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Glow Worm

Glow Worm

4.9
out of 5
Ratings from 19 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.7
Condition
4.8
Location
4.9
Value
4.8
Customer
Service
4.9

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Glow Worm is a luxury self-contained safari tent with beautiful views across the village of Ugborough and the surrounding countryside.

A unique place to stay

Review submitted on Thu, 11 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We found Brackenhill by chance when accommodation booked nearby was unavailable due to storm damage. We’re so glad we did! Staying in a safari tent for the first time was a great experience and these are so well equipped. The setting, overlooking the village and rolling countryside is idyllic. The location is great for access to Dartmoor and the coast. We didn’t meet the owners as they were away, but self check in was straightforward and easy to contact them during the stay. The British weather wasn’t great for April but didn’t stop us from making the most of a fantastic and relaxing break!



Exceeded all expectations

Review submitted on Thu, 19 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My husband and I like to go glamping around the UK so that we can bring our Golden Retriever :)
This was by far the most unique experience we have had so far, as it was an actual house made out of tent! complete with kitchen, bathroom, lounge, decking and a hot tub. So comfortable, clean and spacious. The hosts provide a very useful guide book with beach recommendations - we went to Mothecombe twice and swam in the sea. 100% will return.



Glamping

Review submitted on Sun, 17 Sep 2023
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Weather really ruined our experience Could have done with tv for grandson as spent a lot of time in tent well equipped comfortable but not luxury could do with more lighting inside and round hot tub
Hot tub lovely
Hosts lovely
Beautiful views



Alex and Simon replied 215 days ago
Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We are really pleased that you appreciated the views (even through the terrible weather!) and the hot tub. Unfortunately, the weekend that you stayed the weather was spectacularly bad with torrential rain and thunder storms. As we are a glamping site (Glamourous Camping) we won't be adding TVs to the tents as we feel that this would be more appropriate in a hotel room or holiday cottage rather than an 'Escape to Nature' type experience. However, we do have WiFi so anyone in need of a digital fix could watch shows on their own laptop or tablet (plus there are board games and books available in the tent). We will have a look at further lighting options around the hot tub and inside the tent this Autumn. We had originally aimed to go for minimal lighting to ensure that we weren't contributors excessive light pollution but will certainly explore some options. Thanks again for the review.

A touch of South Africa in the heart of Devon

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely week away in Devon, only marred by the British weather which decided to throw gale force winds our way on the first night. Winds and canvas aren't a match made in heaven. However, with earplugs bought on day 2 and the weather calming, we made the most of the trip.

Beds were comfortable, shower was excellent, and we loved making the venison potjie we ordered. We sadly didn't make use of the hot tub, or the fire pit, and we didn't need the wood burning stove, but we managed a BBQ one night and plenty of cider from the on-site honesty shop.

Take outs were within easy distance at Ivybridge when we didn't feel like using the induction hobs, and there are pubs within walking distance should parents need a break from the kids.

We didn't hear the neighbouring tent at all despite two different sets of guests - they're suitably distant from each other.

We played boules on the sloping lawn, and managed some reading in deck chairs in the late afternoon sun. All in all a great break.



Another fabulous stay at Brackenhill

Review submitted on Tue, 13 Jun 2023
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Our second time staying in the Glow Worm safari tent and we weren’t disappointed. So lovely to see how the site has evolved over the years and even though there are now two safari tents, so much thought and care has been put in to ensure both have privacy. We enjoyed lovely weather and loved the wood fired hot tub which is a new addition since our last visit. I have no doubt we will return again



Alex and Simon replied 294 days ago
Thank you very much for the review. It was great to welcome you back again. Maybe see you again for the next Ugfest!

Glamping heaven in Devon

Review submitted on Wed, 24 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wonderful few days at this beautiful glamping spot. Fantastic facilities, comfortable beds, great shower and kitchen facilities. Lovely views over the South Devon countryside. Alex was a great host. Kids loved playing by the stream, venison stew on the camp fire and the wood fired outdoor bath a real treat. Highly recommend!



Thank you for a perfect holiday

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Aug 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A wonderful place to stay. My children had the best holiday. Lovely location, everything we needed to have a great holiday.



Highly recommended

Review submitted on Thu, 14 Jul 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A perfect long weekend in Glow Worn. Fantastic accommodation, ideal location, peaceful setting. Perfect for families and adults. Would highly recommend!



Stunning 10/10

Review submitted on Sat, 02 Jul 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We like the idea of camping, but we are oldies now, and those home comforts such as an ensuite and a comfortable bed are higher up the priority list. So this is our first experience of glamping and not the last, we hope. You get the lovely experience of sleeping under canvass, but with room to move around, a decent bed, a private bathroom with hot water on tap and decent water pressure in the shower. No spending hours unpacking the car and assembling a tent. It's a case of just arriving, receiving a warm greeting from the friendly owners, and putting your luggage on one of the convenient trolleys left by the reception area for the short walk to the safari tent.

Glow Worm has stunning countryside views from the South facing deck, with the church tower in the near distance jutting up above the trees. In fact, all the tent windows have lovely countryside views. At night it was unseasonably cold for July, but the log burner made the whole tent cosy in half an hour. There is a woodfired hot tub that we didn't try, and also a convenient barbeque and fire pit. An honesty shop stocks any essentials you may have forgotten and a few treats on top. We had the breakfast pack - it is great value and packed with local ingredients - traditional thick-cut bacon, great butcher's sausages, and eggs with massive yolks from free-range hens who live on site.

