Southcott Glamping and Retreat
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Add your business details- Luxury glamping in peaceful surroundings near Bideford in North Devon
- A 10-minute drive to the Tarka Trail; half an hour to Saunton Sands
- Exclusive use of site with mini kitchen; 15 minutes’ walk to a pub
You can’t get much more exclusive than Southcott Glamping and Retreat near Bideford in Devon, where you have sole use of the glampsite. Arrive and your pre-erected bell tent, nattily kitted out and cosy thanks to the woodburner, is all ready and waiting for you to settle in.
What to expect? A full-size double bed in the tent with quality bedding and various pull-out bed options for the kids. Plenty of storage, so you can stow clothes away, and bedside tables for necessities like lamps and books.
You can keep your eco-footprint to a minimum in the solar-powered shower, and the washing-up area comes with a gas burner and traditional whistle kettle – the site owners throw in some tea, coffee, sugar and local milk so you can have a cuppa when you arrive. Breakfast hampers full of local treats can be ordered ahead of time, for an extra charge.
It’s just a 15-minute walk to a smashing village pub serving home-cooked meals – it’s also got a beer garden for sunny days and a play area for the kids. The North Devon coast turns up plenty of seafront pubs, Blue Flag beaches and hiking or cycling routes like the Tarka Trail (10 minutes’ drive).
Site type
1Languages spoken
English
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Features
No 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Luxury Peaceful Remote location Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Southcott Glamping and Retreat
Westleigh
Bideford
Devon
England
EX39 4NH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.02829°N
-4.18551°W
Nearest transport
Coach1.7 km Bideford Quay
1.7 km Bideford Quay
2.4 km Square
Rail10 km Barnstaple Rail Station
11.4 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
14.6 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry1.7 km Bideford Ferry Landing
2.6 km Instow Ferry Landing
2.9 km Appledore Ferry Landing
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
Surfers can have a field day here, with spectacular beaches at Croyde, Woolacombe (both 40 minutes’ drive) and Saunton Sands (30 minutes). Haven’t brought your board? No problem, you can hire them at all these beaches and if you need to up your skills set, book a lesson too. Top-notch spots for body boarding and rock-pooling adventures include Putsborough (40 minutes) and tiny Barricane (45 minutes) beaches.
If you can drag the children away from the beach, head off any moans with a trip to The BIG Sheep (10 minutes) for animal encounters and sheep racing. The Milky Way Adventure Park (20 minutes) has plenty of interactive family fun in the Ninja Stars games arena as well as dodgem cars and rollercoasters.
Backing North Devon’s glorious beaches are some cracking towns too. Pretty, cliffside Clovelly (25 minutes) offers artisan crafts in the visitor centre and a cute fishing harbour, while Ilfracombe (40 minutes) has a romantic marina to wander around, plenty of pasty shops and a small aquarium.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Ho! | 3.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saunton Sands | 10.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Croyde Bay | 12.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Putsborough | 13.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Woolacombe Village | 16 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 10.1 km
Castle Drogo 45.3 km
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 19.3 km
Heddon Valley 27.5 km
Watersmeet 34.5 km
Lundy 36.6 km
Finch Foundry 37.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
TAPELEY PARK 1.5 km
Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 4.1 km
ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 5.5 km
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 8.6 km
SAUNTON COURT 10.2 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.
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- Does Southcott Glamping and Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Southcott Glamping and Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Southcott Glamping and Retreat? Surfers can have a field day here, with spectacular beaches at Croyde, Woolacombe (both 40 minutes’ drive) and Saunton Sands (30 minutes). Haven’t brought your board? No problem, you can hire them … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Southcott Glamping and Retreat?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon