Wrekin View Retreat

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Great green area
Great green area
River view pitch - lovely and exclusive
Stunning views
Clouds
Top of the wrekin
Wrekin view
Outside seating
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River view pitch - lovely and exclusive
Stunning views
Clouds

  • Small-scale Shropshire site in the small village of Walcot
  • A 15-minute drive from Telford and Shrewsbury
  • Laidback site, with dogs, barbecues and campfires allowed
When touring in Shropshire, there are a few places you've got to tick off along the way – Ironbridge Gorge, the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Shrewsbury, the county town, are all sure to be on the list. That's where Wrekin View Retreat comes in – this smashing little spot is within easy reach of all the local sights and, as its name suggests, is just a short distance from The Wrekin, an impressive hill a few minutes' drive from base that makes a great hike. This spot is very quiet, hosting just a handful of guests at any one time. With private access, secure grounds and a peaceful environment, it makes an appealing proposition for those that like their holidays on the low-key side. It's very laidback too, with dogs, barbecues and campfires all allowed (just use your common sense and follow all instructions from site staff). The facilities here are simple but well-maintained, with toilets, a wash basin and a well-maintained rustic shower for guests who haven't brought their own amenities. Please note that the only waste disposal available is for dog waste – please take all litter home with you. Wrekin View Retreat is in the small village of Walcot, just a few minutes' walk from a local pub and a short pedal from scenic National Cycle Route 81.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.8

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99% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, peaceful, and well-maintained campsite offering stunning views and a friendly atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the exceptionally welcoming hosts, the quirky stable shower with ample hot water, and the spacious, private pitches. The site is dog-friendly with ample grounds for pets. While some minor road noise is occasionally noted, overall visitor satisfaction is exceptionally high, with many expressing a desire to return.

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Fantastic facilities and Kate is amazing

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Lucy B.

River View electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It was a lively setting the owner was welcoming sent videos messaged etc before I arrived so I was able to find where I was going.

The shower was amazing and the toilet facilities were brilliant also loved the cat that spent time with me in the van!

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Lovely spot if your near Telford.

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Ezmeralda E.

Wrekin View electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked What a fabulous little site! Lovely lady running it, brilliant directions.
Everything was clean and very well maintained. I couldn't fault it.
The shower was hot, and amused me immensely, as it's a converted stable, and I love and miss being around horses. There's a resident cat called Stripes who is a gorgeous gent, greeting you and keeping you company well into the evening but that could have been down to the fire pit!
The site is surrounded by fields and the river, there is a train line somewhere, as I heard a couple of very distant trains roll by, couldn't see them though.
Good level hard standing, electric hook up ( thank the moose's, as I'm part lizard and am always cold, the electric blanket was on!)
Toilet is clean, bright and well stocked.
Nothing to fault!

Disliked Only booked 1 night!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful stopover to break our journey to Cambridgeshire.

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KEITH H.

River View electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The welcome from Kate. The views in the morning and the wonderful shower.

Disliked Nothing.

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Great scenic quiet spot,friendly owner everything…

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Paul H.

Weir View electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Great scenic quiet spot,friendly owner everything you need for a quiet break.

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Great location and facilities…

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Kitty H.

River View electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location and facilities

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Highly recommend this pitch!

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Anonymous

Weir View electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked We recieved a very warm welcome from Kate on our arrival. She had provided excellent directions to the site, which were very much appreciated. The property was very well kept & the view from the pitch was lovely. Very quiet & peaceful! Clean facilities too. Even recieved a text message on our departure, as we missed seeing her as we left! Lovely personal touch!

Disliked Nothing!

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Absolutely loved our stay here! Lovely…

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Emi E.

Weir View electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely loved our stay here! Lovely spot to our selves and the host was lovely too thank you for our stay will come again!

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Lovely welcome, great quiet spot with…

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Rachel C.

Weir View electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely welcome, great quiet spot with super facilities. Highly recommended

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Great location

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Simon K.

Wrekin View electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Small and friendly campsite… open all year round with electric hookup … great views

Enjoyable experience

Disliked Shower facilities a little basic

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From the manager: Thanks Simon for your review 😁 it's a shame you marked us down for the highlight of the site which is in fact the shower 🤣 and you didn't even try it. It's basic and lovely - the hottest shower you'll get at any campsite with unlimited hot water (none of this pressing your elbow on the button to trigger the hot water again after 30 seconds and no gathering your 50p's for the meter either) your other half can also be doing the washing up while you have a jiggle under the water to the dab radio that's always on 🥳🥳 plenty of space to swing a cat - but our cat doesn't like being swung about but he will settle in by the cat flap in the door to watch the outside world thro his little window while you wash your bits 😁

Not one tiny plastic cubicle in sight to squeeze in and drop your soap.

A full sized stable to shower in.

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Really wonderful park up, great view,…

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Katy S.

Weir View electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Really wonderful park up, great view, brilliant shower and very helpful host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Wrekin View Retreat

The Mill House

Walcot

Telford

Shropshire

England

TF6 5ER

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.7074°N
2.60135°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 mi Bus Station
6.8 mi Bus Station
11.1 mi Rural Cottages
Rail
3.6 mi Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station
6.2 mi Shrewsbury Rail Station
6.4 mi Oakengates Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The Wrekin can be seen from all around here and can be reached by car in about 10 minutes. There are paths up both sides of the hill, with one that's gentler on the knees and another rougher route for those that appreciate a good challenge. There are plenty more climbs, rambles and cycle rides on offer if you head 20 minutes or so to the south to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – Church Stretton (30 minutes) is always a good place to start. To the east is Telford (15 minutes) and Ironbridge (20 minutes), a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a proud industrial past. As well as the Iron Bridge itself, this scenic stretch of the Severn is home to sights as varied as Buildwas Abbey (20 minutes), museums dedicated to tiles and china (20 minutes) and Benthall Hall (25 minutes), a National Trust property. In the other direction, you have Shrewsbury town centre (15 minutes), where boat trips, history walks and independent shops are on offer. Alternatively, on the outskirts of town there are historic sites like Wroxeter Roman City (10 minutes), Attingham Park (10 minutes), a stately home with gorgeous grounds, and Haughmond Abbey (15 minutes).

Must see

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 6.4 mi

Blists Hill Victorian Town 6.6 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 7.1 mi

Iron Bridge and Toll House 7.1 mi

Enginuity 7.2 mi

National Trust

Attingham Park 3.2 mi

Sunnycroft 3.6 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 4.5 mi

Wilderhope Manor 12.5 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 14.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Wroxeter Roman City Circular 2.1 mi

ORLETON HALL 2.8 mi

ATTINGHAM PARK 3 mi

Up and Over the Wrekin 3.4 mi

Haughmond Abbey - Ebury Hill 3.7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wrekin View Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wrekin View Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wrekin View Retreat? The Wrekin can be seen from all around here and can be reached by car in about 10 minutes. There are paths up both sides of the hill, with one that's gentler … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wrekin View Retreat?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wrekin View Retreat? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.