North Devon Pony Glamping

22/09/2024

🥰That's it folks! My first season finished!
You have been the best bunch I could of wished for. I've loved every minute of it. 🥰

There might have been one or two 'learning curves', but Bob, Cleo (mostly😅) and myself are a pretty chilled out team, and l had the very best people and horses to stay and learn with.

As this was my first year, you all took a leap of faith when booking and you've helped me get new followers, bookings and taken time out to write me reviews. I am so grateful.

💚.....just got back from my weekend here, I could not recommend it enough...
Day 2 we were taken out for the most scenic ride where we stopped off at a beautiful pub for a thirsty break, we then carried on the costal path and could see the Severn bridge and Wales from the top. Simply stunning 🤩....
💚.....I cannot recommend staying at here with the WONDERFUL Becci at North Devon Pony Glamping enough to any type of rider, confident or nervous and everything in-between.....
And no matter the weather you will have such a lovely stay. You won't be disappointed if you visit. 🥰
💚Wow we just had the most wonderful 3 days staying in Becci's fantastic bell tent!...
I could go on and on about how wonderful it is!
💚😍We loved this place! Had an amazing three days with Becci and Bob the horse...
We will definitely return! Highly recommend!..
💚We had the absolutely BEST time with you! Incredible adventures for horse and human plus amazing glamping set up too - then to top that, if it was possible, a fabulous guide for our hacks too!!!! We will be back ASAP...
💚Absolutely stunning. Exactly what we needed for our 4 nights away. Breathtaking views. Becci was very accommodating and helpful. Great in depth understanding of horses signposting the rides tailored for our style of riding and horses needs ....
💚Absolutely perfect, can't recommend highly enough. We have incredible memories to treasure and really look forward to returning with friends soon!.....
💚Stan in his happy place, on a guided ride - fantastic Becci & Bob were brilliant confidence givers 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟.
💚Where do I start ....I cannot recommend North Devon Pony Glamping enough!!...
Communication with Becci was fantastic from start to finish, Becci called to go through exactly what I wanted from my stay with her and it was 100% better than I could have imagined....
Becci went above and beyond for me and Hooligan, and gave us two days we will never forget, we are at the beginning of our journey so we hope to return for many more adventures with Becci!

Wow! THANKYOU for that amazing feedback. On a rainy day with the tent all packed away, I feel a wee bit emotional 🥰😆.

I have new plans for 2025 and I'm already taking bookings! I still have plenty of avalility, but weekends are starting to book up, so please do get in touch if you would like to reserve a place .

Again, the biggest heart felt THANKYOU to everyone who has hepled me turn my dreams into a reality and of course thank you to Bob and Cleo, I definitely couldn't have done it without them 💖.

20/09/2024

Our last ride of the season was with another amazing pair Krista Belcher and Stan , and I'm sad to come to the end 😥.
Luckily, they will be coming back to have a few more guided rides with me! 😁
Another lovely day out on the local tracks at



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20/09/2024

My last booking of the season having a splash! 🤣

18/09/2024

We said goodbye to this cute pair last weekend. We're looking forward to seeing them next season though 😁.
Now we've got one more booking planned for the weekend, and then we'll be taking the tent down.😢
It's been a great season!!

14/09/2024

Today, Bob and I took young Maisy, Marmite and her family for her fist ever ride on the beach!
What a lovely day for it. We stuck to Crow Point as it not quite as open as Saunton Sands and still has plenty to see and beautiful views out to Exmoor at the end.🤩.

13/09/2024

I woke up to another lovely review this morning from Vicki Burden .
Almost brings a tear to my eye. 😅
I get told I go 'above and beyond', but it's so easy when you're lucky enough to host a pair like this!

I hope so much I can continue to be a part of these two journeys together. They have created such a lovely bond. 🥰

11/09/2024

I am so glad I decided to stay open for September!!
I just got sent over some great pictures from my lovely glamper Vicki Burden enjoying the glamping space.
We also went on some fab rides together, as well as a quick eat out at Latitude 48 . She has done such a great job with four year old Hooli, a real pleasure to host this pair. 🥰

10/09/2024

I'm back out doing what I love!!
I've been a little quiet as I'm not sure how far to go into this month, so I was happy to just keep going with the few I had booked in. I also needed some time off to 'freshen' the place up.
Things were starting to grow on the tent and decking area. 🙄😅
Out with another 'super star 4 year old. Lovely ride around Coxleigh and then off to the beach tomorrow 😍

27/08/2024

Great ride today with this little lot! What a lovely bunch. 🥰

22/08/2024

Amazing work!! 🥰

17/08/2024

😍 Fancy having your morning coffee with this view?

