HARTA retreat

(17)
£9,750 - £11,990 for Venue Hire
Up to 80
6 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

HARTA retreat, nestled in the heart of North Devon, is a stunning glamping and tipi wedding venue that offers couples a truly unique and intimate setting for their special day. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the countryside and peaceful waterside views, this exclusive venue provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and relaxed celebrations. The heart of HARTA is our large event tipi, featuring a hardwood floor throughout, including the catering tent, and surrounded by Cotswold stone, ensuring comfort in all weather conditions. The sides of the tipi can be raised to bring the outdoors in on warm, sunny days or lowered to keep out the elements during wet weather, providing a versatile space that adapts to your needs. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, our tipi can accommodate your vision. For outdoor ceremonies, our waterside ceremony tipi offers an idyllic spot to exchange vows in nature, with a wooden floor to keep things comfortable. For those who prefer an indoor alternative or in the event of rain, we offer flexible spaces that maintain the beauty of your day, rain or shine. HARTA retreat also features unique glamping accommodation with four charming tipi units and the Copper Beech Barn—a beautifully converted barn nestled next to a magnificent 350-year-old Copper Beech tree. The barn offers luxury and comfort with an open-plan design, sleeping 2-4 guests, and is dog-friendly. Perfect for your wedding party or close family, it allows everyone to stay close and enjoy the tranquility of the retreat. Our venue is ideal for couples looking for a relaxed, al fresco wedding with a bohemian touch. Whether you're dreaming of a lakeside ceremony or a reception under the stars, experience a slower way to celebrate your love. With picturesque surroundings, flexible spaces, and on-site accommodation, it’s the perfect location for tipi weddings in North Devon.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Miranda and Aaron
Hi there! We're so glad you've found us in your search for the perfect wedding venue. Our space is more than just a location—it’s a peaceful, thoughtfully created retreat in the heart of North Devon. Whether you dream of a relaxed outdoor ceremony by the water or celebrating in our stunning tipi under the stars, we invite you to experience a slower way of life, surrounded by nature. We can't wait to meet you, show you around, and help bring your special day to life. Aaron and Miranda

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2024
No. of Weddings Hosted
Less than 10
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2

Overview of HARTA retreat

Wedding Venue Type
Tipi Wedding Venue
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
150
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
6
Sleeps No. of People
16
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Dancefloor Available
Licence for Weddings and Civil Ceremonies, and Outdoor Ceremony Licence pending for 2025.

Wedding Venue Details

Pet Friendly
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
Water View
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities

Wedding Catering

Vegan Catering
External Catering Permitted
Hog Roast
Western / European
Indian
Alcohol Licence
Bar

Pricing for HARTA retreat

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£9,750 - £11,990
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Reviews for HARTA retreat
(17)

