Yellands Farm Glamping

From £85.50 For 1 night, 5 adults 10 7 reviews
Wake up to spectacular views of the moor (added by manager 11 Oct 2022)
Summer field setting of the tent (added by bamosreed 19 aug 2022)
Acres of space around each tent (added by manager 19 may 2023)
Bell tent (added by manager 19 may 2023)

  • Spacious bell tents on a family farm in Dartmoor National Park
  • A 10-minute drive to Chagford; 40 minutes to central Exeter
  • Weekend pizza nights and pop-up suppers on site; farm produce to buy
Mixing up the fabulous open space of Dartmoor National Park with the convenience of a ready-made place to stay, the bell tents at Yellands Farm Glamping make a fabulous pick for a family break or a couple’s holiday. The farm is on the southern slope of Meldon Hill, surrounded by splendid Dartmoor views towards Hound Tor and Haytor Rocks. It’s been here since the 17th century, so there’s plenty of history to the place, along with lots of mature trees and well-established hedgerows. And there’s lots of space too – each tent sits in its own individual field of around 3-5 acres, which you’ll share only with the butterflies and other wildlife that like to flit around the wild flowers. To help you make the most of that open space, when it's not too dry or too windy, you’ll get your own firepit for cooking dinners and keeping warm by night. A communal field kitchen with fridge is nearby too (along with a shower and compost toilet). You can buy firewood on site, along with farm eggs, fresh sourdough bread, homemade ice cream and ready-to-heat meals. For anything else you might need, it’s a 10-minute drive (or half-hour walk) to the stannery town of Chagford for a range of independent shops including a bakery, butcher, deli and wine shop – plus three pubs and several restaurants if you’d rather let someone else do the cooking. Alternatively, if you’re here on a weekend keep an eye out for pizza nights and pop-up suppers in the barn back at the farm.

Campground type

Rent a tent 5
Opens May 24
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 24 to

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Amazing

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

Bell tent

Liked: This was our first trip to Yellands Farm. We had a fabulous restful stay . The tent was beautifully decorated and we had a wonderful view across Dartmoor. It was great to enjoy an entire field to ourselves ! The outdoor kitchen was a real highlight especially with the boys. Susan and Roly were really welcoming and helpful. They had a lovely shop full of great local delights and I enjoyed learning more about improving my sourdough bread making! We hope to be back next summer . Thank you 🙏

Disliked: Nothing

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We spent 3 nights in one of these lovely roomy bell tents. Susan and h

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Ben A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Location Hosts Tents Beds Views Cooking and dining area

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The experience starts before you reach Yelland farm, from the wonderful surrounding…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Clare W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: The experience starts before you reach Yelland farm, from the wonderful surrounding to the exact directions to the farm. On arrival we were met by the owners who were very friendly and they then proceeded to show us the facilities around the site. After a short walk around we were taken down to our Bell tent which was situated in it own field, yes it's own field, with views of Dartmoor that went on for miles. The tent was equipped with everything to make our stay very comfortable. We loved our stay from the wonderful accommodation, rustic cooking facilities, to the river with a dammed pool and star gazing at night. We as a family will definitely be returning next year. Thank you for the most relaxing and enjoyable break we have had in a long time. Thanks Clare, Doug and Robbie'Lee

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The bed in the bell tent was so comfortable and the duvets…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: The bed in the bell tent was so comfortable and the duvets and pillows a luxury. A bunch of flowers and fairy lights were a lovely touch. There were only 5 tents and each had their own field.

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Wow what can I say!! Our whole stay was perfect. Susan and…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Claire I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Wow what can I say!! Our whole stay was perfect. Susan and Roly were exceptional hosts very welcoming and made you feel right at home. The Bell tents were super comfy, The beds and the quality of the duvets etc. Were superb, there was even extra blankets incase of getting cold at night. You have your own field to yourself so it's super private plenty of space for the children to run around in. Our children loved it here the hosts have lovely children and our kids loved playing on the rope swing and the other facilities with Sam and really didn't want to leave. A short walk from the site there's a beautiful lake which Susan recommended with a rope swing which the kids loved to swim and play in, We went there most days after exploring the local coastlines, Yellands is situated in the most perfect place a 50 minute drive to Torquay, Paignton etc. All the facilities were great a compost toilet and a bucket shower, It was so lovely and refreshing and what a great experience to live that way for a few days. There's a fridge to store your food in and places to cook and eat you food with the most magnificent views. If you want a break away from it all this is the place to be, Words can't do it justice you have to see yourself how magical this place is. We've found a true gem which we will be coming back to year after year. Thanks again for an amazing stay, We look forward to seeing you next year. Claire,Scott,Grayson and Noah.

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Spectacular views, comfy tents and generous hosts

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

Bell tent

Liked: Me and 3 other friends stayed at Susan and Roly's farm for 2 nights and it is challenging to put into words just how stunning the location and scenery is. We each had a tent and a whole field to ourselves so there was lots and lots of privacy. The tents themselves were extremely cosy but also spacious and had lovely little touches such as lanterns and we all agreed that the double beds were EXTREMELY comfortable. And as someone who's not very confident with camping, Susan and Roly were excellent hosts and were more than accommodating and sensitive to the fact that not all get to regularly connect with nature! We were also lucky enough to catch one of Roly and Susan's pop-up suppers. We're all still talking about how delicious the vegetarian and vegan food was. It felt like a real pleasure to be able to have an outdoor dinner with the spectactular views and home cooked food. I definitely plan on returning with a new group of friends who are even more unfamiliar with camping than I am. The experience was incredibly nourishing and Roly mentioned that there is a gorgeous lake a couple minutes down the main path that is a must-see so I will absolutely be doing that the next time I visit.

