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.
Includes:
Exclusive use of The Venue 3 days / 2 nights
Use of the Event Tipi to celebrate your special day
Use of catering tent, furnished lounge & staffed bar
Accommodation for 16p in luxury glamping tipis & converted holiday barn
On-site parking for up to 50 cars incl. signage
Provision of 2 wc
Provision of 240v electricity supply and fairy lighting in event tipi
Provision of 20 hay bales and 2 hammocks for outside seating
Additional hire items available (eg Nordic tables & benches, sheepskin, stage and more)
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.
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.