Rocombe Valley Retreat offers a boutique glamping experience in a peaceful green valley near Stokeinteignhead in South Devon. Designed for guests who want a luxurious yet eco-friendly holiday, the site is especially suited to families with young children who want to enjoy nature without giving up comfort — and it’s only 25 minutes from Pennywell Farm.
The retreat features a small number of beautifully furnished bell tents, each thoughtfully laid out to provide privacy, space, and comfort. Inside, you’ll find proper beds with cosy bedding, rugs underfoot, solar lighting, and outdoor fire pits with cooking grills. Every tent has access to a private shower and composting toilet, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and convenience without breaking the site's strong eco ethos.
Children love the setting: a wide, car-free meadow surrounded by trees, filled with birdsong and safe to explore. Families can gather around the communal fire pit in the evenings, cook simple meals outdoors, and enjoy stargazing under clear skies.
A big highlight of staying at Rocombe is the opportunity to visit Pennywell Farm, a short scenic drive away. Families often describe the day they spent at Pennywell as the highlight of the trip — with miniature pig cuddles, tractor rides, hands-on animal feeding, and daily farm shows providing an enchanting day of fun and laughter.
Back at the retreat, you’ll enjoy the peace and quiet that’s hard to find at bigger parks. There’s a wildflower meadow to wander, nearby nature trails, and plenty of space to relax without distractions. The site is completely off-grid, but solar power and thoughtful amenities mean you’ll never feel like you’re roughing it.
Rocombe Valley Retreat is a favourite for families looking for meaningful downtime, memorable day trips, and a gentler kind of holiday — with farm fun and countryside calm in perfect balance.
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