Westdown Farm Camping

9.3 29 reviews

Visitor image of the perfect little lake for fishing

Great place for you and the family to learn and explore

Friendly site on scenic working farmland
In a County Wildlife Site a short distance from Dartmoor
Excellent customer service and easy access to walks: maps given out

Photographers and wildlife watchers, get down with haste to Westdown Farm Camping near Dartmoor. Set over 92 acres of working farmland, this is a deeply rural County Wildlife Site, where the hedgerows and fields are left to lie natural with minimal interference from the farm owners so that wildlife can flourish. Snappers and nature spotters have over 30 species of butterflies to spy from these farmlands, among fields rich in wild flowers and grasses, and in a scenic setting about 500 feet above sea level: Dartmoor is viewable from one side of the farm and Exmoor on a clear day from the other. The farm is also home to a pedigree herd of British Longhorn cattle who graze the land and help maintain the diversity of the wildlife. (Dogs are welcome on site, but must stay on leads for the safety of the livestock.) And if you're a cyclist? Wheel your weary self in here too, as the farm is a handy halfway point on National Route 27, running coast to coast on a signed path from Ilfracombe to Plymouth. All is run by Stacey and her team, who pride themselves on tiptop customer service with cleanly-kept amenities and access to woodland and farmland strolls. Maps of the farmland are given out on arrival and guests are welcome to wander and explore as well as meet the animals.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

French

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Westdown Farm Camping

Hatherleigh

Okehampton

Devon

England

EX20 3LW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.79462°N
-4.03882°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.1 mi Thomas Cook

17.1 mi Bideford Quay

Rail

4.3 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station

4.7 mi Okehampton Rail Station

9.6 mi Eggesford Rail Station

Ferry

17.1 mi Bideford Ferry Landing

18.8 mi Instow Ferry Landing

19.1 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

Airport

27.6 mi Exeter International Airport

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

As it's Dartmoor – and Devon – many activities and attractions for all weathers are easy to get to from here, like the Tarka Trail, accessible from the Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve , and the reserve itself, a former clay quarry with two huge lakes, grassland and woodland areas, and bike trails and walking paths. Dartmoor is a must: visit the High Moorland visitor centre in Princetown to hear the Dartmoor story and get inspired by the Dartmoor Timelapse film, find out more about Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles, or, for kids, dressing up, letting imaginations run riot in the junior Ranger Land Rover or watching the Hairy Hands film in the cinema. Other nearby attractions include the Milky Way theme park, Castle Drogo, Lydford Gorge, Roadford Lake, Parklands indoor pool and Chagford outdoor pool, Exeter Cathedral, Tavistock, Simmons Park, the museum of Dartmoor Life and Okehampton: you'll most certainly not be bored around here… The Westdown Farm Camping team also highly recommends a trot along to the Miniature Pony Centre near Newton Abbot, where kids can visit the paddock to be surrounded by miniature ponies and tiny foals.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Westward Ho!	19.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Summerleaze	22.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Widemouth Sand	22.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Crooklets	22.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Northcott Mouth	22.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 11.1 mi

Castle Drogo 12 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 22.8 mi

Buckfast Abbey 23.8 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 25.4 mi

National Trust

Finch Foundry 6.6 mi

Lydford Gorge 10.9 mi

Castle Drogo 12 mi

Lawrence House 17.8 mi

The Church House 18.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SIMMONS PARK 4.5 mi

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 6 mi

WOOD HOUSE 6.6 mi

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 9.6 mi

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 12 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Such a peaceful, private slice of heaven

A very comfortable bed, lights & charging points.

Loved the eco toilets and showers. Was a beautiful place and owners…

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Angelica W. Aug 2024

'Sunset View' non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Loved the eco toilets and showers. Was a beautiful place and owners were very friendly. Will definitely go back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely chilled campsite in a beautiful setting. it was me and my…

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Anonymous Aug 2024

'Sunset View' non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely chilled campsite in a beautiful setting. it was me and my dog and we stayed in th sunset field and got to enjoy the view.

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Noel's Fields pour nous toutes seules…

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Noel's Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Noel's Fields pour nous toutes seules

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet campsite. Takes environmental concerns seriously…

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Matthew S. Aug 2024

'Sunset View' non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Quiet campsite. Takes environmental concerns seriously

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with friendly staff.

Overall	8/10
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Facilities / Activities	4
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Anonymous May 2024

Mystery Woods non-electric forest floor tent pitch (no pets, wild)

Liked: We were welcomed by the owners and shown around the pitch. Access to multiple compost toilets around the sites, showers had hot water. We were wild camping in the wooded area. It was so nice and secluded.

Disliked: The only down side was we couldn't park near to where we were camping meaning having to drag everything to the wild site, but the owner let us borrow a wheel barrow.

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Simple site with clean facilities and eco focused. Great sunset added to…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
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Anonymous May 2024

'Sunset View' non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Simple site with clean facilities and eco focused. Great sunset added to the enjoyment

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly host. Facilities left a little to be desired.

Overall	6/10
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Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	6
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Anonymous Apr 2024

Deer Pond non-electric grass pitch (lake view)

Liked: Peaceful setting, friendly and helpful host. Eco-friendly set up.

Disliked: Proximity to cattle

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Gorgeous

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Lynne B. Sept 2023

'Sunset View' non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Peaceful, farm, friendly hosts, lovely area, composting toilets. £22 per night

Disliked: Nothing really. If I had to say something it would be that in Sept the sunset is behind trees so not as spectacular as maybe in early summer

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Satisfied, friendly, peaceful, private practical.

Overall	8/10
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Anonymous Sept 2023

'Sunset View' non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Very peaceful, practical, amenities were good, eco friendly.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike, the host was polite, friendly, checked in with those camping at the site and shared about the amenities, waste management, Also helped a broken down traveller. I hope to visit again soon.

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A beautiful campsite in stunning countryside, with amazing views.

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Dan B. Aug 2023

'Sunset View' non-electric grass pitch

Liked: A beautiful campsite where the “sunset view” pitch really lived up to its name. The site was very tranquil and we enjoyed a wonderful sky at night, complete with shooting stars! Stacey and Richard were very helpful, and we appreciated all their efforts to make the site as eco-friendly as possible. The site is well located for access to Dartmoor and Okehampton. We’d definitely all like to stay there again.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Westdown Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Westdown Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Westdown Farm Camping? As it's Dartmoor – and Devon – many activities and attractions for all weathers are easy to get to from here, like the Tarka Trail, accessible from the Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Westdown Farm Camping?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

Reception is unmanned after 5pm. Please call the site/park using the contact details provided in the booking confirmation email if you are arriving after this time. The team will then provide you with the relevant information about your unit/pitch. Strictly no arrivals after 7pm.