Valleyside Escapes

01/11/2026

🦫 WILDLIFE UPDATE – THE BEAVER IS BACK! 🦫 We've had an exciting discovery! Earlier this year we were lucky enough to spot a beaver swimming along the River Exe, and now we've found some further evidence that it may be making itself at home in our River Meadow!🌳

A few trees have been showing some rather distinctive gnawing marks, so it looks like our furry visitor has been busy!

Our River Meadow is a perfect spot for wildlife. We regularly see deer grazing in the fields opposite, while the heron and kingfishers are familiar visitors. And now it seems we have a beaver to add to the list!

If you're glamping with us next year, don't forget to pick up one of our free nature trails from the honesty shop. It's a great way for younger (and older!) guests to explore the meadow and see how many different visitors they can spot.

Will you be lucky enough to spot our beaver during your stay? 👀🦫

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25/10/2026

🎄TWO MONTHS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!🎁Struggling to find a gift for someone who has everything? How about giving them something to look forward to instead?

Our Valleyside Escapes gift cards make a lovely present for anyone who'd enjoy a little escape to the Devon countryside.

🌄 Breakfast overlooking the beautiful Exe Valley
🔥 Paella, fire pits and toasted marshmallows
🌳 Fresh air and lots of countryside adventures
💚 Precious time together making memories

Whether it's a couples break for two, a family adventure, a special birthday or anniversary or simply a chance to escape the everyday, it's a gift they can look forward to long after Christmas is over.

🎁 Gift cards are available from £50 to £500 and are valid for 12 months, giving them time to plan their perfect Devon escape.

We can post your gift card to you, or directly to the lucky recipient with your own message.

🎄 Give the gift of a Devon escape this Christmas!

👉 Shop gift cards here: https://valleysideescapes.co.uk/product/glamping-gift-cards
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18/10/2026

🐝🍯 HONEY! We've got our very own Bickleigh honey! We're very excited to share that earlier this year, we had our very own beehives installed in the steep field opposite the entrance to Valleyside Escapes, just above our honesty shop.

You can even spot the hives from a distance when you're staying in our Oak safari tent!

And the exciting bit? If you're planning a glamping break with us next year, you'll be able to buy our very own local honey right here on site. 🍯💛

There's something rather special about enjoying a little taste of the Devon countryside!

Are you a honey lover? Let us know below⬇️

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12/10/2026

That's a wrap on another season at Valleyside Escapes!🏕️Today we've put our tents into hibernation until Easter next year.💚

It's been a lovely season and not just because of the wall-to-wall sunshine! A few highlights worth sharing…
⛳ Our new pitch & putt mini-golf course has been a huge hit with our glampers.
🏖️ We managed to explore a little more of Devon ourselves, even during the busy summer holidays, and discovered the beautiful Blackpool Sands beach.
💝 We welcomed back three families for their SIXTH stay! Two families came twice – once in spring and again in summer – and one very special group brought four generations together to celebrate a 70th birthday.

And a HUGE thank you to our brilliant team, who definitely needed a few ice lollies to keep cool during the summer heat! 🍭☀️ We couldn't do it without you.

📅 Thinking about a Devon glamping break in 2027?
Easter comes early next year, and it will be here before we know it! Whether you're planning a family holiday, a special birthday or a get-together with friends, now's a great time to start looking at dates.

📌 SAVE this post as a reminder when you're planning your next UK break.
🗓️ CHECK our 2027 availability at link below if you have a particular date or celebration in mind, so you can get it booked in.
https://valleysideescapes.co.uk/glamping-holiday-booking-and-availability

We'll also be sharing the results of our children's colouring competition and guest photo competition before the end of the year, so make sure you're following along for a little Valleyside news over the winter!

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09/10/2026

Congratulations to our sister business Valleyside Barn for being announced as a finalist in the South West region at the The Wedding Industry Awards.🎊 They are competing in the best barn venue category. It is great news and the third year in a row to be recognised across multiple industry awards! 🏆

EXCITING NEWS! 🎊Valleyside Barn is a South West regional finalist in the Wedding Industry Awards in the best Barn venue category!

This is particularly special because it is the third consecutive year that Valleyside Barn has been recognised through industry awards.
🏆 Highly Commended – South West Wedding Awards 2024
🏆 Gold – Devon Tourism Awards 2025/26
🏆 South West Finalist – Wedding Industry Awards 2027

The South West region covers six counties – Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Dorset and Wiltshire – so to be recognised across a vast region and amongst such a fantastic group of venues is something we’re incredibly proud of.

