Steve, Annabelle and Jackie welcome you to our converted loft conversion in a highly convenient location. Enjoy a friendly welcome within Blackdown Hills and AONB, close to the Jurassic  Coast. It’s a great place for either a short stopover or longer stay. Our apartment within our home, allows enough space to welcome families, or small groups, whilst also being suitable for those who are looking for peace. We are happy to help if you have any needs, just knock on our door or call our mobile.



We hope you really enjoy your stay.

If you would like an iron and ironing board, have queries about anything, spare towels, bedding etc., please just call.

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Loft Apartment

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Non-Electric Grass Pitch

Grass field with views across the valley.

Grass Pitch with EHU 

Hardstanding with EHU All Year

A stylish stay next to our campsite, with the comforts of home.

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Shepherd's Hut

Merrydown is close to the Devon and Dorset coast, rural towns and villages and easily accessible from the A35 and A303. Our highly convenient location within Blackdown Hills area of Outstanding Natural Beauty means that the thriving town of Lyme Regis is just 15 minutes away; Exeter and Taunton are just a 30-minute drive away.

It’s a great place for either a one-night stopover or longer stay. Beautiful rural views of Danes Hill and occasional visits from deer and many rabbits will add to your stay. The Taunton Cross bus stop is just a short walk away and the number 4 route gives hourly good access to Axminster, Honiton, Ottery St.Mary and Exeter.

Dogs are welcome. Please add them at checkout. 

Enjoy a break away for all with beautiful countryside views!

Merrydown Camping Certificated Site

Luxury yurts set in our lower orchard with kitchen, fire bowl and BBQ. The yurts make an ideal encampment for families or two couples. With Hypar sail for lazing in the shade, both yurts are served by our shower shack with hot shower and flushing loo.

Inside, find one-of-a-kind decor with a quirky handcrafted mood, plenty of allowance for natural light, and toasty wood-burning stoves: all you need for a country getaway, whatever the weather.

In keeping with our sustainable ethos, our Woodsmoke yurts are made from local steam-bent ash and poly cotton. They carry on the legacy of a design that has been used by nomadic populations for millennia: with a woven-pole structure and thick canvas wrappings, they're warm in the cooler months and pleasantly cool during summer.

The Orchard Yurt Camp

Breakfast Hamper

Enjoy an extra day at Holnest Holidays until 5 o/clock.

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To supply and pitch a two-man tent for extra guests, including airbeds but no sleeping bags.

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Car Parking on Pitch

Come relax at Holnest Farm, a secluded location in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Farway Valley is a place of bees, blossom and birdsong where you can soak up the peace and quiet, whose sights and tranquillity are unrivalled. Whether you're looking for a quick Devon weekend break or a week-long holiday in paradise, you've come to the right place . . .

 

Our 16ft yurts are raised on their own decks with table and moon chairs, fitted out with a 5ft bed and cosy bedding, solar and battery powered lighting and wood-burning stoves. They have a log cabin style kitchen, a sail shade for lazing, plus a fire bowl for cooking and cosiness - Devon glamping doesn't get any better. 

 

Think a rustic barn conversion might be more your style?  meanwhile, has all the comforts of home, no matter your accessibility needs: a ground floor bedroom and bathroom with a walk-in shower, a kitchen with all the mod cons and a paved patio with beautiful views.

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Our   nightly   charge  is inclusive  for  one  family  of   four   with  car and  van  or  motor  home  and   car

We  do  request that  guests   separate  plastic, glass, papers  and  tins.

Dogs  are  welcome  but  obviously  be   kept  under  control  as  we are  a working farm.

There is   a  shower  and  flushing  toilet on  site  as  well as  washing  machine   and   dryer.   Shower   and  laundry  operate   on  a   coin  box   system.

Our  farm  shop   can  supply  campers  with  fresh  lamb,  beef  chicken and  pork  and  also our  own  brand  of  tea personally  selected  from  our  time  in Sri  Lanka. Fresh home  made  bread   may   be  available  on  baking  days  the  micro  bakery   is  being  kitted  out  and  the  baker(me) doing a  crash   course  in  stone baked  bread   Farm  walks  can  be  arranged  on  request  and   depending  on  which  fields  are being   grazed   by  stock.

