Dogs at Blackdown Yurts...We welcome well-behaved dogs here at Blackdown Yurts as we know how important it is for you to be able to travel with the whole family and enjoy the wealth of walking and other outdoor activities available in the Blackdown Hills and elsewhere in Devon with your pooch.
You may well get to meet our own two Welsh terrier bitches during your stay. Read on for more information about our rules regarding dogs, where to walk your dogs, dog friendly beaches and local fenced dog parks. Please ask if you have any questions about bringing your dog(s) to Blackdown Yurts. |
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Rules of the roost for our canine visitors and their humans...
We allow up to two well-behaved dogs per booking at an additional charge of £10 per dog per stay. Simply select the number of dogs you will be bringing in the add-on section when booking online.
We do have some rules in place for the benefit of our guests, their dogs and the local community. Blackdown Yurts is situated in a farming area with livestock and abundant wildlife such as rabbits, foxes, badgers. Please note the yurt entrance track is not gated and although the lane alongside the yurt field is fairly quiet it is used by local vehicles, farm machinery, horses, cyclists and walkers. For these reasons we have the following rules:
The policy of allowing dogs will be reviewed constantly and may be revoked at any time.
We do have some rules in place for the benefit of our guests, their dogs and the local community. Blackdown Yurts is situated in a farming area with livestock and abundant wildlife such as rabbits, foxes, badgers. Please note the yurt entrance track is not gated and although the lane alongside the yurt field is fairly quiet it is used by local vehicles, farm machinery, horses, cyclists and walkers. For these reasons we have the following rules:
- Dogs MUST be kept on a lead and under control AT ALL TIMES while on site.
- There may be livestock in close proximity to the yurt field so if this will be a problem for your dog please do not bring them.
- We expect you to clean up after your dog and dispose of faeces responsibly in the bins provided in the car park
- Please do not allow your dogs to upset or annoy other guests (or their dogs). If your dog barks excessively or uncontrollably, they will not be welcome.
- Dogs are not permitted on beds or sofas.
- Please bring a dog towel to clean their paws before entering the yurts to help keep the carpets clean.
- Dogs that are not under control will be asked to leave.
The policy of allowing dogs will be reviewed constantly and may be revoked at any time.
Where to walk your dog(s)
If there are no livestock present you may enter the field adjacent to the yurts (opposite Badger and Woodpecker) either by the gate near Willow or the pedestrian gate between Woodpecker and Buzzard. This field is stock-proofed so you may allow your dog off lead here, providing no livestock are present, and providing it is not likely to either jump the fence or go underneath it.
You may also walk up the sloped path near the communal barn to explore what is known as Yonder Hill. A path goes up to the site of "Old Buzzard" and also switchbacks along the top of the hill providing fine views of the valley. We would highly advise keeping your dog on lead in this area as it is full of wildlife - our dogs have on occasion disappeared for hours into the brambles or hedges looking for rabbits and foxes! If you follow the path all the way along you may then turn right onto the driveway at Halsbeer Farm emerging right onto the lane and right again at Mortimer's Cross thereby completing a circuit and returning to the yurts via the lane and entrance track.
We also walk on the lanes and local footpaths. Several local routes are detailed on our Walking and Cycling page here. Depending how far you like to walk and how you are with hills you can attempt the Blackborough House loop, walk to nearby Ashill, to the extensive woods at Blackborough Common, to Kentisbeare or to Broadhembury. There are also great walks a short car ride away, for example Culmstock Beacon and the river between Culmstock and Uffculme.
You may also walk up the sloped path near the communal barn to explore what is known as Yonder Hill. A path goes up to the site of "Old Buzzard" and also switchbacks along the top of the hill providing fine views of the valley. We would highly advise keeping your dog on lead in this area as it is full of wildlife - our dogs have on occasion disappeared for hours into the brambles or hedges looking for rabbits and foxes! If you follow the path all the way along you may then turn right onto the driveway at Halsbeer Farm emerging right onto the lane and right again at Mortimer's Cross thereby completing a circuit and returning to the yurts via the lane and entrance track.
We also walk on the lanes and local footpaths. Several local routes are detailed on our Walking and Cycling page here. Depending how far you like to walk and how you are with hills you can attempt the Blackborough House loop, walk to nearby Ashill, to the extensive woods at Blackborough Common, to Kentisbeare or to Broadhembury. There are also great walks a short car ride away, for example Culmstock Beacon and the river between Culmstock and Uffculme.
Local dog parks
There has been a recent boom in fenced dog parks in the local area. We have added the ones we know about to our digital local area guide but you can also find them via the links below:
- Blackdown Hills Puppy and Dog Park - really quite close, on the top of the hill next door to the Devon and Somerset gliding club.
- Dukes Paddock - in Wellington
- Houndsville - also in Wellington
- Molly's Mates Day Care - closest to us on the corner at Stowford Water, apparently you can rent the paddock.
- Paradise Dog Park - in Tiverton
- Paws4Play - at aptly named Mutterton. We've seen this one highly recommended by locals on Facebook.
- The Pooches Playground - in Willand
Dog-friendly beaches
Dogs are welcome on all East Devon beaches between 1st October and 30th April. From 1st May to 30th September there are restrictions. See East Devon's website about dogs on beaches here.
Dogs are welcome on Branscombe beach year round and there is also fantastic coastal walking there.
At Exmouth dogs are welcome on the two extreme ends of the beach but not on the central portion during the dates given above. We like to go to Orcombe Point at the extreme eastern end of the beach. Exmouth is great if your dogs love to run on sand.
Similarly dogs are allowed on the far left (Port Royal beach) and far right (Jacob's ladder end) of Sidmouth beach but not on the main town beach during Summer months. The same is true for Budleigh Salterton and Seaton beaches.
At Beer dogs are are allowed on the eastern half of the beach (left hand side as you look at the sea) year round.
Signage is generally good at telling you where you are and aren't allowed. For more information see our Local Beaches page and always check East Devon Council's webpage in case things have changed.
Dogs are welcome on Branscombe beach year round and there is also fantastic coastal walking there.
At Exmouth dogs are welcome on the two extreme ends of the beach but not on the central portion during the dates given above. We like to go to Orcombe Point at the extreme eastern end of the beach. Exmouth is great if your dogs love to run on sand.
Similarly dogs are allowed on the far left (Port Royal beach) and far right (Jacob's ladder end) of Sidmouth beach but not on the main town beach during Summer months. The same is true for Budleigh Salterton and Seaton beaches.
At Beer dogs are are allowed on the eastern half of the beach (left hand side as you look at the sea) year round.
Signage is generally good at telling you where you are and aren't allowed. For more information see our Local Beaches page and always check East Devon Council's webpage in case things have changed.
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