Blackdown Yurts

Blackdown Yurts Glamping site with four yurts in a beautiful hidden valley on the edge of Devon's Blackdown Hills Combined they sleep 22.

Set within 30 acres on our smallholding between Exeter and Honiton, each authentic Mongolian yurt is tucked away in its own secluded spot, with plenty of space to explore and unwind. Providing a glamorous alternative to roughing it in a tent, our yurts are furnished with an eclectic blend of rustic and ethnic furniture. Thick Kilim rugs, fluffy sheepskins, plump cushions, a log burner and organic

bedlinen ensure your stay will be a comfortable one. With spring water on tap, solar electricity and composting loos our yurt holidays also try to be as eco-friendly as possible. For added luxury there are also hot showers and flushing toilets in the adjacent communal barn, where you will also find kitchen facilities including fridge-freezers, a microwave, kettle, toaster and hot water for washing up alongside a large dining table, sofa area and large woodburner. Blackdown Yurts is a perfect location for family and friends to get together. Willow our small yurt sleeps up to 4, Badger, Woodpecker and Buzzard each sleep up to 6. Ask about hen, stag and birthday parties. We can recommend local produce and can cater for up to 22 in the form of a paella tailored to your requirements. By day, hundreds of footpaths, riverbanks, ancient woodlands, villages and churches are just waiting to be explored. Enjoy the food and drink at one the excellent nearby local pubs or restaurants. Or why not just breathe in the fresh country air and relax into a new rhythm of life, free from televisions, computers and telephones…

As the day draws to an end and the sun gives way to solar lamps and lanterns, light the barbeque or use your own field kitchen to prepare a meal to be enjoyed around a roaring outdoor fire under the stars. Ask Katie if you'd like to join a bat walk or borrow a bat detector to listen to some of our night-time visitors. So whether you are looking for the ultimate glamping (glamorous camping) experience, a romantic getaway or just a fun break away with your family you can find everything you need at Blackdown Yurts. Click to watch our photofilm and experience our yurt holidays for yourself. In addition to our wonderful yurts we also have four beautifully restored thatched cottages adjacent to the main farmhouse that are available for self-catering breaks. So if you're looking for something a bit more luxurious or just some extra accommodation for the family why not take a look at www.halsbeerfarm.co.uk or contact Katie via the contact page for more details.

We have yurt availability over these dates if you’d like to stay while your kids enjoy summer holiday forest school near...
21/06/2026

We have yurt availability over these dates if you’d like to stay while your kids enjoy summer holiday forest school nearby and you can do whatever you like while they are there!

We have two summer holiday clubs this year:
Community 1 — July 22nd, 23rd & 24th
Community 2 — July 29th, 30th & 31st

Three days of campfire cooking, whittling, bushcraft, nature art, group games and all the woodland chaos in between.

As always, the days grow around the children and what they're drawn to, with our practitioners holding the space and keeping things grounded in the values we all share.

Both communities run 9:00am to 3:00pm and are open to children aged 6 to 12. Places are £126 for all three days, and if spreading the cost works better for you, there are payment options on our website, or get in touch if you'd like to pay via childcare vouchers.

Spaces do go quickly so if you're keen, it's worth booking sooner rather than later!

21/06/2026

Good morning from Blackdown Yurts. Happy Father’s Day and Summer Solstice blessings to you. Wishing you a glorious Sunday filled with love and sunshine.

“May the long time sun shine upon you, all love surround you, and the pure light within you guide your way on.”

Plus Pizza at the Five Bells this Sunday…
18/06/2026

Plus Pizza at the Five Bells this Sunday…

JUNE!

🌿 Our first willow workshops of the season! Learn to make a pair of swifts with local artist

🍕 Pizza nights with

⚽️ The FIFA world cup kicks off!

🍽 Chef Claudiu is back in the Five Bells kitchen cooking up a tasty fish supper

🌭 Oxygen House barbecues continue throughout the summer

❓️ Test your general knowledge at Quiz Night!

