Yurts in Bellever Forest

This Dartmoor forest has wild ponies, woodland walks, and moorland views.

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2 units · Glamping14 acres · Devon, South West England
A hidden paradise of 4 acres of organic smallholding, next to 10 acres of re-wilding field and 90 acres of Holyford Woods Nature Reserve. 2 unique and comfortable off grid yurts (each sleep 5) with extra sleeping spaces available on request. Dog friendly. Kid heaven! Buzzard Yurt on the hillside at the top of the paddock, with its large terrace and stunning views across the Axe valley. Kingfisher Yurt, nestled down by the wild swimming and kayaking pond, amongst the oak trees. Each has exclusive use of their own homemade, separate, fully equipped kitchen, a cosy chill-out area with books and games, and private indoor shower. Each yurt pitch has its own compost loo and campfire area. Optional commode to avoid going out to compost loo in the night. Shared games and music room with pool table, piano etc. Extra wood at low cost, freezer space and additional tent space all available. Homegrown vege and eggs are often available from the organic smallholding. You're welcome to join in with growing, harvesting, juicing, preserving, cooking, egg collection etc. Detox and unwind from the digital world - though you'll find wi-fi in your chill-out space and kitchen 😉 Wild swimming in our natural swimming pond, which has a selection of kayaks and boards. Great for building open water confidence and paddle practice. Woodfired hot tub and small cold tub available at an extra charge. Fresh spring water (no chemicals). Relax and enjoy the views. Dog friendly with a choice of great footpaths, straight from the yurts into the nature reserve, onto the East Devon way, up to views from Pratt's Hill and to the re-wilding wood 2 miles away. Next to Holyford Woods Nature Reserve, famous locally for its magical bluebell display. Walk to Lyme bay and link in to the South West coast path. Hike the wild undercliffs to Lyme Regis and get the bus back. Or head West to Beer beach, Branscombe and Sidmouth. Lifts can be arranged if you come by public transport. Hike over to our 26 acre rewilding woodland for a campfire, den building or badger watching. So much to do in the local area...Seaton Wetlands, Seaton Tramway and the new Jurassic Centre...Musbury Camp and Blackbury Camp...fossil hunting at Charmouth...Lyme Regis fossil museum and aquarium...Beer Quarry Caves, Pecorama model train gardens...crazy golf...Sidmouth Folk Festival...Beavers on the River Otter...wolves, bears, lynx and more at Escot Park.
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Yurts in Bellever Forest guide

Overview

Tree-lined trails lie along the banks of the East Dart River in Bellever Forest at the centre of Dartmoor National Park. Enjoy short walks through the woodlands, stop for a picnic by the riverside, then climb up to Bellever Tor for magnificent views across the moors. Seasoned hikers can set out along the 11-mile Lich Way from Bellever, and wildlife lovers will be in their element—the forest is a popular grazing spot for the park’s free-roaming herds of Dartmoor ponies. Camping is not permitted within the forest, but campers will find plenty of options throughout the national park.

When to go

Summer, especially July and August, is peak season in Dartmoor National Park and popular spots such as Bellever Forest can get crowded—get there early to snag a picnic bench. Forest walks are enjoyable at any time of year, but autumn is particularly beautiful, with its rainbow of fall foliage. Dartmoor weather is notoriously changeable, so bring your raincoat and something warm, even in summer.

Know before you go

  • Bellever Forest is located in Dartmoor National Park, a 5-minute drive south of Postbridge. There are pay and display car parks (payment by card only) at Bellever village, by the entrance to the forest, and at Postbridge village, a 1-mile walk. 
  • Both car parks have restrooms, but there are no other facilities, so bring everything you need with you. The closest village is Postbridge, home to a pub and a few small shops. 
  • Some walking trails at Bellever Forest are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
  • Dartmoor has free-roaming ponies, sheep, and cattle, and these animals have right of way on moorland roads. There is a strict speed limit of 40 mph throughout. It is a fineable offence to feed any of the animals in the park, and visitors are also advised to keep a distance for their own safety—these are feral animals and may kick or bite.

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