North Thorne Cottages and Glamping
Bratton Fleming, Devon
Cross the dam at Wistlandpound Reservoir to reach North Thorne Cottages and Glamping featuring bell and emperor tents, a vintage horsebox and gypsy wagons. Converted barns provide private, uniquely themed shower rooms, and atmospheric social space. The secluded south facing glamping field gives plenty of space, incredible views and often the sound of monkeys from Exmoor Zoo. Exmoor National Park and stunning beaches are also on your doorstep.
About North Thorne Cottages and Glamping
North Thorne Farm borders the stunning Wistlandpound Reservoir which offers amazing vistas, great walking and cycling trails, perfect for spotting local wildlife including deer, geese, ducks, herons and kingfishers. The beautiful location provides incredible long views across the stunning patchwork of Devon fields and hills and offers breathtaking night skies, Exmoor being the original Dark Sky Resort. The setting here is on the edge of Exmoor National Park with its dramatic scenery including coastal paths ideal for walking, cycling and driving. The wild ponies are a definite must-see. The site itself is beautifully maintained sitting in a five acre south facing field enclosed with Devon Banks and a pretty natural wildlife pond at its heart. The converted barns provide modern yet unique and nostalgic facilities. Accommodation is a blend of attractive yet comfortable, and just a little quirky, ranging from stylish bell tents to gypsy wagons and a converted horsebox! Each unit has its own covered cooking and seating area with gas cooker, BBQ, pots and pans, utensils and vintage crockery. All have a fire pit (logs can be bought onsite) for those star filled, marshmallow toasting family evenings. All bedding is provided, including blankets, to make you extra cosy. The shower rooms are particularly fun and include themes such as books, travel, farming, automobilia, music, 50's and steampunk. Your shower room is just for you for the duration of your stay so no sharing. A very warm welcome awaits at North Thorne Glamping with the owners attentive to guest's needs and can even provide cakes on arrival. There is also a beautifully restored two bed stone cottage onsite.
Open from 1 April to 30 September
Each bell tent/wagon has its own private shower room, BBQ, cooking facilities and fire pit. There is a games room with table tennis, giant garden games and chill out space.
Just a short drive to an excellent farm shop as well as numerous village pubs and restaurants.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 9 accommodation options on-site
3 x Bell Tents
Max 4 people
Three fully equipped bell tents sleeping up to four people.
3 x Emperor Bell Tents
Max 6 people
Three larger and fully equipped bell tents, sleeping up to six people.
2 x Gypsy Wagons
Two beautiful gypsy wagons, available to hire together or individually.
Bluebell Horsebox
Max 4 people
A converted horsebox sleeping up to four and welcoming one dog.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at North Thorne Cottages and Glamping?
Call 07584 010726 to book.
9am to 6pm - voicemail out of hours
Unfortunately North Thorne Cottages and Glamping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
We allow one dog in our Horsebox. We do not accommodate Hen or Stag parties.
No anti social behaviour
Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
Noise kept to minimum after 10pm
No smoking in any of the structures or tent
No cars on glamping site, parking is provided
Full terms and conditions are on our website
Things to do on site and in the Bratton Fleming area
The famous Exmoor towns of Lynton and Lynmouth are approximately 15 minutes away as is The Valley of Rocks, Heddons Mouth, Watersmeet and The Lynton to Barnstaple Steam Railway at Woody Bay.
Combe Martin is the closest beach, again approx 15 minutes drive, where you can enjoy paddle boarding and kayaking from the beach.
Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton Sands are also a short drive away, idyllic beaches for a family day out or great surfing - also offer coasteering.
Enjoy a visit to Ilfracombe to see Verity, Damien Hirst's awarding winning statue guarding the harbour, take a cruise on the numerous boat trips and tuck into fabulous fish and chips, ice cream and pasties. You can also book a trip to visit Lundy Island, home to a variety of wildlife including puffins and seals.
Other attractions nearby include:
- Wistlandpound Reservoir
- Tarka Trail
- Quad Bike Centre
- Exmoor Zoo
- Dinosaur and Wildlife Park
- Watermouth Castle
- Arlington Court (National Trust)
- Funicular Railway
- Shopping including Panier Markets
Interested in staying at North Thorne Cottages and Glamping?
Call 07584 010726 to book.
9am to 6pm - voicemail out of hours
Unfortunately North Thorne Cottages and Glamping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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