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A beautiful and tranquil location offering complete privacy and all the amenities you could need. The kitchen is compact but very well equipped, and the bathroom, though small, is clean and functional. The hot tub is a particular highlight—spotlessly maintained and wonderfully private.The yurt itself is excellent: cosy, comfortable, and thoughtfully furnished. With both the radiator and the log burner, it stayed warm and peaceful throughout our stay. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, and I had one of the best nights’ sleep I’ve had in a long time.David, the host, was welcoming and attentive. He greeted us on arrival, ensured we had everything we needed, and promptly arranged logs for the burner.Overall, it was a wonderfully peaceful stay in a warm and inviting yurt. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway.
Reply from Old Pound Smithy
2026.01.16
Thank you, Lee, for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review! We're delighted you had such a peaceful and comfortable stay, and that you enjoyed the yurt, hot tub, and friendly service. We hope to welcome you back soon!
My 11 year old son and I had a wonderful full day blacksmithing at the old pound smithy. The day was a Christmas present from his granny inspired by his love for making things, lord of the rings and minecraft! David was an excellent teacher of blacksmithing skills and gave my son the confidence to really get stuck in and make a bottle opener, hook and letter opener himself. The smithy is in a wonderful location and we enjoyed having our lunch next to their lake. I would highly reccomend this experience.
Reply from Old Pound Smithy
2026.01.16
Thank you, Jonathan! We're thrilled you and your son had such a memorable day. It’s wonderful to hear David’s guidance brought confidence and joy to the experience. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to welcome you back!
Really great experience Paul was extremely knowledgeable and patient with us , can't recommend it any more highly well worth visiting and getting to create a few new things
Reply from Old Pound Smithy
2026.01.16
Thank you, Gricey! We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience and appreciated Paul's knowledge and patience. It’s wonderful to hear you found it worthwhile and creative. We hope to see you again for more memorable moments!
Amazing stay in Whittlers Yurt. Cannot recommend enough! The setup was private and peaceful and had everything we needed - the yurt was gorgeous, clean, and toasty warm - the hot tub was perfect! The perfect escape from reality. David was a fantastic host, really informative, friendly and helpful with his communication. Great location, great for the dogs, an all around great place!
Wouldn’t think twice about rebooking, will definitely come back!
Reply from Old Pound Smithy
2025.11.25
Thank you, Roberta! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and found everything to your liking. It’s wonderful to hear you had a peaceful escape and appreciated David's efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back!
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My partner and I went for our anniversary and we felt right at home immediately, the yurt was extremely cozy and comfortable in a very peaceful and relaxing environment. We went in November but the yurt was lovely and warm and stayed warm. The hot tub was brilliant and a real touch of luxury. Would definitely recommend staying here, whatever season it may be!
Went for a half day Blacksmith course here and it was absolutely brilliant! The instructors were very helpful and took time to explain everything and help us to make a lovely looking bottle opener and hook. The place itself is also lovely, with yurts and nature walks to go on! Would highly recommend going!
Reply from Old Pound Smithy
2025.11.11
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the blacksmith course and had a great time exploring the surroundings. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
We had a fantastic stay in the Whittler’s yurt! We are a family of 4 and it was perfect, the wood burner kept it really toasty even in late October rain and the hot tub was amazingly warm. The kitchen was well equipped for making porridge and pasta etc.. and the shower was hot every time. It’s a lovely setting and the kids enjoyed all the space. Our 11 year old had a one to one Blacksmith course which he absolutely loved! He had waited years to be old enough and it didn’t disappoint! The smithy is so interesting, like stepping back in time. We went to the Farmers Arms for dinner (5min drive) which is always superb and the Milky Way theme park which is bonkers but the kids loved it.
Thank you for a great holiday!
Reply from Old Pound Smithy
2025.11.11
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased your family had a fantastic stay and enjoyed the yurt, hot tub, and blacksmith course. It’s great to hear the kids had a blast too!
We have just come back from a weekend stay at Pritchels Yurt. What a wonderful experience.
You have the modern luxuries mixed in with old time charm. Everything we needed was available and it was beautifully clean. We particularly liked how accessible it was and close to nearby beaches.
It rained for some of our stay but this wasn’t a problem because it was so cosy indoors! The rain pattering on the roof and the warm interior was lovely. Star gazing from this location is incredible!
Absolutely beautiful set up, a real credit to the owner’s personality and style. We will be back, hopefully in summer 2026!
Reply from Old Pound Smithy
2025.11.11
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the cosy charm and starry skies at Pritchels Yurt. Your feedback means a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you back in summer 2026!
Amazing place to stay to get away from everything and just switch off from life. The bed was comfy and the electric blanket was a life saver in the autumn weather.
Will definitely be back again.
Reply from Old Pound Smithy
2025.11.11
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and found comfort in the little touches like the electric blanket. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
We had a delightful time at the Old Smithy. Our yurt had been built to a high standard which we enjoyed tremendously. David and Becs were great hosts and the proximity to the village of Woolserver was an added treat. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Old Pound Smithy
2025.11.11
Thank you for sharing your lovely experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the yurt, our hosting, and the convenient location near Woolsery. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
What can I say!
Apart from amazing, this little gem in north Devon is just beautiful.
We stayed in one of the bell tents which was beautifully furnished, it was cosy and warm thanks to the electric blanket was a great touch.
We had our own fire pit/BBQ, you can get a wood pack from David that can easily last a couple of nights. we had plenty of space around us which was nice. the toilets and showers were immaculate as was the communal area.
If your looking for a high end glamping experience with a festival vibe, this is most definitely for you!
The only down side for us was, we didn't stay longer!
I would recommend the Blacksmith experience as well while your there, it looked great fun!
Reply from Old Pound Smithy
2025.11.11
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and the little touches like the electric blanket. Hope to welcome you back for a longer stay next time!
Idelic place, second time for the blacksmith course for my grandson who enjoys it every time. This time we stayed in a bell tent for a birthday treat and had a great night. Say around the fire, BBQ and playing cards without a gadget in hand . The communal hub was a great place to meet other campers and have much needed tea...
Reply from Old Pound Smithy
2025.11.11
Thank you for sharing your lovely experience! We're thrilled your grandson enjoyed the blacksmith course again and that you all had a memorable stay. The bell tent and communal hub truly add to the charm, don't they?
My wife Jen and I did a half-day blacksmithing taster at The Old Pound Smithy and absolutely loved it! We each made a bottle opener and a hook, and it was such a rewarding experience to come away with something handmade.
The location itself is fantastic — full of character and the perfect setting for trying out traditional smithing. Dave, our instructor, was brilliant. He took the time to explain each step clearly, was very patient, and made the whole experience both educational and enjoyable.
We left feeling inspired, proud of what we’d made, and keen to come back for a longer course in the future. Highly recommended!
Reply from Old Pound Smithy
2025.11.11
Thank you, Leifr! We're thrilled you and Jen enjoyed the blacksmithing taster and found it rewarding. It's wonderful to hear Dave made the experience so memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for a longer course!