Under the Milky Way

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Lots of outdoor space
Lots of outdoor space
Sit out or cook under cover
The shepherd's hut and its outside space
Well-spaced tents
Lots of space around the tents
Tent with outdoor table
Outside dining area
Cooking area
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Sit out or cook under cover
The shepherd's hut and its outside space
Well-spaced tents

  • Small glampsite on nine acres of land in Exmoor National Park
  • Five minutes' drive to Combe Martin; 10 minutes to the coast
  • Private bathroom and sheltered cooking area for each unit
Back in 2011, Exmoor National Park was designated as the UK's first International Dark Sky Reserve – so the name of Under the Milky Way is a fitting one indeed. This small-scale north Devon site is inside the boundaries of the national park, about two miles from Combe Martin, and its rural location means you should be in for some splendid stargazing on clear nights. The countryside side location is also a good one for providing plenty of peace and quiet – you'll be surrounded by fields and woods so mostly you'll just hear the noises of wildlife (and the odd tractor from time to time…) There's a generous nine acres of land at this property, and the owners have made the most of it, spacing the glamping units well apart from their neighbours and ensuring each one has its own outdoor space where you can chill out and look up into the stars. Each unit also has a deck with a wooden shelter that houses a picnic bench and a cooking area with a camping gas cooker, a couple of cool boxes and a collection of essential cooking equipment. A stay here should be nice and cosy, as each unit has a firepit outside and a wood-burning stove inside to ensure warmth in all weathers. A shared area close to the accommodation houses a communal washing-up area, some phone charging points and an individual bathroom for each group. This is a particularly excellent Exmoor spot for an outdoor break – not only does it have Combe Martin village five minutes' drive away (or a 45-minute step walk) for shops and pubs, but it's also only about 10 minutes' drive to the coast for a beach, a seaside walk or a kayak trip.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens May 22
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 22 to

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A lovely peaceful, well kept glamping site.

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Nikky F. 1 review

Bell tent

Liked We spent 4 nights at this lovely glamping site with two of our Grandchildren.
Our round bell tent had lots of room for our belongings & the beds were very comfortable. We chose and paid to have our bedding & towels which saved on bringing quite so much with us. We loved the bright bedding, rugs, bunting & fairy lights it made it feel very cosy.
There was a log burner, but we were lucky to have good weather so not needed. The outside canopy area was very useful for cooking & eating, and had all the items ie, 2 ring stove, 2 cool boxes, utensils & cups & crockery as well as a water carrier & lots of lamps & solar lights.
We liked the fact that you are allocated a toilet & shower when you arrive so are able to leave your wash things there during your stay.
Finally Bridget the owner is lovely, she takes all your belongings down to your tent when you arrive, checked in with us during the week & finally picked up all our belongings in the trailer & returned them to the car.
A really lovely site that we definitely want to return to and bring the rest of our family

Disliked For us there was nothing to dislike.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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 Picnic table 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Under the Milky Way

Thornlands

Combe Martin

Devon

England

EX34 0NT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.18287°N
4.02627°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.6 mi Methodist Church
7.3 mi Bus Station
7.8 mi Opposite George Hotel
Rail
7.7 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
11.5 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
13 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
4.2 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
11.3 mi Instow Ferry Landing
11.4 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
29.1 mi Swansea 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

To the coast first… it's a 10-minute drive to Combe Martin beach, where you can hire kayaks, set off on a stroll along the South West Coast Path or just spend the day relaxing on the sand and poking around in the rockpools. The beaches at Woolacombe (15 minutes' drive) and Croyde (25 minutes) are excellent for surfers, or you could hit Ilfracombe (10 minutes) for sheltered beaches, an aquarium and boat trips to Lundy Island. Exmoor has heaps of walks, of course – the Valley of Rocks (half an hour) being a particular favourite. Cyclists can try the Tarka Trail from Barnstaple (20 minutes) and there are easygoing rides on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway (20 minutes). For family days out, head to Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (10 minutes), Watermouth Castle (15 minutes) or Exmoor Zoo (15 minutes). A little further away, The BIG Sheep (35 minutes) is another good choice, with undercover options for damp days.

