Nestled in the picturesque Blackdown Hills Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty, Blackdown Yurts offers a peaceful glamping getaway in the Devon countryside. Guests can enjoy a peaceful stay in one of the four or six bed yurts, each equipped with cosy beds, a wood-burning stove, a camp kitchen, a fire pit, an al fresco dining area and more. Surrounded by walking and cycling routes, just 40 minutes from the coast, it's a prime spot for days out!

Luxurious yurts with wood-burning stoves, private eco loos, camp kitchens, BBQs and fire pits!

Peaceful dog friendly site with welcoming owners, a communal barn and modern showers

Situated within the Blackdown Hills with beautiful views, surrounded by walking and cycling routes

About Blackdown Yurts

Surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, this family-friendly glamping site is ideal for a relaxing retreat in the Blackdown Hills Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty. The rural location provides the perfect respite from the stress of day-to-day life and allows guests to enjoy the outdoors, with all of those added comforts of glamping. Guests can stay in the four person Willow yurt which comes with a double and two smaller 2.5ft wide single beds, ideal for children. Or, one of the three larger yurts named Badger, Buzzard and Woodpecker which come equipped with a king-size bed and four singles, great for groups of up to six. Each of the yurts enjoys traditional furnishings, cosy bedding and a wood-burning stove to keep warm on those cooler evenings. Outside your yurt you will also have your own sheltered camp kitchen with a gas stove with two hobs, a small oven, cutlery, crockery and utensils, so you have everything you need for your morning's full English! Here you will also find your private washing-up station, modern Weber kettle BBQ and a seating area with a parasol, great for a spot of al fresco dining. All of the yurts also have a fire pit area with bench and stool seating, the perfect place to toast marshmallows under a starlit sky. Your own eco loo can also be found by your yurt, with shared modern, Scandinavian-style showers and flushing loos in the shared communal barn a short walk away. Up to two dogs are also welcome in each of the yurts, so be sure to make room for your four-legged friends to join!

Blackdown Yurts is open from 29/03 to 30/09 in 2024 and from 18/04 to 04/10 in 2025.


Facilities and amenities

Each yurt has its own compost loo, camp kitchen, BBQ and fire pit. Shared facilities can be found in the communal barn including flushing toilets, hot showers, a full kitchen, a private fridge, electric for phone charging and a lounge/dining area.

For a drink or something to eat, the Ashill Inn pub is a five minute drive away. Kentisbeare Village Store is the closest shop, five minutes away.

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Adult only

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Allow pets on site

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Bike hire

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilet

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal

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WiFi


A note from the site themselves...

Enjoy a warm welcome from Katie and Mark who have owned and managed Blackdown Yurts since March 2016. Katie is a zoologist with a specialism in bat conservation. She has a passion for all wildlife on the 30-acre farm where the yurts nestle in a peaceful rural valley with beautiful views of the Blackdowns.

When Mark isn't busy improving our offering here at the yurts he is off filming all over the world for television. Mark and Katie have two children and two Welsh terrier dogs and live in a farmhouse onsite.


Map and address

Park address

Blackdown Yurts,

Halsbeer Farm, Blackborough, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2HW

Coordinates

50.8797, -3.3027 | ST 8 9

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Blackdown Yurts is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 4 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Willow Yurt

Max 4 people

With a double bed, two small singles (2.5 ft wide), bedding, linen and wood-burning stove. Outside is a camp kitchen with hob, oven and utensils, washing up station, BBQ, fire pit, water tap, eco loo, seating and parasol. Shared shower facilities nearby.

Woodpecker Yurt

Max 6 people

With a king size bed and four singles, bedding, linen and wood-burning stove. Outside is a camp kitchen with a hob, oven and utensils, a washing up station, BBQ, fire pit, water tap, eco loo, outdoor furniture and parasol. Shared shower facilities nearby.

Badger Yurt

Max 6 people

With a king size bed and four singles, bedding, linen and wood-burning stove. Outside is a camp kitchen with a hob, oven and utensils, a washing up station, BBQ, fire pit, water tap, eco loo, outdoor furniture and parasol. Shared shower facilities nearby.

Buzzard Yurt

Max 6 people

With a king size bed and four singles, bedding, linen and wood-burning stove. Outside is a camp kitchen with a hob, oven and utensils, a washing up station, BBQ, fire pit, water tap, eco loo, outdoor furniture and parasol. Shared shower facilities nearby.


Blackdown Yurts reviews

4.87 /5

3 reviews

100%

would recommend

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4.87
Location
4.67
Value for money
4.67
Service
5
Facilities
5
Cleanliness
5

Amazing holiday with family

Milena R

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Yurt - Woodpecker YurtAug 2024

Very beautiful and peaceful area. Great experience with children in a cute yurts. Fully equipped kitchen and barn. Attentive and kind hosts. Highly recommend holiday!

Fabulous, relaxing weekend

Sharon M

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Yurt - Willow YurtJul 2024

We stayed for a rainy weekend in Willow Yurt. The yurt was really cosy and comfortable. Wood was provided for the log burner, as well as for the fire pit. The outdoor kitchen was great, with all equipment we needed. Location was beautiful; along proper country lanes, but directions provided were clear, and it meant that we really felt like we were in the middle of the country. Lots of options for local walks, with fantastic views from top of hills. The barn was well equipped- would be great meeting space for larger groups, with another cosy fire. Was also good to have an allocated shower room and fridge. We had a lovely weekend and hope to return.

Great place

Victoria N

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Yurt - Buzzard YurtAug 2023

We had a great stay at Blackdown Yurts. We were very lucky with the weather but we loved the yurts and there was everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The hosts had a great app with advice on places to visit/eat etc, this was very useful. The other families staying in neighbouring yurts were very friendly and the kids all played together. Very safe place to play out all evening. We enjoyed sitting out under the stars with a campfire, toasting marshmallows.

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FAQ

Self check-in is available from 4:30pm. Departure is due before 10am on your last day.

Yes! Blackdown Yurts does allow BBQs and campfires. However, open fires are only permitted in raised fire pits, and BBQs must also be raised off the ground.

Yes, Blackdown Yurts can cater for group bookings, and welcome parties, wedding events, corporate bookings and most other group events. However, in order to ensure privacy for their guests, Blackdown Yurts will only take group bookings for the entire site.

Yes! Up to two four-legged friends are welcome to join you for your stay in any of the yurts.


If you're wanting to venture off-site for days out, you will be spoilt for choice. Surrounded by wonderful walking and cycling routes, the surrounding countryside is full of trails for you to explore.

For days of family fun, Crealy Theme Park and Resort is just 30 minutes from the site. Get your heart racing on The Twister, get soaked on the Tidal Wave Log Flume or challenge the kids to a match on the Aqua Blasters. With friendly animals to meet, fun rides and toddler-friendly play areas, everyone is sure to have a great time!

For something a bit more sophisticated, Dalwood Vineyard can be found a 35 minute drive away. The beautiful vineyard offers guided tours along with tastings, perfect for picking up a bottle to enjoy back at your yurt!

If you're wanting to make the most of the summer sun, the South Devon coast is a 40 minute drive from site. Some of the best beaches include Branscombe Beach (40 minutes) which is great for walks, and Dawlish Warren Beach (50 minutes) whose sandy shores and calm waters make it perfect for swimming.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Yarak Birds of Prey (20 minutes)
  • Trull Waterfall (35 minutes)
  • French Weir Park (35 minutes)
  • Beer Quarry Caves (40 minutes)
  • Teignmouth Beach (45 minutes)
The listing for Blackdown Yurts was last updated on December 27th, 2024 at 2:16 AM

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