Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts

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  • Glamping stays in Dartmoor National Park
  • Just outside a moorland village and with woodland views
  • Dogs welcome; firepit provided for each hut
Had a baaaad week at work? Filled with shear determination to have a woolly good break overflowing with luxury and glamour? Flock to Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts for a stay in Dartmoor National Park. The huts here are fully insulated with wool from the site’s own sheep, so remember to baaa thank you as you frolic past. And, while they’re traditional in style, they're properly modern and up to date: timber-built, fully-equipped and sleeping up to four people (two in the double bed and another two on airbeds). There are moor points here for the site’s location: pitches are in a peaceful Dartmoor valley with woodland views on one side and the Holy Brook on the other, just outside the moorland village of Holne and in an area packed with activities for all ages and tastes. Naturally there are traditional Devonshire cream teas and the best of local produce around the area, but as it would be wrong to camp on Dartmoor and not cook over a traditional campfire too, all pitches have their own firepits and wood is available to buy from the friendly owners. Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts welcomes well-behaved dogs.

Campground type

Rent a tent 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent sites 20
Caravans for hire 1
RV & Motorhome sites 2
Open all year
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Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Vehicles

  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

General

  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Large motorhomes might not fit through the local narrow lanes. Please check road guides.

Languages spoken

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 316 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

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Gorgeous, tranquil spot in a woodland dell with a creek. Reviewers rave about the spotless amenities, cosy huts, and roomy sites (many with fire pits!). Perfect base for Dartmoor adventures & nature lovers. A few noted tricky access roads & occasional bin/towel refill hiccups.

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Great place…

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 Bilyana D. 1 review

Swaledale shepherd's hut

Liked Great place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful night. Gorgeous setting. Easy check…

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Steven D. 6 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Peaceful night. Gorgeous setting. Easy check in. Superb facilities.

Disliked A bit too close to neighbours for me. I’m being picky I know.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay and value for money! (Same day booking)

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Elliot N. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely campsite, great toilet / shower facilities.

Disliked Signage for campsite was a bit lacking.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A little slice of escapism!!

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 LISA T. 1 review

Herdwick shepherd's hut

Liked Cleanliness of the hut/site, it was also fully equipped with everything we needed.

Peacefulness (there’s a no music policy which makes a huge difference)

Scenery/location is tranquil

Highly recommend if you just want to get back to nature and escape the rat race!

Disliked As others have mentioned ….a hook on the bathroom door would be very helpful for towels!
Everything else was perfect though!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely but need to give more thought to managing certain behaviours

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Super clean, small size, sheltered with lots of trees, dark skies, no traffic noise and great location for walking, and local facilities - including pub, shop, tea room and amazing second hand charity bookshop. Good facilities including on site fridge and good phone charging lockers.

Disliked Pitches though a decent size are quite close together so this magnifies noise and other issues. Lack of on site presence of owners/staff (we didn't see them the whole time) - just a walk around of an evening/morning at busy times would perhaps have done more than just signs at supporting compliance with rules re dogs and noise which undermined our enjoyment on some eves. Appreciate it's a tricky balance and people don't like to feel policed but people didn't even seem to have read the rules re dogs when I raised it with them. It was much better on the Sunday eve than Fri/Sat.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay with the family. They will be talking about it for ages!

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Anonymous

Swaledale shepherd's hut

Liked Loved the quirkyness of the huts. The shared wash and toilet facilities were super. The site was clean and well signposted.

Disliked Crockery could do with updating or at least checking over in the hut.
Rubbish and recycling instructions could be a little clearer.

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My daughter and I had a…

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Steph P. 2 reviews

Swaledale shepherd's hut

Liked My daughter and I had a lovely 3 nights stay. The hut was beautifully presented, clean and had clever storage. The beds were very comfortable with proper mattresses. We loved how beautiful, peaceful and quiet the campsite was and would love to visit again.

Disliked We were a little confused which hut was ours on arrival as we were tired after a long journey and expected our name on the door.

