Walnut Farm

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Dome next to an ancient oak tree (added by manager 16 Sep 2022)

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  • Dog-friendly geodesic domes in rural Devon
  • A 20-minute drive to Dartmoor National Park; half an hour to the coast
  • Private outside area with a firepit and barbecue; pub very close by
Weighing up beaches versus bike rides through forest landscapes? Quiet market towns versus livelier seaside towns? You won’t have to pass over any of the above when you set down at Walnut Farm in rural Devon. A 20-minute drive from the edge of Dartmoor National Park and half an hour’s drive from the southwest coast, outdoor activities are always easy to track down, whether that’s hiking, cycling, horse riding, surfing or sea kayaking. To get to this place, you’ll travel down a very quiet country lane after around eight miles of Devon countryside and forests. So, with rural Devon as your base, it’s bound to be quite peaceful. There’s a country pub just over five minutes’ walk from the site too, just the place to try out local ciders, real ales and dine on pub grub. There’s good enough access to main roads too. Fishing lakes are five minutes’ drive from the site and there’s an archery centre 10 minutes’ drive away too. Further out, the main roads make it simple to get to other locations such as Tavistock (35 minutes), an ancient market town, or Okehampton (15 minutes), where there’s a castle and the start of the Granite Way (20 minutes) trail around Dartmoor. With geodesic domes to choose from at Walnut Farm, each under Devon’s dark skies (depending upon cloud cover) and with views over green fields towards Exmoor and Dartmoor, there’s lots to like about this unique glamping experience. Each dome has its own flushing toilet, hot shower, washing-up area and a large, well-cut grass area containing a firepit and barbecue.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

French

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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

Walnut Farm

Dreybury Lane

Halwill Junction

Beaworthy

Devon

England

EX21 5XU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.78134°N
-4.2001°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.6 km Thomas Cook
24.9 km The Strand
26.2 km Bus Station
Rail
15.4 km Okehampton Rail Station
17.8 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
25.8 km Eggesford Rail Station
Ferry
26.4 km Bideford Ferry Landing
30 km Instow Ferry Landing
30.3 km Appledore Ferry Landing

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

If you fancy a cycle or a stroll, but you don’t want to travel too far, that’s no problem. Cookworthy Forest (five minutes’ drive) or the Pegasus Trail (five minutes) are close by. For those longer jaunts on bicycle, the 180-mile Tarka Trail (10 minutes’ drive) is another option, but don’t feel pressured to tackle it all at once. Days at the seaside can be spent in several locations. Bude (half an hour) and its beaches are a surfing hotspot, especially Widemouth beach (35 minutes), which has its own surfing school. Westward Ho! (45 minutes), Appledore (50 minutes) and Clovelly (45 minutes) are other fine examples of seaside towns and villages in Devon. Perhaps some history first? Options include the Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre (20 minutes), The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic (45 minutes) or Tintagel Castle (55 minutes). You may want to stop by Holsworthy (15 minutes) or Hatherleigh (15 minutes) for a snack on your way to Roadford Lake (15 minutes) too. The energy will come in handy for kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing and other watersports.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Widemouth Sand 25.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Summerleaze 25.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Crooklets 25.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Northcott Mouth 26.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A
Sandymouth 26.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 18.5 km

Castle Drogo 28.9 km

Tintagel Castle 41.5 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 43.8 km

Buckfast Abbey 43.9 km

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 16.7 km

Lawrence House 19.7 km

Finch Foundry 20.1 km

Castle Drogo 28.9 km

Cotehele Mill 32 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 14 km

HAYNE MANOR 14 km

SIMMONS PARK 15.1 km

SYDENHAM HOUSE 16.4 km

WERRINGTON PARK 18 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.

Reviews

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fabulous experience with a stylish, spacious and comfortable dome.

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
Laure C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Crooked Billet geodesic dome

Liked: The whole experience was unique! We were in gorgeous surrounding with all the home comforts. The dome was really lovely and the experience was very special.

Disliked: Nothing other than having to leave. We loved it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location with good facilities.

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

The Crooked Billet geodesic dome

Liked: Location is perfect, amazing views. Adam is a really good host on hand to assist if required. The pod is lovely, little things have been added to make the stay more comfortable. Would definitely stay again and recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Frequently asked questions

  • Does Walnut Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Walnut Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Walnut Farm? If you fancy a cycle or a stroll, but you don’t want to travel too far, that’s no problem. Cookworthy Forest (five minutes’ drive) or the Pegasus Trail (five minutes) are close … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Walnut Farm?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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