- Shepherds Hut
Shepherd's Huts in Blackdown Hills AONB
96% (307) • 85 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Blackdown Hills AONB
Pittaford Farm
1. Pittaford Farm
99%
(67)
Kingsbridge, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£26
/ night
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
2. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
Sherborne, England · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
The Exmoor Woodland Escape
3. The Exmoor Woodland Escape
100%
(28)
Minehead, England · 2 units
A pair of charming self-contained shepherd’s huts on Exmoor – with hot tubs and views
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£135
/ night
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping
4. Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping
100%
(1)
England · 3 units
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping - a stylish and well equipped self contained shepherd's hut with a Scandinavian wood fired hot tub, and a stunning Glamping Pod, also with a wood fired hot tub, for a fun and quirky stay. Lovely outdoor space with a firepit/BBQ.
Set alongside the Quantock Hills with magnificently dark night skies. An ideal location for exploring the West Somerset Coast, Quantock Hills AONB and Exmoor. Overlooking the West Somerset Steam Railway with a viewing platform from which to watch the passing heritage trains and wildlife.
Free WiFi and USB charging. Free on site parking for one car per property. Free Electric Vehicle charging point (slow charge).
Dogs welcome - no extra charge for dogs.
Enjoy no service fees and no cleaning fees. Discount for stays of 3 nights or more.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Hideaway Camping
5. Hideaway Camping
98%
(43)
Okehampton, England · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
Westland Farm
6. Westland Farm
100%
(140)
Barnstaple, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
7. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
98%
(20)
Sidmouth, England · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Dittisham Hideaway - Glamping
8. Dittisham Hideaway - Glamping
92%
(6)
Downton, England · 10 units
Treehouses, lodges, and an Airstream, a mile from South Devon's River Dart.
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£175
/ night
Jordans Estate Glamping
9. Jordans Estate Glamping
100%
(41)
Ilminster, England · 5 units
Two shepherds huts and a pair of pods set on a West Somerset estate close to the Somerset Levels and in sight of the Blackdown Hills
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£100
/ night
Askr Grange
10. Askr Grange
100%
(1)
Bridport, England · 3 units
Camping and hot tub glamping with views all the way to the Jurassic Coast.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£164
/ night
Farrs Meadow
11. Farrs Meadow
96%
(141)
Wimborne, England · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Oakhill Ponds
12. Oakhill Ponds
96%
(13)
Somerset, England · 8 units
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Wild About Campers
13. Wild About Campers
100%
(2)
Honiton, England · 5 units
Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path.
The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse.
But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong.
A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£90
/ night
Rocombe Valley Retreat
14. Rocombe Valley Retreat
97%
(17)
Lower Rocombe, England · 5 units
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£80
/ night
South Town Farm
15. South Town Farm
100%
(7)
Barnstaple, England · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
South Town Camping opened for a month in 2018 to see how guests would take to its private 10-pitch site. Tucked away in North Devon's Arlington estate, amid twenty-plus miles of footpaths and bridleways, this is a campsite designed by committed campers and it shows.The grass pitches are spacious, with paths leading to them mown into the wildflower meadows, all set within six acres kept peaceful (and safe for the kids!) by the absence of cars — simply roll your belongings to your tent with the help of a super-sized wheelbarrow. At the centre of the camping fields hay meadows are left to grow throughout the summer, providing an almost-wild aesthetic befitting of the sprawling surrounding woodland of which you'll enjoy uninterrupted views. Watch the sunset to the west right from your tent and, on clear nights, you'll have an enviable spot to take in the starry skies. If you don't fancy pitching a tent a shepherd's hut is also available, a cosy option for couples with outdoor seating for those nights cooking by the fire.Given that this is a campsite belonging to the environmentally-conscious South Town Farm, your time staying at the site will be as eco-friendly as possible. Your hosts take care of 200 acres of this estate, having National Trust tenancy of South Town and managing its grasslands, which remain unimproved to maintain the unique biodiversity of the region. In keeping with this ethos, your available amenities also won't impact the land — there are composting loos, a gas-powered warm shower and cold drinking water pumped directly from the mains to the sheltered washing-up hut.Despite South Town Camping's position out in the sticks, it's within excellent reach of its neighbouring beaches, all a short drive away. Woolacombe beach will likely be the first port of call for sun-chasers, given its reputation as not only one of the best beaches in the West Country, but one of the best in the world — two miles of sloping sand facing the Atlantic Ocean, and a favourite for families and surfers with thousands descending upon it each year. Or, if you don't fancy feeling the sand between your toes, multiple marked walks await you directly from your tent — embark on a ramble through the ample woodland and emerge at the Pyne Arms, the nearest pub, where award-winning food awaits.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Rushford Shepherd's Hut
16. Rushford Shepherd's Hut
83%
(6)
Narrowbridge, England · 1 unit
A dog-friendly shepherd's hut in the Teign Valley at the heart of Dartmoor National Park
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£90
/ night
Romantic Country Glamping
17. Romantic Country Glamping
92%
(12)
Bradford On Avon, England · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
18. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
95%
(10)
Honiton, England · 2 units
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£68
/ night
Higher Roddon Farm
19. Higher Roddon Farm
Wiveliscombe, England · 1 unit
Duncan and Alexis live here with their young family and we want to continue to improve the biodiversity of the farm alongside building a sustainable farm business incorporating luxury rural accommodation and grass-fed beef and lamb.
We are lucky enough to have a wide variety of wildlife on our farm including tawny and barn owls, deer, buzzards, pheasants, swallows, bullfinches, fieldfares and numerous bats, butterflies and beetles! Take a look at our Wildlife page.
We follow a grass-fed, low input, regenerative agriculture philosophy. This means that (apart from our bulls, rams and boars which have to be bought in to prevent in-breeding) all of our animals are born on the farm. They stay with their mothers’ as long as possible growing well on their mothers’ milk and our beautiful grass. Apart from our pigs, all of our animals are only fed grass from the farm or hay (from our species rich hay meadows) in winter. We believe this is more sustainable, gives us a minimal carbon footprint and provides our animals with the best possible lives.
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£120
/ night
At Goathill Farm
20. At Goathill Farm
100%
(7)
Sherborne, England · 1 unit
A lovely lakeside shepherd’s hut on a working farm in Dorset
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£81
/ night
96% (307) • 85 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Blackdown Hills AONB
Pittaford Farm
1. Pittaford Farm
99%
(67)
Kingsbridge, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£26
/ night
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
2. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
Sherborne, England · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
The Exmoor Woodland Escape
3. The Exmoor Woodland Escape
100%
(28)
Minehead, England · 2 units
A pair of charming self-contained shepherd’s huts on Exmoor – with hot tubs and views
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£135
/ night
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping
4. Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping
100%
(1)
England · 3 units
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping - a stylish and well equipped self contained shepherd's hut with a Scandinavian wood fired hot tub, and a stunning Glamping Pod, also with a wood fired hot tub, for a fun and quirky stay. Lovely outdoor space with a firepit/BBQ.
Set alongside the Quantock Hills with magnificently dark night skies. An ideal location for exploring the West Somerset Coast, Quantock Hills AONB and Exmoor. Overlooking the West Somerset Steam Railway with a viewing platform from which to watch the passing heritage trains and wildlife.
Free WiFi and USB charging. Free on site parking for one car per property. Free Electric Vehicle charging point (slow charge).
Dogs welcome - no extra charge for dogs.
Enjoy no service fees and no cleaning fees. Discount for stays of 3 nights or more.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Hideaway Camping
5. Hideaway Camping
98%
(43)
Okehampton, England · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
Westland Farm
6. Westland Farm
100%
(140)
Barnstaple, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
7. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
98%
(20)
Sidmouth, England · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Dittisham Hideaway - Glamping
8. Dittisham Hideaway - Glamping
92%
(6)
Downton, England · 10 units
Treehouses, lodges, and an Airstream, a mile from South Devon's River Dart.
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£175
/ night
Jordans Estate Glamping
9. Jordans Estate Glamping
100%
(41)
Ilminster, England · 5 units
Two shepherds huts and a pair of pods set on a West Somerset estate close to the Somerset Levels and in sight of the Blackdown Hills
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£100
/ night
Askr Grange
10. Askr Grange
100%
(1)
Bridport, England · 3 units
Camping and hot tub glamping with views all the way to the Jurassic Coast.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£164
/ night
Farrs Meadow
11. Farrs Meadow
96%
(141)
Wimborne, England · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Oakhill Ponds
12. Oakhill Ponds
96%
(13)
Somerset, England · 8 units
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Wild About Campers
13. Wild About Campers
100%
(2)
Honiton, England · 5 units
Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path.
The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse.
But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong.
A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£90
/ night
Rocombe Valley Retreat
14. Rocombe Valley Retreat
97%
(17)
Lower Rocombe, England · 5 units
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£80
/ night
South Town Farm
15. South Town Farm
100%
(7)
Barnstaple, England · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
South Town Camping opened for a month in 2018 to see how guests would take to its private 10-pitch site. Tucked away in North Devon's Arlington estate, amid twenty-plus miles of footpaths and bridleways, this is a campsite designed by committed campers and it shows.The grass pitches are spacious, with paths leading to them mown into the wildflower meadows, all set within six acres kept peaceful (and safe for the kids!) by the absence of cars — simply roll your belongings to your tent with the help of a super-sized wheelbarrow. At the centre of the camping fields hay meadows are left to grow throughout the summer, providing an almost-wild aesthetic befitting of the sprawling surrounding woodland of which you'll enjoy uninterrupted views. Watch the sunset to the west right from your tent and, on clear nights, you'll have an enviable spot to take in the starry skies. If you don't fancy pitching a tent a shepherd's hut is also available, a cosy option for couples with outdoor seating for those nights cooking by the fire.Given that this is a campsite belonging to the environmentally-conscious South Town Farm, your time staying at the site will be as eco-friendly as possible. Your hosts take care of 200 acres of this estate, having National Trust tenancy of South Town and managing its grasslands, which remain unimproved to maintain the unique biodiversity of the region. In keeping with this ethos, your available amenities also won't impact the land — there are composting loos, a gas-powered warm shower and cold drinking water pumped directly from the mains to the sheltered washing-up hut.Despite South Town Camping's position out in the sticks, it's within excellent reach of its neighbouring beaches, all a short drive away. Woolacombe beach will likely be the first port of call for sun-chasers, given its reputation as not only one of the best beaches in the West Country, but one of the best in the world — two miles of sloping sand facing the Atlantic Ocean, and a favourite for families and surfers with thousands descending upon it each year. Or, if you don't fancy feeling the sand between your toes, multiple marked walks await you directly from your tent — embark on a ramble through the ample woodland and emerge at the Pyne Arms, the nearest pub, where award-winning food awaits.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Rushford Shepherd's Hut
16. Rushford Shepherd's Hut
83%
(6)
Narrowbridge, England · 1 unit
A dog-friendly shepherd's hut in the Teign Valley at the heart of Dartmoor National Park
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£90
/ night
Romantic Country Glamping
17. Romantic Country Glamping
92%
(12)
Bradford On Avon, England · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
18. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
95%
(10)
Honiton, England · 2 units
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£68
/ night
Higher Roddon Farm
19. Higher Roddon Farm
Wiveliscombe, England · 1 unit
Duncan and Alexis live here with their young family and we want to continue to improve the biodiversity of the farm alongside building a sustainable farm business incorporating luxury rural accommodation and grass-fed beef and lamb.
We are lucky enough to have a wide variety of wildlife on our farm including tawny and barn owls, deer, buzzards, pheasants, swallows, bullfinches, fieldfares and numerous bats, butterflies and beetles! Take a look at our Wildlife page.
