INFORMATION

The Bunkhouse provides very comfortable accomodation for 16 person's, situated on the Southern flanks of Dartmoor, very close to the access points for canoeists paddling on the River Dart. A number of the most popular caves in Devon are very close by. Whatever your need the bunkhouse will provide comfortable accomodation for groups, wishing to be based in South Devon.

The South Dartmoor Bunkhouse is owned and managed by the Devon Spelæological Society (Caving Club). Until the summer of 2005 the building was used only by members and a small number of visiting caving clubs.

During the summer of 2005 the Society undertook the first and most major stage of a large rebuild and restoration project and have now opened the building as the South Dartmoor Bunkhouse, making this fantastic old building which has a history of being the village Dairy, an ideal base for groups to use either on a shared basis or on a sole use basis. The bunkhouse is not available to the individual traveller.

The Bunkhouse is situated in the small town of Buckfastleigh, South Devon. Buckfastleigh is a bustling old woollen town offering the visitor a good variety of amenities and facilities (see Buckfastleigh page). The town lies just in the shadow of Dartmoor and hence makes an ideal base for exploring the vast tracts of remote upland moors, and is also within easy reach of the South Devon Coast, offering the visitor sandy beaches or rugged cliffs.

The Downloads page offers a number of information sheets for Cavers, Climbers and Mountain Bikers. Also available for download is the South Dartmoor Bunkhouse Brochure, ideal for passing out to your group members, giving them an idea of the accommodation, information sheets for Canoeists and a Geocache info sheet will be added in the near future.  Here you can also find a booking form for the bunkhouse.

The South Dartmoor Bunkhouse is included in the 2009 edition of the "Independent Hostel Guide" this small in size but very extensive informative guide provides detailed information on Bunkhouses, Hostels and Sleeping Barns throughout the UK, plus a limited number abroad.  Please click on this link to visit the South Dartmoor Bunkhouse page on the Independent Hostel's website .

 We are also very pleased to be listed on the Dartmoor Accommodation website under bunkhouses. If our bunkhouse does not suit your requirements, then please look at this very informative and detailed website - it is an excellent source of information.

The Devon Spelæological Society extends a warm welcome to all who stay at the South Dartmoor Bunkhouse.