Aurora
Wild Stays & Unique Escapes on Dartmoor
Escape to your luxury off-grid cabin, immersed in nature with room to breathe. Your secluded getaway, hidden in the peaceful, 700 acre National Trust Buckland Abbey Estate, on the western fringes of Dartmoor, is a haven for romantic weekend breaks.
A secluded space to slow down, for reconnection, immersed in nature, surrounded by stillness, birdsong and the wind in the trees on the fringes of Dartmoor. Where every detail of your unique escape nudges you to relax, take time out and enjoy every moment of your wild stay. To breathe in the rolling views down the valley, the 800 year old Abbey, Great Barn, Monastic Kitchen Gardens and beyond to the river and out to sea.
Surrounded by beech trees positioned for its name “Aurora” where dawn’s first rays touch the hillside…
A textured pallet of pale blues and golds accentuate the light and open aspect of Aurora’s panoramic hilltop position.
Idyllic seclusion, comfort and an effortlessly unique style on the fringes of Dartmoor…
A wild stay unique escape in an unexpected form, beautifully conceived, hand crafted, bespoke oak suites with glass ceilings offer guests extravagant five-star comfort and stellar views of dark night skies whilst embracing nature and resonating tranquillity.
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Your secluded Wild Stay Hideaway awaits, tucked away on Buckland Abbey Estate with Dartmoor on the door step.
your Starbed experience
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Directions
For details of how to find us, to help you plan your journey.
Arrival, Departure and the Supacat
Pre-book your ex-military Supacat transfer between 2-4pm for you and your luggage. Or opt for a flexible “map and key” check in, suitable footwear is required for your 10min walk from the parking across farmland up to your Hideaway. Check out transfers are 10am/10.15am.
What you will find in your Hideaway
Small space living is all about the detail, the right balance of practicality with carefully considered spoiling, do read our FAQ’s for a comprehensive breakdown from cafetieres and Cobb BBQ’s to Roberts radios, roll tops and everything in between.
Heating, Hot Water and Electricity
With central heating, a wood burner and gas boiler you will snug and warm whatever the weather. The Hideaways are off grid and as such have a 12v system rather than mains electric, USB charging points are provided.
Your Digital Detox
Slow down, breathe, switch off, listen to the wind in the trees and the lambs calling. We purposely choose not to provide televisions or wifi although mobile reception is stronger here than anywhere on the estate.
Hideaway Escapes
Open between April and October with 2 night minimum stays on set changeover days, Starbeds offers the idyllic romantic seclusion for adult only, pet free getaways.
Floorplan
Check Availability
You can view availability for Aurora below and select your dates. We are an adults only, off grid, pet free escape, check in and out days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the season with short breaks detailed in the shoulder months and occasional high-season weekends, if you require any other dates please call us on or email us.
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” Welcoming, wonderful attention to detail, a break for mind, body and spirit, enjoying fires inside and out, slowing down, loving the views, the river, the bluebells, the lambs, staying local on the Estate – a world away! “
“A feeling of escapism, even in wind and rain the outside is forgotten, with the woodburner, baths and gin – sad to be going “
“Our 3rd visit and we will be back again – a sky full of stars!”