Allercombe Farm Glamping

From £95 For 1 night, 4 adults 9.7 6 reviews
Visitor image of the views of the site - 2021 (added by manager 20 Sep 2022)
Newly renovated corncockle yurt for the 2022 summer season (added by manager 20 sep 2022)
View from the deck of renovated corncockle yurt for the 2022 summer season (added by manager 20 sep 2022)
Our new yurts for 2022 (added by manager 29 jul 2022)

  • Spacious yurts on a family-run farm in the South Hams
  • A 15-minute drive from Totnes; half an hour from Paignton
  • High-quality meat and firewood sold on site; dogs welcome
For those not yet in the know, the South Hams is a splendid stretch of rural and coastal landscape between Dartmoor, Torbay and the sea. Dawdle a while in this cracking corner of Devon by settling down in one of the yurts at Allercombe Farm Glamping, part of a family-run farm that stretches over 50 green acres. The accommodation here is rather swish, being fully-furnished and with easy access to the toilets, hot showers and washing-up facilities across the field. Located midway between Dartmoor and Devon’s super south coast, Allercombe Farm Glamping is on the edge of the village of Rattery, home to a pub that’s been in business since at least the 1400s (there's rumoured to be a tunnel connecting the inn to the church, but the landlords are yet to report any parsons purloining the wares…). Back on the farm, a posse of pigs, a herd of Dexter cattle and a number of friendly cats also call the place home. There's also bucketloads of wild animal activity around here, with the usual suspects including roe deer and horseshoe bats. Fresh farm-produced beef, sausages and burgers are sold by the site staff; there are also free-range eggs on hand for breakfasts sunny side up. Self-catering guests can stock up on other bits and pieces in Totnes (15 minutes' drive), where there are several supermarkets and half a dozen delis.

Site type

Rent a tent 3
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful location quiet and rural.Owner very obliging and flexible

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Christopher B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Heartsease yurt (no pets)

Liked: Location,views,peace and quiet.Local pub was friendly and wonderful food served.Site owner was helpful when contacted. Great wood burner in the yurt ,so cosy in the chilly evenings.

Disliked: Kitchen facilities would have been crowded if site had been full and fridge was small and set incorrectly causing fresh produce to freeze. No hangers in tents for coats

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Fantastic place to stay. Glamping at its best.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jess C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Corncockle yurt

Liked: The yurts are perfectly furnished, plenty of blankets, wood burner and logs and very homey. Great bathroom Facilities and bonus of a shared kitchen area. We loved that the yurts are spaced out so it felt open and we could really relax. We used the bbq provided and loved sitting on the deck stargazing at night. Very welcoming hosts and great suggestions of local walks.

Disliked: That we had to leave!

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Excellent site, clean facilities, friendly hosts

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Elanor S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Corncockle yurt

Liked: Loved everything about this place - tranquil, peaceful, back to nature. A lovely place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle. Yurts were really warm, cosy and dry. King size bed was really comfortable. Little kitchen was fully equipped, toilets and showers were clean. Kids (14yrs, 13yrs ,9yrs old) didn't say they were bored once! The dog thoroughly enjoyed his time in the countryside and came home exhausted. Hosts were really lovely and friendly and more than happy to offer help and assistance if required. They thought of everything to make for a comfortable stay. It was lovely to stay on their farm. The eggs and sausages from the farm were delicious.

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and nice tents!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Barney W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Corncockle yurt

Liked: We loved this place, hosts were SO nice, gave us great burgers and eggs! Nice accommodation, nice setting, all just very nice and we intend to return

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very special setting with super cosy yurt

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cowslip yurt (no pets)

Liked: We had a such a wonderful time. the accommodation was very comfortable and clean. Deborah was lovely and couldn't do enough. the produce from the farm were an unexpected bonus and delicious. The view was breathtakingly beautiful and there was so much to do out and about. we will definitely be back. thank you.

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We've just returned from the most peaceful week at Allercombe Farm. We…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Emine R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Corncockle yurt

Liked: We've just returned from the most peaceful week at Allercombe Farm. We stayed in one of the lovely, spacious yurts, which despite the chilly, blustery weather at times, was super cosy inside, thanks to the very efficient log-burner. Deborah was wonderful – she was always on-hand if we needed anything, bringing up logs each day for us to stay warm, and even generously sharing her delicious farm-grown eggs and sausages for breakfast. The facilities are excellent – a great fully equipped kitchen, spotless loos and lovely hot shower, and the view from the yurts is gorgeous – countryside & sky. We all slept very well in the supremely comfy beds and feel refreshed after our holiday! Thanks again Deborah for such a wonderful stay!

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Features

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

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

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

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

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Allercombe Farm Glamping

Rattery

Devon

England

TQ10 9LD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.43795°N
-3.76777°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.8 mi Opposite Tourist Information Centre
3.8 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
7.5 mi BP Garage
Rail
3.5 mi Totnes Rail Station
6.8 mi Ivybridge Rail Station
9 mi Paignton Rail Station
Ferry
3.9 mi Totnes Ferry Landing
8.5 mi Dittisham Ferry Landing
8.7 mi Greenway House Ferry Landing
Airport
25.5 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

Time in Totnes (15 minutes' drive) is time well spent. Folk flock here for all sorts of reasons, but three of them that you'll often hear will include the town's early Norman castle, its superb Sunday market and the annual Totnes and District Show. Parking up here also means you can set off on a circular adventure, first along the Dartmouth Steam Railway to Kingswear, then (after a 10-minute ferry ride to get to the quay) back by a boat that cruises back to Totnes along the scenic river Dart. Although Buckfast Tonic Wine is its most famous export, Buckfast (15 minutes drive) has given the world more than just potent booze. There's also animal life to observe here at Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary, as well as top-notch architecture at beauteous Buckfast Abbey. Time for a swim? Paignton (30 minutes) has oodles of beach space and is well-liked by bathers; it also has a pier where you can indulge the kids with a ride on the slides or carousel. Up for indoor swims on the speedy side? Splashdown Quaywest (30 minutes) will be your best bet.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Paignton Paignton Sands 9.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Goodrington 9.2 mi Sea Poor Poor N/A N/A
Paignton Preston Sands 9.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Hollicombe 9.5 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Broadsands 9.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Buckfast Abbey 3.8 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 8.2 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 10.1 mi

Living Coasts 10.8 mi

National Marine Aquarium 16.7 mi

National Trust

Compton Castle 7.8 mi

Greenway 8.8 mi

The Church House 9.7 mi

Coleton Fishacre 11.9 mi

Saltram 14.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dartington - Totnes 2.7 mi

Dartington Country 3.4 mi

DARTINGTON HALL 3.6 mi

Totnes - Ashprington - Totnes 3.9 mi

Shipley Bridge by River Avon to White Barrows 4.1 mi

Local events

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Sidmouth, Devon 28.7 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.

Want to know more about camping in Devon?

  • Does Allercombe Farm Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Allercombe Farm Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Allercombe Farm Glamping? Time in Totnes (15 minutes' drive) is time well spent. Folk flock here for all sorts of reasons, but three of them that you'll often hear will include the town's early Norman … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Allercombe Farm Glamping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Allercombe Farm Glamping? From £95 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability