Orchard Wagon | Shepherd's hut in Devon | Canopy & Stars
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You follow the road to Orchard Wagon so deep into the countryside that it literally runs out, the tarmac stopping at the door of owners Matt & Amanda’s cottage. Behind their house and hidden by the trees at the top of the orchard is your private camp, made up of three unique creations. The Shepherd’s hut is your bedroom and lounge, with an armchair and a gateleg table making flexible use of the space, plus a kettle for making morning tea without having to leave the bed, which Matt carved from chestnut coppiced in their own woodland.
Just outside you’ll find the field kitchen, which is on wheels from an old chicken coop and still isn’t your most fun cooking option. Its gas hobs are handy, but a true outdoor chef will love getting the fire going and hanging the dutch oven off the tripod over glowing coals. While one of you gets dinner going, the other can be firing up the wood-burner that heats the unbeatable bath with a view. The bathing hut, where you’ll also find the compost loo off to one side, is decked out with brass portholes and lighting from an old cruise ship and you can soak up views of hills unspoilt by even a single pylon or powerline.
If you sit quietly, Orchard Wagon and its peaceful surroundings will provide all the entertainment you need. Badgers, deer, barn owls, bats and foxes all call the woods home and might even pass by as you bathe. If you feel like exploring a bit further, Dartmoor is half an hour an away and you’re right on the Exe estuary, where you can hire bikes or kayaks and glide along taking in the views of the broad channel. You can stop to refuel at anything from riverside pubs to fine restaurants, or treat yourself to the unique experience of catching a boat out to the floating River Exe Cafe, which you definitely need to book in advance. Retreating back to Orchard Wagon to sit by the fire and watch the stars in the unspoilt sky makes the perfect end to the day, whether you’ve been adventuring or just lounging in the shade of the trees.
Experience the joy of e-biking this summer! From 15th July - 16th September, The Wood Life will be offering two e-bikes for hire and is also part of our Green Travel collection. With around 3-4 hours of battery life, explore the stunning scenery right from your doorstep. Please speak to the owners for more info and how to book. Rental is £35 per day, per bike, plus insurance. If you're not already covered, you can find specialist e-bike insurance via our partners, Laka.
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Essentials
The important stuff
Check in: Between 4 pm and 6 pm
Check out: 10 am
Orchard Wagon is located in an orchard next to the owner's house. The owners would appreciate it if you could provide your estimated time of arrival by calling/texting Amanda on 07711 614851
Please bring wellies and sensible shoes
Mobile phone signal available and 4G
Sleeping arrangements
One double bed
Cooking
Two gas rings
Campfire with BBQ grill and dutch oven
Fridge
Fully equipped kitchen
Washing
Bath in bathing wagon
Compost loo
Bathroom toiletries provided
Heating, lighting & bedding
Bed linen and towels provided
Radiator in the hut (only in Winter as it's not as necessary during the hotter months)
Wood-burner in bathing wagon
Electric lighting
Plug sockets available
Entertainment
Playing cards are provided
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Getting there
The Wood Life, Kenn, Exeter, Devon EX6 7XH
Exact location and directions will be provided by the owners after booking. Please do follow owner's directions, otherwise Satnav will direct you incorrectly.
Main road turn off, guests instructed to call or text owner at this point. For Woodman's Wagon text Matt on 07980 277971 and for Orchard Wagon text Amanda on 07711 614851:///soups.hems.thousands
By train
Arrive by train and experience the joy of e-biking this summer! From 15th July - 16th September, The Wood Life will be offering two e-bikes for hire and is also part of our Green Travel collection. With around 3-4 hours of battery life, explore the stunning scenery right from your doorstep. Please speak to the owners for more info and how to book. Rental is £35 per day, per bike, plus insurance. If you're not already covered, you can find specialist e-bike insurance via our partners, Laka.
Exteter St Davids is the closest train station. Apple Taxis are based near the station and can be booked in advance
Alternatively, the owners are happy to meet guests at The Ley Arms and chauffer you up to the woods with your luggage
By car
The Wood Life is situated a few miles off the southernmost end of the M5.
From the north
Come all the way down the M5, stay on it past junction 31 and it turns into the A38. Then take the first exit signposted to Kenn and Kennford. As you travel off the slip road you will pass The Gissons Hotel on your left, and then pass the Shell service station on your right and the Exeter Court Hotel on your left.
Take the next left signposted to Kenn.
From the south
On the A38, come past the Exeter racecourse then, almost immediately take the slip signed Kenn and Kennford. After ¾ of a mile you will feed onto the A380 but only for a few hundred yards before taking the slip to Kenn and Kennford. When you come to the ‘T’ junction turn right over the fly over then take the second right to Kenn.
From the East or West
On A30 come all the way to Exeter and then follow signs for A38 Plymouth. Then take the Kenn & Kennford turning off the A38 just under Haldon Hill. As you travel off the slip road you will pass The Gissons Hotel on your left, and then the Shell service station on your right and the Exeter Court Hotel on your left. Take the next left turn signposted to Kenn.
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Food & Drink
Local shops
Nearest supermarket is Sainsbury's in Alphington or there's a Waitrose in Exeter
Country Store at Powderham Castle (1 hour walk) is a local farm shop offering local produce
The local village shop in Kennford (35 minute walk) is great for essentials
Pubs & restaurants
The Ley Arms, Kenn (20 min walk). A traditional village pub in nearby Kenn. It's child-friendly and easily walkable from The Wood Life but there is a steep hill on the way back (good for walking off pudding though!!)
The Anchor, Starcross (3 miles). A truly charming inn, specialising in seafood but offering a menu to suit all tastes. Reputedly over 450 years old, it was originally opened as a Seamen's Mission. Now an old English pub, decked out like a cavernous boat inside, it stages live bands, jazz music and entertainment twice weekly.
The Turf Locks, (4 miles). Serves classic pub food and, when the weather permits, a popular barbecue from their huge beer garden bordered by the Exe Estuary on one side and Turf Locks on the other. The owners pride themselves on being one of the few pubs in the country not accessible by road. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, walking, cycling and boating are the only ways of reaching it.
Ring of Bells at North Bovey - good west country real ales and a menu full of locally sourced ingredients
The Crab Shack in Teignmouth - fresh to order seafood meals on the beach
The Orange Elephant ice cream parlour, Taverner's Farm (3 miles). Winner of Taste of the West award for its Lime & Elderflower flavour ice cream, they have also come up with such interesting varieties as Cathedral Crunch, Skate Rattle and Roll and the mysterious Muddy Green Wellies. They also make a mean cream tea, have a good farm shop and play equipment for kids and then, of course, there're the orange elephants themselves...
For romantic suppers...
The River Exe Cafe - floating seafood restaurant in Exeter - booking essential!
There are 2 e-bikes available for hire on site for guests staying at Orchard Wagon. With around 3-4 hours of battery life, explore the stunning scenery right from your doorstep. Please speak to the owners for more info and how to book. Rental is £35 per day, per bike, plus insurance. If you're not already covered, you can find specialist e-bike insurance via our partners, Laka.
The Wood Life itself is a place to enjoy getting back to basics. Spend your evenings cooking a BBQ over the fire, lighting the wood-burner and relaxing in the bath tub whilst enjoying the sunset and pointing out the stars.
Sundeck with yoga mats for yoga or meditation
Outdoor & active
Visit the Yew Tree in St Andrew's Churchyard at Kenn which claims to be one of the oldest in the country. Apparently some experts believe the gnarled hollow tree could be close to two thousand years old and potentially predates Christianity itself.
Explore Haldon Forest Park where you can enjoy a quiet stroll and a picnic or hire out bikes or segways if preferred.
The sweeping sands of Dawlish Warren and the open expanse of Dartmoor are both nearby. There are numerous cycling and walking trails in the area and Exeter itself is just a few miles away to the east.
You can hire a bike from Saddles and Paddles in Exeter and cycle along the river and canal right down to The Turf Locks about 5 miles away avoiding any roads. Or go no further than the Double Locks, another good pub on the edge of Exeter. Saddles and Paddles also hire out canoes and kayaks (hence the name) and offer basic tuition if you've never canoed before.
Or swing through the trees at Go Ape! Haldon Forest with two incredible zip slides offering amazing views over Dartmoor.
Places to visit
Powderham Castle is about a mile away, located in a unique, picturesque setting beside the Exe estuary. Housing over six hundred years worth of history as one of England's oldest family homes, there is plenty to explore both inside and out, situated in the centre of a deer park home to around 600 fallow deer. They hold concerts and events and you can even try out Yoga in front of the fire in the great hall.
Dartmoor National Park is only 5 miles away and great to explore. There are other National Trust places worth visiting close by such as Killerton and Castle Drogo.
Exeter is only a 15 minute drive away and has a magnificent cathedral. Also worth touring are Exeter's Underground Passages that date back to 14th Century with tours available, along with many other historic sites and lots of shopping.
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Meet your hosts
The Wood Life is a small family run business that has sprung from a deep love of the woods. Matt’s family have lived around the small village of Kenn since the 16th Century.
Environmental policy
Matt and Amanda have a strong connection with woodland life, Matt through his 17 years as a tree surgeon and teacher and Amanda through her work in conservation. Together the pair have tried to create a wonderful, fun and sustainable experience of life in the woods. They try and use local and recycled products where they can and aim for the business to be ethical and environmentally sensitive. Firewood is all provided from sustainably managed local woodlands.
Wildlife
Matt and Amanda are also working on enhancing the biodiversity of the woodlands and their land holdings for the benefit of rare and endangered species of wildlife. There are foxes, deer and badgers living in the woods and a large variety of bird life from owls to woodpeckers. Watch the buzzards soaring and the bees buzzing round the wildflowers.
You follow the road to Orchard Wagon so deep into the countryside that it literally runs out, the tarmac stopping at the door of owners Matt & Amanda’s cottage. Behind their house and hidden by the trees at the top of the orchard is your private camp, made up of three unique creations. The Shepherd’s hut is your bedroom and lounge, with an armchair and a gateleg table making flexible use of the space, plus a kettle for making morning tea without having to leave the bed, which Matt carved from chestnut coppiced in their own woodland.
Just outside you’ll find the field kitchen, which is on wheels from an old chicken coop and still isn’t your most fun cooking option. Its gas hobs are handy, but a true outdoor chef will love getting the fire going and hanging the dutch oven off the tripod over glowing coals. While one of you gets dinner going, the other can be firing up the wood-burner that heats the unbeatable bath with a view. The bathing hut, where you’ll also find the compost loo off to one side, is decked out with brass portholes and lighting from an old cruise ship and you can soak up views of hills unspoilt by even a single pylon or powerline.
If you sit quietly, Orchard Wagon and its peaceful surroundings will provide all the entertainment you need. Badgers, deer, barn owls, bats and foxes all call the woods home and might even pass by as you bathe. If you feel like exploring a bit further, Dartmoor is half an hour an away and you’re right on the Exe estuary, where you can hire bikes or kayaks and glide along taking in the views of the broad channel. You can stop to refuel at anything from riverside pubs to fine restaurants, or treat yourself to the unique experience of catching a boat out to the floating River Exe Cafe, which you definitely need to book in advance. Retreating back to Orchard Wagon to sit by the fire and watch the stars in the unspoilt sky makes the perfect end to the day, whether you’ve been adventuring or just lounging in the shade of the trees.
Experience the joy of e-biking this summer! From 15th July - 16th September, The Wood Life will be offering two e-bikes for hire and is also part of our Green Travel collection. With around 3-4 hours of battery life, explore the stunning scenery right from your doorstep. Please speak to the owners for more info and how to book. Rental is £35 per day, per bike, plus insurance. If you're not already covered, you can find specialist e-bike insurance via our partners, Laka.
Orchard Wagon is located in an orchard next to the owner's house. The owners would appreciate it if you could provide your estimated time of arrival by calling/texting Amanda on 07711 614851
Please bring wellies and sensible shoes
Mobile phone signal available and 4G
Sleeping arrangements
One double bed
Cooking
Two gas rings
Campfire with BBQ grill and dutch oven
Fridge
Fully equipped kitchen
Washing
Bath in bathing wagon
Compost loo
Bathroom toiletries provided
Heating, lighting & bedding
Bed linen and towels provided
Radiator in the hut (only in Winter as it's not as necessary during the hotter months)
Exact location and directions will be provided by the owners after booking. Please do follow owner's directions, otherwise Satnav will direct you incorrectly.
Main road turn off, guests instructed to call or text owner at this point. For Woodman's Wagon text Matt on 07980 277971 and for Orchard Wagon text Amanda on 07711 614851:///soups.hems.thousands
By train
Arrive by train and experience the joy of e-biking this summer! From 15th July - 16th September, The Wood Life will be offering two e-bikes for hire and is also part of our Green Travel collection. With around 3-4 hours of battery life, explore the stunning scenery right from your doorstep. Please speak to the owners for more info and how to book. Rental is £35 per day, per bike, plus insurance. If you're not already covered, you can find specialist e-bike insurance via our partners, Laka.
Exteter St Davids is the closest train station. Apple Taxis are based near the station and can be booked in advance
Alternatively, the owners are happy to meet guests at The Ley Arms and chauffer you up to the woods with your luggage
By car
The Wood Life is situated a few miles off the southernmost end of the M5.
From the north
Come all the way down the M5, stay on it past junction 31 and it turns into the A38. Then take the first exit signposted to Kenn and Kennford. As you travel off the slip road you will pass The Gissons Hotel on your left, and then pass the Shell service station on your right and the Exeter Court Hotel on your left.
Take the next left signposted to Kenn.
From the south
On the A38, come past the Exeter racecourse then, almost immediately take the slip signed Kenn and Kennford. After ¾ of a mile you will feed onto the A380 but only for a few hundred yards before taking the slip to Kenn and Kennford. When you come to the ‘T’ junction turn right over the fly over then take the second right to Kenn.
From the East or West
On A30 come all the way to Exeter and then follow signs for A38 Plymouth. Then take the Kenn & Kennford turning off the A38 just under Haldon Hill. As you travel off the slip road you will pass The Gissons Hotel on your left, and then the Shell service station on your right and the Exeter Court Hotel on your left. Take the next left turn signposted to Kenn.
Nearest supermarket is Sainsbury's in Alphington or there's a Waitrose in Exeter
Country Store at Powderham Castle (1 hour walk) is a local farm shop offering local produce
The local village shop in Kennford (35 minute walk) is great for essentials
Pubs & restaurants
The Ley Arms, Kenn (20 min walk). A traditional village pub in nearby Kenn. It's child-friendly and easily walkable from The Wood Life but there is a steep hill on the way back (good for walking off pudding though!!)
The Anchor, Starcross (3 miles). A truly charming inn, specialising in seafood but offering a menu to suit all tastes. Reputedly over 450 years old, it was originally opened as a Seamen's Mission. Now an old English pub, decked out like a cavernous boat inside, it stages live bands, jazz music and entertainment twice weekly.
The Turf Locks, (4 miles). Serves classic pub food and, when the weather permits, a popular barbecue from their huge beer garden bordered by the Exe Estuary on one side and Turf Locks on the other. The owners pride themselves on being one of the few pubs in the country not accessible by road. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, walking, cycling and boating are the only ways of reaching it.
Ring of Bells at North Bovey - good west country real ales and a menu full of locally sourced ingredients
The Crab Shack in Teignmouth - fresh to order seafood meals on the beach
The Orange Elephant ice cream parlour, Taverner's Farm (3 miles). Winner of Taste of the West award for its Lime & Elderflower flavour ice cream, they have also come up with such interesting varieties as Cathedral Crunch, Skate Rattle and Roll and the mysterious Muddy Green Wellies. They also make a mean cream tea, have a good farm shop and play equipment for kids and then, of course, there're the orange elephants themselves...
For romantic suppers...
The River Exe Cafe - floating seafood restaurant in Exeter - booking essential!
There are 2 e-bikes available for hire on site for guests staying at Orchard Wagon. With around 3-4 hours of battery life, explore the stunning scenery right from your doorstep. Please speak to the owners for more info and how to book. Rental is £35 per day, per bike, plus insurance. If you're not already covered, you can find specialist e-bike insurance via our partners, Laka.
The Wood Life itself is a place to enjoy getting back to basics. Spend your evenings cooking a BBQ over the fire, lighting the wood-burner and relaxing in the bath tub whilst enjoying the sunset and pointing out the stars.
Sundeck with yoga mats for yoga or meditation
Outdoor & active
Visit the Yew Tree in St Andrew's Churchyard at Kenn which claims to be one of the oldest in the country. Apparently some experts believe the gnarled hollow tree could be close to two thousand years old and potentially predates Christianity itself.
Explore Haldon Forest Park where you can enjoy a quiet stroll and a picnic or hire out bikes or segways if preferred.
The sweeping sands of Dawlish Warren and the open expanse of Dartmoor are both nearby. There are numerous cycling and walking trails in the area and Exeter itself is just a few miles away to the east.
You can hire a bike from Saddles and Paddles in Exeter and cycle along the river and canal right down to The Turf Locks about 5 miles away avoiding any roads. Or go no further than the Double Locks, another good pub on the edge of Exeter. Saddles and Paddles also hire out canoes and kayaks (hence the name) and offer basic tuition if you've never canoed before.
Or swing through the trees at Go Ape! Haldon Forest with two incredible zip slides offering amazing views over Dartmoor.
Places to visit
Powderham Castle is about a mile away, located in a unique, picturesque setting beside the Exe estuary. Housing over six hundred years worth of history as one of England's oldest family homes, there is plenty to explore both inside and out, situated in the centre of a deer park home to around 600 fallow deer. They hold concerts and events and you can even try out Yoga in front of the fire in the great hall.
Dartmoor National Park is only 5 miles away and great to explore. There are other National Trust places worth visiting close by such as Killerton and Castle Drogo.
Exeter is only a 15 minute drive away and has a magnificent cathedral. Also worth touring are Exeter's Underground Passages that date back to 14th Century with tours available, along with many other historic sites and lots of shopping.
The Wood Life is a small family run business that has sprung from a deep love of the woods. Matt’s family have lived around the small village of Kenn since the 16th Century.
Environmental policy
Matt and Amanda have a strong connection with woodland life, Matt through his 17 years as a tree surgeon and teacher and Amanda through her work in conservation. Together the pair have tried to create a wonderful, fun and sustainable experience of life in the woods. They try and use local and recycled products where they can and aim for the business to be ethical and environmentally sensitive. Firewood is all provided from sustainably managed local woodlands.
Wildlife
Matt and Amanda are also working on enhancing the biodiversity of the woodlands and their land holdings for the benefit of rare and endangered species of wildlife. There are foxes, deer and badgers living in the woods and a large variety of bird life from owls to woodpeckers. Watch the buzzards soaring and the bees buzzing round the wildflowers.
A tranquil escape in a truly beautiful location. The chance to unwind with simplicity and peace. We loved this unique home and the chance to reconnect with nature and the rolling Devon countryside. We were spoilt with the weather and having this magical outdoor experience. Thank you for creating this oasis of calm.
31/05/2024
Tim
What can I say... the Orchard Wagon truly is a slice of paradise! From making campfires to exploring the beautiful countryside, this is truly the best place to switch off and recharge. Amanda was so lovely and we had the best time. This was also ideal as we do not drive, so being a short taxi from Exeter station was amazing.
Could not recommend the Orchard Wagon enough - we can't wait to come back and stay in the Treehouse next time!
27/05/2024
Hannah
We had a brilliant weekend stay at the Orchard Wagon. From the minute we arrived we didn’t stop smiling. Amanda welcomed us warmly and showed as around. It was a beautiful location, it was so quiet and green and beautiful. We loved cooking in the open fire and the best part of all without a doubt was the wood fired bath experience looking out on to the fields - just WOW! It really was the perfect getaway weekend for us. Can’t wait to come back.
17/05/2024
Caroline
Great place - totally lived up to expectation
03/05/2024
Daniel
Our stay at the orchard wagon was just what we needed. As a young couple it completely allowed us to disconnect from our phones and enjoy what was around. The cabin was lovely and Amanda made us feel very welcome when showing us around. It had more than we could’ve wished for and overall allowed us to have a very enjoyable, relaxing anniversary stay.
01/05/2024
Elicia
We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay! The perfect excuse to disconnect, to slow down and to reconnect (with nature, with ourselves, and with each other).
12/04/2024
Carolina
We had such a wonderful stay with Amanda at the Orchard Wagon. A perfect getaway in the truest sense of the word. Amanda was a very warm and welcoming host, she clearly has thought through the guest experience brilliantly as there was not a thing I would change. This was our first Canopy & Stars experience and it certainly won't be our last!
18/03/2024
Tate
This place is near-perfect for a weekend retreat. The wood-fired bath is brilliant, the view is magical and the space has everything you need within reach whilst still feeling simple and minimal. The perfect place to relax, restore and also indulge in simple luxuries. Thank you Amanda, such a friendly welcoming host!
06/10/2023
Catie
We enjoyed every minute of our heavenly stay at Orchard Wagon. For us, to be able to be so immersed in the beautiful landscape and nature but also to have luxurious comfort (e.g. the wood fired bath) made it the best holiday ever. We loved the design of the huts and facilities and the local walks.
06/09/2023
Monica
A lovely break in a super peaceful location.
28/08/2023
Shaun
Idyllic location and very friendly welcome from excellent hosts, who left us to do out thing. The bed was comfortable and having a dip in the wood fired bath was lovely. Just far enough away from civilisation to be tranquil, but near enough for us to enjoy some fun days out and fabulous food.
09/08/2023
Dale
Very enjoyable; Amanda was a very welcoming and accommodating host.
The composting wc and chopping our own firewood were new experiences.
03/07/2023
David
Perfect!
26/06/2023
Paul
Absolutely perfect. idyllic location thoroughly enjoyed not having to be anywhere!!
12/06/2023
Victoria
We had a very relaxing, peaceful, easygoing couple of days in lovely accomodation and beautiful surroundings.
02/04/2023
Katy
We really enjoyed having a bath looking out over the nearby field and hills. In addition to this Amanda the host was really friendly and helpful. I also enjoyed creating campfires and using the wood burner to heat hot water. The place is approx half an hours drive from a lot of good locations. Overall it was a superb holiday. Normally, we don't spend a lot of our non-sleeping time at our holiday accommodation. Orchard Wagon was so lovely that we did!
09/09/2022
Neil
We had a wonderful stay in the Orchard Wagon. The location was beautiful and peaceful and the wagons were both well-appointed. We loved the bath with the gorgeous view and the feeling of being at one with nature. We could hear owls and foxes at night and watched some beautiful sunsets over the orchard. Amanda’s recommendations were very helpful.
08/08/2022
Lilly
It was completely wonderful. Everything we had hoped for and more - great views, comfy bed, everything spick and span. And that bath! Utter heaven.
25/05/2022
Jinni
We stayed for two nights at the end of September, very lucky with the weather but at orchard wagon it doesn’t matter what the weather is doing it’s the perfect stay rain or shine.
24/09/2021
Fiona
We loved our stay at the Orchard Wagon - the best shepherd’s hut we’ve stayed in (and we’ve stayed in a few!)
11/06/2021
Richard
We had a lovely relaxed stay here, Great walks and local pub for a quick pint on the way home. Owners Amanda and Matt are lovely and never far away if you need anything at all. Cant wait to return.
09/10/2020
martin
Didn’t want to leave. Such a lovely place, lovely wagon and lovely hosts!
14/09/2020
Megan
My sister and I only get to catch up very seldom and we try to make a walking weekend of it when we do. The Orchard Wagon was the perfect setting for downtime after some hefty walks. We loved the location, the aesthetic and the amazing view from the bath! The attention to detail on the shepherd’s hut itself was really charming and we had everything we needed to make it comfortable and cosy.
11/09/2020
Naomi
Lovely weekend at the wagon. The bath wagon was amazing, beautiful views over the countryside and we had the perfect weather for it.
Bed is really comfy and the area is nice and private. Lovely pub down the road for evening meals too.
Really friendly hosts and the place was well thought out and finished very well.
Would love to return soon
07/08/2020
Katy
We stayed for two nights at the Orchard Wagon and had a wonderful time! It was in the most idyllic location with beautiful views of the countryside. A little slice of heaven!
20/07/2020
Camilla
On arrival we were meet by the lovely Amanda and Matt They showed us how everything worked and supplied us with with tea and coffee and our toiletries. Showed us the local map and pointed out a few walks. Local pub were very friendly and served amazing food .
The time we spent at orchard wagon was peaceful and relaxing ,watching the birds ,field mice and on an evening the bats .Going back to basics making fires cooking out side was a pleasure. And taking a bath overlooking the meadow was magical. It truly was an amazing experience and we came away feeling rested ,which we really needed as we are one of the lucky ones who have been able to work through covid 19 . Just perfect
10/07/2020
Alison
Wonderful weekend away at Orchard Wagon with a typically varied set of weather conditions thrown at us. The cabin was very easy to get cosy when it was raining and the separate bathroom cabin with wood burner was amazing. Cooking outside at this time of year is perhaps a touch ambitious, but perfectly doable. It's also a good excuse to be able to sample some of the great local pubs. Great proximity to Exeter and the moors. Amanda was a lovely host and very patient with us arriving late due to my poor navigating!
