Hemsford Yurt Camp

Dart yurt in the spring (added by manager 05 Mar 2014)

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  • Glamping in a scenic rural setting three miles from Totnes
  • Accommodation in a quiet three-acre field
  • A 15-minute drive from Dartmoor
Hemsford Yurt Camp is in a valley three miles from Totnes, in a peaceful corner of a three-acre field and its lake, stable and barn, and set up for peaceful stays in an accessible setting. The Hems river runs through the field. The lake on site is a haven for nature spotters as it's home to wild ducks, geese, newts and more. Off site, Hemsford is a couple of miles from the River Dart, within 20 minutes of Pennywell Farm and 15 minutes from Buckfastleigh and Dartmoor National Park. The site is off grid with its own power supply. Showers, toilets and a shared kitchen are all in the Hemsford barn.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Disabled facilities Site close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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

Hemsford Yurt Camp

Hemsford House

Littlehempston

Totnes

Devon

England

TQ9 6NE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.4628°N
-3.67237°W

Route directions

From Totnes take the A381. Approximately two miles on, take the lefthand turn signposted Littlehempston, follow the lane down into the valley at the bottom, go under the railway bridge and over the small humpback bridge. Immediately after the bridge take the next righthand turning signposted Hemsford. Follow this lane for ¾ of a mile when you will come up to a small junction. Travel straight on and within 50 yards ignore the next right also signposted Hemsford and travel a further 100 yards. The entrance to the yurt camp is on the righthand side, at Southford Stables. Ample parking for cars is situated in the stable yard. Parking for equestrian transport by prior arrangement. Nearest railway station is at Totnes, Bus runs regularly from Totnes – get off the bus at the Pig and Whistle stop and follow the directions as above. Hemsford is ¾ of a mile from here. Alternatively coming from Newton Abbot, regular buses run from Newton Abbot to Totnes and get off at the Pig and Whistle stop and follow directions as above.

Nearest transport

Bus
2.2 mi Opposite Tourist Information Centre
2.3 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
5 mi Bus Station
Rail
2 mi Totnes Rail Station
5.1 mi Paignton Rail Station
5.6 mi Torre Rail Station
Ferry
2.5 mi Totnes Ferry Landing
6.4 mi Torquay - North Quay
6.5 mi Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon
Airport
21.7 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

The arty town of Totnes three miles away on the River Dart is home to artists, writers and musicians as well as a good pick of individual shops; a market runs every week. Options for days out nearby include Totnes Castle (10 minutes), Paignton Zoo (20 minutes), the coast at Torquay, Woodlands Family Theme Park and Babbacombe Model Village all within 25 minutes, and Kents Cavern within half an hour. The nearby villages of Broadhempston, Littlehempston and Staverton have pubs and inns specialising in local produce.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Paignton Preston Sands 5.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Hollicombe 5.3 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Paignton Paignton Sands 5.4 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Goodrington 5.7 mi Sea Poor Poor N/A N/A
Torre Abbey 6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 4.7 mi

Buckfast Abbey 5 mi

Living Coasts 6.5 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 14.6 mi

Castle Drogo 17.2 mi

National Trust

Compton Castle 3.3 mi

Greenway 6.6 mi

The Church House 9.9 mi

Coleton Fishacre 10 mi

A la Ronde 17.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

DARTINGTON HALL 1 mi

Dartington Country 1.1 mi

Dartington - Totnes 1.9 mi

Totnes - Ashprington - Totnes 2.4 mi

SHARPHAM HOUSE 3.7 mi

Local events

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)

    Sidmouth, England 24.3 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)

    Ottery St Mary, England 27 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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