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Stunning spot, friendly hosts, amazing location - the works

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
Charlotte M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: I normally over-zealously research campsites, but as this is Yellands first year open, we didn't have any reviews to go on. But the photos looked great and the location was perfect, slap bang on the moor plus in walking distance of Chagford, which we'd heard good things about. So, we took the punt - and, as they say, fortune favours the brave! The photos can't do justice to what is a truly heavenly spot: an ancient farmhouse halfway up a hill with a view to the south of just pure, glorious nature, dotted with the odd other ancient farmhouse. Each tent has its own field, each with this stupendous view. At the top of the hill, ten minutes walk away, is classic moorland with even further-reaching views and tons of wild ponies grazing. The farm is owned by Roland and Susan, who have three sweet children, as well as a dog, chickens and a gang of piglets. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, but not at all intrusive. We were the only guests staying, but because each tent has a whole field to itself, I think you'd feel private and secluded even when all the other tents were occupied. The bell tent was brand new - the benefit of being the first guests! - and the bed was super comfortable, with proper linens, which is not always the case in glamping situations. We slept incredibly well, it was so peaceful. There was a compost toilet and shower nearby, and a fire pit beside the the tent, and Roland provided some home-made sausages and sourdough; he said that at the weekends they will also fire up the pizza oven. On Wednesday we had a beautiful walk into Chagford, which is on the other side of the hill past the grazing ponies. I'd heard that it's one of these great, buzzy towns full of independent shops and pubs and interesting people that make you want to move there immediately - and yes it's true, I found myself gazing into estate agent windows. Susan had given us some recommendations, including this fabulous hardware shop with everything you could ever possibly need and then some, including a huge range of obscure food preparation devices, such as a little guillotine for trimming french beans. The best tip was having a slice of bakewell tart from the Beachwood bakery - it's famous apparently, and it's obvious why. We had lunch in the pub before walking back over the hill to the farm. We didn't have to use our car once the whole trip, and which I loved. Of course, we were very lucky with the weather. The two days we spent here were truly fabulous, and because we were the first guests we felt we had stumbled upon a wonderful secret. We will be back!

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Features

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

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Tents for hire

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

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Yellands Farm Glamping

Yellands Farm

Chagford

Newton Abbot

Devon

England

TQ13 8EG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.65312°N
-3.84215°W

Nearest transport

Bus
9.3 mi Thomas Cook
13.7 mi Rail Station
13.7 mi Rail Station
Rail
8.7 mi Okehampton Rail Station
9.3 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
9.9 mi Yeoford Rail Station
Ferry
16.5 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
16.5 mi Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing
16.6 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport
19.4 mi 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 is, of course, a wonderful place for hiking and other outdoor activities. A good way to start is with a walk across the valley to the remains of a Bronze Age village at Grimspound. Beyond that, the likes of Becky Falls (20 minutes’ drive), Canonteign Falls (half an hour) and Haytor Rocks (20 minutes) are good places to aim for. You may well spot various animals as you explore, but for guaranteed sightings of the park’s most famous residents you’ll need to stop in at The Miniature Pony Centre (five minutes). For more exotic species, head to Dartmoor Zoo (45 minutes) or venture into Plymouth (55 minutes) for the National Marine Aquarium. There’s plenty of history to explore as you tour the area too – perhaps you’ll make trips to Okehampton Castle (half an hour) or Castle Drogo (20 minutes) or take a tour of the attractions of Exeter (40 minutes). For a dip on the way home, there’s a heated outdoor pool in Chagford, or you can swim in the Bovey river a few minutes’ walk from your tent.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Shaldon 16.8 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Teignmouth Town 17 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ness Cove 17.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 17.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 17.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 3.2 mi

Buckfast Abbey 11.4 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 14.5 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 18.1 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 19.1 mi

National Trust

Castle Drogo 3.2 mi

The Church House 5.5 mi

Finch Foundry 6.5 mi

Lydford Gorge 11.7 mi

Compton Castle 16.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 2 mi

Bennet's Cross - Huckney Tor - Vitifer Mine Complex - Bennet's Cross 2.6 mi

CASTLE DROGO 3.4 mi

Hound Tor and Ancient Village 4.6 mi

Postbridge CP - Broad Down - Longaford Tor - Powder Mills 5.2 mi

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)

    Ottery St Mary, England 25 mi

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)

    Sidmouth, England 26.6 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.

Offers

Tipi, yurt, wigwam, dome, bell tent
Bell tent
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Want to know more about camping in Devon?

  • Does Yellands Farm Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Yellands Farm Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Yellands Farm Glamping? Dartmoor is, of course, a wonderful place for hiking and other outdoor activities. A good way to start is with a walk across the valley to the remains of a Bronze Age … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Yellands Farm Glamping?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Yellands Farm Glamping? From $109.35 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.