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Owl Valley Glamping

Bideford, Devon

Highly rated

Bideford, Devon

HIGHLY RATED
HIGHLY RATED

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Owl Valley Glamping is an off-grid eco friendly site. The valley is home to two cabins, a geodome and a bell tent, widely spaced and private. Each a five minute walk from your car, you will feel like you are miles from anywhere, despite actually being less than two miles from Bideford, Westward Ho! and Appledore. A wildlife pond with a slate-bedded stream runs alongside the valley, and a comfortable and quiet retreat awaits you.

Why choose Owl Valley Glamping


Off-grid, back to basics, eco friendly site with an idyllic onsite wildlife pond

Located on North Devon's coastline, just a short drive from Westward Ho! Beach

Beautiful glamping choices including a geodome with a wood-fired hot tub

About the site


Set in its own valley with a pretty slate-bedded stream running alongside, Owl Valley is just five to ten minutes from Bideford, Westward Ho!, Appledore and the rest of the glorious North Devon coast. The site is home to a variety of cosy glamping accommodation from cabins to a geodome. The Barn Owl Cabin is the perfect option for up to four people. The Tawny Cabin sleeps five across a king sized bed, two single futons and a small sofa bed. For larger groups the Long Eared Geodome sleeps six. Each on a platform and lit with solar fairy lights, equipped with beds, pillows, bedding, blankets, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery. Enjoy your own private bathroom facilities with composting toilets. For ultimate luxury, the Barn Owl and Tawny cabin and the Long Eared geodome all have their own private wood fired hot tub! There is also a bell tent on site. Owl Valley was once run as a private nature reserve, and staff do their best to keep the valley natural and a good place for wildlife and people to stay. If you want a complete break from the stresses of today's life then this is the place to come. There is no WiFi, no phone signal (mostly), and no electricity. Just lots of outdoor fun! Sorry, no pets are permitted on site.

"It was very relaxing, perfect to be in nature"

David M

"Highly recommended, I'd go back in an instant!"

Richard F


What facilities are at Owl Valley Glamping?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Communal BBQ

Fires allowed

Games room

Glamping

Hot tubs

Near beach

Open year round

Peaceful

There is a large campfire sited in the old quarry, with logs provided, and, in the hut up on the old carriageway, there is a kettle/pizza BBQ for your use. On rainy days, the recreation shack has gas rings, a log burning stove and a washing up area for guests. Darts and lots of games and books are available inside, too.

Staff will provide you enough logs for your stay free of charge, but if you need more they can be purchased at the small honesty shop, along with eggs, milk and other essentials.

The nearest pub is the Crealock Arms, about a mile away, going uphill on the way and downhill on the way back.



There are 4 accommodation options on-site

Barn Owl cabin

Barn Owl Cabin

Max 4 people

This cabin sits on a private deck, complete with wood fired hot tub. Rest peacefully in either the kingsize bed or one of two singles. A private kitchen & bathroom facilities include a compost toilet & gas powered hot water shower.

Tawny cabin

Tawny Cabin

Max 5 people

Tawny comes with a king sized bed, two single futons on a mezzanine floor, and a small double sofa bed. Outside is private decking, fully equipped gas cooking area, BBQ, fire pit, outdoor seating, and a wood fired hot tub. Private shower and compost loo.

Long Eared geodome

Long Eared Geodome

Max 6 people

This Geodome is set on a large platform with a wood-fired hot tub & fire pit. A furnished kitchen area, including a two ring gas cooker and BBQ, is provided, along with private bathroom facilities - a compost toilet & gas-powered hot water shower.

Short Eared Bell Tent

Max 4 people

Short Eared Owl is a five metre, fully equipped bell tent. Set on a large decked platform with individual furnishings to dine and relax outdoors. Including private bathroom facilities with composting toilet and eco washing.

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Need to know

Frequently asked questions about Owl Valley Glamping

Quick filters

Site rules

Check-in is between 3:30pm and 10pm, and check-out is by 10:30am.

There is a large campfire in the old quarry and communal BBQ in the hut on the old carriage way for guest use.

Yes! There's even a recreation shack full of games for the kids to enjoy.

Sorry, no.

Pitches

Yes - and you can find it here.

What's nearby

There are a range of relaxing and adventurous attractions nearby, for you to to explore. From the Tarka Trail, to trips to Lundy Island, to Hartland Abbey and gardens - there's something for everyone!


A note from the site themselves...

Under our ownership (Chris and Lesley), exploring Owl Valley continues to be a magical experience both in essence and style. Inundated with work and responsibilities, we lose ourselves in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A glamping experience is precisely what you need to break out of the rut and find yourself again, believe us - we're living proof.

At Owl Valley, we recognise that the beauty and serenity of nature are invaluable, and we are lucky that we get to experience it in all its glory. Therefore, we strive to minimise our environmental impact and keep our trip as eco-friendly as we can.

We try to reuse and recycle wherever possible and ask our guests to join us in helping to preserve our special piece of the countryside. We urge our happy campers to join us in our mission and ensure that the valley retains its raw and pristine beauty.

Owl Valley Glamping is ideal for...

Couples
Large same-sex groups
Older children (13+)
Peace and quiet
Young children

Things to do on site and in the Bideford area

Much of what there is to do on site revolves around nature: pond dipping, bird and butterfly watching (cool dragonflies too!) and more. The nature box has information fishing nets and jars - for your catch! The site's porch overlooking a stream is a good place to sit and read or watch the wildlife go by.

There is also Steve's Shack should the Great British weather let you down, with a pool table, darts board, chess table, a selection of board games and books. There is also a communal kitchen area and pizza oven.

Because this is an off-grid site, it is dark at night and a torch is a must. As ever in this part of the country, the stars on a clear night are amazing so stargazing is an absolute thrill.

Away from the site, there is so much to do in this part of Devon:

  • Surfing at Westward Ho!, Bude and Croyde, along with many other water sports
  • The Big Sheep Bideford (all weather family attraction)
  • Trips to Lundy island from Bideford
  • The Tarka Trail - one of the country's longest traffic free walking and cycling paths
  • Hartland Abbey and Gardens
  • Cobbaton Combat Collection
  • Atlantic Village shopping outlet
  • Ultimate Adventure Centre, Bideford
  • Quince Honey Farm, South Molton

Needless to say, there are many lovely beaches in the area, including Westward Ho! Croyde, Woolacombe and Bude.


The listing for Owl Valley Glamping was last updated on January 1st, 2026 at 1:23 AM

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