Bovey Heath Retreat

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  • Family-run glamping in woodland on the edge of Dartmoor National Park
  • Becky Falls 10 minutes’ drive and River Dart Country Park 15 minutes
  • Well-furnished bell tents with woodburners and shared showers
Reconnect with nature in nattily kitted-out bell tents at the pop-up Bovey Heath Retreat, five minutes’ drive from Bovey Tracey in Devon. This micro-site has set up a handful of bell tents – with beds, storage, sofas and pretty internal decor – in a small copse of trees right on the edge of Dartmoor National Park – just the right blend of modern comfort with rural retreat. Spot on for couples and small families, each pre-erected canvas tent features a double bed, cosy furnishings and thoughtful extras like a kitchenette, picnic area and woodburning stove. Bedding and cooking essentials are included for a hassle-free stay, as well as phone-charging points in the tents. Private toilets and shared showers are conveniently located nearby. Thanks to the lack of light pollution in these parts, the tents lend themselves to stargazing on clear nights, and you will also wake up every morning to birdsong. The site is eco-conscious, small-scale and family-run, giving you a peaceful hideaway from which to explore the Devon coast and Dartmoor.

Site type

Tent pitches 2
Open now
Opens 1 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Features

No dogs 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 TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Bovey Heath Retreat

Newton Road

Bovey Tracey

Devon

England

TQ13 9DX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.5795°N
3.67003°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.6 mi Rail Station
4.7 mi Rail Station
5.3 mi Shelter
Rail
4.7 mi Newton Abbot Rail Station
8 mi Teignmouth Rail Station
9 mi Dawlish Rail Station
Ferry
7.8 mi Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing
8 mi Teignmouth Ferry Landing
10.4 mi Torquay - North Quay
Airport
15.3 mi 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

Local attractions and activities include: - House of Marbles (museum and craft centre): five minutes’ walk - National Trust - Parke (Georgian mansion): five minutes’ drive - Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park (scenic waterfall and trails): 10 minutes - River Dart Country Park (walks and canoeing): 15 minutes - Haldon Forest Park (walks and mountain biking): 15 minutes - Occombe Farm (petting zoo): 25 minutes - Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (the Big Five animals): half an hour - Babbacombe Model Village & Gardens (scale models of landmarks): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Shaldon 7.9 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Town 8.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ness Cove 8.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Maidencombe 8.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 8.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Buckfast Abbey 7.6 mi

Castle Drogo 10.2 mi

Living Coasts 10.5 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 11.3 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 11.7 mi

National Trust

The Church House 6.2 mi

Compton Castle 8.1 mi

Castle Drogo 10.2 mi

A la Ronde 12.4 mi

Greenway 14 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bovey Tracey and Wilford Bridge 0.9 mi

Stover Country Park - River Teign - Stover Park 1.3 mi

The Templer Way: Part 2 1.3 mi

STOVER PARK 1.9 mi

Haytor Ramble 3.4 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bovey Heath Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bovey Heath Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Bovey Heath Retreat? Local attractions and activities include: - House of Marbles (museum and craft centre): five minutes’ walk - National Trust - Parke (Georgian mansion): five minutes’ drive - Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bovey Heath Retreat?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bovey Heath Retreat? From £40 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.