Whitemoor Camping

From £28 For 1 night, 2 adults 8.9 9 reviews
Great views (added by emma_l296814 20 May 2022)
Our hook ups have a stunning view of codden hill. (added by manager 08 jun 2021)
Whitemoor camping (added by visitor 01 aug 2020)
Hook ups (added by manager 08 jun 2021)

  • Peaceful family-friendly farm site overlooking the Taw valley
  • Great pub serving food 10 minutes’ walk to Bishop’s Tawton village
  • Hiking and Biking haven: Tarka Trail, National Cycle Route 3 nearby
In need of country strolls, sandy days and ocean swims? You’ll be pleased as punch with Whitemoor Camping – a small family-friendly farm site a two-minute drive from the village of Bishop's Tawton. You'll be able to spot sheep grazing peacefully on the surrounding pastures while you kick back in peaceful Taw valley countryside, smugly secure in the knowledge that you're only 25 minutes from the north Devon coast. The site is within 10 minutes' drive of Barnstaple (one of the UK’s oldest towns, fact fans), and within 35 minutes' drive of Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay and Putsborough beach. The foothills of Exmoor National Park are also within easy day trip distance (25 minutes' drive, at Dulverton) – best pack your surfboard and your hiking boots for this hol… After all that adventuring, you'll be after a nice hot shower so hot foot it back to base, then settle in next to the campfire (nab some wood on site) or set the barbecue blazing for well-deserved eats. Struggling to get set up? There's always a member of the family on hand at the farm's Devon longhouse, so wander over if you need a helping hand. Bishops Tawton has a thriving pub where you can pull up a chair for a meal – and the best bit is it's only 10 minutes' stroll from the farm.

Site type

Tent sites 35
Travel trailer sites 10
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Dogs are not allowed during high season between 30/06 and 31/08.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, May 1 to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Awful site, wouldn't stay again

Overall 2/10
Location 4
Value for money 2
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Darren C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked: Permitted to have a camp fire.

Disliked: Quite expensive and not easy to find along a VERY narrow road. Late check in (3 pm), and the owner wanted an additional £18 for us to arrive 2 hours earlier. Very small and cramped electric pitches and far too close to other guests tents. We couldn't have our car or trailer on our pitch and couldn't even set up our tent porch. Toilets & showers are clean but rudimentary and quite far from pitches. The owners dogs are running free around the site and one of them left an unpleasant deposit at the side of our tent. Very muddy on walk to showers & toilets.

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From the manager: I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy your stay. We are in the countryside in North Devon which does tend to have some smaller roads, if you are not familiar with the area. Our website and our 3rd Party booking sites advertise an early check in fee of £6 per person for those who want to check in early and use the facilities as we incur a cost in providing these services prior to check-in time. All electric pitches are advertised as (a minimum of) 7.5m x 7.5m. The majority are 8.5m x 8.0m which is the size of Pitch 6 which you occupied. During the weekend of your stay all other campers parked their vehicles on the pitch. You were offered to do the same with the alternative option to park it on the hard-standing behind your tent, which you chose. You raised the issue of the dog deposit at the time and you received an apology from us and it was cleared immediately. The route from the electric pitches to the loos & showers is 90% concrete or hardcore I'm not sure how you managed to get muddy.

Great site, close to town but with real country feel. Very hospitable…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked: Great site, close to town but with real country feel. Very hospitable host.

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Ashley J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked: Beautiful setting, welcoming host and two friendly Dogs.

Disliked: Nothing!

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It Was a small quiet farm. Limited electric pitches and a…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Laura B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked: It Was a small quiet farm. Limited electric pitches and a little camping field. So quiet and picturesque. Toilet and shower facilities were in the tent field but were very clean and hot showers. A wonderful stay was had

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Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked: Friendly owner with clean facilities (including freezer and charging point), beautiful views and lovely dogs.

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Friendly Welcome and beautiful views.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked: Friendly Welcome and beautiful views.

Disliked: Couple arrived late (after11:30) making noise and chatting on phone.

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The views were so beautiful. We were lucky that we were the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Florencia N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The views were so beautiful. We were lucky that we were the only ones when we arrived and so had a choice of pitches. Perfect for a chilled few days away. Facilities clean, lots of space for young children to play in that felt extremely safe for them to do so, friendly owner

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Great facilities, friendly owner, peaceful location

Overall 10/10
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Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked: Quiet peaceful, undisturbed. Fortunate to be the only van at the time which did make it extra special

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Great stay, friendly welcome.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Emma L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked: The scenery was beautiful, it was quiet and the facilities were clean.

Disliked: Nothing. The campsite is up a steep hill. Its a 15 min walk down to the lovely village pub and uphill back which may not be for everybody but thats what gives the campsite its tranquil setting and views which we really enjoyed.

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Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

Tents for hire

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Scouts welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed low season only

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Hikers’ paradise

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal fridge

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Whitemoor Camping

Whitemoor Farm

Bishops Tawton

Barnstaple

Devon

England

EX32 0HY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.05641°N
-4.03815°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 km Bus Station
4.4 km Garage
4.4 km Garage
Rail
2.6 km Barnstaple Rail Station
4.5 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
7.7 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
10.1 km Instow Ferry Landing
10.7 km Appledore Ferry Landing
12.4 km Bideford 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

Hikers will have a happy time down in Devon along the mighty Tarka Trail, inspired by Henry Williamson’s novel Tarka the Otter and winding through a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve (start the trail, or a shorter cycling trail, 10 minutes' drive away in Barnstaple). Saunton Sands (25 minutes) is a fab spot for longboard surfing and for taking the dogs for a stroll, while Woolacombe beach (35 minutes) is considered one of the UK’s best, with splendid clear waters to splash about in and a long stretch of sand lined with National Trust-managed hills. Stretch your legs at Exmoor National Park (25 minutes), tramping about in view of scenic moorland, woodland, coast and rivers; if that isn’t enough to break a sweat, access the South West Coast Path an hour and 20 minutes away – the longest national trail in the UK and a top spot for birdwatching. Sporty types are well placed at Whitemoor Camping – if you fancy getting physical, Barnstaple Rugby Football Club is your best bet, or you can challenge your mates to a few sets at Tarka Tennis Centre (10 minutes), set sail on a yacht at Instow (15 minutes), score a hole-in-one at Saunton Golf Club (25 minutes), or learn to surf with top teachers at Croyde Bay (30 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Westward Ho! 13.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Saunton Sands 14.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Putsborough 16.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Croyde Bay 16.3 km Sea N/A Good Excellent Good
Combe Martin 16.8 km Sea Poor Poor Poor Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.4 km

Castle Drogo 43.1 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 10.7 km

Heddon Valley 19.3 km

Watersmeet 24.9 km

Holnicote Estate 37.1 km

Finch Foundry 37.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

YOULSTON PARK 6.9 km

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 8.5 km

TAPELEY PARK 9.6 km

CASTLE HILL 10.1 km

ARLINGTON COURT 10.2 km

Local events

  • GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday, June 21, 2024 – Friday, June 21, 2024)

    Croyde, England 16.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in Devon?

  • Does Whitemoor Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Whitemoor Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Whitemoor Camping? Hikers will have a happy time down in Devon along the mighty Tarka Trail, inspired by Henry Williamson’s novel Tarka the Otter and winding through a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve (start the trail, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Whitemoor Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Whitemoor Camping? From $47.89 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.