Food and drink

  • George and Dragon 1.1 mi
  • The Castle Inn 1.2 mi
  • Pack O'Cards 1.3 mi
  • Dolphin Inn 1.7 mi
  • Fo'cs'le Inn 1.7 mi
  • Smuggler's Bar 1.8 mi
  • The Pyne Arms 2.2 mi
  • Sawmills 2.5 mi
  • The Hele Bay 3.6 mi
  • The Old Station House Inn 3.9 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco Supermarket 3.7 mi
  • The Big Apple Off-licence 4.5 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 4.7 mi

Parks and play

  • Cobbler's Park 1.8 mi
  • Keypitts Quad Bikes park 2.9 mi
  • Brook Farm park 4.1 mi
  • Bicclescombe Park 4.3 mi
  • Oxford Park play area 4.5 mi
  • Greenways Play Area park 4.8 mi
  • Greenways Play Area Playground 4.8 mi
  • Pavilion Stores & Cafe park 5.3 mi
  • Bratton Fleming (Millennium Green) park 5.7 mi

Family days out

  • Newberry Castle 1.7 mi
  • Kids cabin Amusement arcade 2.7 mi
  • Watermouth Castle 2.8 mi
  • Arlington Court Visitor attraction 3 mi
  • Sunspot Amusements Amusement arcade 4.5 mi
  • Tunnels Beaches Visitor attraction 4.8 mi
  • Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Visitor attraction 6.2 mi

Public transport

  • Top of Barton Lane 2 mi
  • Bottom of Pit Hill 2.2 mi
  • The Sawmill Inn 2.4 mi
  • Watermouth Cove 2.7 mi
  • Hele Bay Hotel 3.6 mi
  • Rugby Club 3.8 mi
  • Olde Thatched Inn 3.9 mi
  • Blackmoor Gate 4 mi
  • North Devon resort - heading west 4 mi
  • North Devon resort - east bound 4 mi

Beaches

  • Combe Martin beach 1.8 mi
  • Wild Pear beach 1.9 mi
  • Golden Cove 2.3 mi
  • Broadsands 2.5 mi
  • Hele Beach 3.6 mi
  • Hele Beach 3.6 mi
  • Wildersmouth Beach 4.6 mi
  • Heddon's Mouth 5.3 mi

What’s nearby

  • Illfracombe Golf Club Golf course 3.3 mi
  • Larkstone Pitch & Putt Golf course 4 mi
  • Digz Nightclub 4.5 mi
  • Willingcott Valley Golf Course 5.5 mi
  • Blakewell Fisheries Fishing 5.6 mi

Local services

  • Combe Martin Services Fuel station 1 mi
  • Combe Martin Health Centre Doctors 1 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 1.6 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 2.9 mi
  • Total Hele Bay Fuel station 3.6 mi
  • Osprey Charging station 3.9 mi
  • pod point Charging Station 4.3 mi
  • Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital 4.5 mi
  • Lloyds Pharmacy 4.5 mi
  • Warwick Practice Doctors 4.6 mi

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Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 17.3 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 3.2 mi

Heddon Valley 4.8 mi

Watersmeet 10.2 mi

Holnicote Estate 20.1 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 25.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ARLINGTON COURT 3.2 mi

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 3.8 mi

YOULSTON PARK 4.6 mi

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 4.9 mi

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 4.9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Under the Milky Way have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Under the Milky Way dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Under the Milky Way? To the coast first… it's a 10-minute drive to Combe Martin beach, where you can hire kayaks, set off on a stroll along the South West Coast Path or just spend the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Under the Milky Way?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Under the Milky Way? From $574.47 (for 4 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.