Unplug in a clear stargazing dome at Hartridge Springs in Devon’s Blackdown Hills. Designed for couples or solo travellers, this off-grid Unidome sits on its own purposely separated pitch for privacy, with valley views, a fire pit, and space to sit outside in the open meadow. Inside, you’ll find a cosy sleeping pod with a double bed and bedding, a small dining area with tableware for two, and solar-powered lighting to keep light pollution low (with heating for cooler nights).
This is a nature-led break with big skies and simple comforts, ideal for slowing down and spending your evenings around the fire or watching the stars from the comfort of the dome. You’ll also have optional paid access to the communal wood-fired sauna and a free-of-charge modern shared wash block with hydrotherapy showers. A welcoming pub is around 200m away, and the Jurassic Coast is within easy reach by car for day trips.
At a glance
Sleeps: 2 guests
Bedrooms: 1 (double bed in a cosy sleeping pod inside the dome)
Bathroom: Not inside the dome; guests use the shared wash block on site
Setting: Hartridge Springs, Devon’s Blackdown Hills; private pitch with valley views in open meadow
Outdoor space: Private fire pit and space to sit out
Shared on-site facilities: communal wood-fired sauna (extra fee); shared wash block with hydrotherapy showers and eco-friendly toilets; communal fridge and freezer
Included for comfort: bedding, heating, solar-powered lighting designed to minimise light pollution
Parking: Free parking on the premises - you are welcome to drive up to the pod to drop luggage but any vehicles must remain parked in the designated area, away from the pod.
A home to relax and unwind
This stay is all about quiet evenings, dark skies, and a simple, cosy setup that helps you switch off. The dome is designed for panoramic daytime views and stargazing at night, with low-impact solar lighting to preserve the night sky. Spend time outside by your private fire pit, then warm up in the wood-fired sauna, and settle back into the dome to watch the stars.
The layout
The Stargazing Dome (private):
- Clear 15ft Unidome designed for panoramic views and stargazing
- Cosy sleeping pod with a double bed and bedding
- Small dining area with tableware for two
- Solar-powered lighting (to reduce light pollution) and heating for cooler nights
Your pitch (private):
- Purposely separated area for privacy
- Fire pit and outdoor space to sit out
Shared facilities (on site):
- Modern shared wash block with hydrotherapy showers
- Eco-friendly incinerating toilets
- Communal fridge and freezer
- Communal wood-fired sauna (paid extra)
Location
Hartridge Springs sits in Devon’s Blackdown Hills, surrounded by open countryside and big-sky views. With your dome set in meadowland, the atmosphere is calm and rural—well suited to guests looking for a quieter break and darker nights for stargazing. For food and a local welcome, there’s a pub around 200m away. If you’re planning a longer stay, the Jurassic Coast is within easy reach by car for memorable day trips.
House rules
- No smoking
- No parties or events
- Pets are allowed (maximum 2 pets; additional charges apply)
- Children allowed; infants allowed
- Maximum of 2 guests
- Use the fire pit, sauna and hot tub responsibly and follow any on-site guidance
- Quiet hours: please be respectful of the rural setting and other guests
Extra charges
Wood-fired hot tub (paid add-on): £50 for a one night stay, or £40 per night for stays longer than one night
Wood-fired sauna (paid add-on): £20 per night
Pets: additional charges apply (maximum 2 pets)
Booking policy
Full payment is due 30 days before arrival and will be automatically charged to the card on file.
If payment fails, it must be completed within 24 hours or the booking will be cancelled.
Early payment is allowed; card fees up to 3 percent are non-refundable if cancelled.
Guests are not required to pay a damage deposit in advance. However, we reserve the right to charge up to two hundred pounds per stay to the card on file in the event of any damage.
Cancellation policy
Full refund if cancelled 30 or more days before arrival.
Fifty percent refund if cancelled fourteen to thirty days before arrival.
No refund if cancelled within fourteen days of arrival.
If you have any questions about the dome, the shared facilities, or planning your stay in the area, please get in touch. We look forward to hosting you at The Stargazing Dome for a peaceful break under the stars.
Maximum 2 pets allowed (additional charges apply)
No smoking
No parties or events
Maximum of 2 guests
Use fire pit, sauna and hot tub responsibly and follow any on-site guidance
Quiet hours: please be respectful of the rural setting and other guests
