Westacott Farm Camping

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View from the field
View from the field
The view across to saunton sands from the non-electric field
Grass pitches and lots of space for children to play
View from the non-electric pitches
View from the non-electric pitches
Sunset at the site
Spacious pitches in the non-electric area
View of the site
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The view across to saunton sands from the non-electric field
Grass pitches and lots of space for children to play
View from the non-electric pitches

  • Peaceful site with sea views a five-minute drive from Westward Ho!
  • South West Coast Path 20 minutes’ walk; Bideford 10 minutes’ drive
  • Dogs welcome; children’s playground; well-stocked farm shop
Picture the scene: you step out of your accommodation and are greeted by expansive sea views stretching all the way to Lundy Island. Not a bad holiday scenario, right? Well, hold that thought and head to Westacott Farm Camping, a peaceful site on the coast of North Devon. The coast is not just a distant mirage here: you’re only about 20 minutes’ walk from the South West Coast Path, and from there you can scramble down to Peppercombe Beach, a long stretch of shingle. If you have your dog with you (a welcome guest, but do keep it on a lead at all times while on site), this is the place to take it for a walk. If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of seals and dolphins; if not, you should still see plenty of colourful butterflies and wildflowers. If you prefer sand to pebbles, head to Westward Ho! Beach (15 minutes’ drive). There will be more people here, but there are also more services, including lifeguards, public toilets and watersports equipment rentals – from paddleboards to surfs; most places also run lessons for beginners. After a long day at the seaside, leave the kids in the playground and start gathering dinner provisions. The on-site farm shop stocks local sausages, burgers, bacon, free-range eggs and a small range of groceries – in short, all you need to knock up a simple meal. For anything else, it’s a short drive to the supermarkets (five minutes across the A39); better still, get someone else to do the cooking and visit the nearest pub (five minutes or a leisurely half-hour walk) in Abbotsham.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Optional electric pitches: electricity is metered on site at £0.36 per kWh and must be paid onsite using a pre-paid topup card. Minimum top-up is £5 and any unused credit will be refunded on departure and return of card. The farm shop is open from the end of May (Whitsun weekend) until the end of August.

Languages spoken

English

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 268 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

A friendly and well-run campsite with beautiful sea views and spacious, level pitches. Facilities, particularly the modern toilet and shower blocks, are consistently praised for their cleanliness and excellent standard. The location is ideal for exploring the coast and nearby attractions. Visitors appreciate the helpful staff and relaxed atmosphere, with many expressing a desire to return. Some minor points raised include narrow access lanes and occasional issues with water pressure during peak times.

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Great site. Amazing views of Lundy. Showers…

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Cheryl K. 2 reviews

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Liked Great site. Amazing views of Lundy.
Showers and toilets clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review of your stay with us.

A true delight for the coast path walk.

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 Laura M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location, pop up food and clean facilities. Great hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for the lovely review of your stay with us.

We cannot fault this campsite at…

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 Chris F. 1 review

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Liked We cannot fault this campsite at all. Great, clean facilities, plenty of space, everyone there was super helpful and friendly and the location is perfect. We had a fantastic stay and will definitely be back again!

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review of your stay with us. So pleased you had a lovely time and look forward to welcoming you back again.

Great site. Toilets and showers cleaned…

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Sarah F. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great site. Toilets and showers cleaned regularly. Lovely views from Atlantic field and the gate by the entrance to the site. Walkable distance to the beach and saw some beautiful sunsets. Owners were lovely and friendly. Easy check in, well stocked little shop, lovely kitchen area for washing up and also freezers for ice blocks. Great location for easy journey to Bideford and Westward Ho! and the south west coastal path

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From the manager: Thank you Sarah for the great photos capturing the views and the beach which is a 20 min walk away, Also for the lovely review of your stay with us and we hope to see you again one day,

The host of the campsite were…

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Emma J. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The host of the campsite were very friendly and welcoming.
All relevant information was provided before and arriving at the campsite. The facilities and site was excellent. Definitely will be coming again.

Disliked The only issue was the play park. It needs something at the end of the slide and around the swings to soften if a child falls

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From the manager: Thank you Emma for the lovely review of your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again.

We are aware of the play park and have plans in motion to rectify it, but thank you for letting us know.

Peaceful. Spacious. Level pitches. Clean facilities. Great walk from…

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 James M. 2 reviews

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Liked Peaceful.
Spacious.
Level pitches.
Clean facilities.
Great walk from the campsite down to the sea.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you James for leaving the lovely review of your stay with us and we hope to see you again.

Backpacker discount, large campsite with two…

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Adam W. 17 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Backpacker discount, large campsite with two plenty of room for caravans tents and mobile homes etc, food van on site.

Disliked Some distance from the coastal path of your walking the south west coastal path from Clovelly

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From the manager: Many thanks for the lovely review of your stay with us......we are a 20 minute walk from the coast path, sorry you felt it was a long way....no-one has ever told us they disliked the walk before.

Really great campsite with spotless facilities.

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Lydia C. 2 reviews

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Liked All facilities were great, fantastic views over the sea and great to watch the sun go down.
Nice touch to get catering vans in for dinner and breakfast for those that wanted to use it.
Toilets and showers were always spotless.
We enjoyed the freedom of parking up anywhere in the field.

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From the manager: Many thanks Lydia for leaving a lovely review of your stay with us.

A great campsite for families

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Sarah H. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked This was our first time camping at Westacott Farm and we will definitely be back. Its a great campsite and the kids had the freedom to roam and use the play area. The weather wasn't in our favour but the facilities were kept spotless despite the rain and mud. The local beaches are a bonus. Wee ares planning our return.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Sarah for leaving a lovely review of your stay with us and hopefully we may see you again.