01/11/2019
Jules
We had a wonderful stay at Orchard Wagon. Amanda was really friendly and gave us some great recommendations to explore the local area.
11/09/2019
Rebecca
We really enjoyed our stay at the Orchard Wagon! It was exactly what we were hoping for and it did not disappoint. The location and setting was so relaxing and the hut was rustic but functional! Cooking dinner on the open flames and having an evening bath looking at the view were some key highlights!
30/08/2019
Ashley
BEAUTIFUL!!! Having a bubble buth, whilst looking out the window, seeing the milky way and a few shooting stars, is an amazing experience! The owners were lovely, very kind and helpful.
28/08/2019
Jon
It was absolutely lovely.
26/08/2019
Hannah
We thoroughly enjoyed our break, the camp was clean and well set out. We loved the quirky bathroom. The views made for a relaxing few days.
12/08/2019
Alison
Orchard Wagon is honestly amazing, we loved every minute of our stay, it was so relaxing and peaceful. The location was great because we had access to so many different towns also Matt and Amanda were so welcoming from the second we arrived, while still giving you your privacy. Our favourite part about the trip was the location, the bathroom and our next door neighbours (the cows) Everything that we needed was there the only thing we bought was food. Overall I would recommend both Orchard Wagon and Canopy & Stars to both family and friends and will 100% go back and stay again.
19/07/2019
Sydney Anne
It was beautiful comfy, pretty. Amanda the host was bloody great! She was funny and she waited up for us to get there because we came late. I loved everything about it!
05/07/2019
Chantelle
Very welcoming hosts and a beautiful retreat to relax in peace and tranquility.
Matt and Amanda have thought of everything, and the quality of the facilities is top notch.
I wish I had booked for longer but I will definitely be going back for another visit!
26/06/2019
Laura
The most lovely stay, the views are really beautiful and everything is thought of. The bath is also a real treat!
15/05/2019
Kathryn
It was absolutely beautiful place to stay the scenery and views were amazing . I would thoroughly recommend it .
08/04/2019
Shaun
What an amazing place! Matt and Amanda were wonderful hosts and they have managed to turn the wagon into a sanctuary. We had such a restful stay. What's fantastic is that once you've arrived, you don't need to go anywhere else. You've got amazing walking right there with views for days and all other needed amenities. Would love to return in summer! A must do if you want to explore the Devon area.
03/04/2019
Christelle
We absolutely loved our stay and were immediately welcomed by our lovely host, Amanda. The location was so quiet and beautiful and the bath really is incredible. The wagon itself was cosy and warm and cooking on the fire outside made us feel very relaxed.
18/02/2019
Sam
Very happy to leave the first review, this place is amazing! Perfect location, we were lucky enough to have snow and glorious sunshine so everything looked gorgeous. Matt and Amanda are wonderful hosts, so friendly and they make you feel incredibly welcome. They’ve thought of everything and nothing was too much trouble. The wagon was lovely and cozy, and the bathing wagon was equally as impressive. Everything was perfect and I would highly recommend, and to save yourselves from having a domestic in the car trying to find the place, just type “Thornton Cottage” into Google Maps - it’ll save you a headache!
01/02/2019
Eleanor
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A tranquil escape in a truly beautiful location. The chance to unwind with simplicity and peace. We loved this unique home and the chance to reconnect with nature and the rolling Devon countryside. We were spoilt with the weather and having this magical outdoor experience. Thank you for creating this oasis of calm.
31/05/2024
Tim
What can I say... the Orchard Wagon truly is a slice of paradise! From making campfires to exploring the beautiful countryside, this is truly the best place to switch off and recharge. Amanda was so lovely and we had the best time. This was also ideal as we do not drive, so being a short taxi from Exeter station was amazing.
Could not recommend the Orchard Wagon enough - we can't wait to come back and stay in the Treehouse next time!
27/05/2024
Hannah
We had a brilliant weekend stay at the Orchard Wagon. From the minute we arrived we didn’t stop smiling. Amanda welcomed us warmly and showed as around. It was a beautiful location, it was so quiet and green and beautiful. We loved cooking in the open fire and the best part of all without a doubt was the wood fired bath experience looking out on to the fields - just WOW! It really was the perfect getaway weekend for us. Can’t wait to come back.
17/05/2024
Caroline
Great place - totally lived up to expectation
03/05/2024
Daniel
Our stay at the orchard wagon was just what we needed. As a young couple it completely allowed us to disconnect from our phones and enjoy what was around. The cabin was lovely and Amanda made us feel very welcome when showing us around. It had more than we could’ve wished for and overall allowed us to have a very enjoyable, relaxing anniversary stay.
01/05/2024
Elicia
We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay! The perfect excuse to disconnect, to slow down and to reconnect (with nature, with ourselves, and with each other).
12/04/2024
Carolina
We had such a wonderful stay with Amanda at the Orchard Wagon. A perfect getaway in the truest sense of the word. Amanda was a very warm and welcoming host, she clearly has thought through the guest experience brilliantly as there was not a thing I would change. This was our first Canopy & Stars experience and it certainly won't be our last!
18/03/2024
Tate
This place is near-perfect for a weekend retreat. The wood-fired bath is brilliant, the view is magical and the space has everything you need within reach whilst still feeling simple and minimal. The perfect place to relax, restore and also indulge in simple luxuries. Thank you Amanda, such a friendly welcoming host!
06/10/2023
Catie
We enjoyed every minute of our heavenly stay at Orchard Wagon. For us, to be able to be so immersed in the beautiful landscape and nature but also to have luxurious comfort (e.g. the wood fired bath) made it the best holiday ever. We loved the design of the huts and facilities and the local walks.
06/09/2023
Monica
A lovely break in a super peaceful location.
28/08/2023
Shaun
Idyllic location and very friendly welcome from excellent hosts, who left us to do out thing. The bed was comfortable and having a dip in the wood fired bath was lovely. Just far enough away from civilisation to be tranquil, but near enough for us to enjoy some fun days out and fabulous food.
09/08/2023
Dale
Very enjoyable; Amanda was a very welcoming and accommodating host.
