
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
Three services, one trusted yard
Three services, one trusted yard.
Whatever you bring through the gate — we’ll look after them like our own. Emily lives on site; you’re never far from a real person.

Dog boarding
Dog boarding kennels
From £20/night · day-care from £18
Heated indoor kennels with outdoor runs, all-weather play areas, bedding and toys supplied. Onsite trainer + grooming.
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Horse livery
Horse livery
From £165/month · DIY · part · full
Rubber-matted stables, 40×30m arena with jumps and lights, lunge area, summer paddocks. No time restrictions — owner on site.
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Cattery
From £10/night · launching soon
A brand-new heated cattery with space for cats to stretch their legs. Fully insured and licensed on opening day.
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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 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

Around the yard
Where your animals stay.
Real photos from around Blackdown Yard — the stable corridor, the heated indoor kennels, the fields and the residents who make themselves at home.
Tap any photo to view it larger. Come and have a look round in person too — just message or call first so Emily can show you the kennels and stables properly.
What clients say
5.0★ on Google · 100% recommend on Facebook
Real reviews from real owners — verified across Google and Facebook.
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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.
Get in touch
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.