There is a lot to do around the area for families and couples. The village centre is a five-minute walk, if that, and has two pubs. We tried both. We thought the Ship Inn had stunning food and service. The Anchor is more than acceptable, but if you are only going to try one, in our view, we would recommend the former. Try the haddock Scotch eggs!

It is also worth noting the site’s green credentials, and a worthy desire to reduce the environmental impact of tourism.
All in all, we came here just to chill and have some quality time after a difficult year of having several close family bereavements and some health issues, and we have recharged our batteries. Just the tonic we needed, thanks.




Amazing getaway

Review submitted on Wed, 25 May 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked a 3 night break to just get away from it all and destress after the death of my father. It was the best thing we did! The whole experience was fabulous (despite the English weather) and we loved having the camping experience but with the luxury of a real bed & bathroom. We didn't make use of the outside fire and cooking facilities due to the weather but we made full use of the covered patio to drink wine and watch the rain. The church bells also added to the ambience but beware they do chime every half hour. The honesty shop was well stocked with a selection of essentials and also goodies - we made use of the ice cream in the freezer and a supply of logs!

A fabulously relaxing break and thoroughly recommended,



Our second stay

Review submitted on Thu, 09 Sep 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Highly recommended. Could not ask for more from hosts Alex and Simon . Comfortable beds adequate facilities and excellent pub nearby . Great for the beach and for the moors



Glamping summer holiday

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was an excellent break for a family with young children. The tent was spacious and very clean, we enjoyed the outdoor seating area in particular. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to camp but who enjoys home comforts too!



Alex and Simon replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review. It is great to hear that the kids enjoyed the holiday.

A brilliant trip

Review submitted on Fri, 23 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved everything about the site and Glow Worm, and the location is great for Dartmoor and the coast. We’ve never camped (or clamped!) somewhere with such high standards in everything - cleanliness, comfort, supplies etc. Thank you!



Alex and Simon replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you! We are absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your stay.

Amazing trip!

Review submitted on Sat, 10 Jul 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A lovely glamping tent which was perfect for our Devon summer mini break. The tent was very sweet and had a gorgeous view over the village. There are lots of lovely beaches and towns close by to visit. Alex was very helpful and friendly, great host! She answered all my questions and helped when we got stuck. We booked the tent for 5 and the fifth fold out bed was a bit queaky but apart from that a perfect trip and definitely recommend.



Alex and Simon replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for the lovely review. Thanks for the feedback about the fold out camp bed - it is definitely more suited to children however we are aiming to upgrade it to a more robust model. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

Great in good weather.

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Jul 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great setting, spacious and comfortable accommodation. Stove rather inadequate for cold weather.
Simon and Alex lovely people, very helpful. Visit spoilt by poor weather.



Alex and Simon replied more than 1 year ago
Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We are sorry to hear that you felt cold in the tent. The wood burner has a 5kW output and was specified by a HETAS Registered Installer. Whilst the weather was a bit wet and chilly for June it wasn't unseasonally cold (average June temperatures at night in Devon are 10 degrees celsius). Our advice to everybody who is planning on coming glamping is to bring warm clothes, especially if they feel the cold. We are also more than happy to provide advice on how to operate the wood burner to maximum effect and provide extra blankets on request; in addition to the thick duvets and hot water bottles we already provide for guests.

A lovely spot

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Two of us (me and my teen son) stayed here as an end of school treat. Beautiful location, and everything was spotlessly clean and well thought-out. We had a lovely stay. Thank you to our hosts - we have already recommended the site to our family and friends.



Alex and Simon replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review. It is much appreciated.

Outstanding accommodation and service, in a little corner of paradise

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Alex and Simon went out of their way to give us a brilliant holiday. There are only two luxury safari tents on the site, with a large space between them, so it feels very exclusive. The views across the valley are breathtaking, and the stars magical on a clear night. The tents and site are perfect for our two little ones to have just the right amount of freedom (the mud kitchen and space for water fights were certainly popular!) and spending a "down day" just at the tent was one of my favourite parts of the break!

Thank you so much for the insider information on quiet beaches, walks and services locally - I don't want to highlight any though, to keep them quiet for when we inevitably return! There's really no need to shell out on paid activities because of the great location: we loved a day at the beach, splashing in the rivers in dappled shade, walking on the moor, toasting marshmallows, fishing and crabbing (even if Daddy did get a bit over-excited!).

We will definitely be booking in for next year, and can't wait.



Alex and Simon replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and we are looking forward to seeing you again next year!

Glowing glamping accommodation

Review submitted on Sat, 08 May 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
An amazing place to stay. Owners are lovely and friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them. The Gloworm glamping accommodation has everything you need and more.... furnishings are soooooo cozy,warm and very comfortable with comfy sofas and gorgeous four poster bed which is also sooooo comfortable . Lovely surrounding views .Would definitely recommend and we are so looking forward to coming back again .



Alex and Simon replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review. We are rather proud of our beautiful four-poster bed! We are looking forward to seeing you both again soon.

Great family week away

Review submitted on Fri, 23 Apr 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great time, the tents are lovely, our 4yr old really enjoyed himself. There is also lots to do in the area and some great beaches.



Alex and Simon replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for lovely review.