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Shepherd's hut

From £55 1 night, 2 adults

2 people maximum 9.8/10 18 reviews

Please bring your own towels, duvets and pillows.

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 0 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 1 max.
Barbecue
Car parking by pitch/unit
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Firepit
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table

Other restrictions

Extras

Bed made up on arrival (2 max) £10 per stay
Dog (1 max) £7 per night
Log basket (max unlimited) £5 per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

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2 adults

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Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 318 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite offers beautiful natural surroundings with a stream running through it. Visitors praise the clean facilities, including hot showers, and appreciate the fire pits provided at each pitch. Shepherds huts are noted as cosy, clean, and well-equipped. The location is ideal for exploring Dartmoor, with nearby walks and villages. While some find the access roads narrow, most agree the tranquil atmosphere and connection with nature make it a highly recommended and returning destination.

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Absolutely amazing we have been a…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely amazing we have been a couple times now the perfect campsite has everything you need and the setting is absolutely stunning will be back soon. The kids loved playing in the stream and running around

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean excellent location absolutely stunning views love love

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Jenny marie T.

Foxglove 2 bedroom cabin

Liked Absolutely everything there was nothing to dislike about this place it had everything you needed for a luxury camping experience

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nous avons passé une nuitée avec…

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Doris L.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nous avons passé une nuitée avec notre van. C’est un camping magnifique au coeur de Dartmoor. Les sanitaires sont très propres et les douches bien chaudes. Je recommande

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful, perfect for enjoying the outdoors with some comfort

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Anonymous

Herdwick shepherd's hut

Liked Lovely area, great for children and bringing a dog. Lovely facilities, clean and well equipped hut. Great place for enjoying the outdoors.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great countryside spot. Highly recommended.

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Mariana F.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great spot. Very good location and very good amenities.
Good bathroom with hot shower and utility room for wash up.
Pit fire with every pit was great. Wood logs available for purchase on site.

Disliked Would love to return and have less kids around.
Access can be tricky but easy to reach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We have visited twice now and sure we will be back

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked All the facilities, size of pitches, great value for money

Disliked Campsite was busier than our first stay and so the fridge was much more packed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, pitches size, wake up to…

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Jo S.

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Liked Location, pitches size, wake up to birds singing and sheep wandering around. Stayed several times and will be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

fantastic site

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C A.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked lovely quiet, picturesque site, fire pit on each pitch, good sized pitches clearly marked out.
showers & toilets nice & clean, washing up area with washing machine, fridge /freezer
this is one we would definitely visit again
lovely little pub just down the road in holne

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and peaceful, facilities (toilets showers…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely and peaceful, facilities (toilets showers etc) better than many other campsites.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely, small, site with everything…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A lovely, small, site with everything you need for basic camping, set in the heart of lovely Dartmoor. A short walk to Holne with well supplied shop, cafe and pub. A further walk to the River itself for a cool off

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Well-lit path

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

Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts

Higher Michelcombe Farm

Holne

Newton Abbot

Devon

England

TQ13 7SP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.50559°N
3.84152°W

Route 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.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.7 mi Opposite Tourist Information Centre
8.7 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
8.8 mi BP Garage
Rail
8.2 mi Ivybridge Rail Station
8.3 mi Totnes Rail Station
10.8 mi Newton Abbot Rail Station
Ferry
8.9 mi Totnes Ferry Landing
13.8 mi Dittisham Ferry Landing
13.9 mi Greenway House Ferry Landing
Airport
24.3 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

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Paignton Preston Sands 13.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Hollicombe 13.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Paignton Paignton Sands 13.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Goodrington 13.6 mi Sea PoorPoorN/AN/A
Torre Abbey 13.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Buckfast Abbey 3 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 9.4 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 12.6 mi

Castle Drogo 13.2 mi

Living Coasts 14.3 mi

National Trust

The Church House 5 mi

Compton Castle 11 mi

Buckland Abbey 12.9 mi

Castle Drogo 13.2 mi

Saltram 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Holne Woods and River Dart 1.6 mi

New Bridge - Mel Tor - Aish Tor - Leigh Tor - New Bridge 1.6 mi

Hembury Woods and Hill-Fort 1.8 mi

Dartmeet - Babeny - Laughter Hole - Hexworthy - Dartmeet 3.1 mi

Ashburton - Goosepool Lane - River Dart - Ashburton 3.7 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 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.

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  • 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.