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 sites 20
RV sites 10
Travel trailer sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • 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. The farm shop is open from the end of May (Whitsun weekend) until the end of August.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 107 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This roomy, welcoming spot has great, clean facilities, incl. private shower stalls. Guests rave about the amazing sea views, the owners' warm reception, and its handy location for coast walks & local sights. Metered electricity is seen as fair. Despite some noting narrow access lanes, feedback is very positive, with many wanting to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great campsite for families who enjoy camping

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9 out of 10
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Michael G.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked We had a great stay at Westacott Farm camping - we found it easily from the main road and on arrival saw our names on the board welcoming us to the campsite. We could choose our own pitch which was nice - almost too much space to choose from! We settled on the Atlantic View field, giving us amazing views of the ocean and huge space for the children to play, knowing it was a little further from the facilities wasn’t a problem for us. The owners were friendly and extremely helpful giving us advice on local areas and activities. We were particularly impressed with the washing up facilities, always available, under cover and clean. The toilet and shower facilities were also excellent, very clean and tidy and well looked after. There were signs saying these could be busy during peak times however we found there was always one available when required. The campsite seemed to be busy with lots of families however there was always access to facilities and lots of space for us, we didn’t feel crowded at all and the fields were very quiet and peaceful. Lovely stay in a beautiful part of the country - thank you!

Disliked Nothing about the campsite! The weather was windier than we anticipated but think we were perhaps naive about the wind being so close to the sea, just something to be aware of! 😊

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From the manager: Thank you Michael for your lovely review and I'm so pleased you had a lovely time with us. Unfortunately when you have a lovely view close to the sea the wind sneaks in too!

We look forward to seeing you another time.

Thank you.

Lovely site. Well signed and easy to find. A friendly welcome on…

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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Sarah E.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely site. Well signed and easy to find. A friendly welcome on arrival.
Seemed to be a busy site. But didn’t feel cramped and didn’t need to wait for toilets or showers.
Play area with swings slide and even football posts! A handy little shop and a washing up room with plenty of freezer space.
We loved the site and the lovely views and walks. The location was perfect for us. We will definitely book again.

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review of our campsite and I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Excellent facilities, friendly staff and fantastic price for summer

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10 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Michelle C.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Showers and toilets were really modern and kept very clean. The fields were spacious and didn’t feel like we were all camping on top of each other. Reception was lovely, little shop and Bridget was so friendly and welcoming. Really close to local supermarkets and decent dog friendly beaches. Wasn’t aware there was WiFi hence 1 star rating as we didn’t use it so no idea if it was good

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I liked the opportunity to choose a place to pitch a tent,…

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10 out of 10
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Arkadiusz E.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked I liked the opportunity to choose a place to pitch a tent, kitchen facilities, toilets, showers, caravan with hot food and drink, nice atmosphere, very friendly and helpful hosts, I liked everything, I highly recommend this campsite

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thank you Arkadiusz for the lovely review you have left us about our campsite and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

We love staying at Westacott Farm, perfect location.

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10 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Helena J.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Large toilet facilities and plenty of showers.
Freezers for ice packs
Play area of children
Peaceful
Excellent Location
Friendly and helpful hosts
Food truck visiting site morning and evening

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From the manager: Thank for you for your lovely review and we look forward to you visiting again.

Excellent site with clean facilities.

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10 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Lucy P.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Toilet/shower/washing up block was the cleanest I’ve ever seen at a campsite.
Plot was allocated with my name on it.
Beautiful views.
Supplied logs.
Allowed BBQs and campfires.

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From the manager: Thank you Lucy for your lovely review of our campsite and we look forward to seeing you again.

Amazing facilities and friendly staff. Great views of Lundy from my field…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Amazing facilities and friendly staff. Great views of Lundy from my field

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review of our campsite, much appreciated.

Great location with sea-view. Facilities were clean, and it was a fun…

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9 out of 10
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Wifi
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Jessie L.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Great location with sea-view. Facilities were clean, and it was a fun extra to have a radio on when showering! Friendly staff, and we liked how you paid for the electricity you used.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review of our campsite, much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again.

Not much within walking distance.

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Tim S.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The welcome we received was great :) Very handy to drive to local towns and beaches and just seconds off the A39. Very large pitches, electric metered so you are only charged what you use.

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From the manager: Many thanks for the review of our campsite. I'm sorry that you thought our facililties weren't up to your cleanliness standard. All our facilities are cleaned very thoroughly every day & sometimes twice a day. We rely on campers to keep them clean after they use them, unfortunately we aren't able to go behind every camper.
We look forward to seeing you next time,best wishes.

A nice rural site overlooking the sea and over to Lundy Island.…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Nigel H.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked A nice rural site overlooking the sea and over to Lundy Island. Toilet block was reasonable and clean.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.01227°N
4.2673°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 km Nelson Road
4.5 km Bideford Quay
4.5 km Bideford Quay
Rail
15.9 km Barnstaple Rail Station
17 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
20 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
4.5 km Bideford Ferry Landing
7.1 km Appledore Ferry Landing
7.4 km 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Westward Ho! 4.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 12 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 13.4 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 15.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 18.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 11.9 km

Castle Drogo 47.5 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 24.8 km

Lundy 32.4 km

Heddon Valley 32.8 km

Finch Foundry 39.5 km

Watersmeet 40.1 km

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 5.2 km

TAPELEY PARK 7.3 km

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 10.2 km

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 10.4 km

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 12.1 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $38.47 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.