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Mary's Thatched Cottages
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Mary's Thatched Cottages

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57.157°N, 6.087°W
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The morning mist lifts slowly off the South Devon hills here, caught in the branches of old oaks that ring the meadow where these cosy pods and chalets sit.

This is a small, tucked-away spot that suits couples after a quiet escape or families wanting a proper base for exploring Dartmoor's eastern edge — Bridford sits right on the National Park boundary, so you're minutes from moorland walks but close enough to Newton Abbot and the Teign Valley for provisions. The mix of pods and chalets means you can choose your comfort level, and dogs are welcome by arrangement, which matters on this doorstep.

Facilities aren't listed in detail, so check what's provided when you book — these are proper glamping units rather than bring-your-own-kit pitches. Campfires are a possibility but ask on arrival rather than assume. The vibe is gentle and rural, the kind of place where you hear woodpeckers in the morning and nothing much after dark except owls.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
13°C
Partly cloudy
8 mph
73%
7-Day Outlook
Today
13° / 6°
45%
Thu
14° / 12°
100%
Fri
13° / 12°
94%
Sat
15° / 8°
100%
Sun
13° / 8°
32%
Mon
14° / 11°
93%
Tue
14° / 11°
94%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

4 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Skye Trail - Stage 6

Tackles 16.5km of rugged Highland terrain with steep, sustained climbs and rocky, uneven paths - definitely not suitable for buggies or young children. Dogs welcome but need to be fit and confident on challenging ground. Rewards effort with spectacular Cuillin views and dramatic coastal scenery typical of Skye's wildest landscapes. This is serious hill walking requiring proper boots, navigation skills, and weather awareness.

Hiking routeRegional network
3.53 km from campsite
Route length: 16.5 km

Skye Trail - shortcut Camasunary to Kilmarie

Cuts across rugged moorland and coastal terrain with steep, rocky sections and stream crossings - definitely not suitable for buggies or young children. Experienced hikers only, as navigation can be challenging in poor weather. Dogs welcome but keep under close control near livestock. Rewards effort with dramatic Cuillin views and a genuine sense of remote Skye wilderness away from tourist hotspots.

Hiking routeLocal network
3.33 km from campsite
Route length: 128 km

Skye Trail - Stage 5

Tackles 18km of rugged Highland terrain with steep, sustained climbs over exposed ridges and rocky paths—definitely not suitable for young children or buggies. Dogs can join but need excellent fitness and off-lead control on challenging sections. Delivers classic Skye drama with Cuillin views, coastal stretches, and genuine wilderness walking that rewards experienced hikers seeking Scotland's iconic mountain landscapes without technical scrambling.

Hiking routeRegional network
7.51 km from campsite
Route length: 18 km

Skye Trail - Stage 7

Tackles 20km of rugged Highland terrain with steep, sustained climbs and rocky descents—definitely challenging and unsuitable for buggies or young children. Dogs welcome but need good fitness and paw protection for the rough ground. Rewards effort with dramatic Skye landscapes, remote glens, and that proper wilderness feeling you come to the island for. Experienced hillwalkers only; allow a full day.

Hiking routeRegional network
9.12 km from campsite
Route length: 20 km

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This site is properly off-grid — no shops, pubs, cafes or services within 5 km on our records. Pack a flask, a stove and your favourite supper. That's half the magic.

Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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