Wrekin View Retreat

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River view pitch - lovely and exclusive
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  • 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.

Site type

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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Small welcoming campsite off national cycle Route 81 great facilities

Overall 9/10
Location 7
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Suzie G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

River View powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked: Great find - quirky site just off National Cycle Route 81 , fantastic welcome from
Host Kate to this small campsite .unique facilities include a shower in a stable !

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Kate is lovely! Great welcome and little tour around Very helpful and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Wendy R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Weir View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked: Kate is lovely! Great welcome and little tour around
Very helpful and friendly
Beautiful site, very clean. Lovely views with a nice walk to the local pub.

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Absolutely fantastic spot, Kate was extremely welcoming and helpful. She even dropped…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Aiden S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Wrekin View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked: Absolutely fantastic spot, Kate was extremely welcoming and helpful. She even dropped us down to the pub and had a beer with us which was fantastic. We were there on a Friday when they have a pizza van and I would highly recommend it.

Beautiful spot, quiet and has a lovely charm to it.

Aiden and Ella

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Great communication amd easy checking into the site. Warm welcome and showed…

Overall 9/10
Location 9
Value for money 7
Accommodation 7
Facilities / Activities 7
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
andy W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Wrekin View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked: Great communication amd easy checking into the site. Warm welcome and showed around. Plenty of pitches to choose from.

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Very beautiful and peaceful. Lovely people and good facilities. Extremely dog friendly.…

Overall 9/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Honor G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

River View powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked: Very beautiful and peaceful. Lovely people and good facilities. Extremely dog friendly.

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We had a great time and Kate was so helpful.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Weir View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked: It was very peaceful and had great walks for us both and the dog.
It also had a great view from our pitch.

Disliked: Couldn't fault anything but it was only a one night stay.

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Kate and her mum fantastic. had to drop a star because of shower fault

Overall 9/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 9
richard w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Weir View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked: location, scenery, owners

Disliked: missed out on unique shower experience because of fault (no blame apportioned, it happens!)

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Lovely stay with a very friendly host Kate. Set on the grounds…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 9
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Adam S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Wrekin View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked: Lovely stay with a very friendly host Kate. Set on the grounds of a gorgeous country house. Small site with maybe 5 pitches all well maintained. Couple of walkable pubs. Would stay again.

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Pre-arrival communication, spacious pitch, quirky shower.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Andrew K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Weir View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked: Pre-arrival communication, spacious pitch, quirky shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, quiet site,clean and well maintained.

Overall 9/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 9
Wifi 8
Lyn W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Weir View powered gravel motorhome site

Liked: Warmth or welcome the flexibility of where to pitch. The shower in the stable was great, plenty of hot water. Kate leaves a kettle next to wash up area in same room. Quirky and brilliant

Disliked: There is as advertised only one toilet onsite. Not usually an issue though

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Features

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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 –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wrekin View Retreat? From $67.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.