We follow a grass-fed, low input, regenerative agriculture philosophy. This means that (apart from our bulls, rams and boars which have to be bought in to prevent in-breeding) all of our animals are born on the farm. They stay with their mothers’ as long as possible growing well on their mothers’ milk and our beautiful grass. Apart from our pigs, all of our animals are only fed grass from the farm or hay (from our species rich hay meadows) in winter. We believe this is more sustainable, gives us a minimal carbon footprint and provides our animals with the best possible lives.
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£120
/ night
At Goathill Farm
20. At Goathill Farm
100%
(7)
Sherborne, England · 1 unit
A lovely lakeside shepherd’s hut on a working farm in Dorset
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£81
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sarah
January 2026
3 nights at Romantic Country Glamping
Absolute perfection! Everything anyone could need and fantastic hosts. Warm and snug even during freezing temperatures. Cannot wait to return.
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Helen
November 2025
Weekend Trip to The Exmoor Woodland Escape
Lovely quiet location, with lots of thought gone into the accommodation.
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Jake
October 2025
Weekend Trip to The Exmoor Woodland Escape
Had an amazing time at Alison and Bear’s shepherds hut. Such a beautiful, peaceful location and a very cosy hut. Alison and Bear were very kind and helpful, guiding us to the hut when we arrived and they’d already lit the log burner and hot tub fire.
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Noa
October 2025
2 nights at The Exmoor Woodland Escape
The hut is so pretty and cozy! The hut tub was perfect and Alison was so so nice, she took care of everything we needed. Beware that the road to the hut is muddy.
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Niome
October 2025
With kids
brilliant place to stay, very relaxed there but if you need anything they was there. me and my partner stayed here with our 2 daughters and our dog and it was 100% one of the best places we have been to, great veiws, great facilities. all in all will 100% be staying again and maybe try the other cabins.
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marty
September 2025
3 nights at At Goathill Farm
Great quiet, scenic site on the side of a lake, just idyllic. Had a wonderful time de-stressing and will definitely be back.
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Tony
August 2025
2 nights at Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
Lavender Lodge was well equipped with some lovely touches for your stay and comfortable. The deck and firepit face great views and watching the sunset was pretty special. The shower/toilet facilities are located nearby and always clean and tidy. The farm is in a great location with Sidmouth and Lyme Regis within an easy 20 minute drive. Sam was lovely and made sure I had all I needed.
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Andrew
August 2025
With kids
We booked a weekend stay with our daughter and it was lovely, very peaceful and calm. She loved feeding the pigs! The hot tub stays hot for a long time once you’ve got it going so worth firing it up nice abs early. The site owners were always around and really helpful too.
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Jane
July 2025
Weekend Trip to The Exmoor Woodland Escape
Wonderful shepherds hut, had everything we needed for our stay. Such a lovely peaceful setting, just what we wanted. Alison and her husband were helpful and informative. Would highly recommend the Happy Hare and would definitely return.
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Lisa
July 2025
With pets
Absolutely magical stay! From the moment we arrived at Steam and Stars, everything was perfect. The hot tub was preheated and ready for us, which was very much needed after the Friday traffic. Nothing was too much trouble for our wonderful hosts, who truly went above and beyond. Our dogs were safe and free to roam, which made the stay even more relaxing. The property was spotless, with incredible attention to detail. We were delighted by the thoughtful extras, like cookies and cake on arrival. The facilities were easy to access and had everything we needed for a comfortable break. The views were stunning — we were lucky enough to see a steam train pass by, adding to the charm! Amazing wildlife all around made it feel like a true retreat. We can’t thank the hosts enough for their hospitality. A fantastic experience that we’ll definitely be recommending! Communication was brilliant throughout!
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Alice
June 2025
With kids
We had a lovely time at the farm, 2 adults and 2 kids staying at the Drover's hut. Nicky was super lovely and even showed our boys around the chicken coops. The beds were comfy and the hot tub was great too.
