Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts

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  • Glamping stays in Dartmoor National Park
  • Just outside a moorland village and with woodland views
  • Dogs welcome; firepit provided for each hut
Had a baaaad week at work? Filled with shear determination to have a woolly good break overflowing with luxury and glamour? Flock to Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts for a stay in Dartmoor National Park. The huts here are fully insulated with wool from the site’s own sheep, so remember to baaa thank you as you frolic past. And, while they’re traditional in style, they're properly modern and up to date: timber-built, fully-equipped and sleeping up to four people (two in the double bed and another two on airbeds). There are moor points here for the site’s location: pitches are in a peaceful Dartmoor valley with woodland views on one side and the Holy Brook on the other, just outside the moorland village of Holne and in an area packed with activities for all ages and tastes. Naturally there are traditional Devonshire cream teas and the best of local produce around the area, but as it would be wrong to camp on Dartmoor and not cook over a traditional campfire too, all pitches have their own firepits and wood is available to buy from the friendly owners. Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts welcomes well-behaved dogs.

Site type

Rent a tent 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent pitches 20
Caravans for hire 1
Motorhome pitches 2
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Large motorhomes might not fit through the local narrow lanes. Please check road guides.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 306 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite offers beautiful natural surroundings with a stream running through it. Visitors praise the clean facilities, including hot showers, and appreciate the fire pits provided at each pitch. Shepherds huts are noted as cosy, clean, and well-equipped. The location is ideal for exploring Dartmoor, with nearby walks and villages. While some find the access roads narrow, most agree the tranquil atmosphere and connection with nature make it a highly recommended and returning destination.

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fantastic site

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C A.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked lovely quiet, picturesque site, fire pit on each pitch, good sized pitches clearly marked out.
showers & toilets nice & clean, washing up area with washing machine, fridge /freezer
this is one we would definitely visit again
lovely little pub just down the road in holne

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Abby L.

Herdwick shepherd's hut

Liked We really enjoyed our stay

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Lovely site in a beautiful rural…

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Nichola H.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely site in a beautiful rural location. Each pitch has it's own fire pit with plenty of room & well laid out!
The facilities are great & kept very clean.
Highly recommend!!

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Faith A.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location, modern facilities, fridge/freezer availability, large sized pitch, nice quiet but friendly atmosphere.

Disliked The maintenance of bins/toilet paper/blue roll

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Donna P.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet, pretty, good toilets & showers. In Dartmoor

Disliked Nothing to do with the campsite but single track on the way in & gravel slope into the lower levels of the campsite, we were on motorbikes so a bit unexpected

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a lovely stay in our tent at Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts. It's beautifully situated, with excellent facilities that were always clean. The owners were warm, friendly and extremely helpful. A great location for exploring the moors and venturing further afield into South Devon.

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Lovely little campsite with freedom to…

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Joey B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely little campsite with freedom to choose own spot. Can take footpaths up onto the moor.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect little spot away from it all :)

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Clare P.

Shepherd's hut

Liked A perfect little spot! Completely out of the way and you really are straight onto the moors from the campsite. Great to disconnect and get back to nature.
We stayed in the shepherd's hut 'Greyface' and it was a very cosy, well thought out little space (we're a couple with a small dog and it was perfect amount of space).
Highly recommend planning to use the log fire as it was a real bonus.
The site overall is lovely with plenty of facilities - and a nice hot shower which is one of the main things!!
Thank you Libby - we had a great stay :)

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice quiet site, generous pitches, plenty of shade. Great facilities including freezer, fire pits and 2 pubs in walking distance. Local info in the utility room

Disliked Might be tricky in anything larger than a transit custom/vivaro size

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Great site, great position.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely small site in a beautiful setting. The washing facilities have been upgraded since we were here a few years ago. Plenty of hot water and kept clean.
You can walk onto the moor from the site, although be prepared for alot of ‘up’ followed by alot of ‘down’!

