Farmer Oak's Hut

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  • Cosy shepherd's hut in the rural west of Devon
  • Tavistock 20 minutes' drive; 40 minutes to Boscastle
  • Farm produce sold, including jams, chutneys, eggs, bread and scones
Set among the green countryside of the rural west of Devon, Farmer Oak's Hut is a welcoming glamping site tucked away in the corner of a peaceful field. Swap your car for an old-fashioned apple cart and cart your kit over to this smart shepherd's hut for a peaceful stay in a private enclosed garden. Although the name of the hut is inspired by the protagonist of 'Far from the Madding Crowd', this shepherd's hut in Dippertown near Okehampton has a good deal more mod cons than the one in Hardy's novel (there's deliberately no TV or wifi, though – this place was designed for switching off). The hut has an ensuite shower room with your own fluffy towels and a comfy double bed with fairy lights and lanterns for you to create a romantic atmosphere. An Everhot electric stove stove is available for those chillier nights, and for food prep you're covered with a toaster, fridge, microwave and two-ring electric hob. There are also outdoor kitchen facilities, with enamel cups and plates as well as pots and pans you can use over the firepit. In the garden, a wooden table, benches and traditional deckchairs are available, and there's a covered area for shade or shelter from the rain. In the field, a short distance from the hut, there's a little store where you can buy homemade jams, chutneys, marmalade and fresh eggs; the owners also can supply you with fresh bread to order and scones for that must-have Devon cream tea.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

10

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Wonderful location tranquil and peaceful just what we wanted. We had a lovely…

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Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Christina C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Wonderful location tranquil and peaceful just what we wanted.
We had a lovely welcome from the owners along with a Devonshire Cream Tea.
The Farmers Oak's Hut was very well equipped with a lot of attention to detail. Clean and comfortable.
A really enjoyable two nights stay.

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Features

No 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 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Farmer Oak's Hut

Drowsy Duck Barn

Dippertown

Lifton

Devon

England

EX20 4PT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.64135°N
-4.22254°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.2 mi Bus Station
11.7 mi Thomas Cook
15.4 mi Foot Bridge
Rail
8.7 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
9.9 mi Calstock Rail Station
10.8 mi Bere Alston Rail Station
Ferry
18.4 mi Devonport Ferry Terminal
18.4 mi Torpoint Ferry Terminal
19.2 mi Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal

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

This part of Devon has plenty for visitors to explore, from Tavistock (20 minutes' drive) and its far-famed panier market to Launceston Castle (20 minutes), a ruined English Heritage fortress with a 13th-century keep. Both Tavistock and Launceston are also popular centres for shopping, with a good spread of boutiques and independent shops; if you want to visit bigger outlets, Plymouth can be reached in about 50 minutes. Dartmoor National Park begins approximately seven miles from site in Lydford (15 minutes), home to a castle and a pretty gorge with a 30-metre waterfall. The National Park has plenty of opportunities for hiking, as does Bodmin Moor (20 minutes), a remote expanse of countryside that can be reached along the main road in about 20 minutes. For a day by the coast, you could head to the sandy beaches of north Cornwall at Bude (45 minutes) or Boscastle (40 minutes). Alternatively, stay inland for fishing at Roadford Lake (15 minutes) or exploring the five major National Trust properties within a 30-mile radius.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Widemouth Sand 18 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Crackington Haven 19.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plymouth Hoe West 19.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 19.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Plymouth Hoe East 19.5 mi Estuary N/AGoodExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 18.4 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 18.9 mi

National Marine Aquarium 19.4 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 21.2 mi

Buckfast Abbey 22.1 mi

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 5 mi

Lawrence House 6.2 mi

Cotehele Mill 10.2 mi

Cotehele 10.2 mi

Buckland Abbey 11.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SYDENHAM HOUSE 0.5 mi

HAYNE MANOR 1.2 mi

ENDSLEIGH 5 mi

WERRINGTON PARK 6.3 mi

Merrivale - 10 Tors including Staple - Roos - Cox - nr Vixen 9.1 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 Farmer Oak's Hut have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Farmer Oak's Hut dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Farmer Oak's Hut? This part of Devon has plenty for visitors to explore, from Tavistock (20 minutes' drive) and its far-famed panier market to Launceston Castle (20 minutes), a ruined English Heritage fortress with a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Farmer Oak's Hut?
    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 Farmer Oak's Hut? From £208 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.