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
Wash basin and sink
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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.

Campground type

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

Languages spoken

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Reviews

9.8

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98% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Awesome hosts, chill vibes, great views! Site's neat, clean, and a bit quirky (showers!). Secluded spots for max privacy. Bit of a wait for the dunny sometimes, but generally good and clean.

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Fantastic stay at Wreaking View Retreat….…

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Jane C.

Wrekin View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Fantastic stay at Wreaking View Retreat…. Welcoming, friendly, relaxed, and definitely on our list to return

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Lovely spot, small, great facilities, clean,…

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Elizabeth B.

Weir View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Lovely spot, small, great facilities, clean, and lovely welcome. Great view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a relaxed, friendly and beautiful…

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Maisie r.

Wrekin View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Such a relaxed, friendly and beautiful site. Facilities are brilliant

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

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Great spot to rest up for a day or two

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Kieron S.

Wrekin View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Great little spot. Only room for 5 vans but that made it much more intimate. Room in the shower for a horse! Kate is a great host, loves dogs. Toilet was the best I've ever encountered. Great views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Cheers Kieron was great meeting you both and the lovely Olive 😍😍

We've actually got room for 50 vans but choose 5 to make it a great experience for everyone to have room.

Glad you liked the shower 🥳🥳🥳🥳

Kate

Wonderful peaceful place to stay.

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Anonymous

Weir View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Host Kate made us feel very welcome. View was fantastic 👌. Facilities was very clean and we loved the quirky shower 🚿. Very peaceful and relaxing. My husband and I would recommend this place to everyone.

Disliked We didn't dislike anything.

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A fantastic stay

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Amie B.

River View powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Amazing site - with fantastic views. We loved the peace and quiet and the laid back feel of the place. Great communication with Kate on the site and would highly recommend. Loved the quirky shower !

Disliked Nothing

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Great views,friendly hosts,clean,well maintained facilities

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Lynne F.

Wrekin View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked My first trip in newly converted small camper, just me and my little dog Connie. I got a bit lost and rang Kate who was really helpful and met me at end of the drive. Kate very friendly and explained everything during a tour on arrival, all you need to enjoy a comfortable stay, very chilled site and no marked out pitch you have to stay within etc. I have on board facilities but to be honest all you need is right there close to all pitches, shower ( quirky but very efficient), camper’s kitchen area so you can wash up etc and a single toilet which is adequate for the small number of pitches in my opinion, and all clean and well maintained. Kate and her mum are attentive but not intrusive, friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The views are amazing and it is a tranquil setting. Very dog friendly and few rules, common sense really, Connie got to play with lots of dogs as Kate has dog walking business and brings her charges to exercise in the large paddock so Connie got to join in. Obviously dogs need to get along and be reasonably quiet as not all guests bring dogs and just want to enjoy the site in peace. There is a great pub a mile up the road, easy walk for those able, my knees feel older than me most days so Kate kindly gave me a lift a couple of times 🤣 this is definitely on my list to revisit soon. We saw beautiful sunrises and were treated to an amazing moonrise which Kate alerted us all to, a benefit of having hosts that are proud of what they have to offer and appreciate where they call home. Can’t wait to plan more time off for another visit.

Disliked Nothing, everything is as explained in the information

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A lovely peaceful site perfect to just switch off and relax.

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Anonymous

River View powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked A lovely peaceful pitch with a wonderful views. Wifi was excellent and the facilities where spotlessly clean, The quirky shower was lovely no need to keep pushing a bottom for hot water!
The site is the perfect place to just relax and chill.

Disliked Nothing

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Fabulous & highly recommended for a quiet stay

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Deb S.

Weir View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Peaceful and quiet, lovely hosts, fabulous quirky shower (made us giggle!) super clean, very nice pitches, laid back, great location. It’s unlike any site we’ve stayed at. It’s not just a field! You feel like you’re on a country estate.

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Great stay and would definitely return.

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Leanne W.

Bella bell tent

Liked Very peaceful, the belle tent had all the amenities needed. Bed was also comfy!

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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

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 caravans

Location

Wrekin View Retreat

The Mill House

Walcot

Telford

Shropshire

England

TF6 5ER

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.7074°N
2.60135°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.2 km Bus Station
10.9 km Bus Station
17.9 km Rural Cottages
Rail
5.7 km Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station
10 km Shrewsbury Rail Station
10.3 km 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) 10.3 km

Blists Hill Victorian Town 10.6 km

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 11.4 km

Iron Bridge and Toll House 11.4 km

Enginuity 11.6 km

National Trust

Attingham Park 5.1 km

Sunnycroft 5.8 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 7.2 km

Wilderhope Manor 20.2 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 23.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wroxeter Roman City Circular 3.4 km

ORLETON HALL 4.5 km

ATTINGHAM PARK 4.8 km

Up and Over the Wrekin 5.4 km

Haughmond Abbey - Ebury Hill 6 km

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 caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  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 $51.85 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.