A Yurt holiday in Devon

This picture shows the Yurt, which is positioned high up in it's own field. There's no electricity, just solar panels, wind-up lanterns and candles for light.

Cooking is done in a 'field kitchen' next door, basically a shack with a small gas cooker and some storage for cutlery, cooking utensils and food. There's a nearby composting toilet for the Yurt, but there are also toilet and shower facilities at the farm. 

The views from the Yurt are wonderful; uninterupted farmland and unspoilt countryside. As the local farms are organic, there's lots of wildlife ranging from cows and sheep to butterflies, foxes, badgers and even wild deer.

Eating takes place outside on the rustic table and bench. In periods of less good weather, there's also a large, communal indoor kitchen and eating area available. 

Inside the Yurt, there are actually a total of six beds. One double, two singles and two further singles which can be pulled out. It might get a bit crowded with six people, unless some of them were very small.

The Yurt stands on its own raised decking, and inside there are numerous traditional rugs and carpets. There's even a 12v low-energy light fitting that runs off a battery that the solar panel charges up during the day.

The Blackdown Hills

Beer Beach

Branscombe village 

Cows at Dart Valley