Tinhay Retreats

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This is the main camping field & the access to the Glamping Paddock
This is the main camping field & the access to the glamping paddock
Bell tent on its pitch
The approach from tinhay village, to tinhay retreats.
The entrance to the campsite.
The gate to the lane which runs to the campsite
Lane down to the main camping field
Our lane to the campsite from the road
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Bell tent on its pitch
The approach from tinhay village, to tinhay retreats.
The entrance to the campsite.

  • Glamping tents on a smallholding 15 minutes’ walk from Lifton in Devon
  • Dartmoor National Park 20 minutes’ drive; Widemouth Bay 35 minutes
  • Camping kitchen and covered dining area; sheep and chickens on site
Combine a farm holiday with a bit of luxury when you book a glamping tent at Tinhay Retreats in rural Devon. They’re set on an eight-acre wildflower meadow at a family smallholding with sheep, chickens, dogs and a very friendly campsite cat, and you’re free to wander around the fields – the Exmoor Horn sheep are friendly and will come looking for treats. If you would like to feed them, please ask the owners for their special sheep nuts. The prettied-up off-grid canvas tents come fully equipped with a double bed and all bedding, as well as cutlery and crockery for four people, a cooking stove, utensils and a cool box – and there’s a covered camping kitchen adjacent to each unit. Outside your cosy tent is a picnic table and chairs under a dining shelter. Modern showers and flush toilets are shared with other campers, and there is also a designated communal area in the small orchard for campfires and barbecues. Bags of wood are for sale at the house. Breakfast can be taken care of with fresh eggs from the free-range hens, but if alfresco cooking doesn’t quite do it for you, the village of Lifton (15 minutes’ walk) has three pubs serving good food. The village shop is open every day, and there’s a farm shop and restaurant five minutes’ drive away.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 4 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Jul to

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What customers say

This farm campsite offers a peaceful and quiet escape with friendly, helpful hosts. Guests enjoyed well-equipped bell tents and a delightful cream tea on arrival. Activities such as feeding sheep and the presence of a friendly farm cat were highlights. Facilities, while described as rustic, were clean and comfortable. Local attractions and activities are plentiful. A solar light for the path to the toilet was suggested.

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Everything! Friendly hosts, beautiful surroundings, hot shower, comfy bed, well equipped tent…

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Gemma R.

Ladycroft bell tent

Liked Everything! Friendly hosts, beautiful surroundings, hot shower, comfy bed, well equipped tent and cooking area and little touches like a cream tea fresh out of the oven on arrival and the chance for my daughter to feed the sheep made for a lovely trip. Lots to do local. Definitely could have stayed all week and not run out of things to do. The local farm shop strawberry fields was well worth a look and Mr Pickles the charming cat visiting us for cuddles was a treat. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Disliked Nothing

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Friendly hosts, very clean facilities. Very clean and comfortable.

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Rebecca H.

Ladycroft bell tent

Liked Lovely and quiet, peaceful. Very clean and comfortable. Hosts were friendly. Complimentary cream tea was such a lovely surprise and absolutely delicious. We stayed with a 5 year old and a 13 year old, they both really enjoyed it. We were offered the opportunity to feed the sheep which was a lovely touch. Would definitely book again. We enjoyed walking around the meadow field.

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Excellent site

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Charlotte G.

Ladycroft bell tent

Liked We had the chance to feed the sheep, which I loved.
Tent was well equipped and had a little covered seating area outside with a gas stove.
Warm shower in a converted horse trailer and an outside toilet
Oh and the farm cat who is just the sweetest thing and loves cuddles

Disliked Nothing major but might be worth adding some solar lights for the walk to the loo as I forgot our torch the first night

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We had a lovely 2 night stay in the bell tent at…

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Anonymous

Ladycroft bell tent

Liked We had a lovely 2 night stay in the bell tent at this site. It was well equipped with everything you would need to be comfortable. The hosts were great, really friendly and helpful. My daughter loved going to feed the sheep. Little touches like fresh flowers on the table and a complimentary cream tea were really thoughtful. The facilities were nice and clean, although as expected were quite "rustic". Keep in mind it's a small farm style campsite. Lots of things to do locally if the weather is dry. We would definitely stay here again as really good value for money.

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Awesome quiet site…

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liz b.

Ladycroft bell tent

Liked Awesome quiet site

Disliked The rain

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location 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 Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Tinhay Retreats

Down Farm Cottage

Tinhay

Lifton

Devon

England

PL16 0EL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.64861°N
4.26877°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.7 mi Bus Station
13.2 mi Thomas Cook
15.6 mi Foot Bridge
Rail
9.4 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
10.8 mi Calstock Rail Station
11.7 mi Bere Alston Rail Station
Ferry
19.2 mi Torpoint Ferry Terminal
19.2 mi Devonport Ferry Terminal
20.1 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

Active types can soon be kayaking, paddleboarding and waterskiing at Roadford Lake (15 minutes’ drive), where there are also dinghies for hire. Keen to catch some waves? Surfers can reach the north coast’s Widemouth Bay within 35 minutes by car. A foray into Dartmoor National Park (20 minutes) turns up prehistoric monuments like Fernworthy Stone Circle (45 minutes), and scrambles up to granite outcrops including Easdon Tor (45 minutes) for views over vast tracts of moorland. Cyclists can explore the park along the Granite Way cycle path from Okehampton, stopping off at the Museum of Dartmoor Life (both 20 minutes) to see dioramas of traditional life in times gone by. Take the kids to see the vintage bumper cars and carousels at Dingles Fairground Museum (10 minutes), follow family-friendly nature trails in Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park (50 minutes), or hike boardwalk through woodland in National Trust-owned Lydford Gorge (20 minutes) to a dramatic waterfall. More easy walks start at another National Trust hotspot, the 17th-century Fingle Bridge (35 minutes), with its photogenic stone arch spanning the River Teign.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Widemouth Sand 16.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Crackington Haven 17.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 17.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 18 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Northcott Mouth 18.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 20.3 mi

National Marine Aquarium 20.4 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 20.5 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 21.1 mi

Tintagel Castle 21.6 mi

National Trust

Lawrence House 4.2 mi

Lydford Gorge 7 mi

Cotehele Mill 10.8 mi

Cotehele 10.8 mi

Buckland Abbey 13 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAYNE MANOR 1.6 mi

SYDENHAM HOUSE 2.4 mi

WERRINGTON PARK 4.2 mi

ENDSLEIGH 4.8 mi

PENHEALE MANOR 8 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 Tinhay Retreats have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tinhay Retreats dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Tinhay Retreats? Active types can soon be kayaking, paddleboarding and waterskiing at Roadford Lake (15 minutes’ drive), where there are also dinghies for hire. Keen to catch some waves? Surfers can reach the north … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tinhay Retreats?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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