beautiful isolation

This repurposed fisherman’s cabin will make adventurers’ hearts sing. Everything is centred around the River Dart which runs straight past the front door. You can jump on a paddleboard straight after breakfast, spend long and lazy afternoons with just a rod and the kingfishers for company, then wrap up in blankets and huddle around the fire pit at sunset watching the bats swoop and skim the water for their dinner. Off season you’ll feel completely alone; in summer the river will be a hive of activity and you’ll join other wild swimmers from the opposite bank. There are acres of woodland to tramp through, as well as the attractions of Dartington Estate itself: grand gardens, a café and pub, even its own independent cinema shared with guests from the campsite nearby.

Back at base it’s all neat, simple, and completely off-grid. There’s a basic kitchen in its own cabin that supplements the barbecue on wetter days; fresh water comes from the pump outside and the facilities are a sink and a compost loo (hot showers can be found in the campsite a short drive away). Indoors your bed is on the mezzanine level under the low roof beams and the wood-burner keeps everything cosy. You might find yourself ensconced on the sofa with a good book or be tempted out onto the terrace with a game and a cold beer. Whatever you choose, the majestic river views will be sure to provide the loveliest of distractions.

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contact us

Bookings can be made at any time via the booking facility above – but you can contact our friendly team at campsite@dartington.org with any enquiries.