Bell Tent Sleeps 4 with Woodburner & Sauna · Blackdown Hills

Off-grid Emperor bell tent deep in the Blackdown Hills, where dark skies bring the Milky Way within naked-eye reach and a woodburner keeps things cosy. Sleeping four, it suits couples, families and stargazers craving a genuine digital detox surrounded by rolling valley views.

THE HOT TUB AND SAUNA ARE AVAILABLE AT AN ADDITIONAL COST. A £50 SECURITY DEPOSIT WILL BE TAKEN AFTER YOU BOOK.

At a glance
• Sleeps 4 in 1 bell tent bedroom
• Beds: 1 king bed and 2 single beds
• 1 private cedar-clad shower room with toilet and sink
• Set within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Upottery
• Free on-site parking with space for up to 3 cars right by your pitch
• Shared wood-fired sauna and communal fridge and freezer on site
• Check-in from 4:00 PM, check-out by 10:00 AM

A Home to Relax and Unwind
Step through the canvas doorway onto thick patterned rugs and you will find the bed dressed in crisp white linen, framed by warm fairy lights twisting around the canvas. A central pole holds a candle chandelier that glows once dusk falls, while the woodburner in the corner takes the chill off cooler evenings with logs stacked ready and lanterns flickering on the floor. Pull back the entrance and the meadow opens up before you, with a separate canvas dining shelter pitched nearby for breakfasts and evening meals under the open sky.

The Layout
• Bedroom: Emperor bell tent with 1 king bed on a wooden frame plus 2 single beds, layered rugs, woodburner, candle chandelier and fairy lights.

• Bathroom: Private cedar-clad shower room a short walk from the tent, with a roomy glass shower cubicle, toilet and sink.

• Outdoor space: Your own sheltered canvas dining canopy with rolling valley views, plus a fire pit for cosy evenings.

• Shared facilities: Communal wood-fired sauna, shared wash block with hydro showers and eco toilets, and a communal fridge and freezer.

Location
Hartridge Springs sits in a peaceful rural corner of Devon within the Blackdown Hills, where wild valleys and quiet woodland walks open right onto your doorstep. The site is known for its dark skies, remote countryside and circular walks, with the Jurassic Coast and the market town of Honiton both within easy reach by car.

• Hartridge Buddhist Monastery (Cultural Experience) – closest neighbour, reached via a walk through the property`s own woodland
• The Sidmouth Arms, Upottery (Pub) – 1.5 miles, around 5 min drive, serving local Otter beers
• Blackdown Hills AONB (Walking Trails) – right on the doorstep
• Dunkeswell Aerodrome (Activity Centre) – around 15 min drive
• Honiton (Market Town) – 15 to 20 min drive, antiques, markets and train links
• Wildwood Escot (Family Attraction) – 20 to 25 min drive
• The Holt, Honiton (Restaurant) – 15 to 20 min drive
• Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis (World Heritage Site) – 30 to 35 min drive

Good to Know Before You Book
This is a genuine off-grid glamping experience, so please pack accordingly. There is no mains electricity in the tent, lighting is solar powered, and we keep things deliberately low lit to protect the dark skies, so bring a head torch or small camp light. The shower, toilet and wash block are shared with other guests and located a short walk from the tent. The woodburner keeps things cosy on cooler nights, but evenings can get chilly, so bring warm layers. A car is essential here as public transport in the area is very limited. Please keep noise to a minimum at night, supervise children at all times around the fire pit, woodburner and any hot tub, and help us protect this dark sky location by keeping lighting low after dark. No smoking, parties or events anywhere on the property.

Add-on pricing
- Wood-fired hot tub (paid add-on): £100 per stay. We`ll have the hot tub heated and ready for your arrival – heated for the first night on us, then two bundles of logs per night afterwards at £20/night. You`re also welcome to bring your own logs.
- Wood-fired sauna (paid add-on): £40 per night (2 hours) or £60 per night for unlimited evening use. Includes one bag of wood for the first night; additional bags are £20 each.
- Pets: £20 per pet (maximum of 2 pets).

When you place your booking, please let us know as soon as possible if you`d like to add the hot tub or sauna to your stay, so we can have everything prepared for your arrival.

Booking policy
• Guests are not required to pay a security deposit for this stay, however, we reserve the right to charge up to £200 to the card on file in the case of any damage or excess mess. Please take care and tidy up after yourself during your stay.
• Please note that standard check‑in is between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. If you require a later check‑in, this can be arranged for an additional fee of £20, as it involves an in‑person check‑in. Kindly let us know in advance so we can prepare accordingly.

Full payment is due 30 days before arrival and will be automatically charged to the card on file. If payment fails, it must be completed within 24 hours or the booking will be cancelled. Early payment is allowed; card fees up to 3 percent are non-refundable if cancelled.

Cancellation policy
Full refund if cancelled 30 or more days before arrival. Fifty percent refund if cancelled fourteen to thirty days before arrival. No refund if cancelled within fourteen days of arrival.

Thank you for considering our bell tent at Hartridge Springs near Upottery. We would love to welcome you for some real peace and quiet, so please send any questions before you book and we will be happy to help.

Nick from Jurassic Airstreams and Domes
Your host Nick will usually meet you on arrival to show you around; if not, full instructions will be sent the day before.

• Up to 4 well-behaved pets welcome; please include these on your booking
• No parties or events
• No smoking anywhere on the property

Maximum 4 guests; the listed capacity is the absolute limit and includes any visitors.

Please respect the peaceful, off-grid setting, use the woodburner, fire pit, sauna and hot tub safely, supervise children at all times, and leave shared areas clean and tidy as you would hope to find them.

Help us protect this dark sky location by keeping lighting to a minimum at night.

Any questions before or during your stay, please send a message, we are happy to help.