Glamping in South Devon

Think about glamping in Churchstow, Ringmore, Salcombe or Thurlestone! Choose a glamping accommodation in the heart of nature close to the busy restaurants, shops, and cafés or book one with ocean views and the beach just a few steps away from you. South Devon is dotted with idyllic towns steeped in history, unrivalled beauty, stunning scenery, and fantastic beaches. Enjoy an unforgettable holiday in South Devon clicking on your favourite glamping option.

Stone exteriors with warm and cosy interiors decorated tastefully, combining the wood flooring with delicate ornate and stylish upholstery. Enjoy a glamping accommodation for two or celebrate a romantic weekend for a special occasion. Bring your family on a seaside holiday or have a friends’ reunion in an unbeatable location, where the countryside meets the ocean, bringing you the best of both worlds. Patios, gardens and terraces complement the exteriors in addition to hot tubs or saunas. Find the pet-friendly glamping options to bring your dog or your cat.

The ancient towns will fascinate any history buff interested in the past behind every wall, old churches and medieval cobbled-streets lined with traditional houses and buildings. Its proximity to the sea gives the area a great relevance in maritime history, including the role Plymouth’s naval base had throughout WWII. Explore the country estates and how some organisations preserve their heritage, go to spectacular country houses, visit the cathedral of Exeter, and do not miss the Iron Age, Bronze Age and Saxon settlements on Dartmoor National Park. Delve into millions of years of history along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and the attractions that will give you information about it, or go on a fossil hunt. Fascinating days ahead full of history. Are you ready?

Beaches in South Devon range from busy areas to quiet retreats or watersport hubs. Enjoy a day in Bigbury on Sea practising surfing and your favourite activities in the water. Head to Dawlish Warren Beach and Bantham Beach if you look for family-friendly spaces. Opposite to Salcombe, you find the quiet East Portlemouth beach. The sheltered and sandy Hope Cove Beach is also popular among families and it was the set for filming The Coroner, aired on BBC. Rock pooling and crabbing are two of the favourite things to do on Sandy Bay, in Exmouth. Slapton Sands and Torcross is a spacious stretch of sand with room for beach games and walks. And last, but not least, Teignmouth beach is ideal if you travel with children, close to the fantastic Victorian pier, a children’s playing area, crazy golf and a fantastic skate park. Do you need more reasons to choose South Devon?

The AONB of the Blackdown Hills will take your breath away and it is the perfect day out surrounded by verdant hills, crystal clear rivers, and the best nature can offer. South Devon boasts an incredible coastline with wonderful beaches to practise outdoor activities including walking, cycling, swimming or sailing. Mother nature has provided this part of the coast with an incredible scenery easy to fall in love with. Start planning your next getaway and put South Devon in your list.

The Jurassic Coast stretches for 95 miles, from Exmouth in South Devon to Studland in Dorset. At Orcombe Point, Exmouth, there is a high ‘geo needle’ at the beginning of this path and great signage to indicate the way. The route along the cliffs, coves and beaches hold about 185 million years of the earth’s history. Go back in time through this geological adventure across the first natural World Heritage Site. The major part of Devon’s Jurassic Coast lies within the East Devon AONB and it is home to a varied wildlife. Pay attention to the sea as you might spot some dolphins!

Fancy a ride on the oldest Steam Railway? Jump on board at Buckfastleigh Station and enjoy the journey along the River Dart offering you stunning views of green valleys, moorlands, woodlands and nature at its best. The trip includes several stops in picturesque stations that have preserved their originality for nearly a century. Your final stop will be Totnes station. Hope you enjoy the journey.

If you love gardens and colourful displays visit the house in Coleton Fishacre. The manicured gardens will impress you with walking trails through the forest or going down to the sea and vast areas where rare and exotic plants will catch your eye and make you feel that you are in a tropical destination.

Castles are always a fascinating day out that magically remains in our memories. Perched on cliffs, in the middle of a rolling hill or at the top of an elevated terrain defining the skyline of many South Devon villages. There are several impressive castles to visit in South Devon; including Dartmouth Castle, Totnes Castle, and the Berry Pomeroy Castle, where you can enjoy a tour and have a walk in the grounds and the nearby woodlands. Kingswear Castle is on the opposite side of River Dart. Castle Drogo is a mixed-revivalist castle near Drewsteignton and it is recognised as the last castle to be built in England. One of the castles inhabited today is Compton Castle, that commander Walter Raleigh Gilbert bought in the early 1930s.

Dartmoor Park is the largest mountainous area in southern England and home to wild, open moorlands, green valleys and a varied and rare wildlife. Explore the routes and discover the place of Britain’s first settlers. Explore the stone formations including Haytor Quarry, archaeological ruins, old cemeteries and stone circles. Admire Bowerman’s Nose, cross Postbridge Clapper Bridge and admire the mystical Venford Falls. The quaint village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor is worth a visit as well as the neolithic village of Grimspound, a 3000-year-old settlement. The icing on the cake will be some vintage shopping and delicious food in the stannary town of Ashburton. In Postbridge there is one of three Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centres if you need information about the area.

Events in South Devon are varied and they offer entertainment for the whole family all year around. Immerse yourself in South Devon and get a real feel at classical, rock, folk or jazz, concerts. Join any of the Food Festivals to sample fresh food and local produce. During the weekends, South Devon villages have either a local village fête, a cookery workshop, or an exciting treasure hunt, together with other children activities. Fancy quirkier events? How about joining the orange rolling, watching the flaming tar barrels, worm charming and other rural traditional events. Check what happens during the month you plan your stay in South Devon and mingle with locals.