The composting wc and chopping our own firewood were new experiences.
03/07/2023
David
Perfect!
26/06/2023
Paul
Absolutely perfect. idyllic location thoroughly enjoyed not having to be anywhere!!
12/06/2023
Victoria
We had a very relaxing, peaceful, easygoing couple of days in lovely accomodation and beautiful surroundings.
02/04/2023
Katy
We really enjoyed having a bath looking out over the nearby field and hills. In addition to this Amanda the host was really friendly and helpful. I also enjoyed creating campfires and using the wood burner to heat hot water. The place is approx half an hours drive from a lot of good locations. Overall it was a superb holiday. Normally, we don't spend a lot of our non-sleeping time at our holiday accommodation. Orchard Wagon was so lovely that we did!
09/09/2022
Neil
We had a wonderful stay in the Orchard Wagon. The location was beautiful and peaceful and the wagons were both well-appointed. We loved the bath with the gorgeous view and the feeling of being at one with nature. We could hear owls and foxes at night and watched some beautiful sunsets over the orchard. Amanda’s recommendations were very helpful.
08/08/2022
Lilly
It was completely wonderful. Everything we had hoped for and more - great views, comfy bed, everything spick and span. And that bath! Utter heaven.
25/05/2022
Jinni
We stayed for two nights at the end of September, very lucky with the weather but at orchard wagon it doesn’t matter what the weather is doing it’s the perfect stay rain or shine.
24/09/2021
Fiona
We loved our stay at the Orchard Wagon - the best shepherd’s hut we’ve stayed in (and we’ve stayed in a few!)
11/06/2021
Richard
We had a lovely relaxed stay here, Great walks and local pub for a quick pint on the way home. Owners Amanda and Matt are lovely and never far away if you need anything at all. Cant wait to return.
09/10/2020
martin
Didn’t want to leave. Such a lovely place, lovely wagon and lovely hosts!
14/09/2020
Megan
My sister and I only get to catch up very seldom and we try to make a walking weekend of it when we do. The Orchard Wagon was the perfect setting for downtime after some hefty walks. We loved the location, the aesthetic and the amazing view from the bath! The attention to detail on the shepherd’s hut itself was really charming and we had everything we needed to make it comfortable and cosy.
11/09/2020
Naomi
Lovely weekend at the wagon. The bath wagon was amazing, beautiful views over the countryside and we had the perfect weather for it.
Bed is really comfy and the area is nice and private. Lovely pub down the road for evening meals too.
Really friendly hosts and the place was well thought out and finished very well.
Would love to return soon
07/08/2020
Katy
We stayed for two nights at the Orchard Wagon and had a wonderful time! It was in the most idyllic location with beautiful views of the countryside. A little slice of heaven!
20/07/2020
Camilla
On arrival we were meet by the lovely Amanda and Matt They showed us how everything worked and supplied us with with tea and coffee and our toiletries. Showed us the local map and pointed out a few walks. Local pub were very friendly and served amazing food .
The time we spent at orchard wagon was peaceful and relaxing ,watching the birds ,field mice and on an evening the bats .Going back to basics making fires cooking out side was a pleasure. And taking a bath overlooking the meadow was magical. It truly was an amazing experience and we came away feeling rested ,which we really needed as we are one of the lucky ones who have been able to work through covid 19 . Just perfect
10/07/2020
Alison
Wonderful weekend away at Orchard Wagon with a typically varied set of weather conditions thrown at us. The cabin was very easy to get cosy when it was raining and the separate bathroom cabin with wood burner was amazing. Cooking outside at this time of year is perhaps a touch ambitious, but perfectly doable. It's also a good excuse to be able to sample some of the great local pubs. Great proximity to Exeter and the moors. Amanda was a lovely host and very patient with us arriving late due to my poor navigating!
01/11/2019
Jules
We had a wonderful stay at Orchard Wagon. Amanda was really friendly and gave us some great recommendations to explore the local area.
11/09/2019
Rebecca
We really enjoyed our stay at the Orchard Wagon! It was exactly what we were hoping for and it did not disappoint. The location and setting was so relaxing and the hut was rustic but functional! Cooking dinner on the open flames and having an evening bath looking at the view were some key highlights!
30/08/2019
Ashley
BEAUTIFUL!!! Having a bubble buth, whilst looking out the window, seeing the milky way and a few shooting stars, is an amazing experience! The owners were lovely, very kind and helpful.
28/08/2019
Jon
It was absolutely lovely.
26/08/2019
Hannah
We thoroughly enjoyed our break, the camp was clean and well set out. We loved the quirky bathroom. The views made for a relaxing few days.
12/08/2019
Alison
Orchard Wagon is honestly amazing, we loved every minute of our stay, it was so relaxing and peaceful. The location was great because we had access to so many different towns also Matt and Amanda were so welcoming from the second we arrived, while still giving you your privacy. Our favourite part about the trip was the location, the bathroom and our next door neighbours (the cows) Everything that we needed was there the only thing we bought was food. Overall I would recommend both Orchard Wagon and Canopy & Stars to both family and friends and will 100% go back and stay again.
19/07/2019
Sydney Anne
It was beautiful comfy, pretty. Amanda the host was bloody great! She was funny and she waited up for us to get there because we came late. I loved everything about it!
05/07/2019
Chantelle
Very welcoming hosts and a beautiful retreat to relax in peace and tranquility.
Matt and Amanda have thought of everything, and the quality of the facilities is top notch.
I wish I had booked for longer but I will definitely be going back for another visit!
26/06/2019
Laura
The most lovely stay, the views are really beautiful and everything is thought of. The bath is also a real treat!
15/05/2019
Kathryn
It was absolutely beautiful place to stay the scenery and views were amazing . I would thoroughly recommend it .
08/04/2019
Shaun
What an amazing place! Matt and Amanda were wonderful hosts and they have managed to turn the wagon into a sanctuary. We had such a restful stay. What's fantastic is that once you've arrived, you don't need to go anywhere else. You've got amazing walking right there with views for days and all other needed amenities. Would love to return in summer! A must do if you want to explore the Devon area.
03/04/2019
Christelle
We absolutely loved our stay and were immediately welcomed by our lovely host, Amanda. The location was so quiet and beautiful and the bath really is incredible. The wagon itself was cosy and warm and cooking on the fire outside made us feel very relaxed.
