Harford Glamping Dartmoor National Park

Harford Glamping Dartmoor National Park is a top pick for anyone who wants to get up close with the animal kingdom. Start 20 minutes’ drive away with Dartmoor Zoo – the real-life subject of the We Bought a Zoo book and film – for big cats, monkeys, snakes and loads more from around the world, head to the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth to dive beneath the waves (metaphorically), or sign up for some pony trekking from one of the companies nearby. Depending on the weather, you might have a day or two of seeking shelter from the elements. Where better than in some stately piles? Within 45 minutes of Harford Glamping, you’ve got the fab Saltram House, Buckfast Abbey, Compton Castle, Bradley and Cotehele – all well worth a visit. If you’ve got kids in tow, they might like a break from musty old houses, so treat them to a day at the beach – Sandy Cove is half an hour from the site, and is a top spot for swimming and playing in the sand. If that’s not their speed, make your way to the rides and activities at River Dart Country Park or Crealy Adventure Park instead.