Kittisford Barton at Lantern and Larks , Wellington

ID: S819546

  • Bedrooms 15
  • ・ Sleeps 30
  • ・ Pets Yes

Guests say

Guests have had a delightful experience at the property, praising the well-equipped safari tents, comfortable beds, and the peaceful, rural setting. The hot tub and the freedom for children and pets to enjoy the outdoors are recurrent highlights. The site manager's attentiveness and the well-stocked honesty shop add to the positive feedback, with many expressing a desire to return.

There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.

The location is consistently described as peaceful with fantastic rural views, and guests enjoyed the proximity to a lake and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The serene setting seems to be a significant factor in the positive experiences.

Comfort is highly praised with mentions of heavenly, warm, and comfortable beds, as well as the provision of winter blankets and hot water bottles for colder nights. The wood burner and fluffy blankets also contributed to a cosy stay.

Facilities are well-regarded, with guests appreciating the fully stocked kitchen, powerful showers, and the wood burning stove for cooking. The honesty shop and the unlimited logs for the log burner were also appreciated. The only minor drawback mentioned was the need to allow plenty of time to heat the hot tub.

While the reviews reflect a thoughtful provision of amenities such as hot water bottles and winter blankets, there is no mention of gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for thoughtfulness in terms of gifts, and guests should note that gifts are not guaranteed.

About this property

Kittisford Barton is situated in the picturesque rolling hills of Somerset. The site features five individual safari tents: Kingfisher, Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, and Woodcock, each accommodating up to six guests. You have the option to book the entire site or select any of the five individual tents. Kittisford Barton is an ideal destination for a family getaway. You can relax in one of the spacious safari tents, each fully equipped with a cosy wood-burning stove, hot running water, and comfortable bedrooms, complete with a wood-fired hot tub.

Each of our tents accommodates up to six and has three bedrooms that each sleeps two people. There is one king size room, one twin room and one bunk bed room per tent. If necessary you could also fit a travel cot in any of the bedrooms (these can be hired if required).

If the full site isn’t available, you can check the individual listings, as some of them may still be available.

If you fancy a little bit of downtime, each of our safari tents has a two-person hot tub for your exclusive use located next to your tent. These are the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the morning birdsong and views of the nearby wildflower meadow. Or experience the wonderfully starlit night's sky whilst you soak in the comfort of your own secluded haven.

Lantern & Larks have chosen this secluded spot on the Somerset-Devon border as it oozes peace and tranquillity. With the Blackdown Hills aonb creating an incredible backdrop, Kittisford Barton guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to country walks and patchwork scenery.

The Lantern & Larks experience of glamping provides you with a gentle balance between an outdoor holiday on the Somerset coast and all the modern comforts. At Kittisford Barton you will experience peace and tranquillity in such a way that avoiding the sense of relaxation will be impossible. Our low pitch numbers and generous spacing between tents provides a genuine sense of exclusivity and luxury.

Further afield there is even more on offer. Grab a map of the local area and venture into the countryside. You are in a prime position for spotting local wildlife, so keep your eyes peeled for deer and an endless supply of birdlife. Join one of the many walking routes criss crossing the Blackdown Hills and immerse yourself in the wooded valleys or riverside scenery. An ongoing programme of events means there is always something going on to take your fancy.

From Kittisford Barton you can easily explore the coastal areas of Devon and Somerset. Within an hour from your base you will find the golden sands of family-friendly Minehead or the salt marshes of Bridgwater Bay National Nature Reserve, a haven for waders and waterfowl located at the mouth of the River Parrett. The south coast offers Sidmouth's popular sandy beach and the famous coastal town of Lyme Regis which is loved for its stunning location amongst the iconic Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

You won't be short of places to visit. Somerset is a haven for gentle country walks, quiet evenings and peaceful wildlife, but you're never too far from civilisation either. If you fancy getting back to the city for a while Taunton and Exeter are both an easy drive away and offer a fantastic range of retail centres, independent shops, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and attractions. Staying closer to home you will also find a handful of towns and villages to explore such as Appley and Wiveliscombe, so if you need to grab a few essentials, you needn't worry!

From our glamping Somerset site you can also reach Exmoor, Brean and Weston Super Mare. If you’re interested in local history then Bath is reachable by car and you can pay a visit to in infamous Cheddar Gorge which is also nearby.

Additional Information:

This is a off-grid experience with no electricity on site. Light is provided by candles, portable lamps, and solar powered lighting.

A security deposit of £500.00 will be held, only when booking the full site and refunded within 7 days of departure.

All adult bookings must be discussed and agreed before booking confirmation.

Travel cots (small additional charge) and high chairs available on request .

Up to four well behaved dogs welcome per tent (small additional charge).

Golfing: Oake Manor Golf Club - 20m driving

Nearest pub: The Beambridge Inn - Wellington - 13m driving

Nearest towns: Wellington - 20m driving or Taunton - 30m driving

Nearest beach: Kilve Beach - 50m driving or Blue Anchor Bay - 1h driving

Inside:

Living area

Comfortable sitting area with corner sofa, coffee table and large wood burning stove (unlimited wood included). Views out over the porch and across the site. Candles and lanterns supplied throughout to light the tent.

Kitchen/dining area

Wooden table with seating for six. Well-equipped kitchen with sink, double gas hob, cooking equipment, crockery and cutlery. Cool box for storing food, with free ice packs available from site shop.

Private shower room

Separate WC and shower room. All fully plumbed with hot and cold running water. Towels provided.

Bedroom one

Wooden king-size bed (bedding supplied) with two bedside tables, chest of drawers and wardrobe.

Bedroom two

Twin wooden single beds (bedding supplied) and storage.

Bedroom three

Wooden bunk beds (bedding supplied) and storage.

Outside:

Front terrace with outdoor seating and coffee table. Firepit in front of tent.

Wood-fired hot tub included

Parking:

Parking is only available in the designated parking area.

Vehicles can not be driven to the tents.

Barrows are provided to take your luggage from your car to the tent.

Please be aware that the path might be uneven at times.

Reviews (9)

  • Ms O'brien

    We had a wonderful weekend away! Tent was huge, the beds were amazing – clean, warm and comfortable! It’s a really good space for a family to holiday in. We would definitely go again when little one is a bit bigger.

  • Jade and Family

    Woodpecker is in a great location with peaceful surroundings and a fantastic rural view. The short walk down and around the lake was a hit with the kids. We were met with sunshine, showers and heavy wind at some points (March), but that didn’t stop us from firing up the hot tub (allow plenty of time for this) and jumping in it when the wind had died down and the sun came out, perfect! The honesty shop is fabulous for recharging the lanterns supplied and picking up any additional fire lighting equipment, candles, not to mention the games, books and even a fridge with designated shelf for each tent. With it being a March booking, we made use of the winter blankets and hot water bottles (very thankful for these!), also thankful for the unlimited logs to keep the log burner topped up. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, washing up liquid, hand soap and even kitchen roll. The gas stove was very handy for cooking (as well as on top of the stove), and boiling the kettle. We were very impressed with the toilet flush, lots of power considering it was in the middle of a field and the showers were also sufficient. The site manager was very attentive and was on hand if and when needed. I would definitely recommend this holiday to others and would love to stay again. Thank you Glamping Hideaways!

  • Nicolene and Family

    We had a fabulous Easter weekend just relaxing in the great out doors. The safari tent offered everything we needed even hot water bottles which was a god send as the morning were cold. Can’t wait to go back for another visit soon. The children and dogs had a great time too

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