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General
- High-end glamping on the edge of Exmoor National Park in North Devon
- Exmoor Zoo a 10-minute drive; less than 40 minutes to surfing beaches
- Private dining areas, shared kitchen and hangout barn
Boho glamping accommodation on an 18-acre farm, anyone? North Thorne Glamping has an enviable setting next to Wistlandpound Reservoir, on the edge of Exmoor National Park and close to North Devon beaches.
This stylish, family-run site is set in secluded and peaceful pasture and has spectacular views over Devon’s hills, reaching from Exmoor to Dartmoor. There is a natural pond in the centre of the field where ducks and geese splash around, and it’s south-facing so you feel the benefits of long, light (and hopefully sunny) days as well as incredible star-filled night skies.
Each unit is decked out with a comfy double bed and 2/4 singles, and they’re all decorated in shabby-chic style. There’s a private dining area outside, with vintage crockery and cutlery, a gas cooker and seating, as well as a barbecue so you can cook up al fresco meals and chill around the campfire.
First bonus: you have a private and individually styled shower room in the facilities barn, where you’ll also find a communal kitchen.
Second bonus: you can challenge the family to matches on the tennis court, and a second repurposed barn has a hang-out area for you to get together over table tennis and super-size traditional games like Jenga if the weather turns sour.
Third (and not one you read often) bonus: most mornings, you’ll hear the sounds of jungle chatter, and no, you’re not mad. Exmoor Zoo is a few fields away and the monkeys, gibbons and baboons like to give you a wake-up call.
Open from 05/05/2023 to 29/09/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 2.0m length (13.1ft width x 6.6ft length) Calculated area: 8.0m² (86.1ft²)

Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 2.0m width x 7.0m length (6.6ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 14.0m² (150.7ft²)

Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 6.0m width x 4.0m length (19.7ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)

Reviews
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Friendly site with accommodating hosts, excellent for families
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Not sure you could do glamping in a bell tent much better.
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Glad you enjoyed your stay, Charlie Friday's is certainly worth a visit. We will look at how to shield the cookers better from the wind. |
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Best glamping location we have been to!
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Was nice to meet you Amy and your lovely kids, glad you had a wonderful stay. Look forward to hosting you again. |
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Loved our stay- amazing walks from the site, clean, friendly.
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North Thorne was absolutely beautiful. My 6 & 9 year …
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Excellent location & facilities with great hosts (Sarah & Andrew). …
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Thanks for your feedback, glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Look forward to hosting you again. We will look into the possibility of a tumble drier. |
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Thanks for your feedback, glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Look forward to hosting you again. |
Features
Coronavirus
Dedicated shower facility per glamping unit
Dedicated toilet facility per glamping unit
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Hand sanitising stations
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
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Gypsy caravans
Pre-erected tents
Themes
Lake and/or mountain
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
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
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 7.4 miles
Methodist Church — 8.9 miles
Garage — 8.9 miles
- Train stations
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Barnstaple Rail Station
— 7.8 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station — 10.3 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station — 11.2 miles
- Ferry ports
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Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
— 8.4 miles
Instow Ferry Landing — 12.8 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing — 13.1 miles
- Airports
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Cardiff International Airport
— 30.9 miles
Local attractions
After you’ve met up with the noisy primates at Exmoor Zoo (10 minutes’ drive), treat the kids to mini-train rides and animatronic dinosaurs at Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (15 minutes) or head straight for the beach at Broadsands (20 minutes) for bucket-and-spade type family fun in the waves.
Surfers, there’s a choice of famous beaches to choose from. Woolacombe, Croyde (you can go coasteering here too), Saunton Sands and Westward Ho! are all less than a 40-minute drive away, and each has surf schools and equipment rental too. You can try your hand at paddleboarding or kayaking in Combe Martin (15 minutes), or whizz along the coastline in high-speed ribs from Ilfracombe (25 minutes).
For the landlubbers among you, Exmoor National Park (10 minutes) is a haven of cycling and walking trails through oak forests and heather-clad moorland, or you can be on the golf course in less than 20 minutes.
Must see
- RHS Garden Rosemoor (17.1 miles)
National Trust
- Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum (2.1 miles)
- Heddon Valley (4.2 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
On-site accommodation | ||
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Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
Depart by: | 10 a.m. |
North Thorne Glamping cancellation policy
No refunds within 8 weeks 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.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
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. North Thorne Glamping will debit the balance from your card 8 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 8 weeks 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
Bank transferCash
PayPal
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does North Thorne Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is North Thorne Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near North Thorne Glamping? After you’ve met up with the noisy primates at Exmoor Zoo (10 minutes’ drive), treat the kids to mini-train rides and animatronic dinosaurs at Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (15 minutes) … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of North Thorne Glamping?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at North Thorne Glamping? From £195 (for 3 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thanks for your comments. We don't list electrics in our tents but do state that there is electric in the barn for phone charge etc. There is an ariel photo on our listing showing the site and how spaced out things are, we feel people love the amount of space we offer. The onsite shop is a work in progress and will be available in 2023. We supply extra blankets if required, you just need to ask. Unfortunately we are unable to offer wifi and our listing does indicate this.