Safari Tent, Cabin or Cottage, Which One Should I choose?
We have eight different accommodations on our farm - 6 safari tents, a cabin and cottage: If you're not sure which one to go for, here are a few paragraphs explaining the differences:
The Deckhouse Cabin is in a separate location to the rest of our glamping so fairly private. It's open all year round and is heated with an efficient log burning stove, you won't be cold in here if you're staying in the depths of winter, it's very well insulated. The main bedroom sleeps two adults and there's a mini bunk room suitable for two children under 12 years of age.
The Stable Cottage is a more traditional self catering holiday cottage. The decor is cheerful and slightly quirky, but it's more conventional than our glamping. It sleeps a family of four, 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12. There's WiFi in here, central heating as well as a wood burner. The cottage is open all year round.
6 Large Safari Tents open from 1st April to 1st November:
Buzzard, Hawk and Kestrel Lodges are in a field together, they are dog friendly safari tents, and are identical inside and out in terms of decor and furniture. Each lodge has a king room, a twin room with two single beds and a double sized cabin bed. The spacious bathroom is within the lodge at the back, it's accessed via either the king or twin rooms. Kestrel is the most private as it's in the corner of the field. Hawk lodge is in the middle, and Buzzard is at the other end. As these three lodges are slightly smaller than our other three, they feel warmer in cold weather as there's less space for the stove to heat. Buzzard, Hawk and Kestrel Lodges in the same field as our play area so a good choice if you have small children. There is a paddock with goats in this field, and our farm shop is also in this field. These lodges all sleep 6 guests. Outside each lodge is a wood fired hot tub, barbecue/firepit area, hammock and picnic table. Please note the hot tub is an optional extra.
Porlock (dog friendly) and Kilve Lodges are slightly larger than the ones above. They have nice views looking onto the hills of Exmoor and our alpaca live in a field close to these lodges. Kilve Lodge (not dog friendly) is the lodge in the top corner of the field, the hot tub is not overlooked so it's a good option for guests wanting extra privacy. One of our neighbours on the other side of the lane keeps all kinds of poultry so you may hear the birds in the morning. There's a king bed in one room, two single beds in the twin room, and the cabin bed is king size. The spacious bathroom is within the lodge at the back (you don't have to go outside to use the loo!) it's accessed via either the king or twin rooms. These lodges sleep 6 guests. Outside each lodge is a wood fired hot tub, barbecue/firepit area, hammock and picnic table. Please note the hot tub is an optional extra. If you're staying in Porlock with dogs, there's a paddock where you can let your dog off its lead, 1 minute walk away near the children's climbing frames.
Bossington Lodge is our largest accommodation, it is a really huge safari tent made especially for us, the only one of its kind as the manufacturer only made one! There's a king bed in one room, two single beds in the twin room, and the cabin bed is king size. There's a spacious bathroom accessed from the living room area with a large walk in shower, loo and basin. There's also a second loo in a cloakroom. This lodge also has a separate playroom with a sofa, and this lodge has two private decks. There are 2 sofas and an armchair in the living area, a spacious kitchen and extra large dining table. This lodge sleeps 6 guests with a maximum of four adults. This lodge is not dog friendly.
The Deckhouse Cabin is in a separate location to the rest of our glamping so fairly private. It's open all year round and is heated with an efficient log burning stove, you won't be cold in here if you're staying in the depths of winter, it's very well insulated. The main bedroom sleeps two adults and there's a mini bunk room suitable for two children under 12 years of age.
The Stable Cottage is a more traditional self catering holiday cottage. The decor is cheerful and slightly quirky, but it's more conventional than our glamping. It sleeps a family of four, 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12. There's WiFi in here, central heating as well as a wood burner. The cottage is open all year round.
6 Large Safari Tents open from 1st April to 1st November:
Buzzard, Hawk and Kestrel Lodges are in a field together, they are dog friendly safari tents, and are identical inside and out in terms of decor and furniture. Each lodge has a king room, a twin room with two single beds and a double sized cabin bed. The spacious bathroom is within the lodge at the back, it's accessed via either the king or twin rooms. Kestrel is the most private as it's in the corner of the field. Hawk lodge is in the middle, and Buzzard is at the other end. As these three lodges are slightly smaller than our other three, they feel warmer in cold weather as there's less space for the stove to heat. Buzzard, Hawk and Kestrel Lodges in the same field as our play area so a good choice if you have small children. There is a paddock with goats in this field, and our farm shop is also in this field. These lodges all sleep 6 guests. Outside each lodge is a wood fired hot tub, barbecue/firepit area, hammock and picnic table. Please note the hot tub is an optional extra.
Porlock (dog friendly) and Kilve Lodges are slightly larger than the ones above. They have nice views looking onto the hills of Exmoor and our alpaca live in a field close to these lodges. Kilve Lodge (not dog friendly) is the lodge in the top corner of the field, the hot tub is not overlooked so it's a good option for guests wanting extra privacy. One of our neighbours on the other side of the lane keeps all kinds of poultry so you may hear the birds in the morning. There's a king bed in one room, two single beds in the twin room, and the cabin bed is king size. The spacious bathroom is within the lodge at the back (you don't have to go outside to use the loo!) it's accessed via either the king or twin rooms. These lodges sleep 6 guests. Outside each lodge is a wood fired hot tub, barbecue/firepit area, hammock and picnic table. Please note the hot tub is an optional extra. If you're staying in Porlock with dogs, there's a paddock where you can let your dog off its lead, 1 minute walk away near the children's climbing frames.
Bossington Lodge is our largest accommodation, it is a really huge safari tent made especially for us, the only one of its kind as the manufacturer only made one! There's a king bed in one room, two single beds in the twin room, and the cabin bed is king size. There's a spacious bathroom accessed from the living room area with a large walk in shower, loo and basin. There's also a second loo in a cloakroom. This lodge also has a separate playroom with a sofa, and this lodge has two private decks. There are 2 sofas and an armchair in the living area, a spacious kitchen and extra large dining table. This lodge sleeps 6 guests with a maximum of four adults. This lodge is not dog friendly.
