Bovey Heath Retreat
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- Family-run glamping in woodland on the edge of Dartmoor National Park
- Becky Falls 10 minutes’ drive and River Dart Country Park 15 minutes
- Well-furnished bell tents with woodburners and shared showers
Site type
2
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What a wonderful stay!
Poppy bell tent (four person)
Liked This was such an amazing find! Only 2 pitches but well spaced apart. A proper woodland camp with so much provided:-
The tent: huge bell tent with double bed with linen/pillows, 2 sofa beds and so many nice little touches: a welcome box full of goodies, some games and books, phone charger points and nice lighting.
Outdoor: private table/chairs picnic table, a large, decent gas BBQ as well as an outdoor firepit which makes any camp so much cosier!
Composting toilet was clean and odourless and private, and the shared outdoor shower was quirky and large.
I stayed with 3 children (9,13 and 15) who love the outdoors and have stayed in quite a few places over the years. They rated it as one of, if not, their favourite! Even without WiFi - though that is never really that important when camping like this! The phone signal was decent enough and managed to stream a few sports events over the stay.
The owners could not be more helpful and are on hand to help or top up wood/sawdust/water etc. Clearly a hardworking family with a passion for nature and a desire to make guest stays comfortable and memorable.
Bovey Tracey is just down the road with loads of food shopping options, takeaways if needed,
and the community swimming pool which always gets a visit when we're down this way.
A great location for Dartmoor and springboard for other Devon and Cornwall activities. Eden Project this time - 1hr 20m.
Feels safe and secure with a pin activated entrance gate and allocated parking.
We had a wonderful 4 nights and really didn't want to leave.
A great little place...outdoors, in the woods but with so much on your doorstep.
Disliked Nothing to dislike here.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you and your children had such a memorable stay and that our woodland camp made such a great impression — especially with such seasoned young adventurers!
We’d love to welcome you all back again sometime — whether it’s for more Dartmoor adventures or another trip to the Eden Project. Until then, thank you once again for taking the time to share your experience!
Warm wishes,
Bovey Heath Retreat team
Features
No dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Forest Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Bovey Heath Retreat
Newton Road
Bovey Tracey
Devon
England
TQ13 9DX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.5795°N
3.67003°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaldon | 7.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Teignmouth Town | 8.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ness Cove | 8.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Maidencombe | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Teignmouth Holcombe | 8.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Buckfast Abbey 7.6 mi
Castle Drogo 10.2 mi
Living Coasts 10.5 mi
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 11.3 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 11.7 mi
National Trust
The Church House 6.2 mi
Compton Castle 8.1 mi
Castle Drogo 10.2 mi
A la Ronde 12.4 mi
Greenway 14 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bovey Tracey and Wilford Bridge 0.9 mi
Stover Country Park - River Teign - Stover Park 1.3 mi
The Templer Way: Part 2 1.3 mi
STOVER PARK 1.9 mi
Haytor Ramble 3.4 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bovey Heath Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bovey Heath Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Bovey Heath Retreat? Local attractions and activities include: - House of Marbles (museum and craft centre): five minutes’ walk - National Trust - Parke (Georgian mansion): five minutes’ drive - Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bovey Heath Retreat?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bovey Heath Retreat? From £40 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.