Valleyside Escapes

Valleyside Escapes Double GOLD award-winning, family-friendly, luxury glamping with amazing valley views in the heart of Devon! We have >100 5-star reviews.

Named Best Glamping site in Devon and the South West. Valleyside Escapes unzipped its doors and welcomed our first glampers on 3 August 2018. Since opening we have picked up multiple awards including a double GOLD award - being honoured as the 'Best glamping site in the South West' at both the 'South West Tourism Excellence Awards' and the Devon Tourism Awards 2023-24. We love welcoming new and re

turning glampers to our hidden gem to help create holiday memories to last forever! We have three luxury safari tents with picturesque and panoramic views of the Exe Valley. Each tent sleeps up to six and is fully-equipped with electricity, Wi-Fi, small kitchen, outside BBQ, play area and bathroom pod. We are family and dog-friendly and ideal for groups holidaying together. There is a riverside meadow a few minutes walk and on Friday evenings our Mediterranean courtyard bar is open to sample some local Devon tipples. We also have a games room adjacent to our courtyard bar. We are perfectly positioned to explore all that beautiful Devon has to offer.

20/08/2026

Peacock update! 🦚 Our colourful neighbour appears to be feeling the effects of the weather too... his beautiful feathers are shedding a whole month earlier than usual!

The good news? If you’re staying with us towards the end of the summer holidays, you might be lucky enough to find one of his feathers.🪶

We’ve been collecting the ones he’s left behind and popping them in our honesty shop, so you can take a little piece of Valleyside home with you.

Would you be excited to find one? 🦚💚

16/08/2026

New Beach!🏖️With Devon experiencing its 5th heatwave of the summer, a trip to the beach was definitely on the agenda this week!☀️

We decided to try somewhere new and headed to Blackpool Sands in South Devon - around 1 hour 20 minutes from Valleyside Escapes.

It’s a little further to travel, but the beautiful Devon countryside along the way made the journey fly by... and we think it’s well worth it!
🏖️ Beautiful fine shingle beach
🌿 Plenty of space to spread out
☕ Café for refreshments
🔥 And even a sauna!

It wasn’t too busy even in the height of summer and much fun was had on body boards - we will definitely be adding Blackpool Sands to our list of favourite Devon beaches.

If you’re staying with us this summer, why not make a day of it? Pack the beach bag, turn up the music and enjoy the Devon countryside along the way.

🎥 Here’s a little glimpse of our day...

🎉8 years of Valleyside Escapes! This week we celebrated 8 years since we unzipped the tents – and we can't quite believe...
09/08/2026

🎉8 years of Valleyside Escapes! This week we celebrated 8 years since we unzipped the tents – and we can't quite believe how quickly the time has flown!

When we made our life-changing move to Devon, we had no idea quite how our adventure would evolve. It was a big leap into the unknown, but we wouldn't change a single thing.

And it definitely didn't look like this 8 years ago! 👀 See the empty field where it all began...

We're incredibly thankful to the amazing team who have been with us from the start. We genuinely couldn't do this without them.

We're also so grateful to all of you who have stayed with us over the years – especially those who keep coming back year after year. One of the loveliest parts of what we do is seeing familiar faces return... and watching how much the children have grown since their first visit! 🥰

One of the reasons we moved to Devon to run our own business was the dream of feeling like we were on holiday every day. The reality? Not quite like that but we're incredibly lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world, where exploring the coast and countryside is part of the job – and means we get to discover new places to recommend to our glampers.

Eight years, 10+ awards, lots of adventures and so many wonderful guests later...

Here's to Valleyside Escapes and whatever the next 8 years bring! 🥂💚

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05/08/2026

🌾Summer in the beautiful Devon countryside...

Freshly cut hay, golden fields and the peaceful sights and sounds of the Exe Valley.

What is your favourite countryside sound?
> The trickle of water gently flowing down the Exe Valley
> The peacock calling
> Morning birdsong
> The kingfisher call

COMMENT below!⬇️

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Hello August!☀️The month of long days, ice creams, family adventures and making the most of summer. If you're planning a...
01/08/2026

Hello August!☀️The month of long days, ice creams, family adventures and making the most of summer.

