A private country estate · North Devon
A Farmhouse, five Safari Lodge Treehouses.
Beautiful countryside. Space for up to 50.
Welcome to Longlands
Longlands Devon is an award-winning, 18-acre private estate in the North Devon Coast National Landscape, with extraordinary views across its own secluded valley towards the sea. Bordering Exmoor National Park and within its International Dark Sky Reserve, Longlands offers a rare combination of breathtaking scenery, privacy and space.
Stay in our Lakeview Farmhouse, experience the magic of our Safari Lodge Treehouses, or enjoy exclusive private estate hire for groups of up to 50 guests.
From milestone birthday celebrations and family gatherings to hen weekends, intimate wedding receptions and corporate retreats, Longlands is a remarkable setting for bringing friends, family and colleagues together.
Wild swim in our private spring-fed lake, then warm up beside the lakeside firepit or in the wood-fired sauna. Watch the sun set over the valley from our hot tub, then stargaze beneath some of Britain's darkest skies.
A beautiful place to stay. Extraordinary surroundings. Memories that last long after you've gone home.
Find your own kind of escape
Historic country house · Sleeps up to 20
A centuries-old North Devon farmhouse with original stone fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, oak beams and extraordinary valley views. Beautifully spacious for bringing family and friends together.
Explore the Farmhouse
Luxury glamping · Sleeps 6 per Treehouse
Five hillside hideaways with breathtaking valley views, where canvas, timber and nature meet. Fall asleep to owls, wake to birdsong and enjoy nights beneath the stars, with all the comforts of home.
Explore the TreehousesYour own private estate · Up to 50 guests
The entire 18-acre estate, exclusively yours. The Farmhouse, all five Treehouses and complete privacy, with no other guests staying on site.
Enquire about private estate hireSpecial occasions. An extraordinary setting.
Gather & celebrate
Whether you're celebrating a 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 70th birthday, planning a hen weekend or organising a long-overdue reunion, Lakeview Farmhouse is made for bringing everyone together, with generous spaces to relax and socialise.
Plan your celebration
Longlands Devon is a private estate wedding reception venue in North Devon, with accommodation for up to 50 guests. Perfect for nature-loving couples dreaming of a relaxed, intimate celebration surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
Explore intimate wedding receptions & exclusive wedding weekends
Swap conference rooms and hotel corridors for your own private North Devon estate. A remarkable setting for corporate retreats, strategy meetings and team away days, with inspiring spaces to work, accommodation for everyone and space to think differently together.
Explore company retreats
From wild swimming clubs and walking groups to astronomy enthusiasts, cycling clubs and wellness retreats, Longlands offers a private countryside base in North Devon, with accommodation for up to 50 guests and extraordinary natural surroundings.
Plan your club or group stayThe Longlands Experience
From wild swimming and wood-fired sauna experiences to sunset hot tub sessions, evenings around the lakeside firepit and stargazing beneath the Exmoor International Dark Sky Reserve, there's something special for everyone at Longlands.
Take a refreshing wild swim in our private spring-fed lake, then warm up in a wood-fired sauna overlooking the valley. The perfect contrast of cold water and comforting heat.
Discover the Fire & Ice experience
Perched on its own private deck above the lake, our cedar wood hot tub offers spectacular views across the valley towards the sea. Choose our popular Sunset Hour or Stargazing Hour for a truly special experience.
Explore the hot tub experience
Gather around the lakeside firepit for a relaxed BBQ with family and friends. Perfect for larger groups to cook, dine and socialise together as daylight fades and the moon rises over the valley.
Explore lakeside evenings
North Devon & the coast
Longlands is perfectly positioned in the North Devon Coast National Landscape, just a short drive from Woolacombe and Croyde's golden beaches, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe Harbour and the picturesque villages of Lynton and Lynmouth.
From surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and coasteering, to mountain biking, horse riding and walking in Exmoor National Park, there's something for everyone, whether you're planning a family holiday or an adventure-filled group escape.
Explore North Devon & local recommendationsIn our guests' words
“it really is a beautiful place to switch off, spend time together and make some amazing family memories.”
“The location was incredible, with the gorgeous lake at the bottom of the hill, and the views were just stunning.”
“The facilities are second to none, the Lakehouse is stunning”
Frequently asked questions
From accommodation and group sizes to private estate hire and celebrations, here's what you might like to know before booking your stay.
Ask us a questionLonglands is a private countryside estate of approximately 18 acres, with Lakeview Farmhouse and five Safari Lodge Treehouses. Stay for a family break, bring a group together, or enquire about hiring the whole estate.
Longlands is near Combe Martin in North Devon, close to Exmoor and the North Devon coast. Our address is Longlands, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0PD. Explore our setting.
Up to 50 guests across 21 bedrooms and 34 beds. Lakeview Farmhouse sleeps 20; each of the five Safari Lodge Treehouses sleeps six. Tell us your group size and preferred sleeping arrangements so we can help you choose the right accommodation.
Yes. Enquire about exclusive whole-estate hire for your preferred dates. We will confirm the accommodation, facilities and arrangements included in your booking. Plan an exclusive stay.
Yes, on available dates. Book the Farmhouse or individual Safari Lodge Treehouses without hiring the whole estate. Other guests may be staying, and individual bookings do not include exclusive use of the estate.
Yes. Bring family and friends together for a relaxed birthday, reunion or multigenerational celebration. The right accommodation combination depends on your numbers and dates. Tell us about your celebration.
Yes. We welcome relaxed, self-catered wedding reception weekends with exclusive estate hire and accommodation for up to 50. Choose your own suppliers, with no corkage charges. Longlands is not licensed for legal ceremonies. Ask about 2027 and 2028 dates, confirmed pricing and reception arrangements. Explore intimate wedding receptions & exclusive wedding weekends
Relaxed hen celebrations may use suitable smaller accommodation combinations, subject to availability and house rules. Stag groups require exclusive whole-estate hire. Mixed hen-and-stag (sten) groups are assessed against the same suitability and exclusive-hire requirements. Longlands is a peaceful estate, not a disruptive party venue.
Yes. Longlands welcomes company offsites, leadership and creative teams, strategy gatherings and team stays. Ask us about weekday and off-season dates, accommodation and your practical requirements. Explore corporate offsites
Yes. Enquire about stays for swimming, walking, astronomy, birdwatching, wellness or photography groups. Tell us your numbers and plans so we can discuss suitable accommodation and any experience arrangements.
Enjoy the lake and rowing boat, woodland and stream walks, games field and countryside setting. Wood-fired sauna, hot tub and lakeside BBQ experiences are optional extras, subject to availability and separate arrangements. Discover the Longlands experience.
Yes. Longlands is self-catering, and you can arrange external catering. We can recommend local private chefs, caterers and suppliers. Confirm your plans with us; supplier services and optional experiences are additional to accommodation.
Longlands is near Exmoor and the North Devon coast, with Combe Martin, beaches and countryside walks within reach by car. We can help you plan days out; journey times depend on your destination. Explore the adventure guide
For individual accommodation, use the Farmhouse or Treehouse availability route. For whole-estate hire or a group stay, send us your preferred dates, guest numbers and occasion. We will confirm availability and the relevant booking arrangements. or enquire about the estate.
Book a nature stay in North Devon
From family holidays and milestone birthday celebrations to intimate wedding receptions, hen weekends and corporate retreats, discover your perfect group escape in North Devon.
Choose the Farmhouse, Safari Lodge Treehouses or exclusive private estate hire for up to 50 guests.