18/02/2019
Sam
Very happy to leave the first review, this place is amazing! Perfect location, we were lucky enough to have snow and glorious sunshine so everything looked gorgeous. Matt and Amanda are wonderful hosts, so friendly and they make you feel incredibly welcome. They’ve thought of everything and nothing was too much trouble. The wagon was lovely and cozy, and the bathing wagon was equally as impressive. Everything was perfect and I would highly recommend, and to save yourselves from having a domestic in the car trying to find the place, just type “Thornton Cottage” into Google Maps - it’ll save you a headache!
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Agency Terms & Conditions
Except where otherwise specified, we Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Company No 09088366) of Merchants House, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RW act only as an Agent in respect of all bookings we take and/or make on your behalf. As an Agent we act as an intermediary between you and the owner (‘’Owner’’) of the holiday accommodation (‘’Property’’) you will be staying in. We help to arrange reservations and bookings between you and the Owner and take payments from you on behalf of the Owner.
We are only arranging a contract between you and the Owner for hire of the Property and for any other services or arrangement you purchase from the Owner (the “Booking”). This means the legal contract for the Booking is between you and the Owner despite the fact that a payment for the Booking has been made to the Agent. Your contract for the Booking is not with Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Canopy & Stars).
Canopy & Stars is part of the Sawday’s family of companies, a majority employee owned business, 24% owned by a charitable trust and a B Corp. We accept no liability in relation to any contract you enter into in relation to Bookings or for the acts or omissions of any supplier(s) or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with any Booking.
When making your Booking we will arrange for you to enter into a contract with the Owner, as detailed in clause 1.2 below. Your Booking is subject to these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other specific booking conditions of the relevant Owner(s) you contract with. The Owner’s booking conditions may limit and/or exclude the Owner’s liability to you.
You may decide to make more than one Booking at the same time. The price charged in total for more than one Booking will always equal the prices charged separately for each individual Booking. All Bookings are available to be purchased separately at the same price as they are when more than one Booking is made. This means that any multiple Bookings do not constitute a package as defined in the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.
By making a booking, you agree that:
- You have read these Agency Terms & Conditions and agree to be bound by them;
- The lead name on the Booking will be the person responsible for the Booking and shall be responsible for paying the deposit and the full price, for making any amendment and cancellation requests and for the payment of any additional charges. The lead name accepts these Terms & Conditions on behalf of all persons in the Booking;
- You consent to our use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy;
- You are over 18 years of age and where there may be age restrictions in place, you declare that you and all members of your party are of the appropriate age
The Canopy & Stars online booking system enables Guests to make Bookings 24 hours a day. To confirm your booking, you must pay a 25% deposit (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of your check in date) and the entire Booking will be subject to the cancellation policy as outlined in clause 2 below. The Canopy & Stars telephone booking line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. When using the online enquiry form, for those Properties without online booking, please allow 24 working hours for us to contact you by telephone to confirm the Booking. If we are unable to reach you by phone, we will attempt to contact you by email. We will contact you during Canopy & Stars working hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm). Online or email enquiries will be dealt with in the order they are received, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee reservation of your selected dates until the receipt of suitable payment. Therefore, if possible, we do recommend that you book on the Canopy & Stars website using the online booking system.
1. Booking and payments
1.1 In order to confirm your chosen Booking, you must pay a 25% non-refundable deposit as required (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of the date of your check-in). The deposit is non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.
1.2 Your Booking is confirmed and a contract between you and the Owner will exist when we receive payment of the deposit and send you a booking confirmation on the Owner’s behalf. This Booking confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours and will contain the details of your Booking and of payments made and due. If you have not received your Booking confirmation email within the specified time, please notify us as soon as possible by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk). Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to us immediately. As we act only as booking Agent, we have no responsibility for any errors in any documentation except where an error is made by us.
1.3 Once the 25% deposit has been paid, the full balance payment will be due 10 weeks in advance of your check in. A reminder to pay your balance will be sent to you one week prior to this 10 week date, where applicable, by email. We automatically take the balance payment using the same card as used to make the deposit payment. It is your responsibility to advise us if we should use a different card and to contact us by telephone (0117 204 7830) to arrange for alternative payment method. If the automated balance payment does not successfully go through as there is a problem with your card, such as it is expiring, then we will contact you to try and take alternative payment. If you do not make any payment due to Canopy & Stars by the due date for payment and at the latest within 5 days of this date, then with regret, we will notify the Owner who will cancel your Booking and terminate their contract with you. In these circumstances, your rights to a refund are set out in clause 2.3 and 2.4 below. Please note that if you have paid in a currency that is different to the original pricing, we will not be able to guarantee the same conversion rate that was used to convert the deposit payment.
1.4 Except where otherwise advised or stated in the booking conditions of the Owner concerned, all monies you pay to us for a Booking will be held on behalf of the Owner(s) concerned.
1.5 Credit Card payments are processed via Elavon who provide merchants services facilities to Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd.
2. Cancellation by You
2.1 If you have to, or want to cancel or amend your Booking, this request must be sent to us by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk) and will be considered and responded to within two working days of receipt. Please ensure that you have received written confirmation of any changes to your Booking prior to travel. Whilst we will always try to help, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met.
2.2 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your 25% deposit being forfeited. The deposit is always non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking.
2.3 All bookings are non-amendable and non-refundable within 10 weeks of your check in date. If you need to cancel your booking within 10 weeks, the total cost of the accommodation including the deposit will be forfeited. Cancellation should always be in writing to bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk.
2.4 If you need to cancel your booking at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, the 25% deposit will be forfeited. If the booking has been paid in full the balance will be returned to you, minus the 25% deposit. Refunds will be issued in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to book your stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used. Alternatively, if you paid in cash, your refund will be processed in the currency of the booking. Where this is different to the currency of the payment card, this will be converted at the current exchange rate on the day of the refund.
2.5 Cancellations made by you, at any time, may incur a £50 administration fee in addition to us retaining the non-refundable deposit. This represents the administration costs incurred by us on behalf of the Owner to deal with such requests.
2.6 If extreme weather prevents you from reaching your holiday, taking, or finishing your holiday, you are still subject to these cancellation terms as outlined in clause 2.3 above. We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy which covers this eventuality. In the event of the property becoming unavailable (such as due to fire or flooding), Canopy & Stars will endeavour to provide the Guest with suitable alternative accommodation, starting with any other accommodation that may be available with the same Owner of your Booking, or will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment. The Agency cannot, however, pay any compensation or expenses as a consequence of such an event.