Grass Pitch

Little Gosford farm is a small family run farm of 43 acres of natural pasture land located in East Devon in the beautiful South West of England.

We maintain a closed flock of Wiltshire horn sheep numbering an average of 100 ewes and lambs, furthermore a small flock of some 50 laying hens which are completely free range. At the time of writing we are bringing on 20 Black Angus beef cattle. We also raise, as the season dictates, pigs and meat birds. We have established a certificated location caravan and motorhome park under the auspices of the Caravan Club. For additional income we renovated what was originally designed as a lambing shed into a successful holiday let.

The farm has its own water supply and we are self supporting in our electricity needs thanks to three solar generators that were installed in 2012.

Gosford Park Certificated Location

Beaver's Lodge Safari Tent is more like a tented lodge and is based around an African style safari tent where you will find nature at your fingertips. The tent is built on a wooden platform with a canvas exterior and wooden partitions dividing into rooms which enable you to congregate together as a family or relax in your own private areas.

Our lodge comfortably sleeps four people with one double bed in the master room and twin beds in a separate room that would comfortably sleep two adults. The lodge has been furnished giving a ‘home from home’ feel especially with having an on-site bathroom at the back of the tent with a private toilet and shower, you will also find your own walk in wardrobe/store. There is also has a log burning range cooker, fully working gas hob and a gas fridge along with everything required to make your stay extra special.

What a way to enjoy the outdoors... whether it’s gazing up at the stars at night or sitting back and relaxing - the hot tub is an absolutely brilliant addition to our safari tent.
Set at an angle to Otter's Holt you will feel quite private and have your own large decked-area - complete with a wood-fired hot tub and table and chairs to the front and sun loungers to the side of the tent - a great place for soaking up the sun and enjoying the fabulous views and sounds of the countryside.

Our hot tub is refreshed for every new guests arrival and is re-filled with our own spring water. Due to the fact we completely refill the tub before your arrival please do not expect the tub to be hot when you arrive but it will only take a few hours for it to heat hot enough before you may wish to jump in.
On arrival you will find
Bed linen and towels
Cooking utensils and crockery
Complimentary Basket of Logs for Stove and Hot Tub
High Chair and Travel Cot upon request
Outside Fire Pit and BBQ Area
What to bring
Outdoor wear
Wellington Boots
Food for your stay
Nights can still get chilly once the fire dies down, so it’s a good idea to bring bed socks and even a wooly hat!
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Linen if hiring a cot


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Beaver's Lodge Safari Tent

Your beautifully hand-crafted, traditionally styled hut is just beautiful inside and out... get busy doing nothing in this idyllic back-to-nature family retreat.
Otter's Holt can comfortably sleep two plus a cot, or four persons without a cot (2 adults, 2 children). This postcard-pretty bespoke Shepherd's Hut is not short of grown-up luxuries, with hot tub and fabulous views of the countryside... there is no compromise on comfort here.

In your Shepherd's Hut you will all find a king-size deep mattress, a bunk bed where the top bed will fold up to reveal a comfortable seating area. A cleverly designed kitchen where you will then find a Belfast sink, two-ring hob, mini oven and fridge. You will also find a separate bathroom with a flushing loo and lovely warm shower. To keep you warm on a cold winter nights there is also a wood-burning stove which adds that extra atmosphere.

If you like the idea of sitting by your fire pit watching the flames dance, or in your toasty relaxing hot tub you might hear a fox calling, an owl hooting along the valley or the farm’s cattle gently settling down for the evening, this is certainly for you.

Set at an angle to Beaver's Lodge you will feel quite private and have your own large patio-area - complete with a wood-fired hot tub and table and chairs to the front and sun loungers and delightful pizza oven to the side of the hut - a great place for soaking up the sun and enjoying the fabulous views and sounds of the countryside.

Our hot tub is refreshed for every new guests arrival and is re-filled with our own spring water. Due to the fact we completely refill the tub before your arrival please do not expect the tub to be hot when you arrive but it will only take a few hours for it to heat hot enough before you may wish to jump in.

