Vennlake

View prices & book 9.8 58 reviews
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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 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.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. 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

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 58 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Vennlake's praised for friendly owners & peaceful vibe. Clean, well-equipped lodges/bunkhouses offer great value. Good location near shops. Minor points: steep steps, noisy fridge motor. Highly recommended, visitors want to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fabulous. The great reviews say it all.

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Mark H.

Kingfisher lodge

Liked We stayed in this lodge and Loaders View.

Both were fantastic.

Great people who own / run Vennlake

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic

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Mark H.

Loaders' View 1 bedroom lodge

Liked Everything!

Shaun and Dave made us really welcome.

Excellent facilities provided by great people.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice and quiet area. Local shop near by aswell as a…

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Anonymous

Kingfisher lodge

Liked Very nice and quiet area. Local shop near by aswell as a sports pitch a short walk away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site with friendly staff and good facilities

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Anonymous

Kingfisher lodge

Liked Warm and dry stay in the Kingfisher Lodge. More facilities than we expected such as the hot plate. Only a 5 - 10 walk to co-op. Good value for money

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Well worth a visit.

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Anonymous

Kingfisher lodge

Liked We were thrilled with the kingfisher cabin especially at such a reasonable price. It had all you need, was clean and the beds comfortable. The site is small but clean and well looked after. The owner was lovely and came to check all was ok after we had got settle. We will definitely be back.

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Would come again, lovely location

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Anonymous

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked Staff friendly, facilities more than expected ie folding chairs supplied and a little hot plate. Liked LED Lights in bunkhouse for a bit of variety.Loved outside area as bunkhouse separate to main caravan pitches so privacy and we could have a bbq without affecting others..

Disliked Didn’t realise steps so steep up to sleeping area, maybe could show in pictures but managed fine!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for kind review, due to update some photos so will be sure to add the loft ladder in. Thanks again for staying

The camping barn although basic was really sweet although a tad chilly.…

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Anonymous

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked The camping barn although basic was really sweet although a tad chilly. Peaceful location and friendly neighbours

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value stay in a cute little lodge which was very peaceful.

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Fiona M.

Kingfisher lodge

Liked Loved the site, it was so quiet. The check in was easy and the little lodge was perfect for us and our dog. It was clean and well equipped and a had a very comfortable bed. Great communication from the owner. It was excellent value for money and we would definitely stay here again.

Disliked Would have been nice to have had a bit of cooking oil and some blackout curtains over the little portholes where the bunkbeds are.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for you feed back, I will look in to some small covers for the portholes.

Lovely place to stay for a decent price.

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Jo H.

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked Friendly staff, peaceful atmosphere, accommodation was in many ways so much nicer than I expected.
Good job Jack!

Disliked Not much to dislike. Lights flash in time with fridge throughout night which did make it a little tricky to sleep!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the review and sorry about the lights flashing, I will look into this.

Another great stay, my daughter loved Jack's Bunkhouse again.

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James A.

Jack's bunkhouse

Liked Wonderful character of the site, the facilities in the bunkhouse, the friendly welcome

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Composting toilet 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

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 2020201920182017
Dawlish Warren 35.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 35.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 35.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 36.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Exmouth 36.7 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

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 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-site 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 $45.23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.