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Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset

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Waterrow Touring Park is a peaceful 5 star retreat for adults situated in the Brendon Hills and close to the Somerset/Devon border in the quaint hamlet of Waterrow. Bring your caravan, campervan, motorhome and trailer tent and pitch up on fully serviced or super pitches and enjoy the sweeping countryside views. It's family run, perfect for woodland walks and riverside strolls.

Relaxing adult only 5-star retreat set on the banks of the River Tone

Dog friendly, located on the Somerset/Devon boarder so plenty of exploring

Pubs, restaurants, and shops just a few of miles away in the town of Wiveliscombe

About Waterrow Touring Park

Nestled in River Tone's stunning valley, Waterrow enjoys a calming setting and is an ideal base for your day trips to Exmoor National Park (15 minutes) and the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (30 minutes). There are a total of 31 fully serviced hardstanding pitches as well as an additional two larger super pitches. All of the pitches include 16 amp electric hook up, water supply, waste disposal and TV aerial accessibility. Ten people are allowed per pitch in a trailer tent, caravan, campervan or motorhome. You'll have glorious views Somerset countryside whilst staying at this award winning touring site, nestled on the banks of the River Tone and with plenty of walks nearby, including direct access to West Deane Way. You can even fish onsite should you want to test your skills, or enrol in one of the five day watercolour workshops that take place at different points throughout the year. A maximum of three dogs are welcome per pitch at an additional cost, just please ensure they stay on the lead and out of the river. Campfires and fire pits are prohibited. BBQs are allowed as long as they remain off the grass and are always supervised.

Waterrow Touring Park is open all year round.

Tripadvisor cert. of ExcellenceDavid Bellamy AwardBest of BritishAA Pennants (5 Star)

Facilities and amenities

Facilities include heated toilet and shower blocks located within the site barn which also includes laundry facilities, microwave, freezer, coffee machine, library and information centre.

A bus route can be picked up at the site entrance and the Rock Inn pub is just a short walk away. The closest town to the park, Wiveliscombe, is less than a ten minute drive away and has a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants to visit.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Extensive development has taken place since 1998, as the site was originally a dairy farm! Now, the site is run by Lynette and Jamie after being acquired by the Cook family in 2013.


Map and address

Park address

Waterrow Touring Park,

Bouchers Farm, Waterrow, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2AZ

Coordinates

51.0155, -3.3523 | ST 5 24

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Waterrow Touring Park is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet


There are 33 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches at Waterrow Touring Park

31 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Max 10 people

Hardstanding pitches fully serviced with 16 amp electric hook up, mains water supply, grey waste drain, TV booster and awning.

Super Pitches at Waterrow Touring Park

2 x Super Pitches

Max 10 people

Extra large pitches for tourers with 9m wide hardstanding and 5-6 meters of grass in the summer. Includes mains water supply, grey waste drainage, 16 amp electric hook up and use of TV access points.


Waterrow Touring Park reviews

4.78 /5

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Recommend

35 reviews
Overall
4.78
Location
4.66
Value for money
4.71
Service
4.86
Facilities
4.74
Cleanliness
4.91

Excellent

Rita C

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Motorhome - Fully Serviced Hardstanding PitchesSep 2023

Lovely location and beautifully laid out. Very sheltered, quiet and relaxing.

Beautiful site

Eileen L

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Single Axle Caravan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding PitchesAug 2023

My husband and myself have just returned from a lovely stay at Waterrow adults only campsite where we had a chilled few days there. The gates to the campsite close at 5pm and, as we had mentioned when booking that we would be later than that time, we did not expect to see anyone upon arrival to meet us, but we were pleasantly surprised as a lovely gentleman came over to greet us and show us where our pitch was. The site is immaculate, well laid out with good sized pitches, which are spread out so you don't feel on top of your neighbours. Our dog loved the dog enclosure and especially the corner pond. We loved sitting listening to the birds with a cheeky wine. We will definitely be returning. Can't recommend this site enough.

A brilliant site for adults only

Sue S

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Twin Axle Caravan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding PitchesJul 2023

Brilliant site, beautifully tended and cared for. Lovely walks from the site. Everything you need is there and main bonus is no children.

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FAQ

Check-in is from 12:30pm-5pm and you must vacate your pitch by 11:30am on your last day.

Yep, you can view a full layout of the site here.

You're welcome to bring up to three dogs per camping or touring pitch, provided they are kept on a lead at all times, excluding the dog walking areas onsite.

Set within the Brendon Hills, it's walking territory here. The West Deane Way route runs through the park while Exmoor's stunning landscape is ideal for days at Clatworthy Reservoir or Wimbleball Lake. Don't miss a hike up Dunkery Beacon at Exmoor or spot an abundance of wildlife as you cross the Tarr Steps. There's fishing onsite, with the River Tone running through the park too.

Awnings and porch awnings are permitted, but gazebos and pup tents are not accepted.


Budding artists are in the right place here, as the park runs five day watercolour painting courses at select periods of the year. Courses allow a maximum of eight people and cater to all abilities, from beginners to intermediates. Keen anglers can fish at the River Tone on the park too!

Walkers can explore the many routes nearby and the West Deane Way is a good starting point as the route runs on the park! Exmoor National Park (15 minutes) is famed for stunning walks including Clatworthy Reservoir (15 minutes) and Wimbleball Lake (25 minutes)

Exmoor National Park also has a number of popular tourist attractions including Dunkery Beacon (30 minutes), the Tarr Steps (35 minutes), Doone Valley (an hour) and more.

Other popular attractions include:

  • Cothay Manor and Gardens (15 minutes)
  • Knightshayes Court (25 minutes)
  • Dunster Castle (35 minutes)
  • Killerton House (40 minutes)
  • West Somerset Railway (40 minutes)
The listing for Waterrow Touring Park was last updated on April 27th, 2024 at 5:42 AM

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