Humble Bee
Bee hive with fabulous cosy interior, stunning outdoor bath, cedar hot tub and lovely views in Okehampton, Devon.
- Sleeps 2
- 1
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Highlights
- Soak in the fabulous outdoor bath surrounded by nature in utter privacy with a cold glass of champagne.
- Enjoy the cedar hot tub beneath the old oak tree with fabulous views during the day and all the stars above during the night!
- Grab some of the fur throws and get comfy with a good book or one of the provided board games.
- Explore the wilderness of Dartmoor, enjoy some wild swimming and Old Meldon Quarry or hop on a bus to Bude for the beach. There's so much to enjoy in the area.
- For a cosy meal by a roaring fire head to The Duke if York, a fantastic 15th century Inn.
- Book a massage therapist to visit you at the hive!
- Just a two-minute walk to the railway station and five minutes to bike rentals for the scenic 'Granite Way' cycle path.
You should know
- Bring a torch, wellies, walking boots and flip flops that you can wear on your way to the hot tub.
- Please bring slippers or soft shoes for inside the hive.
- Twisting staircase would not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
- Free parking only a minute from the accommodation.
- Mobil signal but no WiFi.
- Decking can be slippery when wet so take care.
The details
Humble Bee is a striking and unique structure that has been featured on George Clarke's Amazing Spaces on Channel 4. It would be a wonderful choice for couples seeking a novel place to relax in splendid surroundings close to nature.
The interior feels a bit like an epic tree house with its winding staircase and wood and metal structure. In winter you can hide away in the hive and get very cosy – there are a number of thick furs draped everywhere, and the dark wood and black painted accents make it a glorious cocoon. And in the summer you'll find various doorways which fold back to allow the light to stream in and the woodland to become a part of your landscape. It really is an ingenious building and a joy to explore.
There's a fully equipped kitchen with lots of character and a table where you can sit and eat home cooked meals together in the peace and quiet. Depending on what time you arrive you'll find a welcome bottle of wine or a home made cream tea to greet you.
The decor is heavily influenced by the bee theme and you’ll love the honeycomb inspired feature wall. The electric heater’s orange glow flickering and the rich dark wood and reclaimed crates creates a warm and cosy glow.
Up the stairs a decadent day bed awaits where you can lounge around and read or get cosy together and enjoy a glass of wine. Further up on the top floor is the grand king size bed with thick wood framing, heaps of cushions and throws and the feeling of being suspended and hidden away from the world. Once you're tucked up and comfy you won't want to leave this wonderful hideaway. As you doze off you can watch the sky through the circular bee hive window.
After a blissful night's rest you have a novel selection of bathroom amenities to choose from. If coffee is the main driving force you can just stop off at the bathroom on the middle floor where you'll find a toilet and sink. If you need a proper blast of hot water you'll find a shower room on the ground floor, and if you need to waken in absolute luxury you can head outside and sink into the stunning tub surrounded by natural rock with heated bath walls. Maybe take that first coffee there and enjoy the view.
The rest of the day could be spent luxuriating in the privacy of your home, or enjoying a soak in the cedar hot tub under the old oak tree which is shared with a couple of neighbours.
If you can bring yourself to leave your idyllic hive you'll be very close to the wilderness of Dartmoor, a wonderful place to explore and blow away the cobwebs whatever the weather. If you fancy breakfast out then take the short walk, or borrow bikes from the nearby youth hostel, and cycle to the Railway Cafe. Okehampton is a short and pleasant walk away and you'll find plenty of pubs, restaurants, independent shops and a great weekly farmers' market where you can stock up on goodies.
Enjoy some great food and pint by the fire at the 15th century Duke of York or for a bit of busy glamour head to The Dartmoor Inn and squeeze yourself into the bar. For beach days you can hop on a bus to Bude or if it's wild swimming you want the Old Meldon Quarry is a beautiful spot! And if at the end of it all you just want to chill at the hive you can book a massage therapist to come to you!
