South West•Devon•50.451° N, 3.669° W

Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping

A working alpaca farm two miles from Totnes where you sleep in a repurposed showman's wagon, a cabin, or under canvas with Devon's best at your door.

Gatcombe Park Farm sits in the South Devon countryside just outside Littlehempston, a short drive from Totnes, with Dartmoor to the north and the South Hams coastline to the south. The farm runs a small glamping operation built around a repurposed circus wagon, a retro cabin, and proper tent pitches -- and the resident alpaca herd that most guests walk straight over to first.

Phil and his wife run the place with a warmth that comes through immediately on arrival. The facilities are clean and well-kept, the vibe is unhurried, and the scale is small enough that you never feel crowded. Two pubs -- the Tally Ho and the Pig & Whistle -- are within walking distance down the lane (bring a torch after dark). Totnes itself, with its independent shops, cafes, and river walks along the Dart, is about five minutes by car.

For day trips, Dartmoor is a short drive and the beaches at Paignton, Torquay, and Broadsands are within twenty minutes. The River Dart is accessible for wild swimming and kayaking if you venture a little further. Walking trails from the farm include the Torbay Totnes Trail and the John Musgrave Heritage Trail -- both starting within 2km.

Before you book

The lane to the pubs is unlit -- a torch is needed after dark.

“A small, owner-run farm with genuine character: alpacas, a showman's wagon, clean facilities, and two pubs in walking distance. South Devon at its most quietly rewarding.”

Why it made the cut

Real working farm with alpaca interaction -- not a theme, just how the place is
Showman's wagon and cabin are well-presented with personal touches; tent pitches available too
Two walkable pubs and proximity to both Dartmoor and the South Hams coast
Owner presence and warmth are consistent and genuine

The Feeling

Soulful handmade · Lovingly scruffy · Mixed tempo

Alpaca morningsTorch lit pub walkShowmans wagon for twoRiver dart day tripsGood for the soul

Good For

Date
Family
Solo

Best For

Glamping in a repurposed circus wagon and retro cabin with alpaca interaction
Easy access to Dartmoor National Park and South Hams beaches from a working farm
Walking trails within 2km including the Torbay Totnes Trail and John Musgrave Heritage Trail

In Campr's collections

Farm fields properA proper working alpaca farm near Totnes, small-scale and owner-led, with the countryside at your feet.
Date night campingA showman's wagon for two on a quiet Devon farm, with pub-walks, river views, and the South Hams on the doorstep.
Slow familyAlpacas to meet, trails to walk, and two pubs within an easy stroll -- an unhurried base in South Devon.

Facilities

Pub

Quick answers

What kind of stays does Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping offer?: Tent, Glamping, on a farm.
Where is Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping?: Newton Road, Littlehempston, Totnes TQ9 6LT, UK.