DISCOVER YOU BEYOND THE BUSY
HARTA retreat is a boutique glamping retreat in 46 acres of private meadow, woodland and water near Barnstaple, between Exmoor and the North Devon coast. Four handcrafted luxury tipis sit in their own wildflower meadow, and the whole site comes alive for tipi weddings, family gatherings, wellness retreats and live music.
From deeply relaxing sauna rituals by the water, yoga classes and home-cooked, authentic curries to fireside stargazing beside your tipi and toe-tapping live music in our event tipi – these are the unmissable experiences that define HARTA retreat.
We're Miranda and Aaron. We swapped busy corporate lives for a slower one here, and we built HARTA so you could feel it too – even just for 48 hours.
STAY
Luxury Tipis in North Devon
Who are you beyond your to-do list? Our four tipis are handcrafted for two to four people and spaced well apart in their own meadow. Some have ensuite roll-top baths and underfloor heating. Others have a crackling wood-burner and a hot outdoor shower. Light the fire pit, switch off, and let the days lose their edges.
Our two Distinguished tipis are open all year, so winter glamping here means a warm floor, a glowing log burner and frosty stars over the fire pit. Crazy Bear and Moon Dance welcome guests from March to October. Bringing your dog? Sitting Bull is our dog-friendly tipi.
From romantic escapes to winter wellness breaks, our packages gather the little extras together for you.
From £125 a night.
WELLNESS
Let nature be your spa
Santai, our wellness space, sits beside the water amongst exotic foliage. There you'll find a traditional wood-fired sauna, a cold plunge and a quiet room for massage and treatments. Add a session to your stay, join a yoga class in the event tipi, or come for one of our wellness retreats. However you arrive, you'll leave breathing a little deeper.
WEDDINGS
A tipi wedding venue in North Devon
Your love story deserves its own path. Say your vows in the apple orchard, then gather in the waterside Nordic tipis, styled however you like, from festival-relaxed to black tie. Dine with up to 80 guests, then clear the wooden floor for dancing with up to 150.
Settle in for a day, a weekend or longer. We’ve plenty of space and beautiful options for you and your tribe to stay. Gather around the fire pits the night before the wedding or play games in the meadow the next day, the space is yours.
From £9750 (exclusive 3-day hire, including on-site luxury glamping)
GATHERINGS
Time together that isn't rushed
Whatever brings you together: a mum-and-daughter getaway, a father-and-son adventure, two families sharing the meadow for a long weekend, or a hen weekend that’s more about the people than the party. Book all four tipis, plus neighbouring Copperbee Barn at sister site HARTA living, and the meadow is yours: fire-pit feasts, long lazy breakfasts and room for up to 16.
Please contact us to discuss your bespoke gathering.
LIVE MUSIC
Live music in North Devon
Music, nature and community. Our live music events showcase some of the best musicians from the UK and further afield. Set against the waterside backdrop of our retreat, just outside Barnstaple. With a line-up spanning folk, blues, gypsy jazz and more, these gigs deliver something for all those with a passion for music.
EXPLORE THE SITE
46 acres of wildflower meadows and woodlands
Step out of your tipi and the whole site is yours to explore: a stream-fed wildlife pond with a jetty and hammock, Santai’s wood-fired sauna and cold plunge by the water, a tennis court, an orchard, and a little copse on the hill with views across to Exmoor.
LOCAL AREA
Between Exmoor and the coast
Woolacombe is around 15 minutes away, with Croyde and Saunton Sands a little further: three of North Devon’s best-loved beaches. Exmoor National Park begins just to the east, and the South West Coast Path follows the cliffs nearby, so a wild walk is never far away. Then come back to the quiet of the meadow.
Find us at Cleave Farm, East Down, near Barnstaple, EX31 4NX.
YOUR HOSTS
Meet your hosts
We’re Miranda and Aaron. We left the busy corporate world to bring more balance into our family’s life, and HARTA is how we share it.
HARTA is family-run through and through. Our two daughters have grown up helping here and still lend a hand whenever they’re home, so you may well meet them around the meadow. Also part of the family are Jessie and her teenage pup Willow, our bouncy golden retrievers who are always excited to welcome new guests.
We live a short walk up the hill, so one of us is always on hand to light your fire, top up your logs or point you to the quietest beach.
AS SEEN IN
 Featured in the Little Black Book and national Weekend Escapes campaign |  Featured in The British Travel Journal |  Series 1, Episode 8 |
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 10 Best Winter Glampsites |  Luxury Tipis for Hazy Mornings and Lost Afternoons |  The Sauna Guide to South West England |