Kittisford Barton at Lantern and Larks , Wellington
ID: S819546
- Bedrooms 15
- ・ Sleeps 30
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Guests have had a delightful experience at the property, praising the well-equipped safari tents, comfortable beds, and the peaceful, rural setting. The hot tub and the freedom for children and pets to enjoy the outdoors are recurrent highlights. The site manager's attentiveness and the well-stocked honesty shop add to the positive feedback, with many expressing a desire to return.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is consistently described as peaceful with fantastic rural views, and guests enjoyed the proximity to a lake and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The serene setting seems to be a significant factor in the positive experiences.
Comfort is highly praised with mentions of heavenly, warm, and comfortable beds, as well as the provision of winter blankets and hot water bottles for colder nights. The wood burner and fluffy blankets also contributed to a cosy stay.
Facilities are well-regarded, with guests appreciating the fully stocked kitchen, powerful showers, and the wood burning stove for cooking. The honesty shop and the unlimited logs for the log burner were also appreciated. The only minor drawback mentioned was the need to allow plenty of time to heat the hot tub.
While the reviews reflect a thoughtful provision of amenities such as hot water bottles and winter blankets, there is no mention of gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for thoughtfulness in terms of gifts, and guests should note that gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Kittisford Barton is situated in the picturesque rolling hills of Somerset near Wellington. The site features five individual off-grid safari tents: Kingfisher, Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, and Woodcock, each accommodating up to six guests. You have the option to book the entire site or select any of the five individual tents. Complete with a private wood-fired hot tub and overlooking the wildflower meadow, this peaceful retreat is perfect for couples, families and dogs alike.
Each of our off-grid safari tents at Lantern & Larks, accommodates six guests across three bedrooms. There is one king size room, one twin room and one bunk bedroom. Inside, there is an open plan living area with a spacious kitchen featuring a double gas hob, two cool boxes, a dining table, a comfortable seating area and a wood-burning stove. Each safari tent also has its own private bathroom facilities with running water, as well as its own outdoor seating area with a firepit and unlimited logs included. We provide rechargeable lanterns and hot water bottles to keep you cosy in the evenings - though it’s always worth packing for a little bit of everything when it comes to British weather.
If you fancy a little bit of downtime, each of our safari tents at Kittisford Barton has a two-person wood-fired hot tub for your exclusive use located next to your tent. These are the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the morning birdsong and views of the nearby wildflower meadow. Or experience the wonderfully starlit night's sky whilst you soak in the comfort of your own secluded haven. The generous spacing between tents provides a genuine sense of exclusivity and tranquillity.
Lantern & Larks have chosen this secluded spot on the Somerset-Devon border as it oozes peace and tranquillity, offering the perfect balance between an outdoor escape in the Somerset countryside and modern comforts. With the Blackdown National Landscape creating an incredible backdrop, it's an ideal base for exploring scenic walking trails and picturesque Somerset villages.
You won't be short of places to visit. Somerset is a haven for gentle country walks, quiet evenings and peaceful wildlife, but you're never too far from civilisation either. Grab a map of the local area and venture into the countryside. You are in a prime position for spotting local wildlife, so keep your eyes peeled for deer and an endless supply of birdlife. Join one of the many walking routes criss crossing the Blackdown Hills and immerse yourself in the wooded valleys or riverside scenery.
From our glamping Somerset site you can also reach Exmoor, Brean and Weston Super Mare. If you’re interested in local history then Bath is reachable by car and you can pay a visit to in infamous Cheddar Gorge which is also nearby.
Additional Information:
A security deposit of £500.00 will be held, few days before your stay, when booking the full site and refunded within 7 days of departure.
This is an off-grid glamping site. Light is provided by rechargeable portable lanterns. Mains electricity is available in the site shop.
During periods of extremely dry weather, the fire pit may be relocated. Gas BBQ may be available (shared basis).
Late arrivals may be subject to an additional charge. Please enquire before booking.
Up to four well behaved dogs welcome per tent (small additional charge)
Additional tents, including small camping tents, are not permitted.
All adult bookings must be discussed and agreed before booking.
Please keep noise to a minimum after 9pm and no music.
No stag or hen parties allowed.
Local places to visit:
Golfing: Oake Manor Golf Club - 20m driving
Nearest pub: The Beambridge Inn - Wellington - 13m driving
Nearest towns: Wellington - 20m driving or Taunton - 30m driving
Nearest beach: Kilve Beach - 50m driving or Blue Anchor Bay - 1h driving
Inside each safari tent:
Living area
Comfortable sitting area with corner sofa, coffee table and large wood burning stove (unlimited wood included)
Portable lanterns supplied throughout to light the tent
Kitchen/dining area
Wooden table with seating for six.
Well-equipped kitchen with sink, double gas hob, cooking equipment, crockery and cutlery
Two cool boxes for storing food, with free ice packs available from site shop
Shower room
Private WC and shower room.
All fully plumbed with hot and cold running water
Towels provided.
Bedroom one
Wooden king-size bed (bedding supplied)
Two bedside tables
Chest of drawers
Open wardrobe
Bedroom two
Twin wooden single beds (bedding supplied)
Storage
Bedroom three
Wooden bunk beds (bedding supplied)
Storage
Outside:
Wood-fired hot tub included
Front terrace with outdoor seating and coffee table.
Firepit in front of tent. (during periods of extremely dry weather, the fire pit may be relocated)
Parking:
Parking is only available in the designated parking area.
Vehicles can not be driven to the tents.
Barrows are provided to take your luggage from your car to the tent.
Please be aware that the path might be uneven at times.
High chairs available on request (subject to availability)
Travel cots available on request (subject to availability for a small additional charge).
Reviews (9)
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Ms O'brien
We had a wonderful weekend away! Tent was huge, the beds were amazing â clean, warm and comfortable! Itâs a really good space for a family to holiday in. We would definitely go again when little one is a bit bigger.
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Jade and Family
Woodpecker is in a great location with peaceful surroundings and a fantastic rural view. The short walk down and around the lake was a hit with the kids. We were met with sunshine, showers and heavy wind at some points (March), but that didnât stop us from firing up the hot tub (allow plenty of time for this) and jumping in it when the wind had died down and the sun came out, perfect! The honesty shop is fabulous for recharging the lanterns supplied and picking up any additional fire lighting equipment, candles, not to mention the games, books and even a fridge with designated shelf for each tent. With it being a March booking, we made use of the winter blankets and hot water bottles (very thankful for these!), also thankful for the unlimited logs to keep the log burner topped up. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, washing up liquid, hand soap and even kitchen roll. The gas stove was very handy for cooking (as well as on top of the stove), and boiling the kettle. We were very impressed with the toilet flush, lots of power considering it was in the middle of a field and the showers were also sufficient. The site manager was very attentive and was on hand if and when needed. I would definitely recommend this holiday to others and would love to stay again. Thank you Glamping Hideaways!
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Nicolene and Family
We had a fabulous Easter weekend just relaxing in the great out doors. The safari tent offered everything we needed even hot water bottles which was a god send as the morning were cold. Canât wait to go back for another visit soon. The children and dogs had a great time too