Bovey Heath Retreat

Likte Lovely set up, great for children, handy location, all our days out were less than 20 minutes in the car. The hammock and the outdoor games were a nice surprise. The decor in the tents and around the campsite was beautiful and showed great attention to detail. Handy to have the toilet, shower, kitchen and car parking all really close to the tent. It was very peaceful and private. Owners were very polite and obliging on the phone.

Likte ikke Disliked having to phone up the owners every time we needed more water or finished a loo roll!

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you for your lovely review. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the peaceful setting, the little extras for the children and having everything close to your tent.

We also really appreciate your feedback about the water and toilet rolls. We completely understand that having to contact us each time wasn’t ideal, and it’s something we’ll be changing so guests have easier access to extra supplies when they need them.

Thanks again for staying with us and for the helpful feedback – we hope you all went home with some lovely memories from your stay. 🌿

Likte Incredible attention to detail.
Beautifully presented tent.
Individual toilet and shower
The owners were very kind and friendly
Lovely location.

Likte ikke Absolutely nothing! We had a brilliant stay.

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciated all the little details we’ve put into the retreat. It was a pleasure having you, and we’d love to welcome you back again sometime.

Likte We had a very comfortable stay in the middle of the heat wave. We all slept really well there! It was cool and shady under the trees and we enjoyed sitting outside in the evening. The tent and shower/toilet were clean and well maintained. We mentioned that we are vegan before arrival and the owners kindly provided separate cooking stove and barbecue tools as well as marshmallows. The location was convenient for exploring both inland moors and swimming in the river dart as well as getting to the coast. Also close to supermarkets to stock up.

Likte ikke If visiting again I’d bring a head torch as at night the washing up and cooking area was a little dark. It would have been useful to have access to a small fridge perhaps instead of just a cool box though the owners did replace the ice packs regularly. I was a bit confused when we arrived as it was self check in and felt a bit uncertain about who was around on site - potentially felt a bit isolated initially.

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you so much for the lovely and really helpful review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the shady woodland setting, especially nice in the middle of a heatwave – and that the vegan extras were appreciated!

It sounds like you managed to explore plenty of Devon while you were here! Thanks again for staying with us, and we’d love to welcome you back. 🌿😊

Likte We had a wonderful time staying here. The tent and camp were well kitted out and the host was very friendly and helpful.

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really pleased you had a wonderful stay and found everything you needed. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to welcome you back again sometime! 🌿😊

Likte This site is so beautiful. I stayed with my son and we loved the nature walk and stream, having a chance to listen to the birds and roasting marshmallows on the log burner! Easy access to the Moors and the most comfortable tent we have ever stay in. The breakfast hamper was amazing with local food that was just delicious. My son is already counting down the days until the next holiday.

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It genuinely means a lot to us. We're so pleased you and your son had such a great time together and hearing that your son is already counting down to his next holiday has absolutely made us smile!

Thank you again for choosing Bovey Heath Retreat. You're both welcome back anytime, and hopefully next time you can stay a little longer. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Likte When you run a business with your heart, and not as a simple business, you achieve what the owner of this establishment has achieved.

It's not only an incredible place to stay, enjoy, and feel good, but also a place you'll love and want to return to.

What a treat! She's thought of every detail and more. Nothing cheap, everything quality, from the bedding, the bathroom towel, the tent equipment, the shower, the kitchen utensils... I felt it wasn't about making money, but about creating something unique, and she certainly achieved that.

All of us (my husband and two children, ages 3 and 7) loved it. We stayed in the Poppy tent. It's very spacious and has a wooden chest full of children's games for outdoor play, coloring books, card games, books for children and adults... Plus, there are different games, activities, and toys for purchase in the kitchen, which I found very useful, as on rainy days you can entertain your children by painting cups or doing other activities without leaving the tent. Additionally, there are marshmallows, chocolate, sweets, and extra firewood—a must for us, as we love the wood-burning fireplace. We found the prices very reasonable.

The tent, bathroom, shower, and kitchen were spotless, which is essential for me, as I have OCD and struggle with dirt.

The location was perfect for us, two minutes from the House of Marble, the Jolly Roger, and all kinds of restaurants and services, 13 minutes from the River Dart Park, and 25 minutes from Crealy.

