Our latest Staycation: Glamping near Axminster
Last weekend we were invited to Andrewshayes Holiday Park in East Devon (near Axminster) to test drive their new glamping pods.
Located on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, the holiday park is in an official area of outstanding natural beauty -the second thing I noticed (after we’d checked out the pod) was the amazing view from the balcony.
The pods look like little teletubby houses from the outside. They are made of wood with green roofs and they blend nicely into the countryside. From the outside do appear very small (as my 7 year old said) “It looks tiny Mummy, will we all fit in?” But the pods are deceptive, inside they are very comfortable with plenty of space for a short stay.
Inside there is a seated area with a small table and beyond that a semi-separate bedroom area, with a raised double bed that allows space underneath for the little ones (it’s like a family shaped bunk bed). Proper mattresses are provided and they are really comfortable, so comfortable in fact, our kids slept in two whole hours longer than usual!
The pods also have a lovely balcony with a picnic table and a view and come with a BBQ to cook on.
It’s a short, well lit, walk to the shower, toilet and laundrette facilities which are clean and well maintained.
We had a great time hanging out, listening to Glasto on BBC Radio 6 and eating burgers, swimming and having dessert and drinks in the bar.
Andrewshayes has great facilities including:
Indoor Heated Pool
Covered by a retractable enclosure, it can be used with or without the roof according to the weather.
Open Friday and Saturday nights all season and daily in the school holidays serving the usual burgers, pizzas and fish and chips etc as well as breakfasts at the weekends during school holidays in the recently refurbished seating area.
video machines, air hockey and a pool table for the older children. 
A small soft play room is next to the games room to keep the smallies happy. 
What is supplied:
A heater, kettle, electricity and a BBQ
We needed to bring:
Bedding and pillows, Cooking Stove and Equipment, Plates and Cutlery, Food and drinks, Swim suits and towels.
Location-wise it has the rich pickings of South Devon and it is only six miles from the stunning Jurassic Coast at Seaton and only 8 miles to Lyme Regis, a great place to base yourself to explore!
Disclaimer: We had a free stay in a pod in return for a blog, all opinion is my own!
Tags: axeminster, Devon, glamping, glamping pod
6 comments for Our latest Staycation: Glamping near Axminster
The pods look great! Sounds like you had a Fabulous time! 😁
Looks lovely! We’ve stayed in yurts before but not a camping pod – this has really inspired me!
That’s great! It’s a lovely site 😀
Those pods really do look lovely, and that view is gorgeous. I have really heard good things about this park. x
I’ve never been one for camping but glamping looks brilliant. This site is a beautiful little hidden treasure and looks great fun for all the family. The pods look super cosy my children would love it – what an adventure to be had.
It is lovely and cosy you would definitely try it.