2.7 Cancellation insurance is available to purchase from many providers, but will be a third-party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way. You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for UK holidays and you must take out personal travel insurance for international holidays, including for illness and cancellation due to Covid-19. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment.
2.8 If you fail to check-in on your date of arrival your Booking will be cancelled and no refund will be due.
3. Amendments to your booking, requested by you
3.1 Amendments to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time amendments may be treated as cancellation and our refund policy as detailed in clause 2.3 above may apply. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur a £50 admin fee detailed in clause 2.5 above.
3.2 If we can fulfil your request to amend your booking, any differences in price as a result of the amendment, will be paid by you in the case of an increase and refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price, e.g. amending your booking from low season to high season.
3.3 In the event that a date swap is offered, this will normally be agreed with a set timeframe to rebook and sometimes a credit against a future stay will be offered. The credit can only apply to a stay at the same space as originally booked.
3.3.1 If a date swap is offered, then the Agency Booking Terms and Conditions applied at the time of your original booking will still apply. Therefore, if your date was swapped within 10 weeks of the original check in date, the 10 week cancellation policy set out in clause 2.3 applies to your new stay, even if the new check in date is beyond 10 weeks.
4. Refunds
If a refund is issued it will be in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to purchase the original stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used.
5. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday, including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment for any reason. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.
6. Changes and Cancellations by the Owner
We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if the Owner needs to make a significant change to your confirmed Booking or to cancel your Booking. We will also liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
7. Cancellations due to events outside of Owner’s control
An Owner may have to cancel a booking due to events outside of their reasonable control (see clause 22). In such circumstances, we will liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an any alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
8. Complaints & Procedure
We always aim to provide the best possible holiday experience, however, if you have any complaint or problems during your stay, please immediately notify the Owner during the stay itself, so that the Owner has the opportunity to resolve the problem at the time. If you do not follow this procedure, there will be less opportunity for the Owner to investigate and resolve your complaint and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Delays may also mean that the amount of compensation you may be entitled to, may be reduced or negated.
Whether or not your complaint is dealt with satisfactorily, please also let us know of the problem as soon as possible by emailing info@canopyandstars.co.uk. We will aim to respond within 1 working day to acknowledge your email. We will then review your feedback and investigate the complaint. This may involve discussing your concerns with the owner, revising the website listing for inaccuracies, and reviewing previous guest feedback and internal inspection notes. This process can take time to complete, so please allow approx. 7 working days for a final response.
We also welcome you to fill in our feedback survey which will be sent to you via email the day after you check out. It is important for us to gather as much information as possible about the experiences our guests are having. This is what helps us support our Owner in fulfilling their potential and identifying if anything could be improved.
9. Our Responsibility for your Booking
Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.
10. Your Responsibilities
10.1 Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their Property.
10.2 You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners may also require a damage deposit. If so, this information will be provided on the website place page under ‘essentials’.
10.3 You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your Booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11. Pets
11.1 Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. If you take a pet to a place that doesn’t allow pets, or you exceed the number of pets allowed at a place, the Owner has the right to refuse you to stay at the Property, and/or they may ask you to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11.2 A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply, you will be notified of this at point of Booking. Please check these terms carefully before booking and arriving.
11.3 Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay. For the safety and comfort of your pet we request that Owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Canopy & Stars nor the Owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.
11.4 If any guest has an allergy to pets, please be aware that Owners (and we) cannot guarantee that a pet has not stayed in a particular Property. We and Owners cannot accept responsibility for any suffering which may occur as a result of such animals having been present in a property.
11.5 We ask that all owners of pets keep their pet under control at all times and to be responsible for ensuring that they do not damage the Property, livestock or vegetation during the stay. You will be liable for any damage caused by your pet. Any damage is to be reported to the Owner immediately. Any additional cleaning required, that may incur an additional charge, will be at the Owner's discretion.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, allergy, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
13. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a Booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
13.1 The Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As Agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
13.2 The Owner only supplies the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and the Owner has no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. If you do wish to use the Property for a commercial purpose, you must contact Canopy & Stars prior to confirming your booking.
14. Group Bookings
Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of Booking is permitted.
15. Pricing
15.1 Canopy & Stars reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time on behalf of the Owner. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur.
15.2 Rates are set per place in the currency specified by the Owner. Where this has been converted into the currency of your preference, until the payment stage this will be an estimation only, based on a recent exchange rate. The original rate will be displayed before you confirm your payment and you will be given the option of paying in your own currency at our guaranteed rate, or paying in your own currency and leaving the conversion and any associated fees to your card provider.
16. Information & Accuracy
The information and prices shown on this website are varied from time to time and may change between the time you first view a property and make a Booking. You should check that all the details are as you expect prior to making a Booking. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the properties (including the features and extras available) may be incorrectly described and/or priced. If we discover this is the case after you have made a Booking, we reserve the right to contact you with details of the correct information and/or pricing and will give you the option to:
(1) proceed with the Booking based on the correct information and/or pricing, which may require the payment of an additional amount by you
OR
(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured and so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded
OR
(3) cancel the Booking. If we do not receive your instructions within 5 days of contacting you, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking without liability to you.
17. VAT
Many of the Owners of properties in the Canopy & Stars portfolio are not registered for VAT in which case no tax is payable. Where VAT is payable, the tax is included in the advertised holiday rental price. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the stay, Canopy & Stars may adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the Booking in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
18. Visa, passport and health requirements
Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the international Booking. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday. Prior to international travel it is your responsibility to check whether it is safe to travel by visiting the FCO website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
20. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
21. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
22. Events beyond an Owner or Agency’s control
If an Owner or Canopy & Stars is prevented or delayed from complying with any of their respective obligations under these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking due to events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, the inability or delay in performing those obligations will not be treated as a breach of these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking. Examples of such events or circumstances include fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, trade disputes, lock outs, restrictions of imports or exports, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, pandemic (including Covid-19), any national/local/regional government restrictions.
Thank you for wading through all the very boring, but very important stuff above.
Now the outdoors is calling, so go and get wild in nature!
A tranquil escape in a truly beautiful location. The chance to unwind with simplicity and peace. We loved this unique home and the chance to reconnect with nature and the rolling Devon countryside. We were spoilt with the weather and having this magical outdoor experience. Thank you for creating this oasis of calm.
31/05/2024