The Retreat - Clover
North Devon
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Bideford sits on the edge of rural North Devon, where farmland rolls toward Exmoor. The Retreat – Clover is a bell tent within the site's gardens, positioned to overlook the lake and surrounding fields. It's a detached structure on decking, the sort of place where you wake to birdsong and the sight of sheep and cattle grazing beyond the water.
The tent sleeps two in a proper king-size bed with a soft duvet and mattress. Everything is ground-floor accessible, with a walk-in shower, toilet and washing facilities inside. The camping kitchen has a gas hob and grill; a fridge, crockery, cutlery and tea towels are all provided. There's a woodburning stove for cooler nights. Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels are included; you'll find laundry facilities shared with other properties on site.
The Retreat itself has a lake for fishing, chickens to feed, an all-season tennis court (bring your own racket) and a games barn with pool table, table tennis and darts. Parking for one car is on site, with overflow available nearby. One well-behaved pet is welcome. No smoking inside the tent.
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What's on offer
Check-in & check-out
Arrive after 16:00 Depart before 10:00
🚭 No smoking, please
What guests say
I recently stayed at The Retreat Cottages and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better getaway. Set in the stunning countryside of Higher Clovelly, the views are absolutely breathtaking and create such a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere from the moment you arrive. The cottage itself was spotless, cosy, and beautifully presented, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The hot tub was definitely a highlight — sitting in it whilst enjoying the incredible views was pure relaxation and made the whole experience feel extra special. What really made our stay stand out, though, was how friendly and welcoming the owners were. Claire and Julie went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and made us feel completely at home. It’s clear they genuinely care about their guests and take pride in what they offer. If you’re looking for a peaceful escape with amazing views and a personal touch, this is the perfect place. We’ll definitely be coming back!
4 months ago · via Google
Me and my partner visited The Retreat for our anniversary and I genuinely couldn't think of a single bad thing to say about this self catering holiday. Carl and Lesley greeted us in and we quickly became comfortable and settled. The goats on site were such a delight to pet and feed just an added bonus to the experience. The hot tub was absolutely divine especially due to there being hardly any light or sound pollution in the area, you were able to sit back relax and peacefully gaze up at the stars. Overall The Retreat is a no brainer in peaceful getaways and I would 100% recommend this to anyone.
4 years ago · via Google
We have just returned from the Retreat as a family of 17 having sole occupancy of all the accommodation. The experience was great from the moment we arrived and being greeted by the owners Leslie and Carl. The accommodation itself was lovely. Both hot tubs were in daily use the views from which were gorgeous. The grandchildren fed the goats regularly and made the most of the pitch and put golf. We had a couple of BBQ's which went down well, relaxing in the summer evenings. Carl was very informative about the surrounding area, and it's history and was very good interacting with the children. We took 2 dogs and they played with "Buddy " the resident Collie. Overall our stay was brilliant and I would highly recommend "The Retreat" as the place to stay in such a beautiful part of the country. A stone's throw from the village of "Clovelly" .Thanks also to both Leslie and Carl who were so lovely as nothing was too much trouble . Thanks again for such a wonderful week.
4 years ago · via Google
Amazing place to stay! The Owl Barn was beautifully furnished and very clean. Felt like we were living in luxury, especially with the hot tub! The views across to the coast from the hot tub and garden are breathtaking! We even saw a barn owl most evenings after 8pm! The hosts were lovely and very friendly, helped us with any quires and kept the site very tidy. There is 4 hole pitch and putt, and a field to play tennis, badminton, or any other games. Saw lots of wildlife and also made friends with the goats! Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend!
6 years ago · via Google