Near Dartmoor in Devon, England, Puddleduck Valley has fun, very much family-friendly, glamping, and conventional style eco-friendly accommodation in a truly lovely part of the West Country.
It’s a real kid’s favourite, with much to explore around the farm and surrounding woodland, and many fun activities.
For adults of a certain age it will bring back happy memories of childhood holidays in the countryside before the era of computers and smartphones.
THE ACCOMMODATION:
They have a one-bedroom apartment plus two very nice two-bedroom cottages, each with its own enclosed private garden with a barbecue and picnic bench, and one of them has a private wood-fired hot tub
All are very charming old stone buildings. You’ll find them nicely decorated, well-equipped, and comfortable.
The shared outside space has plenty of seating, play areas for kids, and barbecue facilities.
Previously they had glamping-style yurts available for overnight stays, but this is not the case anymore, as far as we are aware.
THE FARM:
The small farm has a herd of friendly goats as well as hens and rabbits, all of which are well used to guests, and children will certainly enjoy meeting them.
There is a pond at the farm and there is access to the many acres of lovely woodland next door owned by the National Trust.
Many activities are organized at the farm and families are welcome to partake in as much or as little as they like. They include egg collecting, fishing, pond dipping, woodland walks, wildlife spotting, face painting, etc.
THE LOCATION:
The location is perfect for exploring the wilds of Dartmoor less than a half hour to the south by car, and there are some lovely beaches about the same distance away to the north at Bude.
The Hartland Cornwall & Devon Heritage Coast is closer still and has also some wonderful coastal landscapes to admire.
Other attractions of interest are the Milky Way Adventure Park a 35-minute journey by car, and nearer still, the Dragon Archery Centre, less than four miles away.
WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY:
“ Beautiful location and excellent apartment, very thoughtfully decorated, so well suited for my 2 dogs. Great garden and also had a bath with hot and cold tap for doggy wash. There were treats and a towel for the dogs in the room. Loved the area and walks around. So close to Bude! thanks for the lovely cake !…”
“We had fabulous stay. Cottage is lovely, kitchen well equipped,we had Avery thing that we needed. Highly recommend hiring the hot tube great experience and easy to work. Owners are lovely and very helpful…..”
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