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
Motorhome sites 10
Caravan 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 Dangerous Dogs Act (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, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/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.
  • 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.

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 216 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Great wee campsite, friendly owners, awesome sea views & clean facilities. Handy spot for walks & beach. Can get a bit breezy and lanes are narrow. Food vans a bonus! Highly recommended for a chill break.

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Quiet peaceful clean site

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 Meena M. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked We stayed here 4 nights in a tent non electric. We loved the fact that it was lovely and quiet in the field we were in but the whole site was a quiet one and everyone is very respectful and mindful of each other. So a lovely peaceful site which is just what we wanted - not a place for those who want late nights music etc. The site is very clean as were the toilets, showers and kitchen. Staff are very friendly and there is a small shop there for essentials. Asda 7 mins drive away. Lovely stroll down to a pebble beach from here 15 or so mins. Fab location we went to westward ho beach, Appledore and Clovelly (highly recommend wear trainers) all 15 mins drive away. There is a Livit place in the field behind we were in ( not owned by campsite)which has saunas/yoga/ tents etc but it wasn’t being used while we were there so no disruptions to us. Lovely view of sea from the site too. We would recommend this place and would definitely come back again!

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Meena for the lovely review of your stay with us. We're so pleased you had a lovely time. See you next time.

Great place, would come again.

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Guy and Gill S. 1 review

Power optional grass site

Liked Quiet clean well maintained site. Very nice clean toilets & shower facilities. Options for pizza and morning coffee. Location & views.

Disliked Nothing

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

I arrived late with no problem…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass site

Liked I arrived late with no problem in finding my pitch and getting set up. Stunning sea view and a lovely clean and modern toilet and shower block.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the great review and glad your late arrival didn't prove a problem. Look forward to seeing you again.

Fantastic

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 nicola i. 1 review

Power optional grass site

Liked Everything! Peaceful, amazing views, fab location and spotlessly clean. Very friendly, highly recommend.

Disliked Nothing

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

Shower facilities were lovely, plenty of…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Shower facilities were lovely, plenty of space, level pitches

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review of your stay with us.

Lively site, great views .

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Anonymous

Power optional grass site

Liked Easy system on arrival, friendly welcome.
Niceflat pitch with plenty of room.
Spotless clean facilities.
Being able to choose not to use and so pay for electricity.

Disliked Narrow lane from main road without real passing places

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From the manager: Thank you Rosi for the lovely review of your stay with us.
We've been doing this for almost 20 years and the narrow lanes have neve been an issue here. There are 3 passing places along the mile from the main road plus we have designated times for people coming into us from 2.30pm and leaving us by 11.30am which works really well. Unfortunately there is nothing we can do to change the lanes and after all we are in the countryside. Hopefully we'll see you again one day.

Absolutely amazing site, clean, loads of…

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nina T. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Absolutely amazing site, clean, loads of space between pitches, great showers and toilets. Plenty of them too. Kettle in bottom camp kitchen and microwave. Phone charging ports. Freezers for ice packs. Close to all amenities and beaches.

Disliked Nothing at all to dislike.

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From the manager: Thank you Nina for the lovely review of your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you next time.

I wouldn't recommend the area if you wish to cycle.

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Donald A. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked We loved that we had a choice of pitch with no restrictions. We had a coastal view and watched sunrise and sunset over Lundy Island. Stunning views walking along the coastal path just minutes walk from the farm.
Facilities excellent.

Disliked There is nothing to dislike about Westacott farm.

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review of your stay with us and we'd love to welcome you back again.

Beautiful place, nice and secluded, very…

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Natalie D. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Beautiful place, nice and secluded, very clean and brilliant facilities. Helpful and very friendly. Lots of places to hike (which was the purpose of my stay)

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From the manager: Natalie thank you so much for leaving a lovely review of your stay with us. Much appreciated and hope to see you again.

Great site, helpful owners, clean facilities,…

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Kerry M. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Great site, helpful owners, clean facilities, lovely hot showers and a quiet campsite.
We’ll be back.

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From the manager: So chuffed you enjoyed your stay with us and thank for you leaving a lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back again.

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 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

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 Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport 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.

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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 caravan
    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 $53.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.