Vennlake

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  • Self-contained glamping lodge in a central Devon location
  • A 15-minute drive from Dartmoor National Park; 35 minutes from Exeter
  • Kitchenette, wetroom and outside space; pub 10 minutes' walk away
How’s this as a cosy little spot for some Devon downtime? The glamping lodge at Vennlake is just the place for a peaceful retreat surrounded by countryside but only an easy 15-minute drive from Crediton (mostly along a main road; no wending your way along little lanes around here…). All is set up here to be splendidly self contained: the lodge has been well kitted out with all sorts of handy things including a wetroom, a spacious living area (with TV for lazy evenings) and a kitchenette that’s got a hot plate, kettle, microwave and fridge. A small supermarket is a couple of minutes’ walk away to stock this latter with whatever treats/drinks/brekkie bits you fancy – and anything you pick up can be consumed either cuddled up on the sofa or out on the deck for added fresh air and views. Need some rather more substantial sustenance? Take a 10-minute walk to the local pub for dinner – a meal or pint at this 16th-century gem is a fine reward for any efforts you put on on local walks or lengthier rambles in the Dartmoor National Park, 15 minutes’ drive away. If Dartmoor’s not part of your plans, there are plenty of other things to fill your days with: Vennlake’s nifty central Devon location means that it’s easy enough to hit either coast, take days out in Exeter or find rural activities like fishing, horse riding or nosing around National Trust estates.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 67 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Visitors consistently praise Vennlake for its peaceful, quiet atmosphere and the exceptional friendliness of the owners. Accommodations are described as well-equipped, clean, and offering good value for money, with many highlighting the cosy and characterful nature of the lodges and bunkhouses. The location is considered excellent, being both rural and conveniently close to local amenities. While most guests had no complaints, a few minor points mentioned include steep steps to sleeping areas, occasional noise from the fridge affecting sleep, and the need for more hooks for wet towels. Overall, a highly recommended site for a relaxing break.

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Reviews page 1 of 7
Arrival date (latest first)

Amazing bunkhouse !

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10 out of 10
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Accommodation
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 10
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 10
Wifi
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Anna M.

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked Everything 😃 Very nice peaceful place in centre of Devon . Thank you

Disliked Wi-fi was a bit weak but hey ho on holiday we don’t need a internet 😜😜

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a lovely time at Jack's bunkhouse, my 7 year old son…

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10 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Anonymous

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked Had a lovely time at Jack's bunkhouse, my 7 year old son loved it, great value for money, would definitely return

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful site.

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10 out of 10
Location
 5
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 10
Hollie B.

Kingfisher lodge

Liked Loved our stay in the kingfisher cabin. It was very well equipped.
There is a playing feild across the road.
Site owner was lovely and came and introduced himself.
Coop is in walking distance and a lovely garden centre just up the road which does nice food/coffee etc.

Disliked Bathroom had a slight damp smell. But the bathroom was fine with a nice shower which ran very well. Hot water all the time.
Not much to dislike. Everything you could need for a nice break away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An incredible place to star gaze, friendly owner, lovely location.

Overall

8 out of 10
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 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Anonymous

Kingfisher lodge

Liked The location,
The helpfulness of owner,
The price,
The family all being able to stay in the same place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic, but was just what we needed for our stay.

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6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 5
Wifi
 2
Anonymous

Loaders' View 1 bedroom lodge

Liked The customer service. (The bed was fixed the morning after reported.)
The location/setting, amazing to see so may stars at night.
The reasonable price.
Having 2 chalets meant whole family could stay in one place.

Disliked The bed breaking in one chalet the first night so my daughter & partner had to sleep on the floor on the first night as it was too late to fix. The sewage smell in the same chalet so my daughter wouldn't stay in it for the 2nd night unfortunately.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the feed back. Curious why they felt they had to sleep on the floor when there is set of bunk beds in the same space. All has been rectified.

Absolutely beautiful setting. Really helpful and friendly staff - thanks Shaun and…

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9 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked Absolutely beautiful setting. Really helpful and friendly staff - thanks Shaun and David. Genuine bargain and great price

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, peaceful place to stay.

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Richard K.

Kingfisher lodge

Liked Very friendly, well equipped, just what we needed. Easy to find.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant quiet location, my son loved it. Felt like a fairytale house…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Ellie M.

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked Brilliant quiet location, my son loved it. Felt like a fairytale house

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful location, great hospitality and nearest to beautiful Devon.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Jay P.

Loaders' View 1 bedroom lodge

Liked Everything, always love staying here, great hospitality and owners Dave and Shaun. Always makes us all feel welcome, great views, a few minutes walk to the local shop, a few miles to either Crediton or Oakhampton. Not far to the beautiful Devon/dorset coastlines.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous. The great reviews say it all.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Mark H.

Kingfisher lodge

Liked We stayed in this lodge and Loaders View.

Both were fantastic.

Great people who own / run Vennlake

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Vennlake

Burston Lane

Bow

Devon

England

EX17 6LB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.80349°N
3.82604°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9 mi Thomas Cook
14.3 mi Bus Station
14.8 mi The Square
Rail
2.9 mi Morchard Road Rail Station
3.3 mi Copplestone Rail Station
3.8 mi Lapford Rail Station
Ferry
17.7 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
17.8 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
17.9 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
18.6 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

Dartmoor National Park’s got to be top of the list if you’re heading here to hike: a 15-minute drive gets you over there to wander around the wide open spaces, with wildlife, villages and views galore to spot along the way (and cream teas to sustain you too…) There are three swimming pools within a 15-minute drive too, should you fancy a dip on your way back to base. The natural sights are splendid indeed but they’ve got plenty of rivals among the local architecture too: smart Castle Drogo and the medieval ruins of Okehampton Castle are both about 25 minutes’ drive away and worth a wander, or it’s a 35-minute drive to Exeter to see its ornate cathedral. For more of a glimpse into the inner workings of traditional life, pay a visit to the old forge Finch Foundry or the Museum of Dartmoor Life; both are about 15 minutes’ drive away. Dartmoor and Exmoor zoos are both about an hour away if you’d rather spend a bit of time in the company of a collection of animals.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dawlish Warren 22 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 22.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 22.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 22.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Exmouth 22.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 7.5 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 14.1 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 16.1 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 16.6 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 19.2 mi

National Trust

Finch Foundry 6.7 mi

Castle Drogo 7.5 mi

The Church House 15.7 mi

Killerton 16.3 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 16.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WOOD HOUSE 5.3 mi

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 6.2 mi

CASTLE DROGO 7.5 mi

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 8.5 mi

SHOBROOKE PARK 8.8 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 Vennlake have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Vennlake dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Vennlake? Dartmoor National Park’s got to be top of the list if you’re heading here to hike: a 15-minute drive gets you over there to wander around the wide open spaces, with wildlife, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Vennlake?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Vennlake? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.