The biggest thank you goes to our couples.❤️We were nominated by a couple who married with us in August and couples who celebrated their weddings here over the past year then had the opportunity to vote and share their experiences. We also had to answer some pretty challenging questions! You can learn more about the awards process at the link below/in profile!

We’re also incredibly grateful to our brilliant team, who work alongside us in the run-up to each wedding and behind the scenes and at the bar on the day to help deliver the relaxed, seamless weddings we pride ourselves on.

The South West regional winners will be announced in Bristol on the 24th November.🤞

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the Valleyside Barn journey so far.❤️💙💚

You can read more about the awards here: https://www.valleysidebarn.co.uk/valleyside-barn-news/wedding-industry-awards-finalist-devon/
📷Thank you to these brilliant photographers for some perfect pictures:
1a - Hannah Frost Photography
1c - Catherine Spiller Photography
2a - Ana Parker Photography

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04/10/2026

🍐 From Orchard to Plate! 🍰It’s one of our favourite times of year to bake, and we’re so lucky to have our own orchard full of fruit trees.

This week we collected some of our pears and turned them into a very yummy chocolate pear cake! 🍐🍫🍰

Next up? An apple crumble is definitely on the menu. 🍎

We better be quick though, as our friends at Rull Orchard will soon be collecting the fruit to use in their delicious c***r and perry! 🍎🍏🍐

What’s your favourite autumnal bake? We’d love to know – tell us in the comments! 👇

17/09/2026

🎣Matt had a nice surprise on our own private stretch of the River Exe yesterday when he landed this salmon!🐟

He’d already lost one a few minutes earlier when this fish decided to take his nymph – which was actually intended for a brown trout or grayling!

After a good fight on very light tackle, the salmon was safely landed, photographed quickly and released back into the river.

Not a bad way to spend an afternoon in Devon!

If you fancy combining a few nights of luxury glamping with some fishing on the River Exe, we still have some last-minute September availability, and remember couples receive a 20% discount.

🎣Pack your fishing gear and come and give it a go!

13/09/2026

🐔 CHICKEN RUN! 🐔We're not quite sure how she managed it, but one of our chickens decided to make a break for it and was eventually found hiding amongst the weeds in the pond!

Cue Matt getting his waders on for a chicken rescue mission... 😂

Thankfully, she's now safely back with her other five feathered friends, and they're all happily getting on with the important job of producing eggs for us (and our glampers!).🥚

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06/09/2026

OUR 2027 GLAMPING CALENDAR IS NOW LIVE!☀️Most children are back to school and the summer holidays are officially over... but it's never too early to start planning the next adventure!

Our 2027 calendar is now open for bookings, meaning you can get those family holidays, romantic escapes and special get-togethers firmly in the diary!

And the best bit? For a limited time, you only need to pay a 15% deposit to secure your 2027 glamping break! So, whether you're dreaming of:
☀️ Long summer days and family adventures
🥘 Cooking up a storm around the fire pit
🎣 Fishing and wild swimming in the River Exe
⛳ A little friendly competition on our pitch & putt
🌿 Simply relaxing and enjoying the beautiful Devon countryside..your next Valleyside Escapes adventure could already be in the diary!

📅 Our 2027 dates are now available to book online. 15% deposit only valid until midnight on the 13th September.

With just three luxury safari tents, popular school holiday and weekend dates are likely to be snapped up first - so don't leave your favourite dates too long!

👉 Check availability and book your 2027 escape now!
https://valleysideescapes.co.uk/glamping-holiday-booking-and-availability

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02/09/2026

🍂Hello September!🍂 With the summer crowds starting to disappear but plenty of warm days still to enjoy, September is the perfect time for couples and families with pre-school children to escape to the countryside.

Think peaceful beach days, exploring quaint Devon villages and adventures on the moors as the seasons slowly begin to change.

And we have some special offers available this month...
💕 20% OFF for couples throughout September
Perfect for a romantic escape – and couples with a little one in a travel cot can enjoy the offer too!
Use code JUSTFOR2 when booking.

🏕️ 15% OFF selected weekends
We also have two special offer weekends available due to weddings taking place at Valleyside Barn:
📅 5/6 September
📅 26/27 September
Simply select the Special Offer Rate when booking.

✨ Fancy a little September escape? Book your Devon glamping break now before summer officially becomes autumn! 🍂

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