Devon eco lodge accommodation, England

Description of Devon eco lodge accommodation, England

We’re proud to be able to offer responsible travellers eco accommodation in our three characterful and comfy eco lodges. Each is surrounded on three sides by trees and faces south onto a Devon meadow.

Nature lovers won’t need to leave the farm, but our eco lodges also offer ideal accommodation that’s within easy access of Dartmoor and the beautiful North Devon countryside.

Our eco lodges in Devon are surrounded by 21 acres of farmland managed as a nature reserve that includes a nationally-recognised ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’. All three of our eco lodges open onto grassland where butterflies flit from April to October, where summer swallows dart above the grass, and where ghostly barn owls often hunt at dusk.

Night times at our eco lodges in Devon are also perfect for wide eyed astronomers. Expect dark skies and no light pollution. The Milky Way bisects the heavens and you’ll be amazed at the constellations on clear nights. Take full advantage of star gazing in autumn’s earlier evenings.

But there’s something special in every season. Spring and early summer are best for wildlife (May and June are spectacular in this part of Devon). We’re perfect for summer family holidays, offering crafts like woodturning, bikes to borrow, boats for the pond, hens to visit, badminton pitch, camp fires, outdoor chess and more. In spring and autumn expect peace, quiet and cosy surroundings.

We pride ourselves on our genuinely high environmental standards and ensure sustainability is always a core concern. All our energy is 100% renewable (and most is generated onsite). Our subtle upcycled style helps us reuse materials without compromising the quality of your holiday and our recycling and waste management measures also make us recognised leaders in green tourism. Our farm has twice achieved England’s top award for sustainable tourism (Gold at the Visit England awards in 2012 and 2015) and our long history of green action and awards marks us out as long term and committed campaigners. There’s no fashionable greenwash here.

Our eco lodges welcome dogs (maximum of 2 in each lodge). Devon is great for dog friendly holidays, offering plenty of walks and welcoming pubs that serve good food. Just ask for local tips and advice.

Anyone who stays in the lodges is automatically contributing to our conservation work – your stay is what makes it possible to manage the farm for wildlife. Responsible tourism also means contributing to the local economy – and we promote local events and offer lots of ideas for nearby things to do, from exploring on the car free Tarka Trail, to kayaking on the river Exe or learning to surf on North Devon’s beaches.

But more and more we see guests ‘staying in’ and enjoying everything we have to offer on the farm. We recently added a covered outside dining area with a wood-fired pizza oven, so people in different lodges can easily get together. In the school summer holidays we run the pizza oven once a week (just bring your pizza!), or you can hire it for exclusive use. Many guests return year on year, often as groups or extended families. We hope you too will become a familiar friend.