Places to Discover

Places to discover on our doorstep

Take a walk through the forest along the Exe Valley Way and have a riverside picnic. Hop on a train ride, see the model railway and explore the indoor play coaches and soft play at the Devon Railway Centre. Stroll across the historic Bickleigh Bridge and sip on an ice cold beer or wine on the banks of the River Exe at the Fisherman’s Cot pub.

All just a few minutes’ walk from our luxury glamping site in Bickleigh-on-Exe in the Heart of Devon!

Devon attractions a short car journey

Have a great family day out at one of two National Trust properties Knightshayes or Killerton. In Tiverton visit the museum or castle or take a horse-drawn barge along the Great Western Canal Country Park. For petrol heads or tractor fans a day trip to Diggerland is a must. If you are a thrill-seeker take a ride on a rollercoaster at Crealy Adventure Park. Go metropolitan in the city of Exeter at the quay, shopping district and glorious cathedral. For ale, cider and wine connoisseurs, there are numerous local breweries and vineyards some recommendations are Hanlons, Sandford Orchards and Pebblebed Vineyard.

Devon adventures further afield

Award-winning white sands and surfing at north and south Devon coasts are within an hour car’s journey from the glampsite. Take a hike or pony ride on the moors at the national parks of Dartmoor or Exmoor.

Devon has so many places to visit you won’t be able to squeeze it all in! Check out the baby breaks blog for their recommendations if travelling with younger children. You can also find attractions to visit on the following websites – Visit Mid-Devon, Visit Devon and Devon’s Top Attractions.

There’s plenty of fantastic things to see and do when you stay in one of our award-winning, luxury glamping tents – whatever the weather!