15/08/2024

😍Perfect conditions on Exmoor today. It was so clear we could see over to Wales , the ground was perfect and there weren't many flies. We were so lucky!

We chose to do the Lorna Doone ride from Exmoor Bridleway Rides . There is a signed copy in the tent for you to take a look at .

Great company with Jo Melvin and Eliza. I'm so impressed with how four year old Reggie has behaved on this holiday. We've done three long rides and he's had lots of challenges and taken it all in his stride!🤩

11/08/2024

🐎Lovely first ride out with my new set of glampers, who are staying for the week!

These two are definitely planning to make the most of thier stay, as they are booked in with Emily from for kayaking and hiking and for their last day a massage from Maz (Heavenly Perfection) and then a meal at the The New Inn, Goodleigh , Goodleigh.

I'll be taking them over to and then one of Exmoor Bridleway Rides . Very impressed with 4 year old Reggie, a real credit to Jo Melvin , and then we have the all action, super confident duo Eliza and Mops. As usual, I don't know who's looking forward to it more, me or my glampers 😂.

09/08/2024

Amazing place!! My daughter works here.
Giving people with severe disabilities, trauma etc the chance to go climbing, abseiling, horse riding, all sorts of amazing things.
It is also a really surrpotive place to work. 💚

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06/08/2024

I have a VIP coming to stay at the end of August. The FIRST ever pony glamper that I rode out with last year!
I absolutely loved having Beth Linzell of Feral to Family Dartmoor Hill Ponies and her friend Demi Molland Equestrian Services to stay last year. The weather was not the best, but that didn't stop them having fun, and now Beth has booked a return visit with her son and some of their friends.
This will be a bespoke 1 night package, which I'm more than happy to arrange for my return guest. Busy planning it now!

*August is now completely full, and I'm now beginning to fill up with return glampers 🥰. I'm staying open for September though. So plenty of space there. *

31/07/2024

😍We had the most gorgeous evening on Saunton Sands yesterday.
North Devon really is the best location. We have it all!
Have I mentioned how much I love my job ?😂
Piper's first time on the beach, and he was such a star . Dollar is just a pro at everything.
Bob loves his job. The army was training on the dunes, and the ladies said he'd lead us into battle! He is small, but mighty and so brave. I'm so lucky to have him, he is just perfect at this .🥰

*I am now fully booked for August. I am remaining open for September though, so I still have plenty of dates then. *




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30/07/2024

30/07/2024

🥰I really loved having this lot to stay.
I hope they do manage a return visit.

23/07/2024

🥰It's goodbye to this handsome chap, Pepper and his lovely owner Lizzie Hulme . It's been great to meet them and can't wait to see them again in September, when they come again with Lizzie's daughter and her horse Tornado . I'm trialing out picnic rides, so if this is something my guests would be interested in, let me know!

19/07/2024

A huge congratulations to this pair of absolute legends for being chosen for the English endurance team! 🐎

I often get asked how I came up with the idea for my Pony Glamping business, and it all traces back to one extraordinary lady and her incredible book, Exmoor Bridleway Rides

I was fortunate enough to meet Phillipa Verry on New Year's Day 2022. We had planned our meeting a few days in advance, but I had already made plans to celebrate New Year's Eve and wasn’t sure if I would be able to "bounce back" in time. I was so excited when I managed to recover in time, but unfortunately, I lost my phone and couldn’t inform Phillipa. I was devastated. I continued getting ready and eventually found my phone, but by then, they had already left and would have to wait about half an hour for me to arrive. Phillipa kindly waited for me, and I finally met her at a stunning car park overlooking Woody Bay. There she was, with her lovely horses, calmly sipping coffee and enjoying the views.

Phillipa showed me one of the rides from her book, where we rode through fields, bridleways, stopped off for a drink at The Hunters Inn, and ended with a gallop along the coastal path. It was the best New Year's Day I have ever had, and I don't believe anything will ever be able to top it.

We continued to go on adventures together, and on one of them, Phillipa posted a photo of one of my WWOOF UK volunteers up on Exmoor. From that post, someone got in touch and asked if they could stay and volunteer with their horse and if I could show her some of the rides around the area. This was the lightbulb moment that gave me the whole idea for what is now North Devon Pony Glamping.

I am so beyond grateful to Phillipa, firstly for waiting for me that day, and then for the ongoing friendship and support she has given me throughout this exciting new venture. Her inspirational book changed my life, and I am loving every moment of it!

*The only date we have left available at North Devon Pony Glamping in August is 7th-9th, but I’ve decided to remain open through September and so now have plenty of available dates to book throughout this month too!*

12/07/2024

🤩More videos from our ride yesterday!
This is the bridle way behind Saunton Sands.🐎