Winscott Camping

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View of the camping field at dusk
View of the camping field at dusk
Grass pitch suitable for a small campervan looking out over WInswell
The Pine Tree Campervan pitch for small campervans and campercars. Eg. VWs or Transit vans
Pony Field Pitch
The view in the evening
Evening sunshine
Evening firepit
The view from one of the pitches
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Grass pitch suitable for a small campervan looking out over WInswell
The Pine Tree Campervan pitch for small campervans and campercars. Eg. VWs or Transit vans

  • Low-impact rural site a 10-minute drive from Great Torrington
  • South West Coast Path and North Devon beaches half an hour’s drive
  • Honesty shop on site; a 10-minute walk from the Tarka Trail
Surrounded by the lush countryside of North Devon, Winscott Camping is a small, intimate site that draws families and environmentally conscious holiday makers with spacious pitches spread across a large field, oodles of space in which the kids can run around and a genuine low-impact ethos. A 10-minute drive from Great Torrington, the site has a touch of wild camping about it, with simple amenities such as composting toilets (impeccably maintained) and a gas-powered camping shower. In addition to fresh water, there’s a covered washing-up station and an honesty shop that sells, among other things, logs and firelighters for the firepit (which you can pre-book). Although there are solar-powered fairy lights around and small LED lights in the toilet and shower (so you won’t have to fumble around in the dark for the toilet paper), this is an electricity-free site – all the better for admiring the spectacular starry skies at night. However, it might be wise to pack a few battery-powered torches, and make peace with the fact that you won’t be charging your mobile phone while you’re here. Not that you’ll need it, because you’ll likely be too busy exploring this splendid corner of England. The South West Coast Path and the beaches of North Devon (such as Instow, Clovelly and Westward Ho!) are half an hour’s drive away, and Dartmoor National Park can be reached in about 45 minutes. Don’t fancy driving that far? No problem: the Tarka Trail can be accessed within a 10-minute walk, and there are woodland and lakeside trails at Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve (15 minutes’ drive).

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 8 June
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon 8 Jun to

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Features

No 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

Bath available 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

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 Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Winscott Camping

Peters Marland

Great Torrington

Devon

England

EX38 8QD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.89345°N
4.14246°W

Route directions

What3Words: ///regime.coasting.blazers The gate can be identified by the green painted barrel. To access Doris, use What3Words: ///freedom.upholding.crackles. Go through the big metal gates and continue up the drive.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.1 mi Bideford Quay
9.1 mi Bideford Quay
10.6 mi Square
Rail
9.5 mi Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
9.9 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
10 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
9.1 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
11 mi Instow Ferry Landing
11.3 mi Appledore 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

In a bend of the River Torridge, surrounded by woodland, the 65 acres of RHS Garden Rosemoor (10 minutes’ drive) are divided into themed zones, including seasonal areas, orchards and colourful floral gardens, plus a fruit and vegetable patch growing berries and all sorts of pumpkins. In Bideford (25 minutes), the Railway Heritage Centre has interesting displays on the history of the local railways. Across the River Torridge from the centre is the Tarka the Otter Statue, a reminder that the Tarka Trail passes right through here. On the outskirts of town, the BIG Sheep is a theme park where the kids can meet farm animals. In Exeter (an hour and 10 minutes), an ornate neo-Gothic building houses the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, with its rotating exhibitions of contemporary works. For genuine Gothic architecture, head to Exeter Cathedral, which has 14th-century vaulting, stained-glass windows and an astronomical clock.

Food and drink

  • The Laurels Pub 2.4 mi
  • Garden Restaurant 3.1 mi
  • The Green Dragon Pub 3.3 mi
  • The Torridge Inn Pub 3.9 mi
  • Half Moon Inn Pub 3.9 mi
  • Torrington Conservative Club Pub 4 mi
  • Brown's Deli & Restaurant 4 mi
  • Devil Stone Inn Pub 4 mi
  • Newmarket Inn Pub 4 mi
  • The Black Horse Pub 4 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 4 mi
  • Lidl 4.2 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 5.9 mi

Parks and play

  • Sydney House Memorial Garden 4 mi
  • Rack Park 4 mi

Family days out

  • RHS Garden Rosemoor 3.1 mi
  • Torrington 1646 4 mi
  • Made-Well 5.1 mi

Public transport

  • Green Dragon 3.3 mi
  • Opposite Church 4.1 mi
  • School Lane 4.1 mi
  • Church (Stop A) 4.1 mi
  • Torridge View 4.2 mi
  • Monkleigh 5.6 mi
  • Hatherleigh Market 5.9 mi

What’s nearby

  • Great Torrington Golf Club 4.7 mi

Local services

  • Castle Gardens Surgery Doctors 4 mi
  • Torrington Health Centre Doctors 4.1 mi
  • Allied Pharmacy 4.1 mi
  • BP Fuel station 4.1 mi
  • Torrington Community Hospital 4.2 mi
  • Hatherleigh Medical Centre Doctors 5.7 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 6 mi

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Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 3.4 mi

Castle Drogo 19.9 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 29.2 mi

National Trust

Finch Foundry 14.7 mi

Lydford Gorge 17.4 mi

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 18.8 mi

Castle Drogo 19.9 mi

Lawrence House 20.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 4.2 mi

TAPELEY PARK 10.2 mi

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 11.5 mi

Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 11.6 mi

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 11.7 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 Winscott Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Winscott Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Winscott Camping? In a bend of the River Torridge, surrounded by woodland, the 65 acres of RHS Garden Rosemoor (10 minutes’ drive) are divided into themed zones, including seasonal areas, orchards and colourful floral … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Winscott Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Winscott Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.