Enjoy wild swimming in Devon from the privacy of the Longlands estate. Guests staying in our Safari Lodge Treehouses or Lakeview Farmhouse have complimentary access to Longlands Lake, a peaceful stream-fed lake set within the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, now known as the North Devon Coast National Landscape.

Surrounded by wooded valleys, wildflower meadows, natural streams and protected countryside between Exmoor National Park and the North Devon coast, the lake offers a rare setting for private wild swimming in North Devon.

Whether you are planning a wild swimming weekend in Devon, a group stay with friends, or simply want to try outdoor swimming for the first time, the lake is a beautiful part of the Longlands experience.

Longlands is especially well suited to wild swimming weekends in Devon.

Groups of up to 30 can stay in our Safari Lodge Treehouses, and enjoy a relaxed stay built around lake swims, national park hikes, beach trips, sunset firepits, and stargazing from the estate, which sits within, the Exmoor National park, Dark Sky Reserve. It works beautifully for outdoor-loving groups, women’s weekends, cold-water swimmers and friends looking for a nature-led Devon break.

A popular rhythm might be:
* Morning lake dip
* Coffee and slow breakfast
* Coastal swim or beach walk
* Sunset firepit back at the Longlands Estate
* Stargazing from the Estate, which is in Exmoor’s Dark Sky Reserve

You do not need to be an experienced wild swimmer to enjoy Longlands Lake.

Many guests try wild swimming for the first time at Longlands. For first-timers, a popular rhythm is a quick lake dip, going in slowly and staying close to the edge, followed by a Hot Tub Experience session immediately afterwards — the perfect post-swim warm-up.

October is especially magical, as it is also when the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival usually takes place, making it a beautiful month for wild swimming, hot tub evenings and stargazing at Longlands.

Wild swimming can be a small, memorable adventure within your stay — easy to try, fun to share and completely part of the natural setting.

Longlands is only 10 minutes from the North Devon coast, making it a rare base for both private lake swims and wild swimming beaches.

Combe Martin is a small, sheltered beach cove, ideal for sea swims, kayaking, paddleboarding and rock pooling with children at low tide.

Broadsands is a dramatic nearby cove, with clear water, cliffs and a tucked-away feel that makes it a beautiful spot for coastal exploring.

Woolacombe is one of the UK’s most celebrated beaches, previously voted Britain’s best beach in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. Its long stretch of golden sand, Atlantic surf and huge open skies make it perfect for beach swims and walks.

Croyde is a favourite for surfing and more adventurous beach days, with a strong outdoor feel and dramatic coastal scenery.

Our Safari Lodge Treehouses are a natural fit for wild swimming groups. Guests can book one treehouse for a smaller stay or several together for a larger wild swimming weekend with friends.

Each treehouse sleeps up to 6 guests and sits within the private Longlands estate, close to the lake, woodland, streams and firepit areas. There are 5 Safari Lodge Treehouses in total at Longlands, sleeping up to 30 guests.

For anyone looking for a treehouse stay with wild swimming in Devon, Longlands offers a rare combination of private lake access, nature-led accommodation and the North Devon coast nearby.

Lakeview Farmhouse is ideal for larger groups wanting more indoor space for cooking, dining and gathering, while still enjoying access to the lake and wider estate.

The farmhouse sleeps up to 20 guests across 6 bedrooms and works well for family gatherings, milestone birthdays, friends’ weekends and group stays.

Guests staying in the farmhouse can enjoy lake swimming, nearby beaches, woodland walks and the full Longlands estate experience.

North Devon is described as world class by nature — and Longlands is shaped by that same rare landscape.

Set within the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the border of Exmoor National Park, and in the UNESCO Biosphere, the estate brings together the natural elements that make this corner of Devon so special.

Longlands is shaped by water, fire, earth and air: lake swims, spring-fed streams, ancient hills, outdoor firepits, glowing log burners, clean Atlantic air, lichen-covered trees, dark skies, sunsets and the sound of owls after dusk.

For wild swimming groups, Longlands is more than accommodation near the water. It becomes the destination: lake dips, firepit gatherings, treehouse stays, coastal swims and a deep sense of rare place.

Planning a wild swimming weekend in Devon?

Longlands is ideal for outdoor-loving groups, friends’ weekends, cold-water swimmers, nature-led gatherings and guests looking for a wild swimming stay in North Devon with private lake access, treehouse accommodation and beaches nearby.

Send us a booking request with your preferred dates, group size and whether you are interested in Safari Lodge Treehouses, Lakeview Farmhouse or exclusive use of the estate. Alternatively, email us at info@longlandsdevon.co.uk for personalised assistance in planning your stay.

Wild swimming is undertaken at guests’ own risk. Please swim responsibly, never swim alone, avoid alcohol before entering the water and supervise children closely at all times. Life jackets are available in various sizes for lake activities.