Westcott Woods

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Beautiful woodland campsite, a short walk from the popular village of Chagford.
Off-grid, quiet, spaced out pitches.
Bell tents provided, option for fire cooked food in the evenings, and bushcraft/foraging workshops during the day.

Westcott Woods offers beautiful off-grid camping in 10 acres of woodland, a short walk from the popular village of Chagford, in Dartmoor National Park. A quiet space with very few bookings taken each year. We operate for just one month of summer, offering a unique and personal experience for our guests. Fire cooked breakfast and supper is available from our outdoor kitchen, using delicious, locally sourced food, with foraged elements. Elderflower champagne, and cocktails with foraged botanicals are available at our fireside bar in the evening. Whatever the British summer throws at us, there is a place for guests to sit by the fire at all times, under a giant all-weather shelter. Much of our infrastructure is built from reclaimed and renovated materials, and guests are encouraged to minimise waste. We have a couple of compost toilets, a hot bucket shower (which everyone loves!), and an open quiet circle - a clearing amongst the trees for people to stargaze at night. Activities and workshops are available to book during the day: foraging walks, primitive pottery making, fire-by-friction, willow weaving, navigation training and guiding hiking for example.

Site type

Opens August 1

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Trailers, RV and Class B motorhomes with the passenger door built on the left-hand side are not permitted.
There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Aug 1 to Sun, Aug 31 2025

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Features

Pop-up campground

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

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

Themes

Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Westcott Woods

4 Woodland Road

Harbertonford

Chagford

Devon

England

TQ9 7SX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.67341°N
-3.82745°W

Route directions

173 bus, Exeter to Chagford

Nearest transport

Coach

14.4 km Thomas Cook

22.2 km Bus Station

22.7 km Rail Station

Rail

13.5 km Yeoford Rail Station

13.6 km Okehampton Rail Station

13.8 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station

Ferry

25.3 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

25.4 km Topsham Ferry Landing

25.6 km Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing

Airport

29.7 km 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

Many activities and workshops are available onsite, to book during the day: foraging walks, primitive pottery making, fire-by-friction, willow weaving, navigation training and guided walks for example. Chagford is an historic market town nestled within the northeastern edge of Dartmoor National Park. Pubs, independent shops, cafes, walks and wild swimming spots aplenty. Dartmoor National Park is a vast and striking landscape, known for its open moorlands, ancient sheltered woodlands, granite tors, and rich history.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Shaldon	27.3 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Teignmouth Town	27.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove	27.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dawlish Town	27.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Ness Cove	27.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 2.7 km

Buckfast Abbey 20.4 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 21.7 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 29.1 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 29.3 km

National Trust

Castle Drogo 2.7 km

Finch Foundry 9.4 km

The Church House 10.9 km

Lydford Gorge 20.1 km

Compton Castle 27.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 0.9 km

CASTLE DROGO 3 km

Bennet's Cross - Huckney Tor - Vitifer Mine Complex - Bennet's Cross 6.7 km

Hound Tor and Ancient Village 8.9 km

WOOD HOUSE 9.9 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Hired accommodation

Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The park will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

General

There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this park. Please check-in at the I'll be on site - please give me a call on arrival instead.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Vehicles

Trailers, RV and Class B motorhomes with the passenger door built on the left-hand side are not permitted.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

Does Westcott Woods have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Westcott Woods dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Westcott Woods? Many activities and workshops are available onsite, to book during the day: foraging walks, primitive pottery making, fire-by-friction, willow weaving, navigation training and guided walks for example. Chagford is an historic market … Read more