
TAMAR VALLEY TIPIS are located at Deer Park Farm, a working farm, in a secluded glade above a small pond, overlooking the magnificent scenery of the Tamar Valley, on the border of Cornwall and Devon.
The tipis are of Sioux design and have been made in the USA by Nomadics Tipi Makers, who also made the tipis for the film Dances With Wolves. The tipis are decorated with traditional native American artwork and are particularly striking in appearance.
There is an abundance of wildlife in the vicinity - deer, rabbits, badgers and otters, etc., many different species of birds, butterflies, moths and bats. Staying at the camp site will appeal to those with a love for the countryside and conservation, wildlife photographers, ornithologists, artists, and walkers, and those who would seek to leave the city behind and head for the country.
The Tamar Valley runs north from Plymouth Sound, forming a natural barrier between Devon and Cornwall. A century ago the valley was a centre of copper and tin mining, and today the ruins of this industrial heritage can be explored in peace. The slopes of the valley provide sheltered growing for soft fruits and apples, and flowers in spring.
On the cornish side lies medieval Cotehele (NT), and on the banks of the Tavy lies the home of Sir Francis Drake, at Buckland Abbey (NT). Upstream from Cotehele is the waterside village of Calstock, with its impressive viaduct, and beyond, on the Devon bank, is the Victorian port at Morwellham Quay, which can be reached by ferry from Calstock.
Rates : Please see website.
Children are welcome by arrangement.
Sorry, no pets.
Groups allowed by arrangement.