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5 Lower Keats Glamping offers a safari tent escape in the Axe Valley between Axminster and Chard. This working farm site sits alongside the River Axe in Devon. Guests enjoy wood-fired hot tubs bookable in advance and a communal pizza oven for group gatherings.

The site occupies peaceful farmland where chickens and sheep roam freely. Children can help feed animals including ducks and pigs. The Hive provides shelter during wet weather with its fire pit and wheelbarrow sink.

The safari tent sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms with a 5ft kingsize bed, one 4ft 6in cabin double and two 3ft singles. Two bathrooms include a walk-in shower room and separate toilet plus en-suite facilities.

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About 5 Lower Keats Glamping

5 Lower Keats Glamping offers a safari tent escape in the Axe Valley between Axminster and Chard. This working farm site sits alongside the River Axe in Devon. Guests enjoy wood-fired hot tubs bookable in advance and a communal pizza oven for group gatherings.

The site occupies peaceful farmland where chickens and sheep roam freely. Children can help feed animals including ducks and pigs. The Hive provides shelter during wet weather with its fire pit and wheelbarrow sink.

The safari tent sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms with a 5ft kingsize bed, one 4ft 6in cabin double and two 3ft singles. Two bathrooms include a walk-in shower room and separate toilet plus en-suite facilities. The open-plan space features a double-burner gas hob, oven, fridge and woodburner. Decking outside holds garden furniture, a barbecue and fire pit.

Lyme Regis beach lies 8 miles away (20 minutes) for fossil hunting. Seaton beach sits 7 miles distant (18 minutes). Axminster town centre is 3 miles away (10 minutes). Chard offers shops 4 miles north (12 minutes).

5 Lower Keats Glamping suits families wanting farm life with coastal access. The honesty shop stocks farm eggs and home-reared bacon.

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Local Insights: 5 Lower Keats Glamping

Unique information you won't find on booking sites

Axminster, Devon

Weather & Local Conditions

12°C

Partly cloudy

Updated: 22 Aug 2026, 2:51am

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11.50°C
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7 km/h
Wind Speed
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78%
Humidity
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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever August throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

  • ✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
  • ✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
  • ✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
  • ✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active
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Rainy Day Tip: A cosy glamping stay comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

5 Lower Keats Glamping sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition
This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Property

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

  • ✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
  • ✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
  • ✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
  • ✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up
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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

97m

(318 feet above sea level)

5 Lower Keats Glamping sits in a peaceful Devon setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a glamping escape.

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Axminster
Nearest Village
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Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

  • ✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
  • ✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
  • ✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
  • ✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits
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Driving Note: The roads to Axminster are typical Devon lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 50.8233680° N | Longitude: 2.965633° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Axminster (Saturday, 22 August 2026):

5:08am

Sunrise

6:20pm

Golden Hour

7:20pm

Sunset

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Planning Your Days by Season

  • ✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
  • ✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
  • ✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
  • ✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day
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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (6:20pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

August Daylight

This month in Axminster, you have approximately 14.20 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the property.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at 5 Lower Keats Glamping.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Devon. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

Family & Fun

Data updated: 22 Aug 2026 | Location: 50.8233680, -2.9656330

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their stay at 5 Lower Keats Glamping

Wood-Fired Hot Tubs

Book a wood-fired tub in advance for starlit soaking on your private decking after days exploring Devon's countryside and coastline.

Working Farm Experience

Children grab wellies and help feed chickens, ducks, sheep, calves and pigs each morning across this authentic working farm environment.

Communal Pizza Oven

The Hive's woodburning pizza oven hosts twice-weekly pizza nights where guests gather to cook and eat together under shelter.

Honesty Shop Treats

Open all hours, the honesty shop sells freshly baked bread, farm eggs, home-reared bacon and locally-sourced artisan ice cream.

Fossil Hunting Beaches

Lyme Regis and Charmouth beaches offer fossil hunting adventures just 20 minutes away along the famous Jurassic Coast.

Private Fire Pit

Your safari tent includes a private fire pit on the decking for marshmallow toasting and storytelling under Devon's dark skies.

Getting To 5 Lower Keats Glamping

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach 5 Lower Keats Glamping by car, take the A358 towards Axminster then follow signs to Tytherleigh. The safari tent site sits alongside the River Axe with private parking for one car on site.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Axminster, just 3 miles away. From there, it's a short taxi ride through the Axe Valley to your farm glamping retreat.

Private parking for one car on site
Axminster station (3 miles)
Footpath access from parking area

Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff to see & do on your glamping break!

