How much does it cost to stay at Brackenwood Glamping?

From £37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Brackenwood Glamping

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View of the land and lake from the decking

Private decking with herbs for use during your stay

Lakeside adults-only site on a rewilding project in Devon
A 15-minute drive to Bude’s beaches and Tamar Lakes Activity Centre
Fresh eggs and a hot breakfast available; firepit area with a grill

Like the sound of beaches, castles, cliff walks, fishing villages, woodlands and moorlands? Brackenwood Glamping is a mighty fine location for all of the above in rural Devon. Their lakeside location is on an active seven-acre rewilding project on a smallholding in Devon. That means you’ll see pygmy goats pottering around, as well as having views of Brackenwood lake surrounded by wildflowers. When you’re not out birdwatching, Segwaying or surfing down tiny or big beaches (or exploring the local castles, if that’s more your thing), relaxing is easy on site. It’s a comfortable set-up with a composting toilet, hot shower outdoors and access to a mains-powered shower a short stroll away. Sustainable, too – there’s solar lighting, rechargeable battery lights (for cloudy days and night-time use), natural materials where possible and natural firelighters. If you’d like a hot breakfast looking over the lake, that’s available for an extra cost. Fresh eggs are available from the smallholding daily, and for more food, there are farm shops within five to 10 minutes’ drive of the site. Afterwards, you're free to stroll around the wildflower meadow (there are easy-to-follow mowed paths that won’t disturb the wildlife). The surrounding countryside is home to deer, otter, stoat, swallows, barn owls and more local wildlife and the smallholding also has its own animals. There is plenty of car parking - the site doesn’t permit vehicles on the land, so guests are provided with barrows or carts to transport luggage.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Guests under the age of 14 are not allowed on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
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.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 17 Apr to Fri, 12 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Sue and Angie were so lovely and accommodating. The campsite, location, animals,…

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George L. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass and sand tent pitch

Liked: Sue and Angie were so lovely and accommodating.
The campsite, location, animals, facilities were amazing.
For one of our first camling trips we have set the bar so high, we will definitely be going back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, quiet and natural campsite

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass and sand tent pitch

Liked: We had an amazing stay, site was absolutely beautiful, great facilities and Angie + Sue were super welcoming and helpful hosts. The breakfast buns were amazing too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Really glad you enjoyed your stay here, thank you for the wonderful review, and we hope we can welcome you back here again. Angie

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Brackenwood. The "Hedgehog Hideaway" cabin has…

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Jonathan W. Aug 2023

Hedgehog Hideaway shepherd's hut

Liked: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Brackenwood. The "Hedgehog Hideaway" cabin has everything you'd need and is situated in a beautiful plot of land: honestly, the pictures don't do it justice. On top of this, the hosts Angie and Sue were wonderful. It's clear they take a lot of pride in what they do: both in the quality of the amenities on-site and in the amazing job they've done rewilding the land. We'll definitely be back if we're ever visting Devon again.

As an added bonus, Angie and Sue have a few pygmy goats which they let us feed, which was an unexpected highlight of our trip.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the wonderful review. It was out pleasure to host you and we are especially glad that you chose us for a birthday celebration! We very much hope that you will return to visit us again soon.

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain 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

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Brackenwood Glamping

Burnards House

Holsworthy

Devon

England

EX22 7JA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.82072°N
-4.39723°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.5 mi The Strand

16.1 mi Bideford Quay

Rail

18.6 mi Okehampton Rail Station

19.9 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station

21.2 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station

Ferry

16.1 mi Bideford Ferry Landing

18.5 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

18.5 mi Instow Ferry Landing

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

Attractions and activities nearby: - Dunsdon National Nature Reserve: five minutes’ drive - Bude (beaches with watersports, surfing lessons and surfboard hire; bicycle hire and activities such as coasteering or fishing trips): 15 minutes - Tamar Lakes Activity Centre (sailing and canoeing): 15 minutes - Dragon Archery: 15 minutes - Clovelly (ancient fishing village): half an hour - Museum of Dartmoor Life: half an hour - The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic (museum dedicated to European witchcraft and magic): 35 minutes - RHS Garden Rosemoor (display garden): 35 minutes - Dartington Crystal Ltd (factory experience and shopping): 35 minutes - Quince Honey Farm (working honey farm with guided tours, soft play and gardens): an hour - Budleigh Salterton (beaver viewing trips): an hour and 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Summerleaze	6.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Crooklets	6.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Northcott Mouth	7.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A
Widemouth Sand	7.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandymouth	7.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.1 mi

Tintagel Castle 19.1 mi

Castle Drogo 27 mi

Rock Beach 29.8 mi

National Trust

Lawrence House 12.7 mi

Lydford Gorge 17.6 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 19 mi

Finch Foundry 21.5 mi

Cotehele Mill 23.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Stratton, 1643 5.4 mi

Poughill - Bude - Northcott Mouth 5.9 mi

Marhamchurch - Bude - Canal Heritage 6.1 mi

Marhamchurch - Widemouth Nature Ramble 6.1 mi

Bude - Canal and Nature Reserve 6.5 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Guests under the age of 14 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 28 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £40.00 fee.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £120.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £50.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is open from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. between 01/05 and 30/09.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No vehicle movement between 1 a.m. and 5:30 a.m..
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 11:30 p.m..

Payment terms

Offers

Non-electric grass and sand tent pitch

20% off 30+ nights - 20%off Thu 17 April 2025 –
Wed 30 April 2025
10% off 7+ nights - 10% off Thu 17 April 2025 –
Wed 30 April 2025
20% off 30+ nights - 20%off Thu 1 May 2025 –
Fri 12 September 2025
10% off 7+ nights - 10% off Thu 1 May 2025 –
Fri 12 September 2025

Dormouse ready tent

10% off 7+ nights - 10% off Thu 17 April 2025 –
Wed 30 April 2025
10% off 7+ nights - 10% off Thu 1 May 2025 –
Fri 12 September 2025

Hedgehog Hideaway shepherd's hut

10% off 7+ nights - 10% off Thu 17 April 2025 –
Wed 30 April 2025
10% off 7+ nights - 10% off Thu 1 May 2025 –
Fri 12 September 2025

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

Does Brackenwood Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Brackenwood Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Brackenwood Glamping? Attractions and activities nearby: - Dunsdon National Nature Reserve: five minutes’ drive - Bude (beaches with watersports, surfing lessons and surfboard hire; bicycle hire and activities such as coasteering or fishing trips): … Read more