🍝 Pasta nights with

🪡 Join other crafters to perfect your project

🎨 Create your own acrylic masterpiece at our Paint & Sip workshop

Visit www.fivebells.pub for more information.

Some ideas for Father’s Day this weekend. Still yurts available on one night basis if you’d like to treat Dad to a night...
18/06/2026

Some ideas for Father’s Day this weekend. Still yurts available on one night basis if you’d like to treat Dad to a night or two away.

Father’s Day falls on Sunday 21st June this year, and there’s still time to put together something better than a card grabbed from the petrol station. Whether he’s a dad, […]

Dad’s go free this Sunday (Father’s Day) at Wildwood Devon near Honiton. We have one night stays available this Saturday...
17/06/2026

Dad’s go free this Sunday (Father’s Day) at Wildwood Devon near Honiton. We have one night stays available this Saturday if you’d like to take advantage of this offer.

We wrote a blog about Wildwood Devon (formerly Wildwood Escot) a few years back now. It’s a great day out for all the family.

https://www.blackdownyurts.co.uk/wildwood-escot.html

Dads Go FREE this Father's Day! 💚

Celebrate Father's Day with an unforgettable wild adventure and enjoy a special day out together in the heart of nature.

🎁 Want to make Father's Day even more memorable? Surprise him with an animal adoption or get him up close to his favourite animal with one of our incredible experiences.

https://shop.wildwoodtrust.org/

One dad goes free with every full-paying child or paying ticket.

🎟️ No booking necessary

17/06/2026

This Sunday is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year and the time where the Northern Hemisphere is closest to the sun, the start of astronomical summer.

Come and experience both sunrise and sunset in nature at Blackdown Yurts this weekend. Single night stays available with late checkout so you don’t need to rush off.

The weather is looking peachy, particularly Sunday which also happens to be Father’s Day. Dare I say it a great day for a beach visit and a sea swim perhaps.

One night in one of our six sleepers Friday or Saturday £150, 2 for £250.
One night in our four sleeper £140, 2 for £240.
Check our website for midweek rates and availability.

www.blackdownyurts.co.uk

14/06/2026

Come and stay at Buzzard Yurt. It’s a-MAZE-ing!

(See what I did there!? 😀)

Buzzard is set a little apart from the other yurts at one end of the yurt field in a raised position surrounded by a maze of pathways cut through the meadow. Perfect for children to run around to their hearts’ content or perhaps for big kids (ie adults) to do a walking meditation. A little bit like a labyrinth but a bit more random!

What’s your favourite campfire breakfast? Ours is eggy bread 🍳 🍞 and bacon 🥓 with ketchup or brown sauce (or both!) depe...
12/06/2026

What’s your favourite campfire breakfast? Ours is eggy bread 🍳 🍞 and bacon 🥓 with ketchup or brown sauce (or both!) depending on your preference.

Here’s a flashback to Mark cooking up a storm in Willow’s camp kitchen a few years back (yes it was right at the end of lockdown hence the Mohican haircut!) to remind you that Father’s Day is coming up next weekend on Sunday 21st June.

Why not bring your dad down to a yurt for a night? We’ve made one night stays available on 19th and 20th June for just £140 in Willow and £150 in the larger yurts. Two nights £240 in Willow and £260 in the larger yurts.

Each of our yurts has their own camp kitchen with two ring gas hob and oven and all cooking equipment you might need. We also provide a BBQ with an instant light bag of charcoal included. And a washing up station on the end too.

Take a look at our Cooking webpage for more info on our camp kitchen provision and ideas of what to cook. Link in comments.

This Saturday in our local market town. Yurts available for the weekend. And the sun is due to make a reappearance! 🌞
10/06/2026

This Saturday in our local market town. Yurts available for the weekend. And the sun is due to make a reappearance! 🌞

Birthday Celebrations are afoot... will be 28years old this weekend and it coincides with the King's Birthday. We are excited to celebrate with you and our fabulous traders. We have Cake Cutting at 10.15am and the amazing Cottage Brewery as a guest trader as well as regulars such as and

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