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I have been coming here for…

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 steve l. 4 reviews

Herdwick shepherd's hut

Liked I have been coming here for 3 years and as the previous year's its been great. Lovely and quiet and relaxing shall be returning again.

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Small campsite, enchanting stream running through…

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Rosalyn A. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Small campsite, enchanting stream running through it, peaceful, clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful spot, would recommend and come back.

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 Mischa R. 6 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked The stunning location, quietness and the laid back booking system. The facilities were all clean and well managed, so good to have the fridges/ freezers and washing machine if needed. There is a footpath that takes you up onto the moors only a few yards from the entrance.

Disliked Nothing!
I’d suggest a less slippery floor or some mats in the shower block, and a shower curtain to come across the shower doors, preventing towels/clothing getting wet.

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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level campground, no steep slopes Site 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 +0100 (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
13.9 km Opposite Tourist Information Centre
14 km Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
14.1 km BP Garage
Rail
13.2 km Ivybridge Rail Station
13.3 km Totnes Rail Station
17.4 km Newton Abbot Rail Station
Ferry
14.3 km Totnes Ferry Landing
22.2 km Dittisham Ferry Landing
22.4 km Greenway House Ferry Landing
Airport
39.2 km 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.

Food and drink

  • San Benedetto's 4.7 km
  • The Grange 4.8 km
  • Badger's Holt 5.1 km
  • Furzeleigh Mill 5.4 km
  • The Old Library 6.1 km
  • Emilia 6.2 km
  • The Riverford Field Kitchen 8.3 km

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 5.2 km
  • The Co-operative Food 6.2 km
  • Co-op Food 8.8 km

Parks and play

  • Holne Playpark Playground 1.1 km
  • River Dart Country Park 3.8 km
  • Adventure Playground 4.1 km
  • Victoria Park 5.3 km
  • St Lukes Green Space park 5.3 km
  • The Orchard Millennium Green park 5.5 km
  • Ride On Tractors Playground 6.8 km
  • Sanderspool Cross Recreation Area park 9 km

Family days out

  • Hembury Castle 3.1 km
  • Stepping Stones Visitor attraction 4.9 km
  • Jellyfish Art Gallery Visitor attraction 5.2 km
  • South Devon Railway Visitor attraction 5.8 km
  • Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary Visitor attraction 5.9 km
  • Pennywell Farm Visitor attraction 6.9 km
  • Widecombe Fair Show Field Visitor attraction 7.9 km
  • Ben's Farm Shop Visitor attraction 9.2 km

Public transport

  • Tavistock Inn 3.3 km
  • Methodist Church 3.9 km
  • Higher Mill Lane 4.7 km
  • Buckfast Abbey 4.8 km
  • Spinning Mill 4.9 km
  • Plymouth Road 5.2 km
  • St Boniface House 5.2 km
  • West End Road 5.2 km
  • Woodholme Car Park 5.2 km
  • Abbey Inn 5.3 km

Local services

  • Boots Pharmacy 5.3 km
  • Shell Fuel station 5.5 km
  • Dart Garage Ltd. Fuel station 5.6 km
  • Ashburton Pharmacy 6.1 km
  • Ashburton Surgery Doctors 6.6 km
  • South Brent Pharmacy 8.8 km
  • South Brent Health Centre Doctors 9 km

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Must see

Buckfast Abbey 4.9 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 15.1 km

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 20.3 km

Castle Drogo 21.2 km

Living Coasts 23 km

National Trust

The Church House 8.1 km

Compton Castle 17.6 km

Buckland Abbey 20.8 km

Castle Drogo 21.2 km

Saltram 22 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Holne Woods and River Dart 2.6 km

New Bridge - Mel Tor - Aish Tor - Leigh Tor - New Bridge 2.6 km

Hembury Woods and Hill-Fort 2.9 km

Dartmeet - Babeny - Laughter Hole - Hexworthy - Dartmeet 4.9 km

Ashburton - Goosepool Lane - River Dart - Ashburton 6 km

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 caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    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 $41.61 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.