Wood Life

Top choice in Exeter


The trappings that come with this six-person safari-style tent include brass bedsteads draped with Egyptian cotton and thick rugs on decked floors. There’s also a fire pit, a tub with fresh herbs and a vintage games chest. Add firewood-warmed showers and a 9 acre wood, and you have comfy camping heaven. It’s 7 miles south of Exeter; the rendezvous point is the local pub.


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