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French bulldog mid-stride in the grass at Blackdown Yard, Crediton — two dogs in soft-focus background, joyful action.

Crediton, Devon · 5.0★ Google · Family-run

Home from home for dogs, horses
and cats.

Family-run boarding kennels and horse livery in Crediton — with a cattery launching this year. Heated kennels, a 40×30m arena, and an owner who lives on site so your animal is never alone.

  • 5.0 ★ Google
  • Owner lives on site
  • Heated kennels
  • Licensed & insured
  • Cattery coming soon

About Blackdown Yard

Run by Emily and the team — boarding done with kindness, in Crediton since 2019.

At Blackdown Yard, we want your pet to feel relaxed and reassured in our care. With heated kennels, plenty of space to run around and even professional grooming, washing and training services onsite, you can be assured that your four-legged friend is going to be happy while you're away.

Emily, owner · lives on site

Emily lives on the yard. Aaron and Sarah work the kennels and stables. You’ll deal with the same small team every time — never a faceless reception.

  • 5.0

    Google rating

  • 2019

    Established

  • 100%

    Recommend on Facebook

Emily from Blackdown Yard sharing a moment with a Staffie on the grooming table.
Emily Harris · Owner · lives on site

What clients say

5.0★ on Google · 100% recommend on Facebook

Real reviews from real owners — verified across Google and Facebook.

  • My dog Ted totally loves his time at Blackdown boarding kennels. The staff genuinely care about the dogs and their experience with them. Ted literally bounds off to the kennel! He is very happy when we pick him up again — relaxed. The individual kennels are warm and very clean. Would definitely highly recommend!

    Caroline Twigg

    Facebook · 11 Aug 2022

  • I was nervous to put my two rescue dogs, one being very nervous of people, in kennels but the team went above and beyond to make their stay as comfortable as it could be. Also, they made a big effort to help desensitise my nervous dog.

    R S

    Google · 1 year ago

  • The team at Blackdown kennels have been nothing but amazing with Rufus, Bella, Daisy & Shadow during recent stay. We were very anxious about boarding Rufus due to his reactivity towards people however the team went above and beyond to build trust and form a bond with Rufus to ensure his needs were still fulfilled. Thank you again all dogs have come away very happy & we would 100% recommend.

    Loren Cox

    Facebook · 28 May 2025

  • This is the 3rd Kennels we have used in the local area for our dogs over the years as we had some concerns about the others. This is the only kennels our female dog goes into willingly. At the other kennels her tail goes between her legs and she pulls away. Both our dogs Barney and Betty have been here about 4 times now and they appear very happy.

    Sandi Robinson

    Facebook · 4 Dec 2023

  • Amazing kennels — I was very anxious about leaving our dog with anyone but Emily and the team were very reassuring and welcoming. They clearly make Nells experience and time at the kennels a brilliant and fun one as Nell is always keen to go and never looks back — thanks Emily and team your amazing and I would never use anyone else — highly recommend.

    Michelle Dymond

    Facebook · 13 Aug 2021

  • Our dog is very happy in Emily's kennels. She can't wait to go in when we arrive. She is well cared for and has plenty of exercise. I am beginning to suspect she prefers being there than at home with us :)!

    Debbie Cheeseman

    Google · 3 years ago

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Frequently asked

Everything new clients ask first.

Vaccinations, deposits, drop-off windows and the cattery launch — the most common questions, answered.

Still got a question? Drop us a message below — admin replies go out Mon · Wed · Fri.

Get in touch

Drop us a message.

Mon, Wed and Fri are our main admin days — we’ll always get back to you within 24 hours. For something quick, WhatsApp Emily.

Your message comes straight to Emily — she’ll be in touch within 24 hours.

Opening

Drop-off & collection windows

Mon — Sat
08:00–10:00 · 16:00–17:00
Sunday
Closed

Drop-off: 8–10am AND 4–5pm · Collection: 8–10am only. Afternoon collection counts as a day-care fee.