Relax in peace at this small, quiet family friendly glamping site, Under The Milky Way is eco-friendly and will provide guests with a laid back glamping experience. There are three bell tents for four people or opt for a shepherd's hut for up to five, all of which are furnished throughout. Escape to the seaside as some of North Devon's best beaches are just a ten minute drive away, including Combe Martin and Broadsands.

Why choose Under the Milky Way

Ten minutes from Devon beaches - Combe Martin, Broadsands, Woolacombe and Saunton Sands

Secluded eco-friendly glamping site with your own private bathroom!

On the edge of the Exmoor National Park with famous attractions such as the Tarr Steps

About the site

Secluded glamping for anyone looking to escape everyday life, situated just ten minutes from North Devon's beautiful beaches such as Combe Martin, Broadsands, Saunton Sands and Woolacombe. There are three 5m bell tents, each one sleeping up to four people in a double and two single beds. Inside you'll find solar lights, wood burning stove and cosy rugs. Outside, you'll have your own covered decking area with picnic table, cooking equipment and camping gas stove. Alternatively, there's one shepherd's hut which sleeps up to five people in a double bed, bunk beds and trundle bed for a small child. You'll have a fold down table and chairs, wood burning stove, storage and cosy furnishings. Outside you'll also have your own private decking area, complete with a camping gas stove, kitchen equipment and picnic table. Each tent and the Hut has it's own private bathroom just a short walk away. This quiet family friendly site is ideally located just 20 minutes from the stunning Exmoor National Park, hike the Tarr Steps and meet the free roaming Exmoor ponies! Campfires are allowed and each tent and the Hut has it's own recycled fire pit. Dogs are not currently welcome onsite.

Under the Milky Way is open from 12/05 to 29/09.

"The bell tents and cooking huts are equipped with everything you could possibly need"

Steve W

"We were impressed by the beautiful setting on the site, along with the tranquility"

Jemma C

What facilities are at Under the Milky Way?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Fires allowed

Freezer

Glamping

Near beach

Near pub

Peaceful

Wash up area

Each bell tent has its own private bathroom that is located just a short walk up the hill. Each bathroom has underfloor heating too. Bell tents and Shepherd Hut also have individual camp kitchens.

There are several pubs within a five minute drive away in Combe Martin, including The Dolphin Inn and the Pack of Cards. For supplies and food shops, here you'll also find a Co-op and Premier or for a larger supermarket, there's a Tesco superstore a ten minute drive away.

There are 4 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

3 x Bell Tents

Max 4 people

5m bell tents with one double and two single beds with a wood burning stove, rugs, solar lights. Outside a private covered decking with camping gas cooker, cool box, picnic table and kitchen boxes.

Shepherds hut interior - wood burning stove

Picnic table outside of the shepherds hut

Shepherd's Hut

Max 5 people

Double bed, bunk beds, a trundle bed, wood-burning stove, folded table and chairs. Outside, there's a private decking with camping gas cooker, cool box, picnic table and kitchen boxes. Sleeps up to four adults or two adults and three children.

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A lovely little site tucked away

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John S

Bell Tent - Bell TentsAug 2025

A friendly owner who was happy to help out. Everything you need for a quiet stay away.

Staying at under the milky way

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Emma F

Bell Tent - Bell TentsAug 2025

Lovely clean site, accommodation really well kept, owner was on hand to answer any queries, would stay here again. Thank you so much.

A great find in a stunning location

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Steve W

Bell Tent - Bell TentsAug 2024

This place was a really great find, and I'd thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the North Devon coast. The owner, Bridget, is so friendly and helpful; she's really thought of everything and the bell tents and cooking huts are equipped with everything you could possibly need. It's a beautiful place and our children (aged 12 and 9) loved it. We'll definitely be going back.

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Frequently asked questions about Under the Milky Way

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What time is check-in and check out at Under the Milky Way?

Check-in is between 4:30pm-7pm and check out is by 10am.

Is Under the Milky Way dog-friendly?

Unfortunately dogs are not allowed at this time.

Does Under the Milky Way allow BBQs and campfires?

Yes if they are used in the provided recycled fire pits.

Pitches

Can I park near my pitch at Under the Milky Way?

No but there is a designated car parking area that you can get to with short walk across a sloping field, which may prove difficult for those with walking disabilities.

A note from the site themselves...

Camping is all about fun with loved ones and we have plenty of space around the tents and Shepherd Hut for the impromptu games of cricket, football and just running about, that often take place involving children and parents alike, or sitting around the campfire at night toasting marshmallows.

We really value our rural location and our dark skies, with very little light pollution are a big part of that. You can see the stars and night sky in wonderful detail hence the name.

Here at Under the Milk Way we are extremely eco-conscious and try to keep our impact on our land and environment to a minimum. We encourage everyone to recycle as much as possible and all of the logs we burn in our fires are from sustainable sources.

We can't wait to welcome you!

Under the Milky Way is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Combe Martin area

Set in North Devon, you're within ten minutes of some of the best beaches including Combe Martin, Broadsands, Ilfracombe and Newberry.

The site is located just a short distance from the Exmoor National Park which has stunning countryside with rolling hills and the famous free roaming Exmoor ponies. Conquer the Tarr Steps, visit the stunning Valley of the Rocks or walk along the Doone Valley river.

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