Valleyside Escapes

Valleyside Escapes was honoured as the best glamping site in Devon and South West winning Gold at both the Devon Tourism and the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2023-24. Valleyside Escapes is a hidden gem, located in the village of Bickleigh-on-Exe, close to nature but ideally positioned to explore north and south Devon. There are three fully-equipped luxury safari tents, providing a home from home, with en-suite bathrooms and instant hot showers, and a kitchen providing all essentials. The paella meal kits are a popular choice to do some al fresco cooking on the fire pit outside. Children love the play area and skittles court.

The private riverside meadow is just a couple of minute’s walk away and a great place for children to run around, complete the nature trail and burn some energy! There is also a mini football pitch with goals and a 9-hole pitch and putt golf course. You can also enjoy a picnic or sundowner here too as there are benches right on the river bank. In the summer months it’s a great spot to paddle and go wild swimming. Keep an eye out for the wildlife where kingfishers, egrets, salmon, trout and even the elusive otters can be seen, so it is also a great spot for fishing.

There is a courtyard bar where you can purchase drinks from 11am – 11pm to enjoy back on your veranda and there are some pop-up events held throughout the year. There is a games room adjacent to the bar with pool table, darts board, table football and retro Nintendo.

The picturesque and panoramic views of the Exe Valley provide a perfect countryside escape.

Enjoy fly fishing?

Stay in a luxury safari tent and enjoy fly fishing on a private stretch of the River Exe just a few minutes walk and right next to our peaceful river meadow. It’s a great spot for catching wild brown trout, grayling and the chance of a salmon. For more information check out their website.