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Rocombe Valley Retreat

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Rocombe Valley Retreat: Yurt and family yurt, tucked into the hill (photo added by manager on 14/04/2015)

General

  • In a secluded Devon valley a couple of miles from the coast
  • Adjacent to three coarse fishing lakes and 10 minutes from Torbay
  • Within 15 minutes' walk of the nearest pub

What a well named site this is. For Rocombe Valley Retreat near Newton Abbot in Devon is indeed in a valley, and is a peaceful bolthole from bosses and the like: it's highly likely that work wouldn't find you, were you to settle down here for a matter of weeks…

The retreat is also splendidly well set in its Devon locale, with glamping units in a field beside a stream and three mighty pretty lakes, all a couple of miles from Devon beaches and a piffling 10-minute drive from Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Torbay. The nearest pub, serving food and ales, is a 15-minute walk away, and four more pubs and restaurants are within a five-minute drive.

All Rocombe Valley accommodation comes fully equipped with cooking equipment, cosy double beds with all bedding supplied, and woodburning stoves using wood coppiced from trees on the farm. Flushing toilets and hot showers are within easy reach in the farm amenities blocks.

There's parking on site for several cars and coarse fishing is available on the lakes adjacent to the valley.

Please note

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.


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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating based on 31 reviews

 

100% would recommend this site to a friend.

100% would stay here again.

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Definitely going to book again, friendly and brilliant private pitch14/08/2023

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

  • Yurt (large)
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    The communal area was great and had everything you need to cook a full meal and feed a family of 5 with plenty of seating areas, the hot tub was fantastic and there was always a supply of logs available (apart from once and it took less than 30 mins for them to be delivered to our yurt)
    Couldn’t have been any better, very welcoming and great location.

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Great friendly atmosphere, liked Elliot and the farmer both very …05/06/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAkbal K.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • 2 bedroom safari tent (family, maximum 4 adults)
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    Great friendly atmosphere, liked Elliot and the farmer both very friendly and helpful

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Beautiful site and excellent accomodations. We had a Yurt that …30/05/2023

Reviewer's country: United Kingdomsteven g.Confirmed

  • Yurt (large)
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    Beautiful site and excellent accomodations. We had a Yurt that comfortably fit our family of five. The toilet/shower facilities were clean. Access to the fridges and hot water sink was much appreciated as well.

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Amazing stay!07/04/2023

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

  • 2 bedroom safari tent (family, maximum 4 adults)
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    The facilities were brilliant- communal kitchen with cooker, fridges, sink etc, as well as 3 blocks of toilets and showers. We stayed in the safari tent which was AMAZING! Lovlry decking and comfy furniture outside- beds were very comfy and linen provided which was a bonus. The hoy tub was INCREDIBLE, we stayed in April so thought it'd be too cold but we were so wrong. Elliot was fab and helped us with anything we needed, super friendly and professionals. Brilliant in terms of distance to Torquay, 5 minutes away! But also a lot of time spent on site, loads of place for kids to run around and play. We booked the entire site as a family with ages ranging from 1-86! Thoroughly enjoyed by all of us- even in the rain!

    Disliked: 

    Took us a minute to find out how to start a fire (all accomodation comes with an indoor fire place), so the first night was cold but that's our own fault 😅 make sure you know how to light a fire!

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Hot tubs are a must07/04/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomMatthew A.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

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    Hot tubs are a must

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A welcome at arrival, clean and well presented site. The …10/10/2022

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  • 2 bedroom safari tent (family, maximum 4 adults)
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    A welcome at arrival, clean and well presented site. The safari tent and hot tub weee perfect and the unlimited use of wood for fireplace. The pizza oven and covered cooking/ meeting area make this a social camping experience. We are looking forward to returning!

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    Nothing

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Beutiful glamping expernace05/09/2022

Reviewer's country: United KingdomSophie S.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • 2 bedroom safari tent (family, maximum 4 adults)
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    Beutiful setting . Really comfy cosy beds just what you need after a long day exploring devon. The wood fire hot tub is a lovely treat we went in it at 7am very tranquil. Kitchen and fridge was great and would be great if you came in a big group.elloit and the framer very friendly.
    Over all a great stay .

