Guests say
Guests consistently praise Glamping Pod 2 for its immaculate presentation, well-equipped facilities, and peaceful rural setting. The property is especially popular with dog owners, thanks to secure outdoor areas and thoughtful touches for pets. The friendly hosts are frequently mentioned for their warm welcome and helpfulness. Visitors enjoy the proximity to local attractions and the unique experience of staying on a working smallholding with sheep and poultry. Occasional train noise is noted, but overall, guests report a relaxing and enjoyable stay, with many planning to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the pod as spotless, immaculate, and very clean throughout, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is described as peaceful, beautiful, and ideally situated for exploring the area. Some mention of train noise, but this does not detract significantly from the overall positive impression.
Guests find the pod comfortable, cosy, and well-suited for both people and dogs. The bed is specifically mentioned as comfortable, and the accommodation is praised for being warm and inviting.
The pod is repeatedly described as very well equipped, with everything needed for a self-catering stay. Facilities for dogs, such as secure areas and cleaning equipment, are appreciated. No maintenance issues are reported.
Hosts are commended for their friendliness and attention to detail, including providing fresh eggs and dog amenities. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The Smithy glamping pods are quirky, one-bedroom log cabins, sleeping up to four guests, boasting off road parking and private seating areas. Outside is fully enclosed, giving you your own secure area for your dog.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only), French Doors Leading To Decked Area
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Travel cot. Enclosed front garden with patio, sitting out area, picnic bench and barbecue. Private parking for 1 car. 2 pets welcome, to be attended in the property and garden at all times. No smoking.. The Smithy glamping pods are fully equipped newly built lodges in the semi-rural area of Dainton, outside of Newton abbot. Situated on the owners smallholding and with beautiful countryside views. The owners are also happy to give guided tours where they are able.
As you enter the lodge through the French doors, you find yourself in the open kitchen/living/dining area. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric oven, electric hob and fridge/freezer. The living/dining area benefits from dining table and chairs, a sofa bed as additional sleeping and a TV. The bedroom contains a kingsize bed with wall mounted TV and en-suite shower room. The lodge has a lovely small decked and patio area to the front where guests can sit out and relax on the two zero-gravity garden chairs, looking out across the fields with various animals. Should you wish to bring your dogs along, a portable dog wash and towels are provided for your convenience.
There are many local restaurants with great food located relatively nearby, including pubs with their famous 2 in 1 pies. Whether you are wanting to visit the area for the countryside walks or the stunning coastal walks and beaches nearby, these peaceful retreats will be a great base to start to explore the English Riviera and South Hams with all it has to offer. Beach 4 miles.
Glamping Pod 1 (ref UK37420) and Glamping Pod 2 (ref UK37433) can be booked together to accommodate up to 4 guests.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Torquay Museum
- House of Marbles
- Shaldon Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Dartmouth Castle
- Powderham Castle
Reviews (17)
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Marilyn Jeffcoat
The Glamping Pod at the Smithy was excellent in a every way - very well equipped & comfortable, spotlessly clean & very cosy. The location is beautiful & the sheep and poultry on the small-holding add to the rural feel of the place. The hosts are lovely & make you feel very welcome. We had a wonderful time & would recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway.
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Mark Davis
A wonderful break with excellent hosts. The pod has everything you need and is very secure for the dogs. The hosts were wonderful, leaving freshly laid eggs on our arrival and having plenty of blankets, bowls etc for the dogs. The addition of a mud daddy to clean the dogs was a nice touch, especially after walking back over the fields from the local pub a mile away.
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Stuart
Excellent accommodation, friendly and very helpful hosts, definitely would recommend and we will be going back.