Walnut Farm
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- Dog-friendly geodesic domes in rural Devon
- A 20-minute drive to Dartmoor National Park; half an hour to the coast
- Private outside area with a firepit and barbecue; pub very close by
Weighing up beaches versus bike rides through forest landscapes? Quiet market towns versus livelier seaside towns? You won’t have to pass over any of the above when you set down at Walnut Farm in rural Devon. A 20-minute drive from the edge of Dartmoor National Park and half an hour’s drive from the southwest coast, outdoor activities are always easy to track down, whether that’s hiking, cycling, horse riding, surfing or sea kayaking.
To get to this place, you’ll travel down a very quiet country lane after around eight miles of Devon countryside and forests. So, with rural Devon as your base, it’s bound to be quite peaceful. There’s a country pub just over five minutes’ walk from the site too, just the place to try out local ciders, real ales and dine on pub grub.
There’s good enough access to main roads too. Fishing lakes are five minutes’ drive from the site and there’s an archery centre 10 minutes’ drive away too. Further out, the main roads make it simple to get to other locations such as Tavistock (35 minutes), an ancient market town, or Okehampton (15 minutes), where there’s a castle and the start of the Granite Way (20 minutes) trail around Dartmoor.
With geodesic domes to choose from at Walnut Farm, each under Devon’s dark skies (depending upon cloud cover) and with views over green fields towards Exmoor and Dartmoor, there’s lots to like about this unique glamping experience. Each dome has its own flushing toilet, hot shower, washing-up area and a large, well-cut grass area containing a firepit and barbecue.
Site type
5Open all year
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
French
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Walnut Farm
Dreybury Lane
Halwill Junction
Beaworthy
Devon
England
EX21 5XU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.78134°N
-4.2001°W
Nearest transport
Coach9.1 mi Thomas Cook
15.5 mi The Strand
16.3 mi Bus Station
Rail9.6 mi Okehampton Rail Station
11 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
16 mi Eggesford Rail Station
Ferry16.4 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
18.7 mi Instow Ferry Landing
18.8 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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
If you fancy a cycle or a stroll, but you don’t want to travel too far, that’s no problem. Cookworthy Forest (five minutes’ drive) or the Pegasus Trail (five minutes) are close by. For those longer jaunts on bicycle, the 180-mile Tarka Trail (10 minutes’ drive) is another option, but don’t feel pressured to tackle it all at once.
Days at the seaside can be spent in several locations. Bude (half an hour) and its beaches are a surfing hotspot, especially Widemouth beach (35 minutes), which has its own surfing school. Westward Ho! (45 minutes), Appledore (50 minutes) and Clovelly (45 minutes) are other fine examples of seaside towns and villages in Devon.
Perhaps some history first? Options include the Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre (20 minutes), The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic (45 minutes) or Tintagel Castle (55 minutes).
You may want to stop by Holsworthy (15 minutes) or Hatherleigh (15 minutes) for a snack on your way to Roadford Lake (15 minutes) too. The energy will come in handy for kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing and other watersports.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widemouth Sand | 15.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Summerleaze | 15.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Crooklets | 15.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Northcott Mouth | 16.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Sandymouth | 16.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 11.5 mi
Castle Drogo 18 mi
Tintagel Castle 25.8 mi
Dartmoor Zoological Park 27.2 mi
Buckfast Abbey 27.3 mi
National Trust
Lydford Gorge 10.4 mi
Lawrence House 12.2 mi
Finch Foundry 12.5 mi
Castle Drogo 18 mi
Cotehele Mill 19.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 8.7 mi
HAYNE MANOR 8.7 mi
SIMMONS PARK 9.4 mi
SYDENHAM HOUSE 10.2 mi
WERRINGTON PARK 11.2 mi
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.
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- Does Walnut Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Walnut Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Walnut Farm? If you fancy a cycle or a stroll, but you don’t want to travel too far, that’s no problem. Cookworthy Forest (five minutes’ drive) or the Pegasus Trail (five minutes) are close … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Walnut Farm?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.