Acorn Huts

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Pixie Woods tipi
Holly bush tent
Tipi
Pixie woods tipi

  • Glamping site on a small mixed farm just outside Dartmoor
  • Castle Drogo 20 minutes' drive away; Exeter half an hour
  • Private field for each unit, with bathroom and kitchen shelter
If what you’re really craving from a glamping break is the luxury of space, you’ll no doubt be most pleased with the setup at Acorn Huts. Each of the glamping units at this Devon site sits in its own private field, so you’re guaranteed to have a whole lot of space all to yourselves (and a whole lot of peace and quiet too…) It's part of a small mixed farm, so while you may not see much of your fellow guests you’ll most likely make friends with the various farm animals – sheep, miniature pigs, chickens and friendly dogs are part of the line-up here. Inside the units are beds made up with lots of comfy furnishings to make it all cosy. Lots of handy extras are supplied too, including tea, coffee, cooking oil and firelighters. In your private field, there is a private toilet and shower, plus a barbecue/firepit area with outdoor seating and free logs provided. There’s also a separate canvas shelter that’s got a kitchen with a two-ring gas hob, plus space to relax under cover on a damp day. All of this means it’s pretty easy to sort out your own meals, but if you’d like to eat out then it’s handy to know there’s an award-winning pub about five minutes’ walk away in the village of Spreyton (and it’s also very well known for its cider, so it’s only right to sample some of the local tipples…) The village also has a good local shop and playing fields with spaces for football and tennis.

Site type

Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens 3 October 2024
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Thu, 3 Oct 2024 to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Absolutely everything , the owner is absolutely great and his attention to…

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

Pixie Woods tipi

Liked: Absolutely everything , the owner is absolutely great and his attention to detail on the land a small touches. The tipi was amazing , he lit the fire for us ready and there was fairy themed joys everywhere! The land surrounding the tipi was private , the kitchen was well equipped , the fire pit and logs were great / so many blankets and hot water bottles and the beds were really comfy . I cannot recommend this place enough as group , there's so much room and he made us feel at home. The toilet was really cute , and so were the dogs and animals ! Had a great time, will recommend and return!

Disliked: Going home !
You can't get signal at the tipi but this was the exact reason we came for :)

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We had a fantastic stay at Acorn Huts with two adults and…

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

Pixie Woods tipi

Liked: We had a fantastic stay at Acorn Huts with two adults and four children. We stayed in Pixie woods and the children were beyond delighted from arrival, exploring the teepee, and discovering the toilet and shower hidden in the woods. If you want a completely private and tranquil spot where your children are free and safe to explore, making dens in the woods, and discovering nature this is the place for you. We were very taken by the farm animals - particularly the pigs but most importantly the lovely Ralph, a dog that quickly became the children’s best friend. We spent the evenings bat watching and making friends with crickets in the day. Chris was fantastic, and everything was thought of. So many details, books and toys in the teepee, comfy blankets and pillows, hot water bottles, rugs, fairy lights and candles. You will be impressed at how every little detail has been thought of to make your stay perfect. The kitchen area is also fantastic if you do get rain, and exploring the woods in the rain was in fact one of the best memories - listening to the pitter patter of the rain on the treetops. So much more relaxing than our usual camping trips and far more memorable than any hotel. Thank you Chris! We will be back!

Disliked: Going home! Very poor signal but this is really a bonus if you change your mindset.

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From arrival, we had a very warm welcome from the owners, but…

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

Pixie Woods tipi

Liked: From arrival, we had a very warm welcome from the owners, but the biggest thrill was seeing the hut and the area that would be ours for the weekend.

We had everything we needed supplied (except towels) in the yurt, kitchenette and shower/toilet. The attention to detail was second to none.

The children had the best time exploring the woods looking for fairies, (sure we saw one 😉), just being away from the world for a little time.

Also, no word of a lie...there is no signal. You are totally away from the world and it's wonderful!!

We will be back again and just a massive thank you from us all on your hospitality to our family, even to Ralph the spaniel who would come see us to check we were OK 😘

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Great site for kids with loads of opportunities to play or rest

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

Pixie Woods tipi

Liked: Absolutely fantastic stay. Very cosy tent (Pixie Tent), full of lovely touches and an amazing area to explore and for the kids to run around in. Felt very private and quiet, and in turn very relaxing. Kitchen hut was well equipped and a good shelter if the rain came. Ralph the dog from the farm was very friendly and even had my dog-fearing son stroking him enthusiastically. Local shop has good opening hours and is well stocked. Would definitely recommend and would stay there again.

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Due to technical difficulties with booking software the site we had booked,…

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
Peter M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Pixie Woods tipi

Liked: Due to technical difficulties with booking software the site we had booked, (Pixie Woods), was unavailable on our chosen dates so we were promptly contacted by the owner to apologize and offer us the use of two of their other sites, (Holly Bush and Leafy Bottom), to compensate and accommodate our family of five at no extra charge.

Both bell tents were immaculate and cosy with a generous welcome package, the kitchen areas well stocked, composting toilets were well maintained and the shower was hot and well pressurised. Rain on the first night produced no leaks and didn't inhibit cooking and the tree clearing next to Leafy Bottom provided sufficient cover to not limit our enjoyment.

Sunny days were spent with free range children chasing eachother around the fields and stroking piglets and a chilled evening around the fire.

If you are going into Okehampton we recommend the 'Farmer Luxtons' farm shop and the 'Sandford Gate' automated milk and milkshake dispenser nextdoor

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.

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Features

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 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Acorn Huts

Acorn Farm

Spreyton

Crediton

Devon

England

EX17 5AL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.75548°N
-3.8532°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.7 mi Thomas Cook
14.6 mi Bus Station
16.9 mi The Barn Owl
Rail
4.3 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
5.7 mi Yeoford Rail Station
6 mi Copplestone Rail Station
Ferry
17.6 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
17.6 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
17.7 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
19.2 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

Outdoor activities are plentiful in this area, of course – the edge of Dartmoor National Park is about 10 minutes’ drive away, giving you easy access to all sorts of walks and bike trails. Spire’s Lake (10 minutes’ drive) is a good place to go if you’d like to fish for carp; if you’d rather get in the water yourself then head to the open-air pool in Chagford (15 minutes). Much of the joy of Dartmoor is just to be found in wandering among the lovely landscapes, but there are also some nice attractions to visit if you’d prefer. Castle Drogo (20 minutes), a 20th-century take on the classic castle, is well worth a trip, as are Stone Lane Gardens (15 minutes) and the Moretonhampstead Motor Museum (25 minutes). Keeping it country is certainly no bad thing, but if you fancy a change of scenery, take a trip to Exeter (half an hour) to visit the cathedral, walk along the quayside and head below ground to tour the city’s network of tunnels.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dawlish Town 20.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 21 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Warren 21.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 21.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shaldon 21.4 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 4.5 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 14.3 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 17.5 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 17.9 mi

Buckfast Abbey 18.5 mi

National Trust

Finch Foundry 3.7 mi

Castle Drogo 4.5 mi

The Church House 12.5 mi

Lydford Gorge 13.6 mi

Killerton 17.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WOOD HOUSE 2.4 mi

CASTLE DROGO 4.7 mi

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 5.2 mi

SIMMONS PARK 6.5 mi

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 8.8 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 Acorn Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Acorn Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Acorn Huts? Outdoor activities are plentiful in this area, of course – the edge of Dartmoor National Park is about 10 minutes’ drive away, giving you easy access to all sorts of walks and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Acorn Huts?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Acorn Huts? From £100 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.