If you're planning a Devon getaway this month, here are three things that have to be on your summer bucket list:

🍦 Eat lots of ice cream – The Orange Elephant Ice cream Parlour has so many flavours you will have to try more than one!
🌻 Wander through the beautiful sunflower fields at Darts Farm
💦 Cool off with a wild swim or paddle on Dartmoor.

The best news? There's still time to squeeze in a last-minute glamping break. We have a handful of midweek stays remaining plus the final weekend of the school holidays with 15% off. So if you're dreaming of a few days in the Devon countryside, we'd love to welcome you.

What's on your August bucket list? Let us know in the comments ⬇️


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🏅 Award-winning friends! 🐑 Some of the Black-Nose Valais sheep that graze in our lower paddock enjoyed a successful day ...
27/07/2026

🏅 Award-winning friends! 🐑 Some of the Black-Nose Valais sheep that graze in our lower paddock enjoyed a successful day at the Mid Devon Show last weekend, bringing home an impressive collection of rosettes – including one 1st, two 2nds, a 3rd and a 4th!

The good news is that six of these friendly sheep are still happily grazing in our field, so if you're staying with us this summer, you will get to see them up close!

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25/07/2026

It's been a wonderful start to the summer holidays, with so many familiar faces returning!☀️

This week we welcomed back a whole group for their second visit. This weekend we're welcoming another group who have stayed with us five and six times 🤯 and on Monday we're excited to welcome back a family who loved their Easter break so much, they booked again for the summer holidays.

We like to make our returning guests feel extra special with a little welcome-back surprise... 🍰

This week, our returning guests have also been treated to beautiful blue skies and sunshine over the Exe Valley – and the forecast looks set to continue into next week.☀️

If you're still hoping to squeeze in a Devon getaway this summer, we have a handful of dates remaining.

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🐾 Lila's Top 3 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Devon 🐶If you're planning on bringing your dog on holiday, your four-legged frien...
22/07/2026

🐾 Lila's Top 3 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Devon 🐶If you're planning on bringing your dog on holiday, your four-legged friend doesn't have to miss out on a trip to the beach! Our resident beach expert, Lila, has voted for her three favourite spots...

📍Branscombe
A beautiful pebble beach that's perfect for collecting stones (Lila's favourite pastime!). There's also a lovely café and toilets nearby.

📍Saunton Sands
When the tide is out, the beach goes on forever – ideal for ball games, frisby and long walks.

📍Putsborough
A stunning sandy beach with rock pools to explore, plus a café and toilets close by. Great for both dogs and families.

Please remember to check seasonal dog restrictions before visiting, as access can vary throughout the year.

Have you discovered a dog-friendly beach in Devon that Lila should try next? Let us know in the comments!⬇️
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☀️ Still dreaming of a summer escape?It is your final chance to book a last-minute glamping break in the heart of Devon ...
17/07/2026

☀️ Still dreaming of a summer escape?

It is your final chance to book a last-minute glamping break in the heart of Devon and make the most of the school holidays.

Only ONE weekend break remains!
📅 Friday 4 September for 2 or 3 nights
💚 15% OFF (special wedding weekend offer)

⛺Midweek breaks still available
We've added Tuesday check-ins alongside Mondays to give families a little more flexibility during the holidays.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Looking for a holiday with extended family or friends?
Our whole glamping site is available for exclusive use on selected dates in August:
📅 Week commencing 10 August
📅 Week commencing 24 August
📅 Week commencing 31 August

Imagine days spent exploring beautiful Devon, evenings around the fire pit and waking up to stunning Exe Valley views.

⏳ Summer availability is now very limited, so if you've been thinking about a glamping getaway, now is the time to book.

👉 Visit our website to check availability and book direct, or send us a message if you would like help choosing the perfect break.
⬇️Tag who is need of a last minute escape to the countryside.
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15/07/2026

⛳🌅 Is there a better way to end a summer's day?

When the temperatures start to cool, it's the perfect time to head out for a relaxed round on our 9-hole pitch & putt golf course. The grass is lush, the Exe Valley views are stunning, and if you're lucky, you'll be treated to a sunset like this.

No tee times. No rush. Just a little friendly competition before settling down for the evening.

Who's the first person you'd tag for a round of sunset golf? 👇

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