Plenty of places to pitch up…

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 Sonia J. 1 review

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Liked Plenty of places to pitch up toilets and showers clean at all times
Night sky was so beautiful to see absolutely perfect spot

Disliked There was a fire ban when we went witch was a shame but you can't blame staff so hopefully next time we come we can experience the camp fire

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review of your stay with us and hopefully 2027 will be a better year for campfires.

Features

Dogs allowed

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

Baby-changing facilities 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Westacott Farm Camping

Abbotsham

Bideford

Devon

England

EX39 5BN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.01227°N
4.2673°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.2 mi Nelson Road
2.8 mi Bideford Quay
2.8 mi Bideford Quay
Rail
9.9 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
10.6 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
12.4 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
2.8 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
4.4 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
4.6 mi Instow Ferry Landing

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

Whether the kids are into fun attractions or animals, The BIG Sheep (five minutes’ drive) will deliver. As well as bottle-feeding lambs and handling fluffy chicks, they can ride a swan pedalo on the lake or take the miniature train through the grounds; older kids might prefer the thrills of the roller coaster. From Bideford (10 minutes), a boat sails along the River Torridge and onwards to Lundy Island, whose rugged cliffs shelter puffins and other seabirds. On your return, check out the riverfront statue dedicated to Tarka the Otter, then cross the Old Bideford Bridge to the Bideford Railway Heritage Centre. Themed areas at RHS Garden Rosemoor (25 minutes), in Torrington, include the vibrant Rose and Hot gardens, and the Croquet Lawn, lined with plants from the Mediterranean and the southern hemisphere. Stay in Torrington to visit the Dartington Crystal factory and watch glass-blowers at work.

Food and drink

  • Thatched Inn Pub 0.9 mi
  • Brewers Fayre Pub 1.3 mi
  • Pig On The Hill Pub 1.7 mi
  • The Pier House Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • Beach Bar Diner Restaurant 2.3 mi
  • Morans Restaurant 2.4 mi
  • Waterfront Inn Pub 2.4 mi
  • Coach and Horses Pub 2.4 mi
  • Country Cousins Carvery Restaurant 2.5 mi
  • The Anchor Pub 2.6 mi

Groceries

  • Aldi 1.2 mi
  • Asda 1.4 mi
  • Lidl 1.5 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 2.7 mi
  • Morrisons 2.7 mi
  • Buckland Brewer Community Shop 3.3 mi
  • Tesco 3.5 mi
  • Johns of Instow 4.6 mi
  • The Clovelly Soap Company 5.9 mi

Parks and play

  • The Green 2.3 mi
  • Old Town Gardens 2.5 mi
  • Victoria Park 2.8 mi
  • Pollyfield 3 mi
  • Bone Hill 3 mi
  • Tomouth Crescent Play Area 4.1 mi
  • Anchor Park 4.1 mi
  • The Peace Park 5.9 mi

Family days out

  • The Ultimate High Visitor attraction 1.3 mi
  • Peppercombe Castle 2.2 mi
  • Kenwith Valley nature reserve Visitor attraction 2.3 mi
  • Ho!Barts Family Entertainment Centre Amusement arcade 2.4 mi
  • Carousel Amusements Amusement arcade 2.5 mi
  • Skern Lodge Visitor attraction 4 mi
  • Lifeboat House Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
  • Gnome Walk Entrance Visitor attraction 4.7 mi
  • Clovelly Visitor attraction 5.8 mi

Public transport

  • Church 0.9 mi
  • Portledge Gatehouse 1.2 mi
  • Car Park 2.3 mi
  • Acre Road 2.4 mi
  • Avon Lane 2.5 mi
  • Raleigh Garage 2.5 mi
  • Heywood Road 2.6 mi
  • Chanters Road 2.6 mi
  • The Sports Ground 2.7 mi
  • Limers Lane 2.7 mi

Beaches

  • Peppercombe Beach 2.4 mi
  • Gauter Beach 3.1 mi
  • Northam Beach 3.7 mi
  • Bucks Mills Beach 3.7 mi
  • West Appledore 4.5 mi
  • South Tail 4.6 mi
  • Pulley Ridge 4.6 mi
  • Instow Beach 4.8 mi
  • North Tail 5.2 mi

What’s nearby

  • Atlantic Village Shopping centre 1.3 mi
  • Palace Nightclub 2.7 mi
  • Royal North Devon Golf course 3.4 mi
  • Great Torrington Golf Club Golf course 5.8 mi

Local services

  • Asda Fuel station 1.3 mi
  • Asda Pharmacy 1.4 mi
  • BP Fuel station 1.9 mi
  • Arnold's Pharmacy 2.3 mi
  • Lloyds pharmacy 2.3 mi
  • Bideford Medical Centre Doctors 2.4 mi
  • Bideford Hospital 2.4 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 2.7 mi
  • Well Pharmacy 2.7 mi
  • Raphael Treatment and Therapy Clinic 2.7 mi

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Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 7.4 mi

Castle Drogo 29.5 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 15.4 mi

Lundy 20.1 mi

Heddon Valley 20.4 mi

Finch Foundry 24.5 mi

Watersmeet 24.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 3.2 mi

TAPELEY PARK 4.5 mi

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 6.3 mi

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 6.4 mi

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 7.5 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 Westacott Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Westacott Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Westacott Farm Camping? Whether the kids are into fun attractions or animals, The BIG Sheep (five minutes’ drive) will deliver. As well as bottle-feeding lambs and handling fluffy chicks, they can ride a swan pedalo … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Westacott Farm Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Westacott Farm Camping? From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.