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 259 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts beautiful sea views and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors consistently praise the spotless and modern toilet and shower facilities, with many noting the added touches like music. The friendly and helpful owners receive frequent commendations. Spacious pitches, a convenient location for exploring local attractions, and good value for money are also highlighted. While some mention narrow access lanes and occasional windy conditions, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 18/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Backpacker discount, large campsite with two…

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Adam W. 13 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

Non-electric grass pitch

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.

Plenty of places to pitch up…

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 Sonia J. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

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.

Absolutely loved this place. Has everything…

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Kirsty W. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Absolutely loved this place. Has everything you need on site including local food vans for breakfasts and some dinners, has a small park for the kids, has clean and well looked after shower and toilet blocks and PLENTY of them. The washing up area was great too and freezer space for ice blocks. Very spacious pitches, beautiful sunrise and sunset views and very family friendly. Will definitely visit again!

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From the manager: Thank you for the great review of your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again.

This campsite exceeded all expectations. I…

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 Daniel H. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked This campsite exceeded all expectations. I booked this site based on thinking it was a basic campground with basic facilities etc.

The campground has new facilities and a food/drink van every morning and evening. Providing fresh local food and drinks.

Campsite is also very close to Westward Ho! 15min drive.

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From the manager: Thank you Daniel for the lovely review of your stay with us and I'm delighted we exceeded your expectations.

Great facilities, friendly owners really helpful…

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 Euan P. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great facilities, friendly owners really helpful

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From the manager: Thank you Euan for leaving us a lovely review of your stay, much appreciated.

Very good

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8 out of 10
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Adrian S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Pitch good spacious enough and peaceful. Facilities good. Welcome and payment easy and friendly. Facilities
clean and not too busy.
Washing up facilties good. Place to freeze the cool bag coolers and charge from usb sockets a special addition.
Site affords expansive views.

Disliked Both washbasins I used didn’t drain easily.

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From the manager: Adrian many thanks for the lovely review of your stay with us and it was lovely to meet you.

I'm sorry you had a problem with the washbasins, unless someone lets us know we can't rectify it, but we have been on it this morning following your comments, thank you.

Stunning campsite with gorgeous views

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Emily C. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Amazing views in all directions, quiet clean campsite, flat pitches. Just lovely

Disliked Not enough showers working so very long queues. Would have liked to buy a bottle of wine but no alcohol sold on site

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From the manager: Many thanks for your lovely review.

Sorry you felt there was a long queue for the showers - the amount of showers we have are well over the amount required for a site of this size - you must have all be wanting to take a shower at the same time!

We don't have capacity in our little shop for alcohol, with it being very much a family site we would prefer not to sell it. It's only a 20 minute walk to our lovely local pub or a 5 minute drive to the supermarkets.

The toilet and washing up facilities…

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 Angie B. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The toilet and washing up facilities were excellent and so clean.
Plenty of space.
The views from Atlantic Field were fab.

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From the manager: Many thanks for the lovely review of your stay with us and the great photos.

Lovely site with good facilities and superb visiting food vendors

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lots of space, quiet and conveniently located. Excellent shower/toilet block and pot wash facilities. Small but well stocked shop which wasn't overpriced. Excellent range of visiting food vendors mornings and evenings.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review of your stay with us and maybe we'll see you again one day.

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

  • The Pier House 2.1 mi
  • Beach Bar Diner 2.3 mi
  • Morans 2.4 mi
  • Country Cousins Carvery 2.5 mi
  • Belluno 2.6 mi
  • Sagor 2.7 mi
  • Prince of India 2.7 mi
  • Belluno 2.7 mi
  • The Spice 2.8 mi
  • The Riverside 2.9 mi

Public transport

  • Church 0.9 mi
  • Portledge Gatehouse 1.2 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
  • Raleigh Garage 2.5 mi
  • Heywood Road 2.6 mi
  • Chanters Road 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

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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.