Hideaway Camping
Okehampton, West Devon, England
Hideaway Camping at Higher Melbury Hideaway Camping is a beautiful, secluded campsite in rural Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor. Nestled snuggly within 24 acres of tranquil countryside, Hideaway is close to the charming market towns of Okehampton and Tavistock and within easy reach of the seaside resort of Bude. Hideaway Camping offers an eclectic mix of camping and glamping opportunities to suit all tastes. Whether you prefer back to basics and pitching your own tent or glamping in a Gypsy caravan, Shepherds hut, Airstream or Igloo, its all here! Time spent at Hideaway will bring you babbling brooks and magical woodlands, spacious fields and peaceful walks, swinging hammocks and picnic areas, crackling campfires and starry nights. All of this without even leaving the campsite! Staying at Hideaway offers just what the name promises. The perfect place to let yourself relax, unwind, connect with nature and feel refreshed and revived! Little Melbury cabin is our communal space which includes 3 showers and 2 flushing loos. There is a shared kitchen with a microwave and fridge, pots and pans , and basic cooking utensils. On wet days You can chill out on the sofa, browse through our selection of books, enjoy a board game and gather information on the local area and tourist attractions. There's a kids' corner with books, toys and puzzles etc, and a decking area outside with chairs and a great view. There are four of us here at Hideaway Camping: Amy, Jenny, Polly and Eddy. We moved from London in 2013 with our children, to escape the rat race and build a new (more peaceful) life. Our vision was, and still is today, to create a beautiful, unique campsite/retreat where people can relax and unwind, soak up the tranquil setting, breathe in the country air, wander in the woods and gaze at the stars. Alongside the camping, we will also have on offer a range of complementary therapies and will be offering Art and Craft workshops in the near future. We are situated at the end of a half-mile private track, seven miles from the town of Okehampton on the edge of Dartmoor - a perfect base to explore the beauty of Devon (see local attractions page). We hope you will come and see for yourselves.
Accommodation types
- Rosie - 1 Bedroom Gypsy Caravan — Our bowtop Gypsy caravan is perfect for a secluded romantic getaway, with a comfy double bed, seating, storage and a log burner to keep you cosy. Next door to the caravan is your own charming little shelter providing extra space in which to cook or simply relax. You can wake to the sound of the birds, look out onto the view, read a book under the tree in a hammock or sit around your camp fire. You may even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the deer in the woods. There is also a private compost loo next to Rosie, although proper flushing loos are available nearby too. Everything you need is provided - you just need to pack your clothes, towels and your toiletries to enjoy an alternative glamping holiday! **Below is a list of what is provided to help you plan your stay:** - All bedding plus spare blankets - Log burner - Complementary bag of wood (£4 per bag after) - Matches/lighter/firelighters - Electric candles - Torch - Cooker - Crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and basic kitchen utensils for 2 people - Kettle - Tea towels - Table and two chairs - There's even a solar-powered USB charger to keep your phone topped up!
- Excella - 80's American Airstream — Excella, our classic 80's American Airstream was shipped over from the states and now provides a unique glamping experience at Hideaway. Beautifully restored and very spacious (sleeps up to 5) . The bedroom has a double bed, sink, shower, wardrobe and storage space. The living area has a fully equipped kitchen, fridge, cooker, log burner, sofa bed and seating area which also converts to another bed. There is an adjacent flushing toilet following the retro theme. Our Airstream has heating and air conditioning to keep you comfortable in all weathers and a large decking area out front, perfect for sunbathing, star gazing and cocktails!. Everything you need is provided - You just need to pack your clothes and your toiletries to enjoy an alternative glamping holiday!
- Jabba the Hut — Our Shepherd's Hut is spacious, cosy and full of rustic charm. It has a separate bedroom, table and chairs, storage and a gas heater to keep you snug. The hut overlooks the trees, with a short walk down to the steam, so you can relax, watch the buzzards and ravens, and soak up the tranquil atmosphere. Everything you need is provided - you just need to pack your clothes, towels and toiletries to enjoy an alternative glamping holiday! There's even a solar-powered USB charger to keep your phone topped up. **Below is a list of what is provided to help you plan your stay:** - All bedding plus spare blankets - Log burner - Complementary bag of wood (£4 per bag after) - Matches/lighter/firelighters - Electric candles - Torch - Cooker - Crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and basic kitchen utensils for 2 people - Kettle - Tea towels - Table and two chairs
- Iglulu - Glamping Pod — glulu is our brand new, unique glamping igloo with a spacious, unusual, futuristic feel. We wanted something completely different at Hideaway, we were playing around with ideas then spotted a white dome in a field. We found out it was a calf igloo and in a moment of madness bought two! Then the fun began and we slowly transformed the structure into iglulu. Iglulu has a solid oak double bed, cooker, heating, solar powered lighting and bean bags to chill out on. It lives in our 4 acre camping field which has stunning views, a stone circle and plenty of privacy. You can relax around your own fire pit, eat alfresco and watch the shooting stars across the vast sky. Iglulu is ideal for a couple or a family wanting something a bit different. It would have been a home for up to fifteen calves and is now a holiday experience for up to four humans! Everything you need is provided - you just need to pack your clothes and toiletries to enjoy an alternative glamping holiday!
- Little Owl Pod — Our cute ‘Little Owl Pod’ will keep you snug and dry whatever the weather. Perfect for those who don’t want the hassle of putting up and packing down a tent, especially in the rain. Great for walkers, cyclists and motorcyclists - you can just rock up and chill out! Inside our Owl Pod you will find a double bed and a top bunk suitable for two children (1.75m x 1.4m), there is also enough floor space to put an extra bed – so not so little! There is also a folding camping table, four stools and solar lighting. You can bring your own bedding and cooking utensils or you can hire sleeping bags, camping pillows and a box of cutlery and crockery with all you need to eat alfresco. Outside you have your own fire pit and you can buy fire wood etc from our little
- Meadow Tent Pitch — Each tent pitch is a generous 8 metre square with a fire pit within a 4 acre field. There is a large communal fire in a stone circle in the centre of the field, some well maintained compost loos, a children's play area and a great view. In the adjoining field you will find four friendly pigs, a large pond and a magical fairy glade. The shower block is a short walk with hot showers, flushing loos and communal chill out space. Time spent at Hideaway will bring you babbling brooks and magical woodlands, spacious fields and peaceful walks, swinging hammocks and picnic areas, crackling campfires and starry nights. All of this without even leaving the campsite!
- Iglula - Glamping Pod — Iglula is our second unique glamping igloo with a spacious, unusual, futuristic feel. We wanted something completely different at Hideaway, we were playing around with ideas then spotted a white dome in a field. We found out it was a calf igloo and in a moment of madness bought two! Then the fun began and we slowly transformed the structures into iglulu and Iglula. Iglula has a double sleigh bunk bed, cooker, heating, solar powered lighting and bean bags to chill out on. It lives in our 4 acre camping field which has stunning views, a stone circle and plenty of privacy. You can relax around your own fire pit, eat alfresco and watch the shooting stars across the vast sky from your hammocks. Iglula is ideal for a couple or a family wanting something a bit different. It would have been a home for up to fifteen calves and is now a holiday experience for up to five humans! Everything you need is provided - you just need to pack your clothes and toiletries to enjoy an alternative glamping holiday!
Suitable for
- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Backpackers
- Children or Kids (3-10)
- Couples
- Duke of Edinburgh (DofE)
- Family
- Groups
- Motorcycle Friendly
- Sports
- Retired
- Solo
- Teens (13+)
- Tweens (11-13)
Contact: +441837871777