Disliked Ran out of toilet paper one day - annoying!
Beware the lower pitches down by the river! Very stony ground which bent a good few pegs and broke a mallet!! Luckily we have a few very robust pegs for this type of ground, so we’re able to get the tent up.
When we arrived (having booked), albeit late in the evening, there didn’t appear to be a spare pitch. We were saved by a lovely group who had booked 2 pitches but only needed one. Not sure what Plan B would have been!

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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 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

D. of E. 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Well-lit path

Nearby 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 nearby

Location

Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts

Higher Michelcombe Farm

Holne

Newton Abbot

Devon

England

TQ13 7SP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.50559°N
3.84152°W

Route directions

Leave the A38 at either Ashburton or Buckfastleigh junctions (depending which way you're coming from), and follow the signs for Holne. When you arrive at Holne, pass the pub on your right and continue up a hill. The road takes a sharp right. Follow the road until you reach a sign for Michelcombe and take a left turn there. Then when you reach a small bridge, follow the sign to the bridle path. The farm is at the end of that road on the left. Take the lower gravelled track. Large motorhomes may not fit through the local narrow lanes. Please check road guides.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.7 mi Opposite Tourist Information Centre
8.7 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
8.8 mi BP Garage
Rail
8.2 mi Ivybridge Rail Station
8.3 mi Totnes Rail Station
10.8 mi Newton Abbot Rail Station
Ferry
8.9 mi Totnes Ferry Landing
13.8 mi Dittisham Ferry Landing
13.9 mi Greenway House Ferry Landing
Airport
24.3 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

Food, glorious food… dive into the middle of the Westcountry’s larder to sample loads of local produce in the area’s restaurants and pubs: the Church House Inn a mile away at Holne shouldn’t prove to be too strenuous a walk back to base once you’ve munched your way through the fresh fish, Dartmoor venison or ploughman platters on offer. If you decide that you need to walk off the Devonshire delights, you won’t be far away from plenty of scenic sights: there are heather-covered hills, wild Dartmoor ponies and walking routes all nearby, along with ancient archaeological landmarks such as stone circles, cairns and clapper bridges. Climb a tor to have your breath taken away again by the scenery below: this is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a mix of woodland, reservoir, valley and cave habitats. A few miles further afield, start off at the High Moorland Visitor Centre to find out everything you need to know about Dartmoor’s history, wildlife and culture, then go on a history tour to take in Buckfast Abbey and Devon’s castles or take a wildlife trip to the area’s farm attractions Pennywell Farm, Totnes Rare Breed Farm and the Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary. If you’ve had one too many cream teas (it’s easily done) and prefer to take in the scenery while sitting down, steam along to the South Devon Railway for valley views from Buckfastleigh to Totnes. There are baleloads of family attractions in the area for you all to flock to: let the kids walk on water at the award-winning River Dart Country Park, ape the baboons and gorillas at Paignton Zoo or goggle at the sharks at the UK’s biggest aquarium, the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Paignton Preston Sands 13.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Hollicombe 13.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Paignton Paignton Sands 13.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Goodrington 13.6 mi Sea PoorPoorN/AN/A
Torre Abbey 13.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Buckfast Abbey 3 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 9.4 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 12.6 mi

Castle Drogo 13.2 mi

Living Coasts 14.3 mi

National Trust

The Church House 5 mi

Compton Castle 11 mi

Buckland Abbey 12.9 mi

Castle Drogo 13.2 mi

Saltram 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Holne Woods and River Dart 1.6 mi

New Bridge - Mel Tor - Aish Tor - Leigh Tor - New Bridge 1.6 mi

Hembury Woods and Hill-Fort 1.8 mi

Dartmeet - Babeny - Laughter Hole - Hexworthy - Dartmeet 3.1 mi

Ashburton - Goosepool Lane - River Dart - Ashburton 3.7 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts? Food, glorious food… dive into the middle of the Westcountry’s larder to sample loads of local produce in the area’s restaurants and pubs: the Church House Inn a mile away at Holne … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.

    The site does not have a reception. The owner is on site most of the time but if this is not the case please take any available pitch.

    If you are staying in a hut or cabin your name will be on the door.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.