On arrival you will find
Bed linen and towels
Cooking utensils and crockery
Complimentary Basket of Logs for Stove and Hot Tub
High Chair and Travel Cot upon request
Outside Fire Pit and BBQ Area
What to bring
Outdoor wear
Wellington Boots
Food for your stay
Nights can still get chilly once the fire dies down, so it’s a good idea to bring bed socks and even a wooly hat!
Torches
Linen if hiring a cot


Otter's Holt Shepherd's Hut

Dave, Vicki, Phoebe and Jack Lawrence would like to welcome you to Knightstone Farm Glamping retreat, a luxury glamping site set on their family farm in the heart of the stunning East Devon countryside.

Knightstone's luxury lodges are tucked into the corner of beautiful Ottery St Mary, pastureland grazed by the farms dairy cattle looking onto East Hill’s woodland with Knightstone's lake just metres away.

On the farm you will also find a small flock of sheep that are all rather friendly and are grazed close to the glamping site. Various free range chickens, ducks, guinea pigs, rabbits, ponies and the best animals of all... five Pygmy goats, which you are more than welcome to come and visit (by appointment only).

This wonderful glamping site is in an enclosed meadow of approximately one and a half acres. Here you will share the setting with an intriguing range of wildlife.

Based just outside of Ottery St Mary, Knightstone is a working family farm and therefore cattle from the dairy herd will be grazing in some of the fields, but the glamping meadow is completely enclosed. The farm is a five minute walk from the lodge so you can keep yourselves to yourselves or take a short walk to the farm and see the day to day running (by appointment only).

Here at Knightstone we encourage you to walk through our fields (over 100 acres) and enjoy all the wildlife there is to see from rabbits, hares, pheasants, deer, foxes, buzzards, kestrels, owls and beavers, that were found on our stretch of the river in 2013.

There are traditional Devon hedgerows, streams and rivers, woodland, and a Pixies Cave for you to explore. You will be transformed to another world – bird song, fresh air, starry skies, amazing views, peace and tranquillity.


Knightstone Farm Devon Glamping & Shepherds Hut

Our Shepherd hut, Crivens, sleeping up to 4, is beautifully equipped to offer you a luxury glamping experience. In a sunny position with fantastic views, sited in its own corner of the field near our Safari lodges, has its own tucked away garden, with plenty of space to explore, play or just relax.

Crivens Shepherds hut 

Fox Safari tent is great for children. There is the cubby play area inside for those that enjoy a bit of a quiet space. Older children just love our cabin beds, a quirky king size bed in a cupboard, or they can explore the bunk beds. 

Fox has a commanding view of the field, ideal to keep an eye on more independent children while they explore while you relax. There is lots of open grass space to play in front of this tent. 

This tent is dog friendly, the deck is fenced and gated, with a fenced small off lead area beside the tent.

Fox Safari Lodge

If it’s camping under the stars that you’re after, then this is the pad for you. This is a great way to introduce young children to camping or just to enjoy a more relaxed holiday. 

Our cream canvas bell tents, with a fun colour full fly sheet, offer a close to camping experience without the stress and hassle of putting up a tent and packing all that equipment. 

Our bell tents are equipped with two single beds  and a king bed with mattresses. We provide cooking facilities including a hob, kettle, pot and pan plus utensils, cutlery and crockery for four, a mini electric fridge, and private toilet and wash facilities. 

You can also purchase a campfire pack to enjoy toasting marshmallows over an open fire. Bedding is not provided.     

Clover Bell Tent

Badger Safari tent is a great choice for families with young children and babies. It is tucked away in the top corner of the glamping field. 

Badger is particularly toddler friendly with large gated and fenced deck area, a ramp ideal for little wobbly legs and pushchairs, lots of space inside to crawl and toddle, plus a cute cubby play space under the cabin bed to explore. 

If you need a highchair, potty or baby bath? Just book the 'baby pack' as an extra and we'll take care of it (also available for fox). There is room in the safari lodges for a travel cot in the bunk bed room, next to the main king size bed. 