Humble Bee is a striking and unique structure that has been featured on George Clarke's Amazing Spaces on Channel 4. It would be a wonderful choice for couples seeking a novel place to relax in splendid surroundings close to nature.
The interior feels a bit like an epic tree house with its winding staircase and wood and metal structure. In winter you can hide away in the hive and get very cosy – there are a number of thick furs draped everywhere, and the dark wood and black painted accents make it a glorious cocoon. And in the summer you'll find various doorways which fold back to allow the light to stream in and the woodland to become a part of your landscape. It really is an ingenious building and a joy to explore.
There's a fully equipped kitchen with lots of character and a table where you can sit and eat home cooked meals together in the peace and quiet. Depending on what time you arrive you'll find a welcome bottle of wine or a home made cream tea to greet you.
The decor is heavily influenced by the bee theme and you’ll love the honeycomb inspired feature wall. The electric heater’s orange glow flickering and the rich dark wood and reclaimed crates creates a warm and cosy glow.
Up the stairs a decadent day bed awaits where you can lounge around and read or get cosy together and enjoy a glass of wine. Further up on the top floor is the grand king size bed with thick wood framing, heaps of cushions and throws and the feeling of being suspended and hidden away from the world. Once you're tucked up and comfy you won't want to leave this wonderful hideaway. As you doze off you can watch the sky through the circular bee hive window.
After a blissful night's rest you have a novel selection of bathroom amenities to choose from. If coffee is the main driving force you can just stop off at the bathroom on the middle floor where you'll find a toilet and sink. If you need a proper blast of hot water you'll find a shower room on the ground floor, and if you need to waken in absolute luxury you can head outside and sink into the stunning tub surrounded by natural rock with heated bath walls. Maybe take that first coffee there and enjoy the view.
The rest of the day could be spent luxuriating in the privacy of your home, or enjoying a soak in the cedar hot tub under the old oak tree which is shared with a couple of neighbours.
If you can bring yourself to leave your idyllic hive you'll be very close to the wilderness of Dartmoor, a wonderful place to explore and blow away the cobwebs whatever the weather. If you fancy breakfast out then take the short walk, or borrow bikes from the nearby youth hostel, and cycle to the Railway Cafe. Okehampton is a short and pleasant walk away and you'll find plenty of pubs, restaurants, independent shops and a great weekly farmers' market where you can stock up on goodies.
Enjoy some great food and pint by the fire at the 15th century Duke of York or for a bit of busy glamour head to The Dartmoor Inn and squeeze yourself into the bar. For beach days you can hop on a bus to Bude or if it's wild swimming you want the Old Meldon Quarry is a beautiful spot! And if at the end of it all you just want to chill at the hive you can book a massage therapist to come to you!
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From previous guestsBased on 5 reviews
We had the most magical time away, nestled in the trees at Humble Bee. Yvette was warm and welcoming and everything we needed was there, plus a few extra treats! The space is incredible and the surrounding grounds with the hot tub are a little paradise. It was great to be able to walk into town for dinner, and drive a little way to be in the thick of Dartmoor! Only hint we have is that Okehampton seems to totally close on a Sunday bar the pub, so be prepared to travel for a coffee or just stay in and make your own, enjoying all that Humble Bee has to offer! We would highly recommend this beautiful and unique place. Thank you Yvette!
Coolstays User
Stayed April 2026
We had an absolute fabulous time staying at humble bee! Yvette was super helpful from the first message and gave lots of suggestions and recommendations to help us plan our trip. The accommodation is in a lovely location, a short walk from the station and also not too far from the town which you can walk to, through the beautiful park. Humble Bee was stunning with gorgeous views throughout. We especially enjoyed the hot tub of an evening and indulged in the outdoor bath of a morning looking out across the hills. The area is so peaceful and we have come away feeling relaxed and recharged. The accommodation is well equipped and we found the mini oven very handy. We loved all of the bee decor where Yvette has kept to the theme! The welcome package we booked was a lovely touch too. A lot of thought has gone in to humble bee and we would really recommend a trip here and would love to return!
Coolstays User
Stayed March 2025
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