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Rachel
June 2025
Weekend Trip to The Exmoor Woodland Escape
We absolutely loved our stay at Alison’s place. It was so calm and peaceful, the shepherds hut was clean and comfy, and we especially loved the hot tub and the fire pit! Would definitely recommend for a quiet weekend away. It’s also well connected to local areas for exploring.
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Louise
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Jordans Estate Glamping
Beautiful setting, wonderfully equipped double hut. We had a wonderful weekend away celebrating our wedding anniversary and would highly recommend this accomodation. Loved the hot tub and the outdoor shower.
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Jo
June 2025
2 nights at Oakhill Ponds
Beautiful location, we loved staying in the Shepherds Hut. Loads of thought has been put into the space, lovely individual garden with seating, hammocks, so nice to eat outside in the sunshine & to be able to use the outdoor hot tub after a swim. The spa was fab & swimming in the pond was tonic for the soul. Amanda & Rob were great hosts, & they have definitely achieved what they have set out to do - provide people with an incredible place to slow down, appreciate nature & reset. Thank you
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Jimi
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Jordans Estate Glamping
Beautiful hut and surroundings with very helpful owners. 100% recommended
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Jamie
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Jordans Estate Glamping
Stunning little huts, super well designed and crafted to a level of quality rarely seen nowadays. Would very happily stay here for a month!
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Jamie
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Jordans Estate Glamping
We had an absolutely amazing time staying in the shepherds hut, the host was really friendly and helpful, the views and surroundings were incredible, would definitely stay again
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Anthony
April 2025
Weekend Trip to The Exmoor Woodland Escape
From.the moment we met the hosts at the site entrance, to the moment we left, what a unforgettable stay. Hosts ran us through everything we needed to know about the cabin and surrounding areas. My partner and I couldn't of picked a better place than here to relax and unwind. Waking up to Deer surrounding the cabin. This places is secluded and a perfect way to escape day to day life.
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Michelle
March 2025
Weekend Trip to The Exmoor Woodland Escape
Had the most amazing weekend at the pleasant pheasant, stunning views, completely hidden away & secluded for ultimate privacy.
We had the most enjoyable time and Alison & her husband were the perfect host, even had the cabin log fire going to have it all warm and cozy on our arrival as well as the hot tub which was AMAZING!.
Will definitely be returning again soon!! Everything about our stay was 10/10!
Thanks again xx
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Peter
March 2025
Weekend Trip to Jordans Estate Glamping
Lovely cosy shepherds huts with log burner and hot tub perfect for a chilled break
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Shepherd's Huts in Blackdown Hills AONB guide
Where to go
Chard
On the eastern border of the Blackdown Hills, this countryside parish is a convenient launch point for exploration of South Somerset and Devon, with the seaside town of Lyme Regis just 30 minutes’ drive away. The surrounding area is home to touring parks, working farms, and exclusive glampsites, offering plenty of overnight accommodation under the stars.
Cullompton and the Culm Valley
West of the Blackdown Hills AONB, this rural region offers something for every Hipcamper. Campsites are easy to find, many offering caravan spots, secluded glampsites, and tent pitches. Walking and riding trails along the Culm Valley toward Hemyock reveal historic landmarks, riverside villages, and an array of native wildlife.
Honiton
Just 30 minutes’ train ride from Exeter St Davids and connected directly to London Waterloo, Honiton is an ideal destination for car-free adventurers. Wild-style pitches, working farms, and glamping lodges are popular, with many campers drawn to the picturesque banks of the River Otter.
East Devon AONB
Adjoining the Blackdown Hills to the south, this diverse landscape is also worth exploring, especially for anglers, birdwatchers, and watersports fans. A vast network of footpaths, riding routes, and nature trails guide adventurers through heathland, forests, and along World Heritage-listed coastline, while an array of holiday parks, farm pitches, and glamping accommodations provide plenty of camping options.