Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts

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Sunrise in a tranquil setting (added by manager 08 Aug 2022)
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Swaledale
Outside one of the shepherd's huts
Outside huck

  • Glamping stays in Dartmoor National Park
  • Just outside a moorland village and with woodland views
  • Dogs welcome
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 knit-picky 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.

Site type

Rent a tent 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent pitches 20
Caravans for hire 1
Motorhome pitches 2
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Large motorhomes might not fit through the local narrow lanes. Please check road guides.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

96%

would recommend this site to a friend

90%

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This accommodation has the potential to be exceptional - just not yet.

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Huck 1 bedroom cabin

Liked: Huck's Shepherd hut has clearly been recently renovated to a high standard, with modern decor, kitchen and bathroom. It was spacious for 2 people and has the potential to be truly exception if the niggles are ironed out (please see below).

Disliked: Disappointingly, penny pinching was evident (or potentially overlooked attention to detail?). It is important to note that the only source of heating is a small wood burner; whilst it is understandable that you need to buy logs (which costs £5 for a small bag/basket), beware there are no matches or kindling/fire-starters provided to get the wood burner lit. There was a note stating these are available to purchase at local garages, which for Hikers is completely useless as I suspect these are at least a drive away and would be closed by the time we arrived - potentially leaving you with a cold stay. This may also explain why the shepherd hut was damp (including the bedding)? Accordingly, I strongly recommend the owner provide these basic provisions, as being told you need them after you arrive is somewhat too late. Additionally, there were no tea towels or hand soap in the kitchen - which I would have expected to be included. The lack of wifi or indeed a mobile reception was great if you are seeking a digital detox; however, if you need to research (for example where to buy matches) then I recommend you do so before you arrive. A small TV would also be a nice touch, yet again if you seek a digital detox then not having one would be a bonus. There are a number of inaccuracies in the description on the website: 1. The website states there is only "1 bedroom" for 8 people, when I suggest there are technically 2 - one bedroom in the original shepherd hut (off the kitchen, up some steep stairs) with a double bed and a further bedroom behind a wooden door with 2 x double bunkbeds. Admittedly there is no door to the bedroom in the old shepherd hut part, yet if a small privacy curtain was fitted I believe this could be listed as a 2 bedroom accommodation. 2. The website states: "Please note duvets are only provided fir [for] the double bed [this is not clear as there are 3 double beds]. The other beds only have sheets and pillows." This is incorrect and resulted in us carrying sleeping bags in our backpacks when in fact each bed had a double duvet and covers provided. 3. I attempted to contact the owner on numerous occasions via the telephone numbers listed and via email to clarify the situation about the duvets and heating. Sadly, I received no response. 4. Sleeps 8 - as long as you bring your own bedding and airbeds. I would recommend 4 and no more than 6 (i.e. 3 couples), noting this would be a tight squeeze.

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Would stay again

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

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Facilities good. Easy to turn up and set up. Options of fire. Great location with good pub nearby.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Great location, clean with a great choice of huts and pitches

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
Phillip H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Huck 1 bedroom cabin

Liked: Great location, clean with a great choice of different huts or pitches. Clear joining instructions and always quick to answer any questions. We have stayed before and plan to stay again.

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Overall great value for money & a stunning break would book again.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Lauren P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Swaledale shepherd's hut

Liked: I loved the shepards hut and the location, the sound of the river was lovely. Also the showers and toilets also lovely.

Disliked: BBQ had mould on and nothing to clean it with; also the plates hate lots of chips in. Dustpan and brush had a broken handle, This is my only complaint. Just needs a little bit of TLC. Also we had no wood (it didn’t get restocked) that was disappointing.

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Wonderfully relaxing location and super facilities

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

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Really beautiful location. Sounds of the river at night. Very good shower and toilet facilities. Very happy to stay here. I have just made my second booking, and will continue to return. Thank you

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Beautiful setting next the stream and lovely little cabins!…

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Swaledale shepherd's hut

Liked: Beautiful setting next the stream and lovely little cabins!

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Perfect location and perfectly appointed huts.

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Herdwick shepherd's hut

Liked: This is a great, tranquil location, the shepherd's huts are a perfect base for exploring Dartmoor. The huts themselves have everything you need, hob, crockery etc. This is our second stay and we upgraded to the Herdwick for the shower and toilet which made for a comfortable stay.

Disliked: There is nothing to dislike here, perfect location and perfectly appointed huts.

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A real gem!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Rupert K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great location, facilities and scenery. Tucked away, very peaceful and friendly.

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Wonderful autumn retreat

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

Huck 1 bedroom cabin

Liked: Beautiful, peaceful spot. Lovely, cosy & clean hut with everything I needed. A wonderful retreat

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A home away from home

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Karen A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Swaledale shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything!

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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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 pitches

Themes

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Paignton Preston Sands 21.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Hollicombe 21.3 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Paignton Paignton Sands 21.5 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Goodrington 21.9 km Sea Poor Poor N/A N/A
Torre Abbey 22.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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 touring
    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 €59.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.