Safari tent at Deer Barn Retreats

Entire place in Hockworthy, United Kingdom

  1. 5 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Rated 4.85 out of 5 stars.72 reviews
Hosted by Emily
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.

Valley view

Soak up the view during your stay.

Emily is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated Hosts.
Escape, relax and unwind in our brand new Safari tent with separate bathroom, amazing views
Sleeping up to 5 people, 2 doubles, one single bed. Separate Kitchen with hob, seating area, outside veranda, firepit, BBQ and bench. Bathroom with shower, flushing loo. Honesty shop, charging sockets ,fridge.
Off grid location, with no electricity or running water in tent.
Heating via a Gas fire (the gas fire is removed in June/July/August) 15mins walk to local pub, the site is shared with a bell tent.

The space
Safari tent with 2 bedrooms bedroom one has a double bed and bedroom 2 a double and a single. There is a kitchen area with sink ( not plumbed in ) and gas hob, dining table with 5 chairs and veranda, seats and a coffee table. There is no mains water or electricity in the canvas lodge. Water is available in the kitchen / larder next to the bathrooms. Outside there is a fire pit a bbq and a picnic bench. There is an individual Bathroom per unit which is a short walk away each bathroom has an electric shower and flushing loo and a basin. There is no running hot water this is available in the kitchen unit next to the bathroom. Please bring towels. The kitchen / larder unit has electrical charge pointS a sink with hot water and a fridge. There are also a honesty shop with basic supplies.
The site also has a bell tent, but as it 6 acres there is plenty of room.
We offer bbq packs and a welcome breakfast pack
Board games and books are also in the safari tent.
there is also a bell tent on site so you may be sharing the 6 acres with others. We can provide more info on this at point of booking so please ask.
Please note there is only led lights for lighting so bring torches with you.
The bathrooms are at the bottom of the site and require a walk down and then back up a hill.
There is a gas fire for heating in the lodge( removed in June/July and August) but it can get chilly at night so bring something warm and also waterproof as you never know the British weather

Guest access
Parking area
Honesty shop
Purpose built firepit for stargazing
Local Pub 15mins walk
6 acres of fully enclosed grass land ( please note deer often come into the field and here is a gap in the fence next to the parking area)
Located on the outskirts of an unspolit Devon village
20mins from M5 Junction 26
Many walks on the doorstep

Other things to note
No amplified music
No Stag partied
No hen parties
Please message with any question
We recommend bringing warm clothes, a torch and
No additional non paying guests on site

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 double bed, 1 single bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed

What this place offers

Valley view
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Private patio or balcony
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Hockworthy, England, United Kingdom
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Neighborhood highlights

We are located on the outskirts of a conservation area. The area is very beautiful and unspoilt. There are many birds and other wildlife such as Deer. There is no light pollution so star gazing is fabulous.
We are a 15 min walk from our local pub the Staplecross Inn, food is served Wednesday to Sunday and booking essential.
We can help with walking and running routes.

Meet your host

Superhost
217 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
We are an easy going couple, who enjoy good food and conversation. Above all else we really love hosting!

Emily is a Superhost

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm