Vennlake

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  • Self-contained glamping lodge in a central Devon location
  • A 15-minute drive from Dartmoor National Park; 35 minutes from Exeter
  • Kitchenette, wetroom, living area and outdoor space; small shop nearby
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 the countryside. At the same time, it's only an easy 15-minute drive from Crediton (mostly along a main road; no wending your way along little lanes around here…) and 15 minutes from Dartmoor National Park. 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. There are plenty of things to fill your days with here: 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.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
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.

Hired accommodation

  • 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.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 91 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Reviewers rave about the peaceful, beautiful spot, friendly owners, and good value. Accommodations are clean, comfy, well-equipped, with great private outdoor spaces and nature. Small bunk beds and occasional fridge noise affecting lights are minor noted issues being addressed. Guests had great stays and want to return.

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Really lovely campsite,peaceful location

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Susan S. 2 reviews

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked Really lovely campsite,well kept & nice & peaceful. Shaun is always there to help with anything.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will come black definitely

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Anonymous

Kingfisher lodge

Liked Everything, nice and comfortable. It has everything you need.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the review of your stay in the Kingfisher lodge this August! Great to hear that you found everything nice, comfortable, and fully equipped with everything you needed for a great stay.

Loved this place, quite, remote, but…

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Anonymous

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked Loved this place, quite, remote, but still plenty to do within driving distance. All basic covered, seats, running water, kettle, little fridge, 2 hob stove, shared showers/toilet worked fine. Really nice holiday here, anyone who camps would appreciate this little place. I would come back again.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review following your stay in Jack's bunkhouse this August.We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you loved the peaceful, remote feel of the area while still finding plenty of activities within an easy drive. We appreciate your kind recommendation to other campers, and it would be an absolute pleasure to welcome you back for another visit in the future!

I stayed here with my son,…

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 Sarah M. 1 review

Kingfisher lodge

Liked I stayed here with my son, for a small get away to celebrate passing my degree. It was a perfect little base! Not only was it clean and tidy there were supplies of the essentials if needed.

Shaun was very welcoming and offered a wealth of information of places to visit.
There is a co-op in walking distance along with two football fields to play games.

We loved the little bbq supplied on the decking area. Making burgers and savoury smores.

My son particularly liked your stick weather system and checked it numerous times! 🤣

We would certainly visit again 😀
Thank you for a great stay.

Disliked Nothing!!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the wonderful review, and a huge congratulations on passing your degree! We are thrilled our place was the perfect base for your celebration getaway and it is great to hear your son liked our weather stick! Burgers and s'mores on the deck sound like the perfect way to finish the day.We would absolutely love to welcome you both back anytime!Warm regards,Shaun & The Team

The cabin we stayed in was…

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 rebecca b. 2 reviews

Loaders' View 1 bedroom lodge

Liked The cabin we stayed in was clean and cosy. We were very comfortable there. The outdoor area was perfect and the views were beautiful

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Peaceful,the owner is very accommodating and…

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 Shula I. 7 reviews

Kingfisher lodge

Liked Peaceful,the owner is very accommodating and kind. Clean and tidy.

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thanks you for your kind words and I am elighted that you enjoyed your stay at our Kingfisher lodge. It is fantastic to hear that you found the lodge clean, tidy, and peaceful. Shaun will be so pleased to hear your kind words about his hospitality. Knowing that you would recommend us to friends and you consider visiting in the future means a great deal.

Peaceful place to stay,friendly to family…

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 Shula I. 7 reviews

Loaders' View 1 bedroom lodge

Liked Peaceful place to stay,friendly to family and very kind and friendly owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for this review! I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay at our Loaders' View. It is fantastic to hear that you found it peaceful and family-friendly, Knowing that you would recommend us to friends and plan to visit again truly means the world to us. I look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon!

A lovely quirky peaceful place for…

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 Catherine G. 1 review

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked A lovely quirky peaceful place for a few days.
Beds were comfy and nice outdoor space to relax in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the quirky charm and peaceful atmosphere of our place, and that the comfy beds and outdoor space provided a relaxing getaway. We would love to welcome you back for another peaceful break in the future!

Quiet but close to lots of…

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Anonymous

Kingfisher lodge

Liked Quiet but close to lots of things to do, for both adults and children. Clean and comfortable.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

nice break in a lovely setting

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Anonymous

Loaders' View 1 bedroom lodge

Liked location and tranquility

Disliked would prefer shower cubicle

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed our peaceful location and tranquility. We appreciate your comment regarding the shower cubicle; guest comfort is important to us, and we will take this into consideration for future property updates. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Features

Dogs 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 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

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

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 Public transportation 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.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • White Hart Pub 0.6 km
  • Waie Inn Pub 1.9 km
  • The Devonshire Dumpling Pub 4.7 km
  • Fountain Inn Pub 5 km
  • The Railway Inn Pub 5.2 km
  • White Hart Pub 5.3 km
  • The Little Larder Restaurant 5.3 km
  • The Copper Key Pub 5.6 km
  • The New Inn Pub 5.9 km
  • The Old Malt Scoop Inn Pub 6.5 km

Parks and play

  • War Memorial Park 5 km

Family days out

  • Castle Drogo 12 km
  • Gidleigh Castle 14.3 km

Public transport

  • Burston Lane 0.2 km
  • Meadow View 0.5 km
  • Vine Terrace 0.6 km
  • The Square 0.8 km
  • Iter Park 1.2 km
  • Barkers Way 5.4 km
  • Hedge Row Close 5.6 km
  • Stone 5.7 km
  • Church 6 km
  • New Inn 8.2 km

Other nearby

  • Zeal Monachorum Fishing Club 2.7 km
  • Lakeview Fishery Fishing 4.6 km
  • Waterbridge Golf Club Golf course 4.7 km

Local services

  • Bow Medical Practice Doctors 1.4 km
  • North Tawton Doctors surgery 4.9 km
  • North Tawton Pharmacy 5 km
  • Lapford Jet Fuel station 5.8 km
  • Esso Fuel station 9.5 km

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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

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 Vennlake have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Vennlake dog friendly? Yes 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-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Vennlake? From $37.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.