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All of it, yurt was amazing, location was secluded yet …01/09/2022

Reviewer's country: United KingdomRob R.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Yurt (large)
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    All of it, yurt was amazing, location was secluded yet close to the town to save on travelling to much. The owners were very helpful and friendly and very easy to contact. the hot tub was amazing and a very good way to end the day. I don't usually go back to the same place twice but I would definitely go back to stay here. No WiFi but good 4g coverage on o2. Really disappointed that we had to leave.

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    The shower was a bit small, at 6'4 it was a bit of a struggle but it was clean and a good shower.

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Great site, friendly owner and great, private hot tub!01/09/2022

Reviewer's country: United KingdomPavla B.Confirmed

  • 2 bedroom safari tent (family, maximum 4 adults)
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    We stayed in the safari tent. Really comfortable beds and a small camping stove which we only really used to boil the kettle for coffee as there is a communal kitchen with an oven and full-sized hob. Basic cooking equipment was provided, but we mostly used our own which we had brought with us for camping elsewhere, as the pans were a bit small. Fridge-freezer was available, one per tent/yurt, which was very much appreciated.
    The wood-fired hot tub was a real hit - once we'd worked out it takes a while to heat it up!
    Toilets and showers were well maintained during our stay. Bring a torch to use them after dark!
    Location of the site is great - close to lots of places for day trips.
    Would definitely stay here again.

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    Only thing I would change is to add larger candles on the terrace - as it is obviously very dark once the sun goes down - and the tea lights didn't last very long.

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Loved this site and location, peaceful but near to seaside.17/08/2022

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Willow yurt
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    Hot tub and peaceful location near to some nice pubs.

    Disliked: 

    Could do with a mirror in the yurt or separate bathroom area cubicle on site for teeth brushing, doing your hair etc.

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Features

Coronavirus

Capacity reduced to increase social distancing

Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

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

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

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  • Springfields Farm, Lower Rocombe, Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon, England, TQ12 4QL
  • Timezone Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)   GPS 50.5171°N 3.5398°W

Nearest transport

Coach stations
Shelter — 2.3 miles
Shelter — 2.3 miles
Shelter — 2.3 miles
Train stations
Newton Abbot Rail Station — 2.8 miles
Teignmouth Rail Station — 2.9 miles
Torre Rail Station — 3.1 miles
Ferry ports
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing — 2.3 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing — 2.5 miles
Torquay - North Quay — 4.0 miles
Airports
Exeter International Airport — 15.7 miles

Directions


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

As it's Devon and as it's near the coast, you'll probably already know that this is lovely locale… There's loads to do within a few miles or a short drive and if you want to go a bit further, Cornwall's Eden Project can be reached in a couple of hours. Dartmoor is half an hour's drive away.

Rocombe Valley Retreat is also a couple of miles from beaches with watersports and fishing, as well as the dog-friendly beach at the Ness in Shaldon (tell your canine to reach it via the smugglers' tunnel). Even closer to home, many a lane and track for walking or mountain biking snakes around the Rocombe Valley.

If you're up for exploring by car, among the many attractions within easy driving distance are Paignton Zoo, Kents Cavern, Babbacombe Model Village, Woodlands near Dartmouth, Crealy Park near Exeter, Haldon Forest and Go Ape, Shaldon Zoo and Brixham Fish Market.

Must see

  • Living Coasts (4.1 miles)
  • Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (6.5 miles)
  • Buckfast Abbey (10.5 miles)

National Trust

  • Compton Castle (4.0 miles)
  • Greenway (9.4 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

On-site accommodation
Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
Depart by:  10 a.m.

Rocombe Valley Retreat cancellation policy

No refunds within 4 weeks of arrival date.

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.

Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.

Modifications are subject to a £25.00 fee.

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. Rocombe Valley Retreat will debit the balance from your card 4 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 4 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.

Hired accommodation: £50.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

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

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Terms and conditions

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  • Does Rocombe Valley Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rocombe Valley Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Rocombe Valley Retreat? As it's Devon and as it's near the coast, you'll probably already know that this is lovely locale… There's loads to do within a few miles or a short drive and if … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rocombe Valley Retreat?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rocombe Valley Retreat? From £150 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability

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A charge of £75 applies for the use of the woodfired hot tub.

Please keep fires small and manageable. Please be aware of naked flames and please keep candles inside the lanterns provided.

Lost property: any property left behind will be returned by post on request only. All lost property will be kept until the end of the season and then disposed of.

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