Owl Valley Glamping
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- Small peaceful site on a private nature reserve in north Devon
- Two miles from Bideford and within 10 minutes of award-winning beaches
- Within easy reach of the Tarka Trail
Campground type
1
3
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
Visitors praise the peace, tranquility, and off-grid experience, highlighting friendly hosts, well-equipped accommodation, and lovely hot tubs. The site's natural beauty and games facilities are also popular. Most guests found nothing to dislike, though a few noted the lack of phone signal initially.
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Fantastic place
Tawny cabin (hot tub)
Liked Loved the peace and tranquility
Amazing place to just switch off from the world . Stunning setting , amazing accommodation
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Everything. So quiet and peaceful. But only 10 mins from shops. Host was…
Long-eared geodesic dome
Liked Everything. So quiet and peaceful. But only 10 mins from shops.
Host was so welcoming and couldn't do enough for you.
It was amazing
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We had a wonderful stay here, loved the peace and really appreciated…
Short-Eared bell tent
Liked We had a wonderful stay here, loved the peace and really appreciated the communication from Chris before arrival and meeting us when we arrived....so welcoming. A beautiful spot :)
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Travelled as a family of 5 with kids age ranging from 16…
Tawny cabin (hot tub)
Liked Travelled as a family of 5 with kids age ranging from 16 to 3 we all loved escaping from the world for a few days listening to the birds and the stream playing in Steve's shack and having lovely hot tubs.not to forget bbqs and roasting marshmallows in the firepit Everything has been thought of and I am already looking forward to returning at some point! We could get 5g at one end of the valley but one of the things I liked the most was not being able to get it and properly escaping!
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Excelocation and fabulous location.
Barn Owl cabin (hot tub)
Liked What a fabulous relaxing couple of days we had, everything you needed to hand, the hot tub was fantastic . It was so peaceful, just the birds and the trickling of the little river just below the cabin.
Disliked Nothing to dislike we loved it.
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A fantastic place to stay in nature, peace and quiet.
Short-Eared bell tent
Liked We had a wonderful stay at Owl Valley in their bell tent 'Short Eared'. The tent came with everything you could need, our own outside kitchen, fire pit, picnic table
and compost loo n shower.
The owners had decorated the area as it was my sons birthday whilst we were there. So very generous.
The lift of our stuff from the car park to the tent was very much appreciated!
We loved the quiet private nature reserve by a babbling stream but only a short drive to Bideford, shops and beach.
The kids loved the rope swing by the stream.
Steves shack had lots to entertain guests from a pool table to a piano to books n games. The honesty shop had many things if you run low.
A little slice of heaven!
Disliked Very hard to find anything we disliked as its such a lovely place.
Obviously you dont have mobile signal/WiFi which is great for peace n quiet. If you need to contact owner you need to be offsite where you get a signal. We ran low on sawdust but when we messaged he was very quickly filled up for us - thank you!
Also very minor the tent instructions mentioned a freezer in the honesty shop. Tried to find it but actually didn't need to as the owner very kindly changed the freezer packs every day in the provided cool box. Thank you!
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We liked everything! It's rare I say that about a place but…
Barn Owl cabin (hot tub)
Liked We liked everything! It's rare I say that about a place but there was genuinely nothing we didn't like. It's is in a beautiful setting and run by the most friendly and helpful people. We stayed in Barn Owl cabin which was well equipped. The hot tub was cleaned and heated daily, and the freezer block were replaced with out us even noticing. The cabin was warm and cosy and the compost toilet never smelt. Our son loved the games cabin and rope swing and there was a cute little honesty shop.
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Peaceful site with hot outdoor showers, cosy bell tent and comfy bed.
Short-Eared bell tent
Liked We stayed in the Bell tent, and it was comfortable and cosy. Enjoyed having a personal kitchen and hot shower. Loads of wildfire in the valley, and it's peaceful even though you're so close to the local town. Great idea to have a games/pool shack for the unpredictable British weather! Hope to visit again soon.
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Book an extra night! Excellent stay
Short-Eared bell tent
Liked Everything! The woods are beautiful and the stream running through the site brings it together. Hosts were fantastic and we were accommodate to for every need. Even has a fantastically hot out door shower.
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Unique and very special site. Lovely owners who went above and beyond
Long-eared geodesic dome
Liked Amazing site and hosts. Everything had been so carefully thought of making the stay brilliant and so easy. We stayed in the dome and it was warm, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The outdoor kitchen had everything we needed. The wood-fired hot tub was incredible - we used it every evening while listening to a cacophony of owls! The site itself was stunning - hidden away so you can only hear the birds and the stream and with hidden places for the kids to explore. We loved the small shop! We’re planning our next visit there and can’t wait to go back.
Disliked Nothing!
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Owl Valley Glamping
Jennett's Cottage
Buckland Road
Bideford
Devon
England
EX39 5EQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.00103°N
4.23364°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Ho! | 3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saunton Sands | 8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Croyde Bay | 9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Putsborough | 10 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Woolacombe Village | 11.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 5.8 mi
Castle Drogo 28 mi
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 14.8 mi
Heddon Valley 19.9 mi
Lundy 21.8 mi
Finch Foundry 23 mi
Watersmeet 24.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 3.6 mi
TAPELEY PARK 3.7 mi
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 4.7 mi
ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 6.1 mi
Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 8 mi
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Owl Valley Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Owl Valley Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Owl Valley Glamping? If you haven’t had enough of walking from your excursions on the South West Coast Path and Tarka Trail, never fear: Owl Valley is 40 minutes’ drive from Exmoor National Park, where … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Owl Valley Glamping?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Owl Valley Glamping? From $74.12 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.