Badger Safari Lodge

We are the 1st glamping site to achieve the National Autistic Society s Autism Friendly Award . Near Ashill in Devon, next to a working dairy farm. Our gently sloping 2 acre field is located near the pretty village of Ashill, next to a working dairy farm, on the edge of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

Our two enormous Safari Lodges and new large Shepheard hut are located at the top of our field looking out across the culm valley.

here is a dedicated childrens play area with climbing frames for younger children. 

Living on the site are three miniature horses and some young cats.

For the 2021 season we will have a glamping bell tent available. If it s camping under the stars that you re after, then this is the pad for you. This is a great way to introduce young children to camping or just to enjoy a more relaxed holiday. Our cream canvas bell tents, with a fun colour full fly sheet, offer a close to camping experience without the stress and hassle of putting up a tent and packing all that equipment. Our bell tents are equipped with two single beds and a king bed with mattresses. we provide cooking facilities including a hob, kettle, pot and pan plus utensils, cutlery and crockery for four, a mini electric fridge, and private toilet and wash facilities. You can also purchase a campfire pack to enjoy toasting marshmallows over an open fire.


Glamping | Ashill | Leafy Fields Glamping

We are the 1st glamping site to achieve the National Autistic Societys Autism Friendly Award. Near Ashill in Devon, next to a working dairy farm. .

Leafy Fields Glamping

The Thelma Hulbert Gallery encourages everyone getting imaginative! Along with art regarding the walls, there is certainly a learning space, task trolley and loads of activities and workshops for families.You can choose whether to just take your finished art work house or show it within the gallery for any other visitors to admire.There is a shop and cafe in this breathtaking building that is georgian. 

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Thelma Hulbert Gallery is an award-winning public art gallery in Devon hosting an acclaimed programme of contemporary art & craft exhibitions.

Thelma Hulbert Gallery

The Playdome Indoor Enjoy centre provides a completely atmosphere conditioned play that is modern, with partial guidance provided by play experts in the mainframe. Handy for nervous types.There's a dedicated baby zone off to at least one part that offers an area that is safe crawlers with soft toys and blocks, interactive wall surface panel game and other small features simply for the smalls.The main framework includes a junior area in the base level for kids bridging the space involving the 2 zones, with most main frame features available in miniature in order for them to obtain the hang of things.Once they truly are into the big framework they've got 3 floors of fabulously bright and crazy physical equipment swaddled in professional cushioning to pick from, with huge race fall and a drop fall for the daredevils! Them just how it's done on the drop fall, be sure to wear socks and sleeves!The play opportunities consist of tunnels and climbing nets, ball pool and observation pods, pretend helicopter and biff bash, plus just about all else you would expect if you intend on showing! There is a lot of space inside, which will be good because this business are pretty popular!there's also parties being offered needless to say, therefore if the young kids are in love because of the destination guess what happens you need to do!

Playdome Indoor Play

Burrow Farm Gardens offer almost 10 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens which were made from scratch during the last 50 years by the dog owner, Mary Benger. A place that is excellent a calm outing with the kids, with a lot of wonderful features to enjoy.There is a remarkable woodland yard developed in a historical Roman clay pit, high in mature Rhododendrons and ancient field Maple, an Azalea Glade, plus a Pergola Walk with a beautiful rock statue in the middle. There's also a lovely Terrace Garden, the Millennium Garden (built in 2000) with a rill leading to a pond that is formal therefore the Anniversary Garden, which was integrated 2010 to celebrate 50 years during the Burrow!You can bring your family pooch along, supplied they are kept on the lead along with your clean up after them. Most of the garden is pushchair and wheelchair available too. There is certainly a Nursery with a fascinating selection of flowers, a craft shop, and Tea spaces offering a number of refreshments, including cream teas. Yum!

Burrow Farm Gardens

Burrow Farm Gardens is one of the finest gardens to visit in the UK. 13 acres of stunning gardens complemented by Tea Room, Gift Shop and Nursery

The Otter Vale Wild Camping

Monkton Barton Farm, Honiton, East Devon EX14 9QW, England

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Merrydown Camping Certificated Site

Holnest Holidays

Gosford Park Certificated Location

Knightstone Farm Devon Glamping & Shepherds Hut

Leafy Fields Glamping

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Burrow Farm Gardens

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