Lyme Regis Beach
Distance: 8 miles
DT7 3JF
Seaton Beach
Distance: 7 miles
EX12 2NJ
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Distance: 9 miles
DT6 6LL
River Axe Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
EX13 7AZ
Axe Valley Wildlife Park
Distance: 5 miles
EX13 5SJ
Forde Abbey Gardens
Distance: 4 miles
TA20 4LU
Axminster Town Centre
Distance: 3 miles
EX13 5AQ
Chard Shopping Centre
Distance: 4 miles
TA20 1AG
Morrisons Axminster
Distance: 3 miles
EX13 5DU
Axminster Railway Station
Distance: 3 miles
EX13 5BU
Tesco Petrol Station
Distance: 3 miles
EX13 5DW
Axminster Medical Practice
Distance: 3 miles
EX13 5HU
Lyme Regis Beach
Distance: 8 miles
DT7 3JF
Seaton Beach
Distance: 7 miles
EX12 2NJ
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Distance: 9 miles
DT6 6LL
River Axe Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
EX13 7AZ
Axe Valley Wildlife Park
Distance: 5 miles
EX13 5SJ
Forde Abbey Gardens
Distance: 4 miles
TA20 4LU
Axminster Town Centre
Distance: 3 miles
EX13 5AQ
Chard Shopping Centre
Distance: 4 miles
TA20 1AG
Morrisons Axminster
Distance: 3 miles
EX13 5DU
Axminster Railway Station
Distance: 3 miles
EX13 5BU
Tesco Petrol Station
Distance: 3 miles
EX13 5DW
Axminster Medical Practice
Distance: 3 miles
EX13 5HU

Is 5 Lower Keats Glamping Right For You?

Is this hot tub glamping retreat best suited to couples or families? What standout glamping features and private hot tub can you look forward to? And is it a dog-friendly getaway? Discover if this short break is the right for you.

For Families
Children help feed chickens, ducks, sheep, calves and pigs across the working farm each morning. The site provides wellies for animal encounters and muddy adventures. A cot and highchair are available for younger guests. Lyme Regis beach offers fossil hunting 20 minutes away. The communal Hive area has a pizza oven for family cooking sessions.
Glamping Features
The safari tent features a woodburner for cosy evenings and a double-burner gas hob with oven for proper cooking. Outside, private decking holds garden furniture, a barbecue and fire pit for alfresco dining. Wood-fired hot tubs can be booked in advance for starlit soaking. The communal Hive offers a sheltered woodburning pizza oven and fire pit for group gatherings during wet weather.
Pet Friendly
Two dogs are welcome at 5 Lower Keats Glamping with charges applied. Dogs must remain on leads at all times because livestock roam the working farm including sheep, chickens, ducks, calves and pigs. The site's own farm dogs and cats live on the property. River Axe walks start from the tent for lead exercise opportunities.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at 5 Lower Keats Glamping

The Tytherleigh Arms

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: EX13 7BE

George Hotel Axminster

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: EX13 5AQ

The Shave Cross Inn

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT6 6HW

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about 5 Lower Keats Glamping

Is 5 Lower Keats Glamping pet friendly?
Yes, two dogs are welcome but charges apply. Dogs must stay on leads at all times because this is a working farm with livestock.
How does the hot tub booking work?
Wood-fired hot tubs are available on request and must be booked in advance directly with the owner. The tubs sit on your private decking area for exclusive use during your stay.
What sleeping arrangements does the safari tent offer?
The tent sleeps 6 across three bedrooms with one 5ft kingsize bed, one 4ft 6in cabin double and two 3ft single beds. A cot is available if needed for younger children.
What cooking facilities are provided?
The open-plan kitchen area has a double-burner gas hob, oven, fridge and woodburner. Outside you'll find a barbecue on the decking plus access to The Hive's pizza oven.
Can children interact with farm animals?
Yes, children can help feed the chickens, ducks, sheep, calves and pigs each day. Wellies are essential for exploring the working farm safely.
What's available in the honesty shop?
The shop stocks freshly baked bread, pastries, farm eggs, local milk, yoghurts, cheese, butter, jams and bacon from home-reared livestock. It's open 24 hours for guest convenience.
Is there electricity in the safari tent?
Yes, electricity powers lighting, the fridge, electric blankets and USB charging points for small devices. The system was installed in 2025 for guest comfort.
How accessible is the safari tent?
The tent has one entrance step and all facilities on ground floor level. Access is via footpath only with private parking for one car on site nearby.

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