Rachel & Harrison
Happy couple married in August
October 2024
Wedding
We had the most amazing wedding at HARTA retreat and would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone. We couldn't be more pleased with our whole experience. Aaron and Miranda are the loveliest and most helpful people. Right from the start they have been accommodating and understanding, have helped us every step of the way.
Angus C
Wedding: August
October 2024
Amazing getaway
Had a wonderful stay here with my partner. We travelled by train from London which was really easy. On arrival we were greeted by great hosts and a fabulous authentic curry in the evening. The retreat is beautiful and every detail has been considered. The local area is amazing with beautiful beaches and walks.
Deb T
Wedding: August
October 2024
Dream!
Every bit of our stay in Sitting Bull was perfect. The attention to detail, the quality, the thought that has gone into it... all outstanding. Great hosts, great area and the best time. My husband and I have made a list of adventures, tree house, barge, yurt etc and this is definitely up there on our favourites list. Thank you for a wonderful stay xx
daniela c
Wedding: August
October 2024
Lovely!
This place is absolutely gorgeous! We were very welcomed by Aaron and his daughter. They were lovely and super helpful throughout our whole stay. We stayed at the dancing deer. We used the outdoor kitchen and shower which was real fun. We cooked in the outdoor fire pit and burned some wood each night on the indoor wood burner. The tipi was always warm and cozy! Having a bath indoor was also lovely! We went for some really nice walks near by and there’s a close supermarket, 10min drive.
JodieGalps
Wedding: September
October 2024
Peace and quiet in luxury
Me and my husband stayed here for a long weekend for my birthday and we were completely blown away. This retreat is absolutely stunning. We were met by Aaron and Miranda who were extremely welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble and they were always at the end of the phone if you needed them. Aaron was lovely enough to come and help us light the fire pit on the first night. We stayed in dancing deer and luxury doesn’t come close to describing how beautiful this tipi is.
Vanessaknowlden
Wedding: February
October 2024
Love this place and can’t wait to return
Aaron & Miranda have created a truly wonderful retreat at HARTA. Tucked away in the beautiful North Devon countryside you will find this idyllic glamping experience with a difference. We stayed in ‘Dancing Deer’ one of the two luxury Tipis with its own bathroom with bath, underfloor heating, wood burner, comfy king-size bed and stunning interior design pieces sourced by Miranda. Outside of the Tipi, which is set by a running stream, is an outdoor shower, kitchen and fire pit.
What a find!
Wedding: July
October 2024
smithyca
WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! Harta retreat surpassed all my expectations. Do not arrive thinking glamping arrive thinking 5 star escapism!!! There’s a feeling of peace the minute you arrive, you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere but in fact the beaches are only a short drive away ( that’s if you can bring yourself to leave). Your surroundings are just stunning with open fields, a stream, pond with hammocks and then of course you have your tipi.
J C
Wedding: July
October 2024
Luxurious relaxing break
This place is amazing! It is 5 star luxury in an absolutely beautiful setting. We have never felt as relaxed and comfortable as we did here. The Tipi’s have everything you need for a luxurious break, from under floor heating to roll top bath and one of the best beds we have ever slept in. We had a curry meal made by Aaron one evening which was so tasty and also a breakfast basket one morning, again amazing! Fresh fruit, cereal, yoghurt, croissants, and much more. Thank you so much to Miranda
Barbara S
Wedding: July
October 2024
Great stay!
Fantastic 2 night stay in the sitting bull tipi. Very peaceful location with excellent facilities. Our hosts were very welcoming. Overall great stay, would definitely go again l. I would highly recommend to those who love camping but still like at bit of luxuries.
wend21
Wedding: August
October 2024
Amazing place
This is our second visit here. This place is amazing, you can really relax and chill out and once again Aaron and Miranda made us feel so welcome. This time we could use the firepit and outside kitchen, which since out last visit has had a roof put on. There was a music event on while we were there and everyone made us feel welcome. Unfortunately due to having a month's rain in a day it did get rather muddy. The home made curries are amazing and must be tried.

Location & Contact Details for HARTA retreat

Wedding Venue Address

Cleave Farm, East Down, Devon, EX31 4NX, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

When using the SATNAV use the postcode, NOT the farm name as there are many Cleave Farms and it might take you elsewhere. Also, do NOT use the town East Down as, despite the address, we are not in East Down itself ! Using the postcode EX31 4NX the SATNAV will take you to the old entrance to Cleave Farm - a single track with a closed metal gate. Please continue along the road and take the next right (by the  large old ash tree). Follow the roller coaster road (you will see what we mean) over the bridge all the way to the end to the farm house and park anywhere near the huge 350-year old copper beech tree. If using what3words:  https://w3w.co/scorpions.coasting.crusted  will take you to the start of our private drive and https://w3w.co/rounds.besotted.goodnight will take you to the main farm house.

Nearest Town

Combe Martin

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M5 J27

Nearest Train Station

Barnstaple

Nearest Airport

Bristol

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Describe the best wedding that happened at HARTA retreat?

We're new and fully opening in 2025. Hoping to see many unique and amazing weddings !

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Keep things simple and relaxed so you can truly enjoy both the planning process and the big day itself without feeling rushed. Embrace a slower approach.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

It has to be the pictures and videos shared during the speeches. They paint such a good picture of the couple and the story behind them. It's like reading a good love story !

Describe HARTA retreat in 5 adjectives

Serene, Intimate, Rustic, Idyllic, Natural

Where’s the best photo spot at HARTA retreat?

Oh so many to choose from! The waterside setting, the little "arboretum" as we call it for its unusual trees, the "oasis" behind the barn for the woodland setting with the waterfall backdrop, the wild grass meadow with views to Exmoor....

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at HARTA retreat?

A few yes ! And the farm itself has a bit of a celebrity history too, but we'll keep those stories for a relaxed evening by the outdoor fire when you come to stay :-)

What’s your favourite canapé?

Gosh another one that's hard too choose - again we are quite partial to anything Asian and anything with cheese, so they would be the first we'd pop into our mouths.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Depends on who you ask - the other half would say a curry of any sort as long as it's super spicy. As for me, staying true to my roots, it would have to be cheese - any kind ! Yum !

What is HARTA retreat most unique feature?

The diversity and beauty of the land. Nature in its absolute glory, with the waterside setting and small woodlands. The uniqueness of the tipis just adds to the magic.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Pretty much everything ! The design, the land,.. All thanks to the people who helped make it possible and the lovely guests that come to stay.
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