Our stay at Pipplepen Glamping was exactly the countryside escape we’d been craving - peaceful, cosy and thoughtfully designed in a way that instantly makes you slow down and properly relax.
We stayed in Thea’s Retreat, one of three shepherd huts on site, each with their own slightly different style and personality. From the moment we arrived, it felt incredibly private and tranquil, surrounded by rolling countryside and the sounds of nature rather than traffic or campsite noise.
One of our favourite features was the covered porch area. Even when the weather wasn’t perfectly sunny, it gave us somewhere comfortable to sit outside with a drink and just soak everything in. But the real standout for us was the outdoor bath. There’s just something so ridiculously relaxing about sitting in a steaming bath surrounded by countryside views - it completely made the stay for us and felt like such a luxury touch.
Inside, the shepherd hut was surprisingly well equipped. The full oven and hob meant you could very easily self cater properly if you wanted to, rather than relying on makeshift camping meals. There’s also a cosy woodfired log burner which would be absolutely perfect during cooler months and made the whole space feel even more homely and inviting.
The en-suite bathroom was compact but really cleverly designed and the perfect size for the space. Everything throughout the hut felt very modern, clean and high quality, right down to the towels and finishing touches.
Speaking of touches, the welcome basket was such a lovely addition and immediately made the stay feel special. Ours included local apple juice, scones with clotted cream and jam, cookies, milk and fudge - exactly the kind of thoughtful extras that make somewhere memorable.
The only slight downside for us was the ladder leading up to the bed area. As it doesn’t properly hook over the side of the bed, it felt a little unstable climbing up and down at times. It certainly wouldn’t stop us returning, but it was probably the only feature that felt a little less polished compared to the rest of the accommodation.
One of the unexpected highlights of the trip were our neighbours - the lambs and sheep nearby were absolutely adorable and somehow made the whole experience feel even more peaceful and connected to nature. Waking up to countryside sounds rather than alarms or traffic was exactly what we needed.
Overall, Pipplepen Glamping gave us the calm, tranquil reset we’d been craving. Thoughtfully designed, beautifully peaceful and full of little luxury touches, it felt like the perfect blend of comfort and countryside living. We’ll definitely be back.
Molly
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