Maple Safari Tent, the perfect family and dog friendly glamping site, Devon

Nestled in the heart of the serene Exe Valley in Devon, Maple Safari Tent is a spacious and inviting glamping retreat that perfectly blends the comforts of home with the beauty of the great outdoors. Sleeping up to six people, it is an ideal choice for family gatherings. Packed with plenty of crafted outdoor games and a mud kitchen for the children, it promises hours of fun and entertainment for everyone. Whether you’re cooking paella on the BBQ, toasting marshmallows, or enjoying a drink while watching the sun set, the open-plan veranda is the perfect place to admire the stunning views. Explore the exclusive riverside meadow or visit the local town of Tiverton with historic landmarks like Tiverton Castle and Knightshayes Court. For those seeking adventure, Devon’s beautiful coastline and the nearby Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks offer fantastic hiking.

Inside, you will find a cosy, rustic interior with a fully equipped kitchen, seating area, private bathroom, and comfortable beds, creating a true ‘home away from home’ experience. The peaceful, secluded location offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

This spacious tent comfortably sleeps up to six people, with one king-size bedroom, one twin bedroom, and one with a king-size enclosed cabin that accommodates both children and adults. There is a private bathroom with running hot water, a shower, toilet, and sink, complete with luxury skincare products from 100 Acres.

The kitchen is fully equipped with all the utensils you need, including tea and coffee facilities, a small fridge freezer, a gas hob, and a spacious dining area with a wood-burning stove to keep you warm and cosy as night-time falls.

With large windows and plenty of natural light, this safari tent can be ‘opened up’ to bring the outdoors in. Outside, cook up a feast on the firepit or toast delicious marshmallows while taking in the breathtaking sunsets.

To keep everyone entertained, especially energetic children, this glampsite offers plenty of family games and outdoor activities. The children’s play area features a swing, slide, tree stumps, and tyres to explore, plus a special bespoke mud kitchen. Dogs are welcome too, so your furry friends can join in the outdoor fun. Adults can enjoy the skittles and boules court, but don’t get too competitive!

Craving something easy and tasty? Our paella meal kits offer a delicious and convenient alternative to a BBQ. All ingredients are included, along with a pan and clear instructions, so you can cook al-fresco over the firepit outside your safari tent.

The exclusive riverside meadow is just a couple of minutes’ walk and a great place to explore. It is around seven acres, so ideal for children to run around. Why not complete the nature trail and burn some energy! With benches by the River Exe, it is an ideal place for a picnic, completed with a firepit where you can toast marshmallows and enjoy a sundowner here too.

During your stay, you'll be ideally situated to explore the beautiful countryside and coastline of Devon. Just a few minutes walking away, you can visit Bickleigh Mill, which offers a bistro and a retail shopping experience. Additionally, the Devon Railway Centre provides a fantastic train experience for children.

With its own Courtyard Bar, Games Room and Honesty Shop, this is the place you may never want to leave, and you will almost certainly want to book your next stay.

For large family gatherings you can also book the full site or Oak Safari Tent and Birch Safari Tent.

Additional information:
One basket of logs is provided. More can be purchased on-site
Highchair available free of charge.
2 travel cots available free of charge, on a first come first served basis.
1 x big dog or 2 x small dogs are allowed for a fee of £25.00 each.
There is a public EV charger point two minutes drive from the site.
The nearest bus stop is a 2 minute walk from the site.
Paella meal kits available; please give at least 24 hours’ notice.
This glamping site also hosts weddings. If this is a concern, please feel free to enquire before booking.

CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT

Den and cabin bed: snug underneath the cabin bed with cosy beans bags and cushions. There is a child-size table and chairs with child-friendly crockery and cutlery.
Children play area: with swing, slide, tree stumps, tyres to climb and a bespoke mud kitchen hand-crafted by the owner.
There is also a boules and skittles court that the whole family can enjoy.
There’s enough space to play football or put up a badminton net.
Nature trail: complimentary nature trail which children can do either on-site or throughout their day trips. It involves finding things on land, in the river and in the air.
Games locker: Variety of games and puzzles can be found in the honesty shop.

GAMES ROOM
Featuring a pool table, darts board, table football and retro Nintendo.
Open 10am until 7pm daily or on Friday evenings when the bar is open until it closes.

COURTYARD BAR
The courtyard bar is open Friday evenings, excluding wedding weekends.
Stocked with local Devon cider, lagers, ales, spirits and rose wine from Yearlstone Vineyard that can be seen just across the Exe Valley.
Child and dog friendly with colouring and games to keep everyone entertained.

HONESTY SHOP
There is a small honesty shop on-site stocking essential items, snacks and breakfast goods.

SPECIAL OFFER WEEKENDS
Throughout the year when there is a wedding in Valleyside Barn (which is on the same site but over 100 metres below the glamping site) the safari tents are offered at 15% discount due to not all facilities being available. The weekends this offer is available in 2025 are:

12/13 July
19/20 July
2/3 August
8/9 August
16/17 August
30/31 August
6/7 September

Please feel free to enquire with any questions before booking.