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 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 bachelor/bachelorette 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

English

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 186 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, peaceful campsite offers stunning views and a relaxed atmosphere. Guests frequently praise the exceptionally friendly and helpful hosts, Kate and her family, and the unique, quirky shower facilities. Pitches are spacious and well-maintained, with electric and water available. The site is highly recommended for those seeking a tranquil escape and a warm welcome.

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Great site with clean and good facilities and friendly campsite owner

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Katie F.

Paddock View primitive grass and gravel tent or RV campsite

Liked Very peaceful site with friendly campsite owner. It's quite a quirky site with the shower in a stable. Also great toilet facilities. It has a relaxed vibe and in the heart of the shropshire countryside with loads to do in the area especially if you have a National Trust card e.g Attingham Park and great to see Shrewsbury which is delightful and interesting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simply a wonderful camping experience, beautiful view of the Wrekin.

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Paul Q.

Wrekin View powered gravel RV campsite

Liked A true relaxing, beautiful camping experience!
Small (max 10 pitches) all with water and electric on pitch.
Very warm friendly welcome from Kate, beautiful surroundings, quiet, relaxing, plenty of room. Set in the grounds of a beautiful home - The Mill House.
Quirky fun showers (in a stable) clean toilet and grounds and excellent WIFI, fire pit available.
Simply a wonderful camping experience!

Disliked Nothing!
Nobody under 16 allowed, no hens/ stag parties so nice and peaceful!
When arriving there is no sign for Wrekin View, you need to follow the sign for The Mill House - Kate will send directions.

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Chris J.

Paddock View primitive grass and gravel tent or RV campsite

Liked Very warm welcome and showed me around the facilities which were excellent.
The whole site is superbly kept and tidy the shower was awesome and plenty of hot water no repeat pushing buttons is a treat. Walking around the site it’s lovely to see the slight elevated position above the various remnants of the water mill. Truly peaceful site and the night sky was brilliant to star gaze

Disliked Leaving.

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Peaceful site and beautiful views. Easy…

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Sharon G.

Weir View powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Peaceful site and beautiful views. Easy access to water and electric, unique shower all in a charming setting.

Disliked Nothing, there are minimal facilities but this is reflected in the price.

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Quiet location. Hot shower. Staff…

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Robert K.

Weir View powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Quiet location. Hot shower. Staff

Disliked Low power supply which would not run plug sockets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Robert thanks for your review 😁😁

Slightly puzzled about your plug sockets not working when you're plugged in to our electric..... I've just been down in my motorhome on the same pitch you stayed on and just ran my hairdryer, air fryer and also charged my drone batteries all at the same time off the same low power supply.....


Potential campers reading Robert's review please take no notice this was obviously human error from Robert.

Thank you

Lovely place, scenery and people will…

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Daniel C.

Paddock View primitive grass and gravel tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely place, scenery and people will come again

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We had the most gorgeous one…

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Leanne S.

River View powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked We had the most gorgeous one night stay at the stunning riverside pitch! We have never had such a private space with these amenities, to have a whole area to ourselves with a stunning view, electric, water and peace and quiet was really special. Kate and family were incredibly welcoming and made us feel incredibly comfortable. Also loved the quirky shower and lovely toilet.

Disliked Nothing, we hope to be back next year

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Charles L.

Weir View powered gravel RV campsite

Liked V pleasant

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I’ve just had a wonderful three…

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Andrea P.

River View powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked I’ve just had a wonderful three night stay at the very beautiful Wrekin View Retreat. The setting really couldn’t be better and my riverside pitch was a joy. Kate is just the perfect host; so lovely, friendly and thoughtful. I loved meeting Anne too and the gorgeous Twirly! I took so many photos of the site! I can’t list them all! The beautiful landscaping; immaculate loo and the quirkiest shower humming to a dance classic on the radio! I absolutely loved my stay here and hope to return. Thank you Kate for a perfect break. I’d highly recommend this beautiful campsite.

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Anonymous

Weir View powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Very friendly host, gorgeous plot of land and hillarious shower - loved our stay here and would definitey come back again. Us and our dog were made to feel so welcome. Only 15 minutes into Shrewsbury town which was handy. Thank you!

Disliked Nothing. There is only one toilet but this wasn’t an issue for us

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From the manager: Thank you Shireen, lovely review and you are welcome to visit again anytime. We have two toilets not just the one, one at each end of the site, you were just nearer to the one toilet I showed you. 😀😀

Features

Adults only

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

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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 Horseback 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

Bus
6.3 mi Bus Station
6.8 mi Bus Station
11.1 mi Rural Cottages
Rail
3.6 mi Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station
6.2 mi Shrewsbury Rail Station
6.4 mi 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) 6.4 mi

Blists Hill Victorian Town 6.6 mi

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 7.1 mi

Iron Bridge and Toll House 7.1 mi

Enginuity 7.2 mi

National Trust

Attingham Park 3.2 mi

Sunnycroft 3.6 mi

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 4.5 mi

Wilderhope Manor 12.5 mi

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 14.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wroxeter Roman City Circular 2.1 mi

ORLETON HALL 2.8 mi

ATTINGHAM PARK 3 mi

Up and Over the Wrekin 3.4 mi

Haughmond Abbey - Ebury Hill 3.7 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park 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 $33.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.