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

Tent sites 2
Rent a tent 4
Opens 1 August
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. 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 torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans with the passenger door built on the left-hand side are not permitted.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish 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, 1 Aug to

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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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Bush Gastronomic delight Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport 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 Horse 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 2020201920182017
Shaldon 27.3 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Town 27.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 27.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 27.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Ness Cove 27.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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
  • When can I check in and check out of Westcott Woods?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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