We tried the Chinese takeaway recommended by the owner in the welcome pack, and it was great and quite affordable.

I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to be in nature with all the comforts.

We can only say THANK YOU!!! for having us and see you soon 😊

Likte ikke Nothing on site, but I could hear traffic from the nearby highway.

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Fra bestyreren: Wow, thank you so much for your beautiful words! It truly means the world to know that the care and love we’ve put into creating this space came through during your stay.

We’re so happy you and your family enjoyed the Poppy tent, the games and activities for the little ones, and those cosy evenings with the fireplace and marshmallows.

Cleanliness and comfort are really important to us, so it’s wonderful to hear that everything met your expectations.

We’re delighted you found the location convenient and enjoyed some of the local recommendations too.

Your kind words and recommendation are such a gift – we can’t wait to welcome you and your family back for more happy memories soon!

Warmest wishes,
Bovey Heath Retreat

Likte We had the most wonderful stay at this gorgeous glamping spot tucked away in the woods near Bovey. The location is absolutely ideal – we were able to explore so many stunning places and beaches, all within an hour’s drive.

Evenings were pure magic, sitting around the fire pit under the fairy lights, toasting marshmallows .The tent itself was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated, with so many thoughtful touches. There were games to keep the kids entertained( 2x older ones and 8 year old), picnic blankets, and all the essentials like plates, mugs, and cutlery.

The kitchenette was brilliantly equipped with everything you could possibly need, and the large gas BBQ was a real blessing – it made cooking breakfast and dinner quick and easy. The bio toilet was kept immaculately clean and was emptied daily, which we really appreciated.

The host is truly amazing – it’s clear how much care and effort has gone into creating such a special place. Every detail has been thought of to make the stay as comfortable and memorable as possible.

We absolutely loved our stay and the kids didn’t want to leave. Can’t recommend it highly enough – we’ll definitely be back!

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you so much for your wonderful review!

We’re absolutely delighted to hear you and your family had such a magical stay with us. It means the world to know you enjoyed the location, the little touches in the tent, and evenings by the fire pit toasting marshmallows under the fairy lights – that’s exactly the kind of experience we hope to create.

We’re so pleased the kids enjoyed themselves (even if it made leaving harder!) and that you found the facilities comfortable and well-equipped. Your kind words about the care we put into the place really do make all the effort worthwhile.

We can’t wait to welcome you all back for more adventures and cosy evenings in the woods!

Warmest wishes,
Bovey Heath retreat

Likte This was such an amazing find! Only 2 pitches but well spaced apart. A proper woodland camp with so much provided:-

The tent: huge bell tent with double bed with linen/pillows, 2 sofa beds and so many nice little touches: a welcome box full of goodies, some games and books, phone charger points and nice lighting.

Outdoor: private table/chairs picnic table, a large, decent gas BBQ as well as an outdoor firepit which makes any camp so much cosier!

Composting toilet was clean and odourless and private, and the shared outdoor shower was quirky and large.

I stayed with 3 children (9,13 and 15) who love the outdoors and have stayed in quite a few places over the years. They rated it as one of, if not, their favourite! Even without WiFi - though that is never really that important when camping like this! The phone signal was decent enough and managed to stream a few sports events over the stay.

The owners could not be more helpful and are on hand to help or top up wood/sawdust/water etc. Clearly a hardworking family with a passion for nature and a desire to make guest stays comfortable and memorable.

Bovey Tracey is just down the road with loads of food shopping options, takeaways if needed,
and the community swimming pool which always gets a visit when we're down this way.

A great location for Dartmoor and springboard for other Devon and Cornwall activities. Eden Project this time - 1hr 20m.

Feels safe and secure with a pin activated entrance gate and allocated parking.

We had a wonderful 4 nights and really didn't want to leave.

A great little place...outdoors, in the woods but with so much on your doorstep.

Likte ikke Nothing to dislike here.

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you and your children had such a memorable stay and that our woodland camp made such a great impression — especially with such seasoned young adventurers!

We’d love to welcome you all back again sometime — whether it’s for more Dartmoor adventures or another trip to the Eden Project. Until then, thank you once again for taking the time to share your experience!

Warm wishes,
Bovey Heath Retreat team