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Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts: Swaledale (photo added by manager on 08/08/2022)

General

  • Glamping stays in Dartmoor National Park
  • Just outside a moorland village and with woodland views
  • Dogs welcome

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 knit-picky 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.

Please note

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

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.

Large motorhomes might not fit through the local narrow lanes. Please check road guides.


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9.5

Overall rating based on 304 reviews

 

96% would recommend this site to a friend.

90% would stay here again.

  81% described as Peaceful ?

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Location24/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent, trailer tent or campervan pitch
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    Location

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    Arrived at night. Very dark. Signage wasn't clear. Grass was a bit long and pitch was a bit boggy, however, it was quite rainy.

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Clean facilities and warm shower26/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomOla B.Confirmed

  • Shepherd's hut (maximum 2 adults)
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    We liked the cabin and location.
    Hoping to visit again and go on long walks and runs.

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Very nice17/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomElizabeth C.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent, trailer tent or campervan pitch
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    . It’s a lovely idea having a fire pit I had one the Saturday night so peaceful. Toilets shower block were very clean

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What a fabulous setting Setting was incredamazing My daughter snd …05/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomMark B.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent, trailer tent or campervan pitch
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    What a fabulous setting
    Setting was incredamazing
    My daughter snd her friends made friends and we only saw them when they was hungry, played in the stream all the time, I suggest bringing extra cloths
    Definitely be going back again loved it

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A very enjoyable stay, we parked right at the end …03/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomSylvia V.Confirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent, trailer tent or campervan pitch
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    A very enjoyable stay, we parked right at the end of the site and it was lovely. The only downside was the long walk to the toilet - we would definitely stay again - the shower and toilet block was exceptionally clean.

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Great little site especially with young kids.04/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomClaire M.Confirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
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    The setting is beautiful. The stream and rope swing great for the kids to play in. Toilets and showers were clean.
    Pitches are a decent size and the area is very sheltered.

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The rural family feel and loved that each pitch had …28/08/2023

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  • Non-electric grass tent, trailer tent or campervan pitch
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    The rural family feel and loved that each pitch had its own fire pit! We loved toasting marshmallows!

    Disliked: 

    The bins unfortunately were overflowing so smelt horrendous.

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Peaceful site in a pretty location… stream at bottom of …29/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United Kingdomdominique r.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Herdwick shepherd's hut
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    Peaceful site in a pretty location… stream at bottom of site

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    It would be useful to have hooks for towels in the shepherd huts bathrooms

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Lovely site ,peaceful, showers, and toilets clean and modern.29/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomDavid M.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
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    Lovely site ,peaceful, showers, and toilets clean and modern.

    Disliked: 

    The weather was so wet so could have done with a way of drying wet clothes .

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Pitch size and location were great29/08/2023

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  • Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
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    Pitch size and location were great

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Features

Coronavirus

Check-in: self check-in (unattended)

Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided

Distance markers in shared facilities

Hand sanitising stations

More frequent emptying of bins

No cash accepted on site

Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning

Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning

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

Disabled facilities

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)

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

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  • Higher Michelcombe Farm, Holne, Newton Abbot, Devon, England, TQ13 7SP
  • Timezone Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)   GPS 50.5056°N 3.8415°W

Nearest transport

Coach stations
Opposite Tourist Information Centre — 8.7 miles
Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel — 8.7 miles
BP Garage — 8.8 miles
Train stations
Ivybridge Rail Station — 8.2 miles
Totnes Rail Station — 8.3 miles
Newton Abbot Rail Station — 10.8 miles
Ferry ports
Totnes Ferry Landing — 8.9 miles
Dittisham Ferry Landing — 13.8 miles
Greenway House Ferry Landing — 13.9 miles
Airports
Exeter International Airport — 24.3 miles

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.

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.

Must see

  • Buckfast Abbey (3.0 miles)
  • Dartmoor Zoological Park (9.4 miles)
  • Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (12.6 miles)

National Trust

  • The Church House (5.0 miles)
  • Compton Castle (11.0 miles)

Cycle routes

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

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel.

Policies

Permitted arrival/departure time

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.

Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts cancellation policy

No refunds within 10 days of arrival date.

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.

Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.

Payment

A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts will debit the balance from your card 10 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 10 days then the balance will be taken immediately.

You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.

Payment methods accepted on the park

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Terms and conditions

Site booking terms and conditions

  • 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.

    Read more
  • 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. Check prices and availability

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