Travellers Rest

Dog-friendly glamping in south Devon woodland, surrounded by a lake
Each unit is in its own private glade with lake views and a firepit
Breakfast, picnic and barbecue packs (including vegetarian) to buy

Hide among the trees at Travellers Rest, a south Devon glamping site set up for peaceful adults-only stays in a woodland surrounded by a lake. This place is also on a farm, so while mini humans won’t be around, you might very well come across small creatures like lambs and micro pigs instead... Meet the animals then shack up in your smart accommodation: the thoughtfully designed gypsy caravans at this site each have their own private glade with a firepit as well as lush views of the lake and surrounding countryside. The units are fully kitted out, with memory foam-topped beds, towels and bed linen provided, as well as lights and charging points. Bringing the dogs? Well-behaved dogs are welcome as well (two per caravan max, please), so much so that bowls and bedding are provided so your canine can eat and sleep in style (please just ensure that dogs are kept under control at all times, so that the park's wildlife isn't disturbed). And once they're fed, watered and thoroughly rested? Four-legged friends are sure to appreciate setting off on walks around this Dawlish setting, either along the coast or the banks of the River Exe nearby. By car, Traveller's Rest is close to the A38 for ease of getting about... perhaps to another place for walkies... Sorting supper’s just as much of a doddle: the park’s owners strive to make everything as breezy as possible for guests, including sourcing food and snacks. Each caravan is stocked with tea, coffee and fresh milk for your arrival and breakfast, picnic and barbecue packs (including for vegetarians) are available to buy. Since you’re in Devon, it’s also well worth splashing out on one of the traditional cream teas... Communal amenities are swish at this park too: they include a bathroom block with two self-contained rooms, with an eco-friendly compost toilet and a luxury shower in each.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

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 Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Travellers Rest

Gulliford Farm

Port Road

Dawlish

Devon

England

EX6 8HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.61035°N
3.48403°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.2 km Opposite Rail Station

3.2 km Rail Station

3.6 km The Green

Rail

3.1 km Dawlish Warren Rail Station

3.2 km Starcross Rail Station

3.6 km Dawlish Rail Station

Ferry

3.3 km Starcross Ferry Landing

4.3 km Exmouth Ferry Landing

6 km Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing

Airport

14.2 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

If there’s enough room after all the cream teas toddle off towards a local vineyard for tastings and tours about 10 minutes’ walk away. It's worth staying energetic enough to pack in all the other activities around the local area as well, including forays to a fortified manor house with grounds home to about 600 deer at Powderham Castle (10 minutes' drive away). Swap countryside explores for sandy sessions at the seaside resort of Dawlish Warren 15 minutes away; alternatively, if Tudor houses, a cracking cathedral and underground passageway tours sound top, these Exeter attractions are all within about 25 minutes’ drive.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Dawlish Warren	3.4 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dawlish Town	3.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove	4.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Teignmouth Holcombe	5.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Exmouth	5.8 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Crealy Great Adventure Park 11.8 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 12.9 km

Living Coasts 17.1 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 18.8 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 20.2 km

National Trust

A la Ronde 6.6 km

Killerton: Clyston Mill 17.2 km

Compton Castle 17.4 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 17.5 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 19.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MAMHEAD PARK 2 km

OXTON HOUSE 3 km

STONELANDS HOUSE 3.2 km

LUSCOMBE CASTLE 3.5 km

POWDERHAM CASTLE 4.2 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 Travellers Rest have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Travellers Rest dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Travellers Rest? If there’s enough room after all the cream teas toddle off towards a local vineyard for tastings and tours about 10 minutes’ walk away. It's worth staying energetic enough to pack in … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Travellers Rest?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

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