The Orchard Retreat

Had a lovely time at the Orchard Retreat, the hosts were extremely welcoming and made sure we had exactly what we needed. The yurt was cosy and romantic and so comfortable. Facilities were excellent and the beds were amazing! Definitely would stay again, for much longer next time.
Jan 19th, 2023

Wonderful accommodation with real character and every possible amenity. Beautiful surrounding countryside and a delight to be able to walk from the doorstep into the unspoilt fields and woodland. Vicky and NIck are most welcoming and friendly. They went above and beyond in organising aspects of my stay which made the few days very relaxing and special. I highly recommend the Ring of Bells pub and the Farm shop and cafe, both practically on the doorstep. The Orchard Retreat concept is unique and you will be guaranteed a genuine welcome and alot more
Sep 29th, 2022

We have just returned from an absolutely fabulous 3 night stay in the Russet yurt and cannot recommend The Orchard Retreat highly enough - a little piece of holiday paradise with our 6, 4 and 1 year old children. Vicky, Nick and Maddy made us feel so welcome and relaxed from the moment we arrived (despite our 4 year old announcing our arrival by being car-sick in the courtyard!) and had even taken in (and put away!) a Sainsburys delivery that arrived before we did. The yurts are surprisingly spacious and very well set up - Vicky and Nick have honestly thought of everything (including some fantastic rechargeable lanterns). The girls quickly made holiday friends from the other yurts, and the whole site is just the perfect size and design to let them run around freely totally safe. The play area and treehouse are brilliantly designed and we could keep an eye on the kids from the veranda of the Facilities Lodge with a cold drink in hand. We LOVED the outdoor tubhouse - both the baths and the shower - but also appreciated each yurt having its own indoor shower and toilet in the Facilities Lodge - perfect combination. We hired the pizza oven on our first evening, which was great fun, and had an excellent meal at the Ring of Bells another evening (do book in advance as it is deservedly very popular!). The older two children cried about leaving and we will certainly be back! An extra thank you to Maddy for coming out to play with Charlotte before we left, she absolutely adored you! :)
Aug 15th, 2022

Great accommodation , location ..Vicky and family veryheloful, understanding. Amenties are.brilliant if you glamping or camping Cottages self catering excellent facilities Local farm shop just down the road and the village pub food was amazing. Parking very tight but worth the welcome a d good fresh food. Crediton village high Street with Tescos nearby worth a visit. Exeter short distance away and plenty of seaside places to visit even just across the border in Cornwall too. Enjoy
Jul 10th, 2022

What an amazing week we had at the Orchard Retreat! I cannot recommend this place highly enough, a beautiful setting, lovely welcoming family, and literally everything has been thought of. We are a family of five (age 8,6 and 1) and were nervous of a whole week in a yurt so booked 4 nights glamping and 3 in the cider barn. We didnt want to leave the yurt, and thats saying something. The outdoor shower set up is magical (you still have own indoor bathroom in kitchen block) communal areas have eveything you need, and even a disastrous attempt at the pizza oven (our fault) didnt ruin it. Lovely campfire in the evening chatting to other families - the kids all made friends within first 5 minutes so were running free the entire week. The yurts are beautiful, as is the cider barn. We will definitely be back.
Aug 10th, 2022