stay length
Minimum 1 week
Maximum 2 weeks
Amenities
Availability
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Local area
Plymouth is a port city in Devon, southwest England. It’s known for its maritime heritage and historic Barbican district with narrow, cobbled streets.
The map shows the approximate area. The exact location is shared once a stay is confirmed.
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