Hidden amongst the deep lanes of West Devon is an extraordinary, off-grid sanctuary.
Designed to offer cosy and comfortable, year round accommodation, Devon Dens comes complete with
two extraordinary solid timber cabins, sleeping up to four and six.
This peaceful retreat is surrounded by woodland, wildlife and starry skies, close to Dartmoor
and within easy reach of incredible beaches. So, if you're seeking a tech-free break
enjoying local walks, somewhere to use as a base from which to explore this amazing area, or
just looking for time to sit, read and listen to the stream and birdsong, then Devon Dens will
delight you.
As seen in the Guardian "15 of the best off-grid places to stay in the UK"
Devon Dens is a private eco-hideaway set in two acres of woodland in the quiet, unspoilt
countryside of West Devon. The site is owned by Jo Henderson and Ben Ranson, founders of Barrel Top Wagons
who make remarkable timber structures from sustainable local wood.
The eco ethos runs through both businesses, and Devon Dens is run very much with an intention
for guests to holiday with a light carbon foot print. The sun provides power, toilets are dry
with natural water filtration systems, all waste is composted and there's bee hives and a
wildlife pond to encourage biodiversity.
We're keen as mustard to introduce you to the delights on offer in the area. Lovely local
produce can be ordered in advance - breakfast, barbecue or afternoon tea hampers - and in
summer, our kitchen garden provides home grown goodies whenever possible. If it's calmness you
seek, we can arrange an onsite massage or there's the wood fired sauna to enjoy, before relaxing
in one of the hammocks or curling up with one of the many books in front of the wood burner.
With no WiFi or phone signal, this is the perfect place to stop still, breathe deeply, and
reconnect. With nature, with loved ones and WITH YOURSELF.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the sauna is not in use and massages are unavailable at present - hopefully these will be available from the end of the year.
We are very excited to share changes that will be made at Devon Dens in Autumn / Winter 2020. After four years of welcoming many happy guests, the existing Den will be toddling off to a new home, to be replaced with a larger, more deluxe cabin. Complete with internal shower room and dry toilet, this stunning structure will be a stretched out version of the existing Carpenter’s Cabin and will sleep up to six on a super king / twin, two x singles on a mezzanine and two x sofa beds.
With a long veranda complete with rocking chair for reading and listening to the sounds of the forest, the cabin will be powered by the sun, with LPG gas boiler for comfort and heat. A small fridge, full size oven and four ring gas hob mean this will be perfect for families and friends to gather and feast. There will be hammocks, fire pit and BBQ in your own area with huge outdoor table. The calendar is now open for December and beyond. See below for more info about what to expect in this glorious new space.
This spacious and stunning timber cabin sleeps up to six with an internal shower room and dry toilet, fantastic fire pit area with log table, and everything you need for a stress free, tech-free break.
Here's what's in The Den:
Our super, off-grid cabin sleeps up to four (five at a push for small ones - just ask) in a double bedroom, on the mezzanine and on a double sofa bed, with an indoor bathroom, spacious living area, kitchenette, fancy pants solar set up and private decking area for the all-important fire pit.
This beautiful space looks out over the pond and reed beds, with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing, digital detox.
What's in The Cabin:
For enquiries or more information call us on 01837 871417.
Our address is: Germansweek, Devon EX21 5AL.
Cosy Cabin
Low season
Devon Den - from £ 135 / night
Carpenters Cabin - from £ 125 / night
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Outward Bound
Mid Season
Devon Den - from £ 160 / night
Carpenters Cabin - from £ 140 / night
Apr, May, Jun, Sept, Oct
Summer Sizzler
High Season
Devon Den - from £ 195 / night
Carpenters Cabin - from £ 160 / night
July, AugWe are going through an incredible time – of change, of different rules, guidelines and possibly a new "normal" when we emerge. Perhaps the respect owed to nature, the environment and to a simpler life will be abundant. We truly hope so.
For us here at Devon Dens, now is time to look at what needs to change. The following points are part of our strategy to offer assurance and keep everyone safe – guests, us and our surrounding neighbours and community.
This is not exhaustive and many of these measures were already being done.
If you have any questions about covid-19 or any other aspect of staying with us, get in touch.
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