Farmer Oak's Hut

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.