Vennlake

From GBP 20 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.7 36 reviews
Deck and outside area (added by manager 01 Dec 2020)
Path to the lodge (added by manager 01 dec 2020)
Main outside area (added by manager 01 dec 2020)
View from the lodge (added by manager 01 dec 2020)

  • 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.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • 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.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site and very freindly host.

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

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked: Absolutely everything, wonderful venue and site, excellent host, wonderful views, location perfect to beaches and market towns. Well deserved 5 stars. Thank you.

Disliked: Absolutely nothing

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Very helpful.

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

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked: Lovely and clean, fab value. Excellent substitute for a tent in the winter! Lovely site with a stream.

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From the manager: HI, thankyou for kind review.

We have stayed here several times before and as always loved every…

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

Loaders' View 1 bedroom lodge

Liked: We have stayed here several times before and as always loved every minute. We will stay again

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Wat een schattig huisje en wat een gastvrije ontvangst! We hebben hier…

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

Loaders' View 1 bedroom lodge

Liked: Wat een schattig huisje en wat een gastvrije ontvangst! We hebben hier 4 heerlijke dagen doorgebracht. Alles wat je nodig had was aanwezig en we hoefden alleen beddengoed en handdoeken zelf mee te nemen. Een plek om naar terug te gaan dus.

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Friendly, clean, easy!

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

Loaders' View 1 bedroom lodge

Liked: Clean and well organised space. Very friendly owner. Easy to locate. Great shower and toilet. Good cooking facilities. Comfy bed. We enjoyed our stay, thank you!

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Easy to find (I always get lost) Clean Friendly owners Quiet site…

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

Kingfisher lodge

Liked: Easy to find (I always get lost) Clean Friendly owners Quiet site

Disliked: Parking space for accomodation a bit tight

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Excellent, clean, quiet, friendly

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

Kingfisher lodge

Liked: Absolutely amazing!Very well equipped. There was even an airfryer, which helped us out after a very long hike. It’s like a little studio flat with terrace.

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We stayed in Jacks Bunkhouse, which is so lovely and quirky.

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

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked: Welcomed by the friendly owner on arrival. The accommodation was very cosy, clean and perfect size for two people. The site was well maintained with showers, toilets washing clothes facilities and Wi-Fi. Local shop and pub within a 10 minute walk away. Perfect location as a base to explore Devon, Dartmoor, Cornwall.

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Great little site with friendly welcoming owner

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

Loaders' View 1 bedroom lodge

Liked: Local shop, pub & small play park. Nice and peaceful, no light pollution so great for star gazing on am evening on the decking. Clothes washing and drying facilities for a small fee.

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From the manager: Cheers for the review, we hoped you enjoyed your stay.

Very good for the price

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

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked: Stopped in jacks bunkhouse, as somewhere just to sleep for night as I travelled down for work. Had everything I needed, was plenty warm enough, did what I needed it to do. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful.

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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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

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

Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.80349°N
-3.82604°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.5 km Thomas Cook
23 km Bus Station
23.8 km The Square
Rail
4.7 km Morchard Road Rail Station
5.4 km Copplestone Rail Station
6 km Lapford Rail Station
Ferry
28.5 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
28.6 km Topsham Ferry Landing
28.8 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
30 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

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 2020 2019 2018 2017
Dawlish Warren 35.5 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dawlish Town 35.6 km Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 35.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 36.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Exmouth 36.7 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 12 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 22.7 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 25.9 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 26.8 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 30.8 km

National Trust

Finch Foundry 10.9 km

Castle Drogo 12 km

The Church House 25.3 km

Killerton 26.2 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 26.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WOOD HOUSE 8.5 km

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 10 km

CASTLE DROGO 12.1 km

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 13.6 km

SHOBROOKE PARK 14.1 km

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)

    Ottery St Mary, England 36.9 km

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

    Sidmouth, England 43.8 km

  • GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)

    Croyde, England 46.6 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.

Want to know more about camping in Devon?

  • Does Vennlake have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Vennlake dog friendly? No 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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Vennlake? From $38.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.