The Georgian Lodge

The scent of a full English drifts up the stairs as morning sun slants through Georgian sash windows — this is camping with a roof, a proper bed, and none of the midnight guy-rope adjustments.

Tucked into the Exeter area, The Georgian Lodge offers both camping pods and guest house rooms, so you can dial your comfort level up or down depending on mood and weather. It suits couples after a Devon base without the tent faff, families wanting a dry bolt-hole between adventures, and anyone who fancies exploring the cathedral city and the Exe estuary without sacrificing a hot shower. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you're bringing one.

Facilities aren't detailed, but year-round opening and the guest house setup suggest you'll find the basics sorted. Campfires are a check-on-arrival situation — probably weather and pitch dependent. The vibe leans cosy and low-key rather than full campsite bustle, more B&B warmth than field and firepit. A reliable, all-seasons option when Devon's calling but canvas isn't.