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.

01/10/2026

Happy October all! What a stunning day. We have availability this weekend if you’d like a last little glamping adventure before we pack everything away until next Spring.

Now booking from April 2027 for next season on our website. Link in bio.

25/09/2026

Buzzard Yurt and its beautiful view.

So gorgeous doing changeover on a day like today.

One week of the 2026 season left.

Autumn - "season of mists and mellow fruitfulness" according to Keats. We've enjoyed some beautifully misty mornings her...
24/09/2026

Autumn - "season of mists and mellow fruitfulness" according to Keats. We've enjoyed some beautifully misty mornings here this week and are coming up to the full Harvest Moon this Saturday.

We have just two weekends of the season remaining, both with a bit of availability, before we pack down the yurts and take a break til next Spring.

Our latest newsletter has flown off to subscribers this morning (link in comments). Take a look for some suggestions of fun Autumnal things to do while you stay...

23/09/2026

Gorgeous circular walk on the restored River Otter estuary wetlands at Budleigh Salterton at the weekend. Including spotting a curlew which are usually only around from October to March. This one was evidently the advance party.

We also pottered along the High Street to the gorgeous little Fairlynch Museum. Located in one of the cutest thatched cottages you ever did see set back from the road behind a circular lawn, it contains several fascinating rooms on topics such as the prehistoric environment of the Triassic coast (did you know the pebbles are radioactive? Don’t worry they can’t harm you but they are!), the former railway at Budleigh, local Elizabethan heart-throb and adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh, and early 1800s costume.

Ooh I love a bit of history. I’m hoping to get tickets to see the Bayeaux Tapestry in London while it’s here but I shall...
15/09/2026

Ooh I love a bit of history. I’m hoping to get tickets to see the Bayeaux Tapestry in London while it’s here but I shall try to get to the RAMM too to see Devon’s contributions to that fascinating era of history.

Another lovely walking suggestion. September is a gorgeous month to explore the countryside. Availability midweek and we...
10/09/2026

Another lovely walking suggestion. September is a gorgeous month to explore the countryside. Availability midweek and weekends in the second half of the month up to and including our last weekend of the season on first weekend of October.

08/09/2026
08/09/2026

Glorious Queen beech in the rain this morning. Sound on for a sound bath or should that be a sound shower!?

I was reading a piece by Cotswold Archaeology just today which talks about the banks running through woodland often with beech trees on them such as this one on Blackborough Common. The banks would have demarcated boundaries, perhaps ancient parish boundaries such as the Hayridge Hundred, or parcels of common land for grazing or woodland plantations. I always wonder how old the Queen beech and the bank she stands on is. Such a special place.

06/09/2026

Uffculme sits within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, just minutes from Junction 27 of the M5, making it one of the more accessible escapes in Mid Devon. Two highlights are well worth your time: Coldharbour Mill, a fascinating working heritage site set in a beautiful riverside location, and Bridwell where herds of fallow and red deer roam freely and the Orangery Café is open daily.

Walkers are spoilt for choice too, Gaddon Down, Hackpen Hill and the old Culm Valley railway path all offer excellent routes through lovely Blackdown Hills countryside.

Find out more about Uffculme: https://visitmiddevon.co.uk/towns-and-villages/uffculme/

One of our favourite local visitor attractions is half price this September. If you like wildlife (and Anglo Saxon histo...
05/09/2026

One of our favourite local visitor attractions is half price this September. If you like wildlife (and Anglo Saxon history and lots of play space for children both indoors and outdoors) get yourself down there.

We have good midweek availability and weekend stays available on weekends of:

18/19 September
25/26 September.

50% off this September! 🦦🐻🐺

The summer may be drawing to a close, but here at Wildwood we’re carrying that summer momentum into September by offering 50% off admission throughout the entire month! 🤗

It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy an incredible day out in the wild while keeping a few extra pennies in your pocket for the busy months ahead 🎅

Best of all, when you visit Wildwood, you can enjoy an incredible day out knowing that your admission directly supports our vital work to protect, conserve and rewild British wildlife. 

Every ticket helps us care for the animals at our parks and deliver pioneering conservation projects that give some of the UK’s most threatened species a brighter future. 🫶

Online ticket prices have already been reduced, so simply choose your date, book your tickets and enjoy A Wilder September!

This offer is also available on the door at our ticket office 🌲🥾

Spread the word far and wide, tag a loved one and consider becoming a member for even better value all year round! 💚

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